| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 30 | 40 | 70 |
| NMSU | 49 | 28 | 77 |
Cook's 26 help New Mexico State defeat Florida International 77-70
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- — Christian Cook's 26 points helped New Mexico State defeat Florida International 77-70 on Saturday night.
Cook shot 8 for 15 (5 for 11 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (13-18, 7-9 Conference USA). Kaosi Ezeagu scored 14 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field and added 10 rebounds. Jaylin Jackson-Posey shot 4 for 10, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.
The Panthers (10-21, 5-11) were led by Jayden Brewer, who recorded 16 points. Javaunte Hawkins added 13 points for Florida International. Petar Krivokapic also had 10 points.
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2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 13-5 | - | 26-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 12-6 | 1 | 21-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 12-6 | 1 | 21-11 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
| New Mexico State | 10-8 | 3 | 17-14 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-10 | 5 | 17-15 |
| UTEP | 7-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Sam Houston | 6-12 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Florida International | 3-15 | 10 | 10-23 |
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