Author: Jason Groves, Las Cruces Sun-News

A lawsuit by former New Mexico State men’s basketball players against the university, coaches and former teammates, has been settled.

For the first time since filing a lawsuit against New Mexico State, former basketball players Deuce Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu spoke publicly.

Quarterback Diego Pavia went 17-for-29 for 167 passing yards and two TDs plus 65 rushing yards in New Mexico State’s 24-19 win on Monday.

New Mexico State’s Doug Martin denied any wrongdoing as head coach of the football program amid a recent complaint made to university administration.

Trevelin Queen had an open three-pointer from the corner off an inbounds pass, but he missed and Auburn advanced with a 78-77 victory