Denvis Manns rushed for 205 yards and scored two touchdowns Saturday night, leading New Mexico State to its first win of the season, a 52-21 victory over Southern Utah.

The Aggies (1-7) scored on their first two possessions and never looked back. Duane Gregory caught a 5-yard TD pass from Chad Salisbury four minutes into the game and Brad Hopkins kicked a 23-yard field goal.For the first time since a 49-23 win over Pacific in 1966, New Mexico State completed a game without punting.

Manns carried 29 times and scored on runs of 1 and 2 yards. New Mexico State quarterback Chad Salisbury completed 12 of 20 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns without throwing an interception.

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Southern Utah (4-5) entered the game leading the nation's I-AA schools with 327 rushing yards per game. The Thunderbirds finished with 406 as Joe DuPaix had 203 yards and Brook Madsen gained 145.

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