Las Cruces, NM- Fans saw the nation's longest winning streak come to an end Thursday as New Mexico State (20-10, 13-4) defeated Louisiana Tech (26-4, 16-1) by a score of 78-60. LaTech entered the game with an 18 game winning streak.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a 21-10 lead through the first nine minutes of action, but never really held it together again.
NMSU then used an 18-2 run to take the 28-23 lead with 6:19 left. The Aggies entered the locker rooms up 43-34.
LaTech pulled within four points, 46-50, with 13 minutes left, but that was the closest they ever were for the remainder of the game. This was a very impressive win.
New Mexico State was led by guard Daniel Mullings who had 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals. Tyrone Watson recorded his first double-double since 2011 with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Sim Bhullar had 5 blocks. Bandja Sy and Terrel de Rouen each pitched in with double-figure scoring as well (12 & 10).
LaTech was led by Raheem Appleby, who had 13 points.
With Denver's victory over UT-Arlington, NMSU has been locked in at the 3-seed in the WAC Tournament and will take on #6 Idaho on Thursday.
Just an off note: Various students were constantly booing Tyrone Watson, who played in his first game in the PanAm since his suspension... This bothered me. Not because of what he did, but the fact that he is a member of the Aggies' basketball team and is a 5th year Senior. Another thing I noticed was the Las Cruces crowd's attitude toward K.C. Ross-Miler. I know de Rouen is from LC, but come on...
The Aggies finish off the regular season on Saturday as they take on UT-Arlington on Senior Night! The last game in the PanAm for Bandja Sy and Tyrone Watson.
Player of the Game: Daniel Mullings (23 pts, 8 reb, 4 stl)
Next Game: Saturday, March 9 vs UT-Arlington (17-11, 11-6) at 7:00 MST
GO AGGIES
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