Zawdie Jackson scores 24 to lead New Mexico State over Utah Tech 75-63
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- — Zawdie Jackson scored 24 points to guide New Mexico State to a 75-63 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night.
Jackson added five rebounds and seven assists for the Aggies (2-0). Christian Cook scored 21 points, shooting 8 for 16, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc. Robert Carpenter went 5 of 11 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.
Noa Gonsalves finished with 16 points and three steals for the Trailblazers (0-2). Utah Tech also got 15 points and seven rebounds from Beon Riley.
New Mexico State took the lead with 14:05 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 39-23 at halftime, with Cook racking up 15 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Horsley
- David Hall
- Nate Melson
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Liberty | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |