| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 33 | 34 | 67 |
| LT | 19 | 36 | 55 |
Filipovity's 19 lead New Mexico State past Louisiana Tech 67-55
RUSTON, La. -- — Peter Filipovity scored 19 points as New Mexico State beat Louisiana Tech 67-55 on Thursday.
Filipovity added 12 rebounds for the Aggies (17-13, 10-7 Conference USA). Zawdie Jackson shot 5 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line to add 17 points.
The Bulldogs (19-11, 8-9) were led in scoring by Al Green, who finished with 13 points. Daniel Batcho added 12 points and 10 rebounds.
New Mexico State took the lead with 18:12 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 33-19 at halftime, with Filipovity racking up nine points. Jackson scored a team-high 10 points after intermission.
These two teams both play Saturday. New Mexico State visits Sam Houston and Louisiana Tech hosts UTEP.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steven Anderson
- Joe Lindsay
- Olandis Poole
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 13-5 | - | 25-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 12-6 | 1 | 21-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 12-6 | 1 | 20-11 |
| 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 | 18-14 |
| Sam Houston | 6-12 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Florida International | 3-15 | 10 | 10-22 |
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