New Mexico State Aggies @ Delaware Blue Hens
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NMSU | 49 | 48 | 97 |
DEL | 30 | 38 | 68 |
Jones scores 19, New Mexico State knocks off Delaware 97-68
NEWARK, Del. -- — Jemel Jones' 19 points helped New Mexico State defeat Delaware 97-68 on Saturday.
Jones added five assists for the Aggies (10-7, 3-4 Conference USA). Jayland Randall scored 15 points while going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line. Elijah Elliott shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
Tyler Houser led the Fightin' Blue Hens (5-13, 1-6) in scoring, finishing with 25 points. Christian Bliss added 19 points and five assists for Delaware. Justyn Fernandez had 14 points.
New Mexico State took the lead for good with 19:13 left in the first half. The score was 49-30 at halftime, with Jones racking up 10 points. New Mexico State outscored Delaware in the second half by 10 points, with Anthony Wrzeszcz scoring a team-high 11 points after halftime.
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Game Information
Newark, DE
Referee:Jabir Walker
Referee:R.B. Clyburn
Referee:Steve Divine
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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