New Mexico State Tops Samford 81-72 to Reach 4-0, Best Start Since 2011-12
Season-best shooting with 16 assists powered the win in their last home date before a month on the road.
Overview
- Julius Mims delivered 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting with 11 rebounds for his first double-double at NM State.
- NM State shot 54.4% from the field and hit 7 of 16 from three, both marking season highs.
- The Aggies scored 46 points in the paint to outscore Samford by 22 in that area.
- Point guard Gabe Pickens set career highs with eight assists and seven rebounds and recorded a team-best +15 plus-minus.
- Kyrese Mullen contributed 10 points and three rebounds in 11 minutes as the Aggies wrapped their final home game for about a month.