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Joseph Scott, junior forward from Baltimore, holds onto the ball as he falls to the ground. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: MBB defeats former conference foe New Mexico State

December 12, 2025 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The energy continues in Moody Coliseum as the Wildcats stand undefeated at home 5-0, pursuing past New Mexico State on Saturday afternoon, winning 77-69. The Wildcats now shift their focus to the road, heading to Tucson, Arizona, for a matchup against the University of Arizona on Dec. 16.

Joseph Scott, junior forward from Baltimore, passes the basketball to his teammate. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Yaniel Rivera, junior guard from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, shoots a free throw. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, dribbles the basketball down the court. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Christian Alston, sophomore guard from Memphis, Tennessee, looks to pass the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Joseph Scott, junior forward from Baltimore, holds onto the ball as he falls to the ground. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, floats the ball over two defenders. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, passes the ball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Cade Hornecker, redshirt junior forward from Amarillo, dunks the basketball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Yaniel Rivera, junior guard from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, keeps the ball from his opponent. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Yaniel Rivera, junior guard from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, drives the basketball down the court to make a basket. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, jumps in the air to dunk the ball and score a point. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, dribbles the ball around his opponent. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Head Coach Brette Tanner encourages his players during a timeout. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, prepares to shoot a free throw. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The men’s basketball team takes a selfie with the student section after a win. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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