New Mexico Dominates Grand Canyon in Convincing Win
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · The Pit
New Mexico Lobos 87, Grand Canyon Lopes 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Grand Canyon Lopes vs New Mexico Lobos?
New Mexico Lobos beat Grand Canyon Lopes 87-64 at The Pit on January 13, 2026.
Who was favored in Grand Canyon Lopes vs New Mexico Lobos?
New Mexico Lobos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
The New Mexico Lobos showcased their strength in a commanding victory over the Grand Canyon Lopes, finishing the game with a score of 87-64. This matchup, held at The Pit, highlighted New Mexico's impressive home record and their current form, which has seen them win three consecutive games. With this win, the Lobos improved their overall record to 15-3, while the Lopes fell to 10-7.
New Mexico entered the game with a home record of 6-0 and a strong recent performance, winning nine of their last ten games. They averaged 83.4 points scored while allowing just 64.6 points in that stretch. Their last five games reflected a record of 4-1, with an average of 78.0 points scored and 60.8 points allowed. In contrast, Grand Canyon, with a record of 10-6, had been performing well on the road, boasting a perfect away record of 2-0 in their last two games. They averaged 72.5 points scored and allowed 64.1 points in their last ten games, with a recent record of 4-1.
The Lobos' scoring was led by a series of strong plays, including a 25-foot three-point jumper by JT Rock and consistent contributions from players like Dusty Stromer and Uriah Tenette, who helped seal the game with free throws in the closing minutes. The Lopes struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts falling short as they faced a determined New Mexico defense.
In terms of injury updates, the block does not provide specific details about any players missing from either team, which suggests that both squads were likely at full strength for this matchup. This absence of injury concerns may have contributed to the Lobos' dominant performance.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had New Mexico favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds reflected confidence in the Lobos' ability to perform well at home, and they certainly lived up to that expectation with their decisive win.
The game conditions at The Pit were conducive to a high-energy performance, as the Lobos capitalized on their home-court advantage. The atmosphere was likely charged, with fans supporting the Lobos throughout the contest.
Overall, this fixture was a testament to New Mexico's capabilities as they continue their strong season, while Grand Canyon will need to regroup and address the issues that led to their defeat. The Lobos' ability to maintain a high scoring average while limiting their opponents' points will be crucial as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNM -6.5 | 146.5 o -110 / u -110 | Grand Canyon Lopes +250 · New Mexico Lobos -310 |
Leaders
- PointsJake Hall22New Mexico Lobos
- AssistsDeyton Albury4New Mexico Lobos
- ReboundsLuke Haupt7New Mexico Lobos
- PointsJaden Henley17Grand Canyon Lopes
- AssistsJaden Henley2Grand Canyon Lopes
- ReboundsJaden Henley6Grand Canyon Lopes
Recent form
New Mexico Lobos
Last 10: 9-1Streak W383.4 scored · 64.6 allowed per game6-0 at home
- 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
- W97-47vs New Mexico Highlands CowboysDec 2
- W93-87vs Alabama State HornetsNov 27
Grand Canyon Lopes
Last 10: 7-3Streak W272.5 scored · 64.1 allowed per game2-0 away
- W76-58vs San José State SpartansJan 11
- W75-58at Boise State BroncosJan 8
- L60-70vs Colorado State RamsJan 4
- W91-78vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsDec 23
- W82-70at Wyoming CowboysDec 20
- W82-61vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 14
- L78-84vs Oklahoma State CowboysDec 7
- W67-45vs Stetson HattersDec 3
- L46-59vs Iowa HawkeyesNov 27
- W68-58vs Utah UtesNov 26
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 | Grand Canyon Lopes | New Mexico Lobos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-65 | 29-55 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 7-27 | 8-16 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 50 |
| Free throws | 13-15 | 21-28 |
| Free throw % | 87 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 33 |
| Assists | 8 | 13 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 30 |
| Fouls | 24 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-47Deyton Albury makes layup
- 2nd Half41-49Tajavis Miller makes layup
- 2nd Half41-50Tomislav Buljan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-50Dusty Stromer makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaden Henley assists)
- 2nd Half44-52Antonio Chol makes 9-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half44-55Antonio Chol makes 26-foot three point jumper (Deyton Albury assists)
- 2nd Half46-55Jaden Henley makes layup
- 2nd Half46-56Deyton Albury makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-56Jaden Henley makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half49-58Uriah Tenette makes layup
- 2nd Half49-59JT Rock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-60Jake Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-61Jake Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-62Jake Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-64Deyton Albury makes 2-foot dunk (Luke Haupt assists)
- 2nd Half52-64Caleb Shaw makes 29-foot three point jumper (Makaih Williams assists)
- 2nd Half52-67Jake Hall makes 26-foot three point jumper (Antonio Chol assists)
- 2nd Half52-68Luke Haupt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Luke Haupt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-69Caleb Shaw makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half54-70Antonio Chol makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-71Antonio Chol makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-71Caleb Shaw makes 18-foot jumper (Brian Moore Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half56-73Tomislav Buljan makes layup (Luke Haupt assists)
- 2nd Half56-74Jake Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-75Jake Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-77Tomislav Buljan makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half56-78Uriah Tenette makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-79Uriah Tenette makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-81Uriah Tenette makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half57-81Brian Moore Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-81Brian Moore Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-81Makaih Williams makes layup (Jaden Henley assists)
- 2nd Half60-84JT Rock makes 25-foot three point jumper (Antonio Chol assists)
- 2nd Half61-84Dusty Stromer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-84Dusty Stromer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-84Makaih Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half64-85Uriah Tenette makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half64-86Uriah Tenette makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half64-87Uriah Tenette makes free throw 3 of 3
Win probability
Above the line favours New Mexico Lobos, below favours Grand Canyon Lopes.
Venue
- The PitAlbuquerque, NM
- Attendance12512
- OfficialsKevin Brill, Mike Littlewood, Ian Caldwell
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