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Elliott's 18 Points Spark Aggies' Conference USA Opener Win
22 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Elijah Elliott scored 18 points off the bench for New Mexico State.
- New Mexico State led by 20 points at halftime against Sam Houston.
- The Aggies secured an 87-78 victory in the Conference USA opener.
Elijah Elliott was the catalyst for New Mexico State's dominant 87-78 win against Sam Houston in their Conference USA opener on Sunday. Elliott tallied 18 points coming off the bench, showcasing an impressive shooting performance with 8 of 13 field goals made.
The Aggies established a significant advantage early, holding a 48-28 lead at the halftime break. Jayland Randall also played a crucial role, adding 16 points, including 12 in the first half, to fuel New Mexico State's offensive momentum.
New Mexico State further solidified their lead with an 8-0 run in the second half, extending their advantage to 62-44. This consistent performance secured a convincing victory for the Aggies (7-3) as they began their conference play against the Bearkats (7-4).
