College Basketball

Siakam scores 19, New Mexico State beats MVSU

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 9:36 p.m. ET

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Pascal Siakam had 19 points and 16 rebounds, and New Mexico State led by no less than 23 in the second half to beat Mississippi Valley State 85-46 on Saturday night.

Siakam, who is averaging 24.5 points in four games, scored less than 23 for the first time this season. The 6-foot-9 sophomore's 16 rebounds were one off a career best.

Eli Chuha added 15 points and nine rebounds for the Aggies (3-1), who shot 10 of 24 from 3-point range. Braxton Huggins made 4 of 6 3-point attempts and Ian Baker was 3 of 8. Both finished with 12 points.

The Delta Devils (0-3) struggled from the field at 26 percent. Rashaan Surles, who shot 4 of 14 for nine points, was the only Mississippi Valley State player to make more than two field goals.