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Middle Tennessee beat New Mexico State 86–85 at home on Feb 28, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  NMSU | 42 | 34 | 9 | 85 |
  MTSU | 36 | 40 | 10 | 86 |
New Mexico State AggiesMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders| NMSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemel Jones | 39 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 13-24 | 1-6 |
| Julius Mims | 39 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 5-11 | 0-1 |
| Gabe Pickens | 33 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Anthony Wrzeszcz | 32 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-6 |
| Jae'Coby Osborne | 26 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-1 |
| Jayland Randall | 25 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 5-11 | 4-8 |
| Chris Terrell | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Augustine Ekwe | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Elijah Elliott | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| Cyr Malonga | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 85 | 32 | 10 | 33-74 | 7-25 |
| MTSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Loofe | 38 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Torey Alston | 37 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6-8 | 0-0 |
| Kamari Lands | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-3 |
| Sean Smith | 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-1 |
| Alec Oglesby | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Jahvin Carter | 33 | 27 | 3 | 7 | 10-17 | 3-6 |
| Tre Green | 26 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Marcus Whitlock Jr. | 25 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-5 |
| James Dent Jr. | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 86 | 34 | 11 | 29-57 | 7-22 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
NMSU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MTSU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
MTSU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · NMSU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
NMSUMTSUExpected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
NMSUMTSUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Mims | 30.6 | 11.7 | 10.7 | 0.7 |
| Jemel Jones | 28.5 | 18.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Jae'Coby Osborne | 27.3 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 0.4 |
| Anthony Wrzeszcz | 24.6 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Elijah Elliott | 21.6 | 8.9 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Jayland Randall | 17.9 | 8.2 | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| Gabe Pickens | 17.4 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| Kyrese Mullen | 15.5 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lands | 31.7 | 14.9 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Torey Alston | 30.9 | 14.5 | 7.3 | 1.3 |
| Chris Loofe | 27.5 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 0.8 |
| Alec Oglesby | 26.2 | 8.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Jahvin Carter | 26.1 | 8.3 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Sean Smith | 23.2 | 9.5 | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| Marcus Whitlock Jr. | 14.3 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 14.0 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 0.4 |
NMSU offenseper gameMTSU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
NMSUForAgainst44% of NMSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
MTSUForAgainst46% of MTSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NMSU 2series4 MTSU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | NMSU 85 | MTSU 86 | MTSU+1 | +1 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | MTSU 59 | NMSU 55 | MTSU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | MTSU 71 | NMSU 66 | MTSU+5 | +5 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | NMSU 61 | MTSU 57 | NMSU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2024 | NMSU 69 | MTSU 76 | MTSU+7 | +7 |
| Jan 20, 2024 | MTSU 62 | NMSU 73 | NMSU+11 | +11 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
