| 2016 National Invitation Tournament - First Round |
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2 |
Final |
| NM State |
26 |
30 |
56 |
| Saint Mary's |
31 |
27 |
58 |
McKeon Pavilion - Moraga, Calif.
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58
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| Box Score |
Player of the Game
Pascal Siakam posted his 27th double-double of the season with 19 points and 14 rebounds. He also added four steals and a block.
Key Stats
- After trailing by 13 with 13:17 left to play, the Aggies battled back and tied the game with 2.1 seconds remaining. Braxton Huggins then committed a foul to send the Gaels' Joe Rahon to the free throw line, where he made both for the victory.
- The Aggies struggled to shoot the ball on the night, connecting on just 36 percent compared to the 51 percent of Saint Mary's. NM State won the rebounding battle, 36-29.
- Ian Baker added 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds for the Aggies, who finish the season 23-11.