Delaware Blue Hens Upset New Mexico State Aggies
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Pan American Center
Delaware Blue Hens 73, New Mexico State Aggies 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Delaware Blue Hens vs New Mexico State Aggies?
Delaware Blue Hens beat New Mexico State Aggies 73-64 at Pan American Center on January 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Delaware Blue Hens vs New Mexico State Aggies?
New Mexico State Aggies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -950 (about 90% implied). The underdog won.
In a surprising turn of events, the Delaware Blue Hens defeated the New Mexico State Aggies with a final score of 73-64 at the Pan American Center. This victory marks a significant achievement for Delaware, who has struggled this season, now improving their record to 7-14, while New Mexico State falls to 10-11.
The Blue Hens entered the game on a five-game losing streak, having won only two of their last ten contests. Their recent form included a record of 2-8 over those games, averaging 62.1 points scored and allowing 70.1 points. Conversely, the Aggies had a mixed record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 80.3 points scored and 71.8 points allowed. Despite their recent struggles, New Mexico State had previously defeated Delaware 97-68 just twelve days prior to this matchup, which added to the intrigue of the rematch.
At home, New Mexico State had a record of 3-3, while Delaware, struggling on the road, had not secured a win away from home this season, holding an 0-3 record in such games. The Aggies were favored to win this contest, with DraftKings setting the spread at -13.5 and a total of 137.5 for the game.
In terms of player performances, the second half was pivotal for Delaware, with Anthony Wrzeszcz making crucial three-point shots that helped the Blue Hens pull ahead. His contributions, alongside Alex Kazanecki's and Christian Bliss's plays, were instrumental in shifting the momentum. The Blue Hens executed effectively down the stretch, converting free throws and maintaining their lead.
The Aggies, who had hoped to bounce back from their recent losses, faced challenges in their scoring efficiency. Despite their offensive capabilities, they were unable to keep pace with Delaware's late-game surge. This game highlighted the volatility of college basketball, where any team can seize an opportunity to upset a favored opponent.
Conditions for the game were typical for a winter evening in New Mexico, with fans filling the arena to support the home team. However, the atmosphere shifted as the Blue Hens gained confidence and momentum.
This matchup serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of the sport, where records and previous performances may not always dictate the outcome. The Blue Hens' victory is a testament to their resilience and ability to capitalize on their opponent's weaknesses, while the Aggies will need to regroup and reassess as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NMSU -13.5 | 137.5 o -112 / u -108 | Delaware Blue Hens +625 · New Mexico State Aggies -950 |
Leaders
- PointsAnthony Wrzeszcz20New Mexico State Aggies
- AssistsGabe Pickens4New Mexico State Aggies
- ReboundsJulius Mims9New Mexico State Aggies
- PointsChristian Bliss23Delaware Blue Hens
- AssistsChristian Bliss4Delaware Blue Hens
- ReboundsChristian Bliss6Delaware Blue Hens
Recent form
New Mexico State Aggies
Last 10: 4-6Streak L280.3 scored · 71.8 allowed per game3-3 at home
- L78-81vs Florida International PanthersJan 24
- L75-84vs Missouri State BearsJan 23
- W97-68at Delaware Blue HensJan 17
- L71-73at Liberty FlamesJan 15
- L55-59vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersJan 11
- W80-64vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersJan 9
- L82-89at Missouri State BearsJan 4
- L74-89at Florida International PanthersJan 2
- W104-33vs Southwest MustangsDec 28
- W87-78vs Sam Houston BearkatsDec 21
Delaware Blue Hens
Last 10: 2-8Streak L562.1 scored · 70.1 allowed per game0-3 away
- L51-67at Liberty FlamesJan 24
- L68-97vs New Mexico State AggiesJan 17
- L69-70vs UTEP MinersJan 16
- L68-70at Louisiana Tech BulldogsJan 10
- L60-72at Sam Houston BearkatsJan 9
- W67-52vs Kennesaw State OwlsJan 4
- L64-67vs Jacksonville State GamecocksJan 3
- L43-61vs Missouri State BearsDec 29
- W65-57vs Rider BroncsDec 17
- L66-88vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsDec 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Delaware Blue Hens | New Mexico State Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-47 | 24-58 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 8-22 | 10-30 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 33 |
| Free throws | 15-15 | 6-8 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 17 |
| Assists | 8 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 18 |
| Fouls | 7 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 13 | 13 |
| Time in front | 76 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half34-27Jayland Randall makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elijah Elliott assists)
- 2nd Half37-27Christian Bliss makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half37-29Julius Mims makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half39-29Tyler Houser makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half39-32Anthony Wrzeszcz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jayland Randall assists)
- 2nd Half39-34Jayland Randall makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half39-37Jayland Randall makes 24-foot three point jumper (Gabe Pickens assists)
- 2nd Half41-37Christian Bliss makes layup
- 2nd Half41-40Anthony Wrzeszcz makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jayland Randall assists)
- 2nd Half41-42Jae'Coby Osborne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-43Jae'Coby Osborne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-43Alex Kazanecki makes 25-foot three point jumper (Justyn Fernandez assists)
- 2nd Half44-45Jae'Coby Osborne makes 6-foot hook shot (Gabe Pickens assists)
- 2nd Half45-45Christian Bliss makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-45Christian Bliss makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-46Cyr Malonga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-47Cyr Malonga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-47Tyler Houser makes 26-foot three point jumper (Justyn Fernandez assists)
- 2nd Half49-49Jemel Jones makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half51-49Alex Kazanecki makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-51Jemel Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half51-53Jayland Randall makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (Jae'Coby Osborne assists)
- 2nd Half53-53Macon Emory makes layup
- 2nd Half54-53Macon Emory makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-56Anthony Wrzeszcz makes 25-foot three point jumper (Elijah Elliott assists)
- 2nd Half57-56Christian Bliss makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half57-58Julius Mims makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half58-58Christian Bliss makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half59-58Christian Bliss makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half60-58Christian Bliss makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half62-58Christian Bliss makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-58Justyn Fernandez makes 7-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half64-61Anthony Wrzeszcz makes 23-foot three point jumper (Gabe Pickens assists)
- 2nd Half67-61Alex Kazanecki makes 26-foot three point jumper (Christian Bliss assists)
- 2nd Half67-64Anthony Wrzeszcz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Julius Mims assists)
- 2nd Half69-64Christian Bliss makes layup
- 2nd Half70-64Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-64Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-64Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-64Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours New Mexico State Aggies, below favours Delaware Blue Hens.
Venue
- Pan American CenterLas Cruces, NM
- Attendance5538
- OfficialsBlake Harris, Tucson Grigg, Stephen Orkus Jr
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