Cook's 26 help New Mexico State defeat Florida International 77-70

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Christian Cook's 26 points helped New Mexico State defeat Florida International 77-70 on Saturday night.

Cook shot 8 for 15 (5 for 11 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (13-18, 7-9 Conference USA). Kaosi Ezeagu scored 14 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field and added 10 rebounds. Jaylin Jackson-Posey shot 4 for 10, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.

The Panthers (10-21, 5-11) were led by Jayden Brewer, who recorded 16 points. Javaunte Hawkins added 13 points for Florida International. Petar Krivokapic also had 10 points.

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