Score: Cameron University 70 – New Mexico Highlands University 83
Record: Cameron (4-8, 1-2 LSC) – NMHU (4-9, 2-2 RMAC)
Location: John A. Wilson Complex, Las Vegas, NM
Las Vegas, NM. - The Cameron University Men's Basketball team fell to New Mexico Highlands University Thursday evening. In the first half, the Aggies were in back and forth battle with the Cowboys. Cameron shot 48.28% from the field in the first half, but New Mexico Highlands stayed with the Aggies, tying it 33-33 going into halftime. Coming out of halftime, New Mexico Highlands began pulling ahead of the Aggies. Cameron would keep it close throughout the second half, battling to retake the lead. New Mexico would continue to extend their lead and would end up securing the victory.
The Leaders
- Michael Jones and Jaden Juarez both led the team in scoring with each tallying 17 points a piece. Jaden Juarez was 3-of-8 (37.5%) from the 3-point line.
- Jordan Mitchell contributed with 16 points.
- Brodie Mcwhinney led the team in rebounds, securing 8 boards while adding 5 points and a steal.
Inside the Box Score
- In the second half, NMHU would shoot 72.73% from the field, while Cameron would shoot 46.8%.
- New Mexico Highlands had 20 fast break points to Cameron only scoring 7 fast break points.
- The Aggies scored 38 points in the paint compared to the Cowboys scoring 46.
Looking Ahead
The Aggies will be on the road to Kingsville, TX at Gil E. Steinke Physcical Education Center against Texas A&M- Kingsville on Friday, January 2nd at 7:30 PM. Catch the action on FloCollege.
