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New Mexico State kicked off their Conference USA campaign with a dominant 34-13 victory over Western Kentucky on Thursday night. Running back James Jones was the standout performer, recording a season-high 155 rushing yards and finding the end zone once on 20 carries.
The defensive unit also contributed significantly to the win, highlighted by De’Marcus Peters who returned an interception for a touchdown. This collective effort allowed New Mexico State to control the tempo of the game from the early stages.
Western Kentucky struggled to find an answer for the aggressive ground attack and the opportunistic defense of their opponents. The win provides a strong start for New Mexico State as they look to establish themselves within the conference standings.
Both teams will now analyze their performance as they prepare for the remainder of the season schedule.
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