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Coaches Golding and Hooten Address Post-Game Altercation After I-10 Battle

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Following the intense Battle of I-10 basketball game, which saw NMSU defeat UTEP 67-63, tensions flared between the two head coaches. UTEP's Joe Golding and NMSU's Jason Hooten had a heated exchange during post-game handshakes, prompting separation by players. Hooten initially expressed confidence in their friendship, but later revealed he hasn't spoken to Golding since the incident. Golding cited a comment made by an NMSU player as the source of his frustration, although the player has since apologized. Both teams are currently struggling in Conference USA with identical 6-10 records, and they each have four games remaining to secure a spot in the conference tournament.

Key Details: • NMSU won the game 67-63 on Saturday. • Both teams are currently 6-10 in conference play. • Each team has four games left to qualify for the conference tournament. • UTEP's next game is Thursday at Middle Tennessee. • NMSU will play at Western Kentucky on the same day.

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