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Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks – January 18
Thursday’s contest features the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (12-6) and the New Mexico State Aggies (6-9) clashing at E. A. Diddle Arena in what is expected to be a lopsided matchup, with a projected 68-57 win for heavily favored Western Kentucky according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:30 PM ET on January 18.
Last time out, the Hilltoppers won on Saturday 62-52 over Jacksonville State.
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Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State Game Info
- When: Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Western Kentucky 68, New Mexico State 57
Western Kentucky Schedule Analysis
- The Hilltoppers took down the No. 153-ranked (according to our computer rankings) Vermont Catamounts, 62-50, on November 25, which goes down as their signature victory of the season.
- Western Kentucky has nine wins versus Quadrant 4 teams, tied for the fifth-most in the nation.
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Western Kentucky 2023-24 Best Wins
- 62-50 over Vermont (No. 153) on November 25
- 68-66 on the road over Liberty (No. 175) on January 6
- 72-68 at home over Abilene Christian (No. 191) on December 18
- 70-64 at home over Mercer (No. 225) on November 6
- 66-60 over Nevada (No. 226) on December 20
Western Kentucky Leaders
- Acacia Hayes: 16.9 PTS, 1.5 STL, 44.8 FG%, 37.5 3PT% (33-for-88)
- Alexis Mead: 10.7 PTS, 2.0 STL, 46.2 FG%, 39.3 3PT% (24-for-61)
- Ana Teresa Faustino: 9.3 PTS, 1.4 STL, 35.9 FG%, 29.7 3PT% (22-for-74)
- Karris Allen: 6.1 PTS, 1.5 STL, 36.5 FG%, 33.3 3PT% (9-for-27)
- Odeth Betancourt: 6.5 PTS, 1.2 STL, 50.0 FG%
Western Kentucky Performance Insights
- The Hilltoppers outscore opponents by 5.9 points per game (scoring 68.2 points per game to rank 143rd in college basketball while allowing 62.3 per contest to rank 139th in college basketball) and have a +107 scoring differential overall.
- In conference games, Western Kentucky scores more points per game (68.7) than its season average (68.2).
- The Hilltoppers are scoring 71.3 points per game in home games. In away games, they are averaging 66.1 points per contest.
- Defensively, Western Kentucky has played better in home games this year, allowing 57.0 points per game, compared to 63.6 when playing on the road.
- The Hilltoppers have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 69.7 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.5 points more than the 68.2 they’ve scored this season.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife rereleased a wolf into Grand County this week after it had traveled into New Mexico, according to a news release.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish captured gray wolf 2403 and returned the animal to Colorado.
Colorado wildlife officials decided to release the wolf in Grand County yesterday because of the proximity to “an unpaired female gray wolf,” nearby prey populations and distance from livestock, according to the release.
“Gray wolf 2403 has been returned to Colorado and released in a location where it can best contribute to CPW’s efforts to establish a self-sustaining wolf population while concurrently attempting to minimize potential wolf-related livestock conflicts,” said acting director of CPW Laura Clellan, according to the release.
The wolf was once a member of the Copper Creek pack but departed from it this fall.
A memorandum of understanding between Colorado and Arizona, New Mexico and Utah requires that any gray wolves that leave Colorado and enter those states be returned. That was created in part to maintain the integrity of a Mexican wolf recovery program.
“We recognized during the planning process that we would need to have consideration and plans to protect the genetic integrity of the Mexican wolf recovery program, while also establishing a gray wolf population in Colorado,” said CPW’s Wolf Conservation Program Manager Eric Odell, according to the release.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A judge sentenced a New Mexico man to nearly 20 years in prison for distributing meth and having guns in his possession to use while doing so.
Court records indicate 43-year-old David Amaya sold meth from a trailer on his parents’ property in Anthony throughout July and August 2024. Agents executed a search warrant Aug. 22 and found 1.18 kilograms of meth, two firearms and ammunition in the trailer and a makeshift bathroom.
Amaya pleaded guilty to possession of meth with intent to distribute it. A judge sentenced him to 235 months in prison.
Once he is out, Amaya will face five years of supervised release.
The FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office and the Las Cruces Metro Narcotics Task Force investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Williams prosecuted it.
The New Mexico Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 10, 2025, results for each game:
Powerball
10-16-29-33-69, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
Day: 8-2-7
Evening: 6-9-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Lotto America
03-13-37-42-44, Star Ball: 01, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
Evening: 5-0-7-8
Day: 3-7-2-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Roadrunner Cash
02-04-06-21-22
Check Roadrunner Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Powerball Double Play
13-15-51-67-68, Powerball: 08
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