It was all going well for the Vandals until just after the midway point of the first half Wednesday night. That’s when New Mexico State clamped down defensively and went on a 23-4 flurry to close the half. The withering run helped the Aggies cruise to a 74-57 conquest in Las Cruces. UI shot just 31% from the field and had 19 turnovers. Idaho is now 13-14 and 4-9 in the WAC.

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