Delaware Blue Hens @ New Mexico State Aggies
Bliss puts up 23 as Delaware downs New Mexico State 73-64
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- — Christian Bliss had 23 points in Delaware's 73-64 win over New Mexico State on Wednesday.
Bliss also contributed six rebounds for the Fightin' Blue Hens (6-14, 2-7 Conference USA). Tyler Houser went 6 of 13 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) to add 16 points. Justyn Fernandez shot 3 of 10 from the field, including 0 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the line to finish with 13 points. The Fightin' Blue Hens snapped a five-game losing streak.
Anthony Wrzeszcz led the Aggies (10-10, 3-7) in scoring, finishing with 20 points and two steals. Jayland Randall added 14 points for New Mexico State. Julius Mims finished with 12 points and nine rebounds.
A 16-3 run in the first half gave Delaware an 11-point lead. The teams entered the break with Delaware ahead 34-24, while Houser led in scoring with 11 points. Bliss' 17-point second half helped Delaware finish off the nine-point victory.
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Game Information
Las Cruces, NM
Referee:Blake Harris
Referee:Tucson Grigg
Referee:Stephen Orkus Jr
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference 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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