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Takeaways From New Mexico State Basketball's Win over Sam Houston

Elijah Elliott scored 18 points off the bench, helping New Mexico State build an 18-point halftime lead and secure a Conference USA win.

  • On Sunday, Elijah Elliott scored 18 points off the bench, shooting 8 for 13 as New Mexico State Aggies beat Sam Houston Bearkats 87-78 in the Conference USA opener in Las Cruces, N.M.
  • New Mexico State took the lead for good with 18:29 left in the first half and led 48-28 at halftime, with Jayland Randall scoring 12 points by intermission.
  • An 8-0 run in the second half built an 18-point lead at 62-44 with 12:50 left, while Jayland Randall scored 16 points and Kashie Natt added 14 points and 10 rebounds.
  • The win moved New Mexico State Aggies to 7-3 while Sam Houston Bearkats fell to 7-4, with Justin Begg scoring 20 points.
  • Po’Boigh King added 15 points for Sam Houston, while Anthony Wrzeszcz had 11 points despite going 3 of 10 from the field, showing perimeter shooting struggles.
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Elliott scores 18 off the bench, New Mexico State defeats Sam Houston 87-78

Elijah Elliott scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the New Mexico State Aggies past the Sam Houston Bearkats 87-78.

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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
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