New Mexico State takes care of business

New Mexico State led Fresno State 25-19 at the half, then broadened the lead early in the second 10 minutes and eventually won 65-49 this afternoon. It was a victory powered by offensive rebounding, second-chance points and defense.

Wendell McKines went for 15 points (but 3-15 overall shooting) and 13 rebounds while Tyrone Watson contributed 13 markers but the Aggie mainstay was holding the Bulldogs to 31% shooting (NMSU shot 37%).  Marvin Menzies' crew won the battle of the boards 42-28 and shot twice as many free throws (36-18). 

Kevin Foster paced FSU with 14 points while Kevin Olekaibe totaled 13 (4-16 overall shooting).

For tomorrow, it's a pairing of NMSU and Hawaii.