Robert Morris Colonials @ New Mexico State Aggies
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 36 | 4 | 71 | |
NMSU | 32 | 35 | 14 | 81 |
New Mexico State pulls in OT, beats Robert Morris 81-71
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Ian Baker scored 7 of his 10 points in overtime as New Mexico State defeated Robert Morris 81-71 to weather a challenge in the Air Force Classic on Tuesday night.
Pascal Siakam scored a career-best 35 points for the Aggies (4-1). The 6-foot-9 sophomore from Cameroon has scored 30 points or better twice this season.
Baker had a chance to win it in regulation, but his jump shot at the buzzer was blocked by Elijah Minnie.
The Colonials (0-5) had battled New Mexico State evenly during the game until the Aggies used a late 6-0 run to lead 67-62 with 1:50 left in regulation. A Billy Giles layup and Isaiah Still 3-pointer knotted the score for Robert Morris.
Baker opened overtime with a free throw and a jumper as New Mexico State took control.
Minnie, a freshman, scored a career-best 29 points with five 3-pointers.
Game Information
Las Cruces, NM
Referee:Shawn Lehigh
Referee:Tim Marion
Referee:Frank Harvey
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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