Siakam scores 19, New Mexico State beats MVSU 85-46
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) 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.
