New Mexico Dominates East Texas A&M in Season Opener
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · The Pit
New Mexico Lobos 76, East Texas A&M Lions 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won East Texas A&M Lions vs New Mexico Lobos?
New Mexico Lobos beat East Texas A&M Lions 76-54 at The Pit on November 5, 2025.
The New Mexico Lobos showcased a commanding performance against the East Texas A&M Lions, securing a decisive 76-54 victory at The Pit. This game marked the Lobos' second outing of the season, following their initial win, while the Lions fell to a record of 1-1 after this contest.
New Mexico entered the game with a solid recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, despite a current one-game losing streak. They averaged 76.0 points scored per game while allowing 68.7. In contrast, East Texas A&M had struggled recently, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, but they were riding a two-game winning streak prior to this matchup. The Lions averaged 69.9 points scored and allowed 71.5 points per game.
At home, New Mexico held a record of 5-1, while East Texas A&M had a weaker away record of 1-3. The Lobos' ability to perform well at home has been a significant factor in their success, and they continued that trend in this game.
The matchup was notable not only for the teams' current form but also for their previous meetings. However, specific historical results between these two teams were not detailed in the provided information.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, indicating that both teams likely fielded their full rosters for this contest.
The betting market had set the odds favoring New Mexico significantly, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for the Lobos to win this game.
The conditions for the game appeared favorable, as it took place at The Pit, a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and support for the home team. Fans witnessed a strong showing from New Mexico, particularly in the second half, where they outscored East Texas A&M decisively.
Key moments in the game included several scoring plays that highlighted New Mexico's offensive prowess. Notable plays included a layup by Kevin Patton Jr. and a three-point jumper by Ronnie Harrison, which contributed to the Lobos' growing lead. As the game progressed, New Mexico maintained control, with a significant scoring run that left East Texas A&M struggling to keep pace.
Overall, the game served as a strong statement from New Mexico, establishing them as a competitive force early in the season while East Texas A&M will look to regroup and improve in their upcoming matches.
Leaders
- PointsJake Hall14New Mexico Lobos
- AssistsUriah Tenette5New Mexico Lobos
- ReboundsTomislav Buljan15New Mexico Lobos
- PointsRonnie Harrison18East Texas A&M Lions
- AssistsVinny Sigona3East Texas A&M Lions
- ReboundsMichael Folarin9East Texas A&M Lions
Recent form
New Mexico Lobos
Last 10: 7-3Streak L176 scored · 68.7 allowed per game5-1 at home
- L69-72vs Boise State BroncosMar 15
- W63-52vs San José State SpartansMar 13
- W81-67vs UNLV RebelsMar 8
- W71-67at Nevada Wolf PackMar 5
- W92-71vs Air Force FalconsMar 1
- L65-73at San Diego State AztecsFeb 26
- L78-86at Boise State BroncosFeb 20
- W82-79vs Utah State AggiesFeb 16
- W71-67vs Wyoming CowboysFeb 13
- W88-53at Air Force FalconsFeb 8
East Texas A&M Lions
Last 10: 3-7Streak W269.9 scored · 71.5 allowed per game1-3 away
- W119-60vs Arlington Baptist PatriotsNov 3
- W63-59vs Houston Christian HuskiesMar 4
- L68-75vs Incarnate Word CardinalsMar 1
- W73-71at LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 25
- L65-83at SE Louisiana LionsFeb 22
- L74-76vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 18
- L55-65vs Lamar CardinalsFeb 15
- L51-67at McNeese CowboysFeb 11
- L65-81at Nicholls ColonelsFeb 8
- L66-78vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
Box score
| Stat | East Texas A&M Lions | New Mexico Lobos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-62 | 27-63 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 5-34 | 8-20 |
| Three-point % | 15 | 40 |
| Free throws | 7-11 | 14-23 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 31 |
| Assists | 9 | 15 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 38 |
| Fouls | 19 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 25 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half18-37Ronnie Harrison made Jumper.
- 2nd Half18-39Antonio Chol made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half19-39Ronnie Harrison made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half20-39Ronnie Harrison made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half22-39Ronnie Harrison made Layup. Assisted by Gianni Hunt.
- 2nd Half22-41JT Rock made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half22-42JT Rock made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half24-42Evan Phelps made Jumper. Assisted by Noah Pagotto.
- 2nd Half24-43Uriah Tenette made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-43Noah Pagotto made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half26-45Jake Hall made Jumper.
- 2nd Half26-46Uriah Tenette made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-48Uriah Tenette made Layup.
- 2nd Half26-51Tajavis Miller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Uriah Tenette.
- 2nd Half29-51Evan Phelps made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damian Garcia.
- 2nd Half31-51Tay Mosher made Layup. Assisted by Vinny Sigona.
- 2nd Half32-51Evan Phelps made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-51Tay Mosher made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-53Deyton Albury made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-53Ronnie Harrison made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Vinny Sigona.
- 2nd Half37-55Antonio Chol made Dunk. Assisted by Chris Howell.
- 2nd Half37-57Deyton Albury made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-60Tajavis Miller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Milos Vicentic.
- 2nd Half40-60Ronnie Harrison made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Vinny Sigona.
- 2nd Half40-61Tomislav Buljan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-62Tomislav Buljan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-62Vinny Sigona made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gianni Hunt.
- 2nd Half43-65Jake Hall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Uriah Tenette.
- 2nd Half43-66Luke Haupt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-67Luke Haupt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-67Evan Phelps made Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-68Deyton Albury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-70Kevin Patton Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Deyton Albury.
- 2nd Half47-70Ronnie Harrison made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-71Luke Haupt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-71Ronnie Harrison made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Evan Phelps.
- 2nd Half52-71Damian Garcia made Dunk.
- 2nd Half52-73Tomislav Buljan made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half54-73Damian Garcia made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-76Uriah Tenette made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jake Hall.
Win probability
Above the line favours New Mexico Lobos, below favours East Texas A&M Lions.
Venue
- The PitAlbuquerque, NM
- Attendance10726
- OfficialsTim Comer, Juan Corral, Derek Anganes
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