Louisiana-Monroe holds New Mexico State scoreless in the 2nd half, wins 30-17
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pete Thomas threw for 350 yards and one touchdown and Louisiana-Monroe beat New Mexico State 30-17 on Saturday.
New Mexico State's Larry Rose III ran for 64 of his 229 yards to score a touchdown with 2:47 left in the second quarter, tying the score at 17. Justin Manton kicked a 22-yard field goal to give the Warhawks a three-point advantage before the break.
Louisiana-Monroe blocked a punt at the end of the third, and Mitch Lane recovered it to stretch the Warhawks' lead to 10. The Aggies were held scoreless in the second half.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Thomas completed 35-of-50 passes, and Kenzee Jackson finished with 108 yards on 13 receptions for Louisiana-Monroe (4-7, 3-4 Sun Belt).
Rose rushed for two touchdowns for the Aggies (2-9, 1-6). Tyler Rogers threw for 102 yards and one interception.
The victory snapped the Warhawks' six-game losing streak.