Christian Cook led New Mexico State with 25 points in a 75-71 victory over Sam Houston in their Conference USA opener.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Christian Cook scored 25 points as New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 75-71 on Thursday night. Cook shot 8 of 19 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (8-6, 1-0 Conference USA). Peter Filipovity scored 20 points and added seven rebounds. Dionte Bostick shot 3 of 5 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with nine points.
The Bearkats (7-7, 0-1) were led in scoring by Kalifa Sakho, who finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. Cameron Huefner added 15 points for Sam Housto
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