Gonsalves, Pope lead Utah Tech over New Mexico State 89-76

Published Jan. 22, 2023 12:35 a.m. ET

Associated Press

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Noa Gonsalves scored 24 points and Isaiah Pope added 23 to help Utah Tech defeat New Mexico State 89-76 on Saturday night.

Gonsalves shot 7 for 12 (5 for 9 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Trailblazers (10-10, 2-5 Western Athletic Conference), who snapped a five-game skid. Pope added five rebounds and eight assists. Cameron Gooden had 17 points.

Anthony Roy finished with 20 points to pace the Aggies (7-13, 0-8), who have lost eight straigtht. Xavier Pinson pitched in with 15 points, four assists and three steals. Doctor Bradley had 12 points.

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Utah Tech plays Thursday against Tarleton on the road, and New Mexico State visits Utah Valley on Saturday.

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