| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| JVST | 23 | 29 | 52 |
Filipovity scores 20 off the bench, New Mexico State defeats Jacksonville State 61-52
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Game Highlights
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Game Highlights
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- — Peter Filipovity's 20 points off of the bench led New Mexico State to a 61-52 victory against Jacksonville State on Thursday night.
Filipovity had 12 rebounds for the Aggies (14-12, 7-6 Conference USA). Christian Cook and Zawdie Jackson each had nine points.
The Gamecocks (18-9, 10-4) were led in scoring by Jaron Pierre Jr., who finished with 30 points. Koree Cotton added nine points and four steals.
New Mexico State took the lead with 15:27 left in the first half and never looked back. Filipovity led their team in scoring with 11 points in the first half to help put them ahead 35-23 at the break. Filipovity scored a team-high nine points after intermission.
Both teams play on Saturday. New Mexico State visits Kennesaw State and Jacksonville State hosts UTEP.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Joe Lindsay
- Landon Brandes
- Courtney Green
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 10-4 | - | 18-9 |
| Liberty | 9-4 | 0.5 | 21-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 8-5 | 1.5 | 17-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 8-6 | 2 | 16-11 |
| UTEP | 7-6 | 2.5 | 17-9 |
| New Mexico State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 14-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 3 | 18-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-8 | 4.5 | 14-12 |
| Sam Houston | 4-10 | 6 | 11-16 |
| Florida International | 2-11 | 7.5 | 8-18 |
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