LAS VEGAS — Donnie Tillman and Wilfried Likayi scored 12 points apiece and New Mexico State cruised to a 77-61 win over UT-Rio Grande Valley at the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. Third-seeded New Mexico State (11-7) plays No. 2 seed Utah Valley in the semifinals. Javon Levi had 12 points and five assists for sixth-seeded UTRGV (9-10).
NMSU Men's Basketball Advances In Conference Tournament
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