National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Arizona 83, New Mexico St. 57
When: 8:30 PM ET, Thursday, November 18, 2010
Where: McKale Center, Tucson, Arizona
Officials: # Randy McCall, # Bob Staffen, # Scott Thornley
Attendance: 13590
A 26-point, 14-rebound effort from Derrick Williams propelled Arizona to an 83-57 victory over New Mexico State on Thursday night in Tucson, Ariz.

After a cold start, the Wildcats (2-0) scored 14 consecutive points in less than four minutes to take a 21-9 lead midway through the first half. Down 35-26 at the midway point, the Aggies (2-1) remained within striking distance until Arizona put together a 9-2 spurt to effectively ice it at 66-48 with 5:28 left.

The Wildcats took advantage of a 22-9 rebounding edge in the first half, when Williams alone had 16 points and nine boards.

Troy Gillenwater finished with 25 points for New Mexico State.
Top Game Performances
 
New Mexico St.   Arizona
Troy Gillenwater 25 Scoring Derrick Williams 27
Tyrone Watson 4 Assists Kyle Fogg 7
Troy Gillenwater 6 Rebounds Derrick Williams 14
Troy Gillenwater 5 Free Throws Made Derrick Williams 9
Hernst Laroche 1 Steals Kyle Fogg 2
Troy Gillenwater 2 Blocks Kevin Parrom 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
New Mexico St. 57 38.9 5-15 10-18 12 20 2 3
Arizona 83 53.4 5-22 16-23 21 40 3 6