NMSU falls short of pulling upset against No. 2 Kansas
The New Mexico State men’s basketball team fell to No. 2 Kansas 63-60 Saturday night in Kansas City.
The Aggies held a 28-26 lead at the half and led for most of the second period, before the Jayhawks closed the game on a 12-7 run in the final five minutes.
NMSU was led by guard Jojo Zamora with 15 points and forward Ivan Aurrecoechea, who finished with 14 points.
The Aggies went 3-of-10 from the free throw line.
NMSU fell to 7-2 on the season and face Northern Colorado December 17 in Las Cruces.
Kansas continued its unbeaten season and improved to 6-0 on the season.
