PCAA Roundup
Fresno State 61, New Mexico State 53--Senior guard Mitch Arnold and junior forward Jos Kuipers scored 12 points apiece to lead the Bulldogs past the Aggies at Las Cruces, N.M.
Fresno State boosted its record to 16-6 overall and 11-2 in the PCAA. New Mexico State lost its ninth straight, skidding to 6-16 overall and 3-10 in the conference.
The Bulldogs led at halftime, 26-21, but the Aggies pulled into a 36-36 tie on three-point basket by Orlando Febres with 10:48 remaining in the game.
Fresno State used its inside strength and regained the lead on a jumper by Arnold with 9:08 left and the Bulldogs led for the remainder of the contest.
Fresno State shot 52% from the field in the second half, compared with 29% for New Mexico State.
New Mexico State guard Gilbert Wilburn led all scorers with 22 points, while Febres added 17 for the Aggies.
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