New Mexico takes down Rice 90-56 at Ball Dawgs Classic

Nov 23, 2023, 02:00 pm

HENDERSON, Nev. -- — Donovan Dent had 18 points in New Mexico's 90-56 win over Rice in a second-round game at the Ball Dawgs Classic in Henderson, Nevada on Wednesday.

Dent added 11 assists for the Lobos (4-1). Tru Washington added 14 points while going 5 of 7 and 3 of 3 from the free throw line, and they also had six rebounds. JT Toppin shot 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 13 points.

The Owls (1-4) were led by Mekhi Mason, who recorded 17 points. Travis Evee added 15 points and two steals for Rice. In addition, Max Fiedler finished with nine points and seven rebounds.

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Both teams next play Friday. New Mexico squares off against Pepperdine and Rice plays UC Irvine.

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