New Mexico State Defeats Kennesaw State 79-76

Jemel Jones records double-double in Conference USA regular season finale

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Jemel Jones scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead New Mexico State to a 79-76 victory over Kennesaw State in the final game of the Conference USA regular season.

Why it matters

The win helps New Mexico State close out their Conference USA schedule on a high note, while Kennesaw State falls short in their bid to end the regular season with a victory.

The details

Jones was the driving force behind New Mexico State's narrow victory, recording a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away decisively.

  • The game took place on March 8, 2026 to close out the Conference USA regular season.

The players

Jemel Jones

A key player for New Mexico State who recorded a double-double in the victory.

New Mexico State

The winning team, who closed out their Conference USA regular season schedule with this victory.

Kennesaw State

The losing team, who were unable to secure a victory in the final game of the Conference USA regular season.

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The takeaway

New Mexico State was able to grind out a close victory over Kennesaw State to end their Conference USA regular season on a high note, thanks in large part to an impressive double-double performance from Jemel Jones.