Missouri State Bears Defeat New Mexico State Aggies 84-75
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Pan American Center
Missouri State Bears 84, New Mexico State Aggies 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Missouri State Bears vs New Mexico State Aggies?
Missouri State Bears beat New Mexico State Aggies 84-75 at Pan American Center on January 22, 2026.
Who was favored in Missouri State Bears vs New Mexico State Aggies?
New Mexico State Aggies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The underdog won.
In a competitive matchup at the Pan American Center, the Missouri State Bears emerged victorious against the New Mexico State Aggies with a final score of 84-75. This victory marks the Bears' second consecutive win over the Aggies this season, having previously defeated them 89-82 on January 4, 2026. The Bears now hold a 2-0 record against New Mexico State in their recent meetings.
Both teams entered the game with relatively balanced records; New Mexico State held a home record of 10-8 while Missouri State had an away record of 11-8. The Aggies had been struggling recently, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and a scoring average of 78.9 points per game, while allowing 71.3 points. Their recent form included a win against the Delaware Blue Hens, where they triumphed 97-68, but they were also on a streak of inconsistency, losing to teams like Liberty Flames and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
On the other hand, the Bears had a better record of 6-4 in their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak heading into this contest. They averaged 73.7 points scored and allowed 72.0 points during this stretch. Their recent performances included a close loss to Middle Tennessee, where they fell 90-87, and a defeat against Western Kentucky by a score of 87-72. Despite these setbacks, the Bears demonstrated resilience, especially in their previous encounter with the Aggies.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Aggies as 6.5-point favorites with a total set at 144.5. The moneyline odds indicated New Mexico State at -285.0 and Missouri State at 230.0, reflecting the expectation of a competitive matchup.
In terms of player performances, the scoring plays in the second half highlighted key contributions from the Bears. Keith Palek III made crucial free throws that pushed the Bears' lead to 80-70, while Antwan Burnett added a 2-foot jumper to extend the lead further. The Aggies attempted to close the gap with Jemel Jones scoring a layup and making a free throw, but it was not enough to overcome the Bears' advantage.
The conditions in the arena were typical for a mid-season college basketball game, with both teams looking to establish momentum. The Aggies, despite their home court advantage, were unable to capitalize on it, ultimately falling short against the Bears.
As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of offensive strategies and defensive adjustments from both sides. The Bears' ability to maintain composure in critical moments proved decisive, allowing them to secure the win and improve their season outlook. Meanwhile, the Aggies will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NMSU -6.5 | 144.5 o -110 / u -110 | Missouri State Bears +230 · New Mexico State Aggies -285 |
Leaders
- PointsJemel Jones28New Mexico State Aggies
- AssistsElijah Elliott7New Mexico State Aggies
- ReboundsJulius Mims8New Mexico State Aggies
- PointsKeith Palek III26Missouri State Bears
- AssistsZaxton King4Missouri State Bears
- ReboundsMichael Osei-Bonsu9Missouri State Bears
Recent form
New Mexico State Aggies
Last 10: 4-6Streak W178.9 scored · 71.3 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W97-68at Delaware Blue HensJan 17
- L71-73at Liberty FlamesJan 15
- L55-59vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersJan 11
- W80-64vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersJan 9
- L82-89at Missouri State BearsJan 4
- L74-89at Florida International PanthersJan 2
- W104-33vs Southwest MustangsDec 28
- W87-78vs Sam Houston BearkatsDec 21
- L70-83vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneDec 13
- L69-77at Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 6
Missouri State Bears
Last 10: 6-4Streak L273.7 scored · 72 allowed per game1-4 away
- L87-90at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersJan 17
- L72-87at Western Kentucky HilltoppersJan 15
- W79-71vs Florida International PanthersJan 10
- L80-90at Kennesaw State OwlsJan 8
- W89-82vs New Mexico State AggiesJan 4
- W79-55vs UTEP MinersJan 3
- W61-43at Delaware Blue HensDec 29
- W70-65vs Lindenwood LionsDec 23
- W63-62vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesDec 17
- L57-75at Xavier MusketeersDec 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Missouri State Bears | New Mexico State Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-53 | 27-62 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 8-23 | 6-23 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 26 |
| Free throws | 22-27 | 15-20 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 17 |
| Assists | 12 | 10 |
| Steals | 2 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 32 |
| Fouls | 19 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 64 | 28 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-52Kyrese Mullen makes layup
- 2nd Half49-52Michael Osei-Bonsu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-52Michael Osei-Bonsu makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-53Jayland Randall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-54Jayland Randall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-54Michael Osei-Bonsu makes layup
- 2nd Half52-56Jae'Coby Osborne makes layup
- 2nd Half55-56Kobi Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyrique Brooks assists)
- 2nd Half56-56Keith Palek III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-56Keith Palek III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-58Julius Mims makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half59-58Keith Palek III makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-60Jayland Randall makes layup
- 2nd Half60-60Keith Palek III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-60Keith Palek III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-61Elijah Elliott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-62Elijah Elliott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-62Michael Osei-Bonsu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-62Michael Osei-Bonsu makes 2-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half64-64Jemel Jones makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half66-64Tyrique Brooks makes layup (Michael Osei-Bonsu assists)
- 2nd Half67-64Tyrique Brooks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-64Kobi Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Zaxton King assists)
- 2nd Half70-65Jemel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-66Jemel Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-66Keith Palek III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-66Keith Palek III makes 25-foot three point jumper (Zaxton King assists)
- 2nd Half74-67Jemel Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-67Antwan Burnett makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keith Palek III assists)
- 2nd Half77-68Kyrese Mullen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-68Keith Palek III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-70Jae'Coby Osborne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-70Keith Palek III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-70Keith Palek III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-70Antwan Burnett makes 2-foot jumper
- 2nd Half82-72Jemel Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half82-73Jemel Jones makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half83-73Trey Williams Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-73Trey Williams Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-75Jae'Coby Osborne makes 0-foot tip in layup
Win probability
Above the line favours New Mexico State Aggies, below favours Missouri State Bears.
Venue
- Pan American CenterLas Cruces, NM
- Attendance5664
- OfficialsJoe Lindsay, Olandis Poole, Courtney Green
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