New Mexico forward Williams collapses on court in team's win
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LAS CRUCES, N.M.
Elijah Brown scored 31 points to help New Mexico beat New Mexico State 83-74 on Sunday night in a game marred by Lobos forward Devon Williams' collapse midway through the second half.
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Williams was taken to a hospital, and New Mexico coach Craig Neal said the player has a neck injury.
The Lobos (2-0) have won nine straight on their rival's home court and 14 of the last 17 Rio Grande Rivalry contests. The Aggies (1-1) have not beaten New Mexico in Las Cruces since the 2007-08 season.
The son of former NBA coach Mike Brown, the younger Brown sat out last season as a transfer from Butler. He scored 16 points in the team's season-opening win over Texas Southern. Against the Aggies he knocked down 8 of 17 shots from the field, 2 of 7 from distance and converted 13 of 14 attempts from the free throw line.
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Cullen Neal had 18 points for New Mexico.
Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Ian Baker added another 19 for New Mexico State.