NCAAB · Final

New Mexico Lobos Defeat Fresno State Bulldogs 83-74

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · The Pit

New Mexico Lobos 83, Fresno State Bulldogs 74, 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 Fresno State Bulldogs vs New Mexico Lobos?

New Mexico Lobos beat Fresno State Bulldogs 83-74 at The Pit on January 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Fresno State Bulldogs vs New Mexico Lobos?

New Mexico Lobos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In an engaging matchup at The Pit, the New Mexico Lobos secured a victory against the Fresno State Bulldogs, finishing the game with a score of 83-74. This win is significant for the Lobos, who continue to assert their dominance at home with a record of 15-4, while the Bulldogs fall to 9-10 on the season.

The Lobos entered this game with a recent form of 8-2 over their last ten games, although they faced a setback with a loss to the San Diego State Aztecs just days prior. Despite that loss, New Mexico has been scoring impressively, averaging 81.0 points per game while allowing 65.9. Their home record remains strong at 5-0, showcasing their ability to perform well in front of their fans. In contrast, Fresno State has struggled this season, particularly away from home, with a record of 1-4 in away games. They have only managed to win 3 of their last 10 games, averaging 68.0 points scored and 72.4 points allowed.

Historically, the Lobos have had the upper hand in their previous meetings against the Bulldogs, winning both matchups in the 2025 season. Their most recent encounter prior to this game was on January 20, 2025, where New Mexico triumphed with a decisive score of 95-67. This trend continued in the current game, where the Lobos maintained control throughout, ultimately securing the win.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any notable absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their regular lineups. This absence of injury concerns likely contributed to the competitive nature of the game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Lobos favored by a spread of -15.5, indicating strong confidence in their ability to win. The total points line was set at 151.5, reflecting expectations for a relatively high-scoring game, which ultimately came to fruition with a combined score of 157 points.

The conditions at The Pit were conducive for basketball, and the atmosphere was charged with energy from the home crowd, which often plays a crucial role in the performance of the Lobos. Fans witnessed a closely contested second half, with scoring plays that highlighted the intensity of the matchup. Notably, Jake Heidbreder and Uriah Tenette contributed key free throws down the stretch, helping to maintain New Mexico's lead.

Viewers should have noted the Lobos' offensive efficiency, particularly in their ability to convert free throws in critical moments. The game showcased New Mexico's strength in executing plays under pressure, which has been a hallmark of their recent success. Overall, this victory not only reinforces the Lobos' home court advantage but also sets a positive tone as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UNM -15.5	151.5 o -110 / u -110	Fresno State Bulldogs +850 · New Mexico Lobos -1450

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Leaders

PointsJake Hall16New Mexico Lobos
AssistsLuke Haupt6New Mexico Lobos
ReboundsTomislav Buljan10New Mexico Lobos
PointsDeShawn Gory31Fresno State Bulldogs
AssistsDeShawn Gory5Fresno State Bulldogs
ReboundsDeShawn Gory14Fresno State Bulldogs

Recent form

New Mexico Lobos

Last 10: 8-2Streak L181 scored · 65.9 allowed per game5-0 at home

L79-83at San Diego State AztecsJan 18
W87-64vs Grand Canyon LopesJan 14
W91-49at Air Force FalconsJan 10
W80-70at Colorado State RamsJan 7
W78-58vs Wyoming CowboysJan 4
L53-62at Boise State BroncosDec 31
W88-65vs San José State SpartansDec 21
W75-59vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesDec 14
W81-78at VCU RamsDec 11
W98-71vs Santa Clara BroncosDec 7

Fresno State Bulldogs

Last 10: 3-7Streak W268 scored · 72.4 allowed per game1-4 away

W63-60vs Wyoming CowboysJan 18
W79-69vs Colorado State RamsJan 14
L52-71at San Diego State AztecsJan 11
W70-55at San José State SpartansJan 7
L65-66vs Nevada Wolf PackJan 4
L63-72vs Utah State AggiesDec 31
L72-84at UNLV RebelsDec 21
L87-89at Cal State Northridge MatadorsDec 11
L58-82at Arkansas RazorbacksDec 6
L71-76vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 30

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Fresno State Bulldogs	New Mexico Lobos
Field goals	21-54	32-75
Field goal %	39	43
Three-pointers	10-29	10-35
Three-point %	34	29
Free throws	22-26	9-15
Free throw %	85	60
Rebounds	43	39
Offensive rebounds	10	13
Defensive rebounds	33	26
Assists	12	18
Steals	2	18
Blocks	5	3
Turnovers	22	10
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	29
Fast-break points	18	21
Points in the paint	20	42
Fouls	16	24
Largest lead	1	20
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	93

How the scoring went

2nd Half40-55Deyton Albury makes driving layup (Milos Vicentic assists)
2nd Half43-55Cameron Faas makes 25-foot three point jumper (DeShawn Gory assists)
2nd Half43-57Milos Vicentic makes driving layup
2nd Half43-59Deyton Albury makes layup
2nd Half44-59David Douglas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-59David Douglas Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-61Antonio Chol makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half45-63Jake Hall makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half45-65Luke Haupt makes layup (Uriah Tenette assists)
2nd Half46-65David Douglas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-65DeShawn Gory makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half49-66Luke Haupt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-69Tajavis Miller makes 24-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
2nd Half50-69Bastien Rieber makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-69Bastien Rieber makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-71Tajavis Miller makes layup (Luke Haupt assists)
2nd Half54-71Jake Heidbreder makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half55-71Jake Heidbreder makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-71Bastien Rieber makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-71Bastien Rieber makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-73Deyton Albury makes driving layup
2nd Half59-73DeShawn Gory makes layup
2nd Half59-75Luke Haupt makes layup
2nd Half60-75Jake Heidbreder makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-75Jake Heidbreder makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-75DeShawn Gory makes layup
2nd Half64-75DeShawn Gory makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-75DeShawn Gory makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-77Tomislav Buljan makes 2-foot dunk (Luke Haupt assists)
2nd Half67-77DeShawn Gory makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Jake Heidbreder assists)
2nd Half70-77DeShawn Gory makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half70-78Uriah Tenette makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-79Uriah Tenette makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-79Jake Heidbreder makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-79Jake Heidbreder makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-80Uriah Tenette makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-81Uriah Tenette makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-81DeShawn Gory makes driving layup
2nd Half74-82Jake Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-83Jake Hall makes free throw 2 of 2