New Mexico State is the champion of the WAC

New Mexico State burst out from the get-go, led 38-20 after the initial 20 minutes and won convincingly 82-57. Wendell McKines shot 12-16 on the night in posting a 27/14 double-double. Tyrone Watson played an all-around game finishing with 12 points, seven boards and four assists. The Aggies shot 56% overall and won the rebounding battle 45-25.

Trevor Gaskins paced LT with 24 points but shot 6-19 while Raheem Appleby contributed 15 as the Bulldogs shot just 33% for the contest.

The contrast was evident from the beginning with Louisiana Tech misfiring badly as NMSU methodically worked the ball inside for close in shots.