NMSU falls to UT Arlington 66-55

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NMSU guard DaJuan Quaye Gordon, left, and forward James Beck, right, reach for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard DaJuan Quaye Gordon, left, and forward James Beck, right, reach for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Xavier Pinson drives the ball to the basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Xavier Pinson drives the ball to the basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington passes the ball to a teammate during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington passes the ball to a teammate during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington drives the ball toward the basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington drives the ball toward the basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Xavier Pinson grabs the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Xavier Pinson grabs the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard DaJuan Quaye Gordon shoots a basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard DaJuan Quaye Gordon shoots a basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU forward Marchelus Avery looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU forward Marchelus Avery looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU forward Shakiru Odunewu, middle, reaches for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU forward Shakiru Odunewu, middle, reaches for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Xavier Pinson looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Xavier Pinson looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Xavier Pinson throws the ball back into bounds during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Xavier Pinson throws the ball back into bounds during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU Issa Muhammad attempts to recover the ball during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU Issa Muhammad attempts to recover the ball during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington reaches for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington reaches for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU forward Marchelus Avery looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU forward Marchelus Avery looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU forward Issa Muhammad, second from right, reaches for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU forward Issa Muhammad, second from right, reaches for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington passes the ball during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington passes the ball during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington drives the ball to the basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Deshawndre Washington drives the ball to the basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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Pistol Pete holds his gun in the air during a free-throw during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
Pistol Pete holds his gun in the air during a free-throw during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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NMSU guard DaJuan Quaye Gordon, left, and forward James Beck, right, reach for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard DaJuan Quaye Gordon, left, and forward James Beck, right, reach for the rebound during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
Meg Potter/Sun-News
NMSU guard Xavier Pinson shoots a basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
NMSU guard Xavier Pinson shoots a basket during a mens college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Pan American Center.
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