New Mexico State Aggies at Bowling Green Falcons
· Arizona Tip-Off - Desert Division - 3rd Place Game
Marcus Johnson and Bowling Green take down New Mexico State 61-60
Johnson had five rebounds and three steals for the Falcons (3-5). Derrick Butler scored 15 points while going 4 of 15 from the floor, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line and added five rebounds. Campbell had 12 points and shot 1 of 9 from the field and 10 of 12 from the free-throw line.
The Aggies (3-4) were led by Jaden Harris, who posted 18 points and nine rebounds. New Mexico State also got 10 points and seven rebounds from Robert Carpenter. Christian Cook finished with nine points and four assists.
Campbell scored a team-high 12 points for Bowling Green in the second half, including their game-winner.
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Up next for Bowling Green is a Saturday matchup with Morgan State at home, and New Mexico State hosts Abilene Christian on Wednesday.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 60 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 60 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Javontae Campbell Defensive Rebound. | 60 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Derrick Butler Block. | 60 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Christian Cook missed Jumper. | 60 - 61 |
Statistics
 NMSU |
 BGSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 22-65 | FG | 15-52 |
| 34 | Field Goal % | 29 |
| 8-22 | 3PT | 5-21 |
| 36 | Three Point % | 24 |
| 8-10 | FT | 26-30 |
| 80 | Free Throw % | 87 |
| 49 | Rebounds | 36 |
| 17 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 32 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 17 | Assists | 10 |
| 2 | Steals | 9 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 7 | Points Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 12 |
| 22 | Fouls | 15 |
| 7 | Largest Lead | 5 |
Game Information
Location: Tempe, AZ
Attendance: 924 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| New Mexico State | 1-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Sam Houston | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Florida International | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 1-0 | - | 13-0 |
| Buffalo | 1-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Kent State | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Bowling Green | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Akron | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-6 |
| Massachusetts | 0-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Ohio | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Western Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Central Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Ball State | 0-1 | 1 | 3-9 |