OREM, Utah (AP) Justin Harmon had 17 points and Aziz Bandaogo posted a double-double to help Utah Valley fend off New Mexico State 77-72 on Saturday.

Harmon shot 6 for 15, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc, for the Wolverines (17-6, 8-2 Western Athletic Conference). Bandaogo scored 16 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked four shots. Trey Woodbury hit three 3-pointers and scored 15.

Anthony Roy scored 23 poiints to lead the Aggies (7-14, 0-9), who have lost nine straight. Xavier Pinson totaled 17 points, four assists and four steals. Deshawndre Washington had 12 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

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Utah Valley next plays Thursday against Utah Tech on the road, and New Mexico State will host SFA on Wednesday.

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