New Mexico State Aggies @ Southern Utah Thunderbirds
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NMSU | 38 | 38 | 76 |
| 58 | 53 | 111 |
Jones scores 18, Southern Utah downs New Mexico State 111-76
CEDAR CITY, Utah -- — Tevian Jones scored 18 points as Southern Utah beat New Mexico State 111-76 on Thursday.
Jones also added five assists and three steals for the Thunderbirds (14-6, 6-1 Western Athletic Conference). Maizen Fausett scored 15 points and added seven rebounds and three steals. Harrison Butler recorded 15 points and shot 5 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line.
Xavier Pinson led the way for the Aggies (7-12, 0-7) with 17 points, four assists and two steals. New Mexico State also got 13 points from Deshawndre Washington. In addition, Marchelus Avery finished with 13 points. The loss is the seventh straight for the Aggies.
NEXT UP
These two teams both play Saturday. Southern Utah visits Seattle U while New Mexico State visits Utah Tech.
------
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
Cedar City, UT
Referee:Rob Kruger
Referee:Winston Smith
Referee:Jon Stigliano
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| United Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
Men's College Basketball News
College basketball coaches on the top 2026 NBA draft picks
6h
2027 NBA mock draft: Early projections for top 60 prospects
3h
Duke's Isaiah Evans among those to land on Night 2 of NBA draft
3h
