ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Cameron Bairstow scored a career-high 29 points to lead No. 22 New Mexico to a 109-93 win over Charleston Southern on Sunday.
Alex Kirk added 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Lobos (2-0) while Kendall Williams had 20 points and 10 assists.
Charleston Southern led 21-19 following a 3-pointer from Arlon Harper to cap an 11-4 run. But Bairstow started a 9-0 burst with a dunk. The Lobos were up 35-29 with 7 minutes left in the first half before using a 15-3 run that included five points from Bairstow to take control of the game.
They never let the lead dip below double figures the rest of the game.
Saah Nimley scored 24 points to lead the Buccaneers (2-2).
