New Mexico ends skid, tops New Mexico St. 27-14
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) -- Kasey Carrier rushed for 129 yards and New Mexico snapped a 24-game road losing streak with a
27-14 victory over New Mexico State on Saturday night.
The Lobos' previous road win also came in Las Cruces when they defeated New Mexico State 35-24 on Sept. 27, 2008. The four-year
road skid had been the longest current FBS streak in the nation.
Jhurell Pressley added two touchdowns and 71 yards rushing for New Mexico (2-2), which piled up 302 yards on the ground. The
Lobos led 10-0 early and later pulled away with 17 straight points.
Andrew Manley completed 22 of 34 passes for 256 yards and a touchdown for New Mexico State (1-3). Austin Franklin had six
catches for 107 yards, including a 23-yard TD with 3:54 left in the game.
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