| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| LIB | 38 | 45 | 83 |
Cleveland scores 22 as Liberty downs New Mexico State 83-58
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Zach Cleveland's 22 points helped Liberty defeat New Mexico State 83-58 on Thursday night.
Cleveland also added eight rebounds and seven assists for the Flames (17-11, 6-7 Conference USA). Kyle Rode scored 21 points and added seven rebounds and five assists. Colin Porter shot 3 for 6, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Christian Cook led the way for the Aggies (11-18, 5-9) with 15 points. New Mexico State also got 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Femi Odukale. Jordan Rawls also had 11 points. The loss is the sixth in a row for the Aggies.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Craig Murley
- Marques Pettigrew
- Gary Maxwell
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
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