ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Ryan Welage scored 20 points to lead four San José State players in double figures Saturday as the Spartans won 78-68 for their first victory over New Mexico in 13 tries.
The Spartans (11-10, 4-6 Mountain West) pulled ahead midway through the second half, using a 14-2 run to take control of the game.
The Lobos (14-10, 7-5) pulled within 70-65 with 1:53 left on Damien Jefferson's, wild, off-balance bank as he was fouled, but he missed the free throw and San José State was awarded the ball out of bounds after both teams scrambled for the loose ball.