Roy scores 23 in New Mexico State's 95-70 win against UTEP
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- — Anthony Roy had 23 points in New Mexico State's 95-70 win over UTEP on Wednesday.
Roy was 7-of-10 shooting, including 3 for 4 from distance, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Aggies (3-2). Xavier Pinson was 5 of 8 shooting, including 3 for 5 from distance, and went 5 for 7 from the line to add 18 points. Issa Muhammad shot 5 of 7 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 15 points.
Tae Hardy finished with 24 points for the Miners (5-2). Mario McKinney Jr. added 22 points and seven rebounds for UTEP. In addition, Shamar Givance finished with nine points and eight assists. The loss broke the Miners' five-game winning streak.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Winston Stith
- Mike Scyphers
- Gregory Nixon
2022-23 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic | 12-1 | - | 22-2 |
| North Texas | 10-3 | 2 | 19-5 |
| UAB | 8-5 | 4 | 17-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 8-5 | 4 | 15-9 |
| Rice | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 6-6 | 5.5 | 13-10 |
| Florida International | 6-7 | 6 | 12-12 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-8 | 7 | 13-11 |
| Charlotte | 4-8 | 7.5 | 13-10 |
| UTEP | 4-8 | 7.5 | 11-12 |
| UTSA | 1-13 | 11.5 | 7-18 |
2022-23 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 9-2 | - | 18-6 |
| Southern Utah | 8-3 | 1 | 16-8 |
| Sam Houston | 7-4 | 2 | 17-6 |
| Seattle U | 7-4 | 2 | 16-8 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 7-4 | 2 | 15-9 |
| Grand Canyon | 6-4 | 2.5 | 15-8 |
| Tarleton | 5-5 | 3.5 | 12-11 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-6 | 4 | 13-11 |
| California Baptist | 5-6 | 4 | 13-11 |
| UT Arlington | 3-7 | 5.5 | 8-15 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 3-8 | 6 | 12-12 |
| Utah Tech | 3-8 | 6 | 11-13 |
| New Mexico State | 2-9 | 7 | 9-14 |
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