<p>STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Johnny McCants registered 18 points as New Mexico State romped past Tarleton State 78-51 on Friday night.</p>
<p>C.J. Roberts had 14 points for New Mexico State (7-6, 4-5 Western Athletic Conference). Marcus Watson added 12 points. Donnie Tillman had seven rebounds.</p>
<p>New Mexico State dominated the first half and led 41-23 at the break. The Texans’ 23 first-half points marked a season low for the team.</p>
<p>Shamir Bogues had 14 points for the Texans (7-10, 2-7). Montre’ Gipson added 12 points. Freddy Hicks had six rebounds.</p>
<p>Konstantin Dotsenko, who was second on the Texans in scoring coming into the matchup with 11 points per game, shot only 20 percent in the game (1 of 5).</p>
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