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New Mexico defeats No. 11 UNLV at The Pit

Photos by John Locher

February 18, 2012 - 9:17 am

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Senior forward Drew Gordon was overpowering, totaling 27 points and 19 rebounds to carry New Mexico to a 65-45 victory over No. 11 UNLV on Saturday, Feb. 18, before a raucous crowd of 15,411 at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M.

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