New Mexico State defeats Louisiana Tech 78-48

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Christian Cook had 19 points in New Mexico State's 78-48 win against Louisiana Tech on Saturday night.

Cook shot 7 for 11, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Aggies (9-6, 2-0 Conference USA). Robert Carpenter scored 16 points and added six rebounds. Peter Filipovity shot 5 of 9 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding eight rebounds.

The Bulldogs (11-4, 0-2) were led by Sean Elkinton, who posted 12 points. Amaree Abram added 10 points for Louisiana Tech.

New Mexico State took the lead with 13:31 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Carpenter led his team in scoring with 14 points in the first half to help put them up 44-19 at the break. New Mexico State pulled away with an 8-0 run in the second half to extend a 24-point lead to 32 points.

New Mexico State's next game is Saturday against UTEP on the road, and Louisiana Tech hosts Florida International on Thursday.

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