The image provides a detailed basketball game summary between Oklahoma Panhandle State and Northern New Mexico, where Northern New Mexico narrowly won 62-61. Below is a recap based on the stats:
Key Highlights:
Final Score: Northern New Mexico 62, Oklahoma Panhandle State 61.
Date & Venue: December 18, 2024, at Eagle Sportsplex.
Team Performance:
1. Oklahoma Panhandle State:
Field Goals: 40.4% (21/52).
3-Point Shooting: 27.6% (8/29).
Free Throws: 61.1% (11/18).
Rebounds: 41 (14 offensive, 27 defensive).
Points in the Paint: 22.
Turnovers: 11.
2. Northern New Mexico:
Field Goals: 37.1% (23/62).
3-Point Shooting: 25.8% (8/31).
Free Throws: 50.0% (8/16).
Rebounds: 38 (12 offensive, 26 defensive).
Points in the Paint: 26.
Turnovers: 11.
Player Highlights:
Oklahoma Panhandle State:
Top Scorer: SJ Daniels scored 13 points.
Rebound Leader: Tommy Abibakari secured 8 rebounds.
Notable Contribution: Mike Carter added 12 points.
Northern New Mexico:
Top Scorer: Nigel Quarnor led with 16 points and 12 rebounds (double-double).
Key Moments:
The game saw 4 lead changes and was tied 3 times.
Northern New Mexico had its largest lead of 3 points, while Oklahoma Panhandle State had a lead as large as 11 points.
Bench contributions were critical, with Northern New Mexico scoring 18 bench points versus 11 from Oklahoma Panhandle State.
Eloy Medina hit the game winning three with no time left on the clock.
Conclusion:
Northern New Mexico edged out Oklahoma Panhandle State in a closely contested match up, highlighted by
Nigel Quaynor's standout performance. Free-throw shooting struggles for both teams contributed to the game's tight finish, however the heroic three point shot from
Eloy Medina served as the dagger NNMC needed.Â
Next Game: NMSUÂ at 6 P.M. in Las Crusces
