NCAAB · Final

New Mexico Dominates Air Force in Convincing Win

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Clune Arena

New Mexico Lobos 91, Air Force Falcons 49, 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 New Mexico Lobos vs Air Force Falcons?

New Mexico Lobos beat Air Force Falcons 91-49 at Clune Arena on January 10, 2026.

Who was favored in New Mexico Lobos vs Air Force Falcons?

New Mexico Lobos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the New Mexico Lobos triumphed over the Air Force Falcons with a final score of 91 to 49 at Clune Arena. This game highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams' recent performances, with New Mexico continuing its strong season and Air Force struggling to find its footing.

New Mexico entered the game with a solid away record of 13-3 and had won nine of its last ten games, boasting an impressive scoring average of 82.3 points per game while allowing 67.5. The Lobos were on a two-game winning streak, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive capabilities. In contrast, Air Force had a home record of 3-13 and had lost eight consecutive games, scoring an average of just 62.7 points while allowing 75.5. Their recent form was particularly concerning, as they had averaged only 54.2 points in their last five games, further emphasizing their struggles on the court.

Historically, the matchup has favored New Mexico, as they had previously defeated Air Force in both of their last meetings during the 2025 season. The Lobos won 92-71 in March and 88-53 in February, indicating a trend that continued in this latest encounter.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details affecting either team, but the overall performance disparity suggests that New Mexico was able to field a more effective lineup. The betting market reflected this expectation, with DraftKings listing New Mexico as a significant favorite with a spread of 16.5 points and a moneyline of -1800, while Air Force was given a moneyline of 1000.

The conditions at Clune Arena were typical for a basketball game, with no adverse weather factors reported that could have influenced play. Fans were treated to a display of New Mexico's offensive capabilities, particularly in the second half, where they continued to extend their lead. Key moments included Timéo Pons, who made multiple free throws and a three-point jumper, contributing significantly to the Lobos' scoring surge.

As the game progressed, New Mexico's dominance became increasingly evident, with the Falcons unable to mount a serious challenge. The scoring plays throughout the second half illustrated New Mexico's control of the game, with players like Kolby Gilles and Elliott Taite adding to the scoreline.

Overall, this game served as a stark reminder of the current state of both programs, with New Mexico solidifying its position as a formidable contender while Air Force seeks to regroup and address its ongoing struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UNM -16.5	138.5 o -105 / u -115	New Mexico Lobos -1800 · Air Force Falcons +1000

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Leaders

PointsKam Sanders13Air Force Falcons
AssistsA.J. Patterson3Air Force Falcons
ReboundsCaleb Walker7Air Force Falcons
PointsJake Hall24New Mexico Lobos
AssistsLuke Haupt5New Mexico Lobos
ReboundsTomislav Buljan14New Mexico Lobos

Recent form

Air Force Falcons

Last 10: 2-8Streak L862.7 scored · 75.5 allowed per game2-4 at home

L62-99vs Utah State AggiesJan 7
L39-67at UNLV RebelsJan 3
L56-68vs Wyoming CowboysDec 30
L58-81at San Diego State AztecsDec 18
L56-61at Navy MidshipmenDec 7
L65-80vs Pacific TigersDec 4
L63-80at South Dakota CoyotesNov 29
L53-71vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 26
W98-85vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 23
W77-63vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 21

New Mexico Lobos

Last 10: 9-1Streak W282.3 scored · 67.5 allowed per game2-1 away

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
W80-78vs Mississippi State BulldogsNov 22

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	New Mexico Lobos	Air Force Falcons
Field goals	32-67	19-45
Field goal %	48	42
Three-pointers	14-36	3-18
Three-point %	39	17
Free throws	13-16	8-17
Free throw %	81	47
Rebounds	41	28
Offensive rebounds	14	6
Defensive rebounds	27	22
Assists	19	11
Steals	16	4
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	9	21
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	22	8
Fast-break points	15	1
Points in the paint	32	28
Fouls	18	11
Largest lead	44	5
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	90	5

How the scoring went

1st Half42-20Luke Haupt makes 0-foot tip in layup
1st Half43-20Jake Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half45-20Tomislav Buljan makes 4-foot hook shot (Luke Haupt assists)
1st Half45-22Caleb Walker makes driving layup
2nd Half45-23Caleb Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-24Caleb Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-27Ethan Greenberg makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eli Robinson assists)
2nd Half48-27Deyton Albury makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tomislav Buljan assists)
2nd Half48-29Kam Sanders makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half50-29Deyton Albury makes driving layup
2nd Half51-29Deyton Albury makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-29Antonio Chol makes driving layup
2nd Half53-31Eli Robinson makes layup (A.J. Patterson assists)
2nd Half55-31Luke Haupt makes layup (Antonio Chol assists)
2nd Half55-33Caleb Walker makes layup
2nd Half58-33Tajavis Miller makes 22-foot three point jumper (Luke Haupt assists)
2nd Half61-33Jake Hall makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Haupt assists)
2nd Half61-35Kam Sanders makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half63-35Tomislav Buljan makes layup
2nd Half63-38Wesley Celichowski makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kam Sanders assists)
2nd Half65-38Tomislav Buljan makes layup (Uriah Tenette assists)
2nd Half67-38Uriah Tenette makes layup
2nd Half68-38Uriah Tenette makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-38Uriah Tenette makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half74-38Jake Hall makes 27-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
2nd Half77-38Tajavis Miller makes 24-foot three point jumper (Deyton Albury assists)
2nd Half77-40Ethan Greenberg makes layup (Eli Robinson assists)
2nd Half79-40Jake Hall makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half79-42Justin Hinds makes 2-foot dunk (Ethan Greenberg assists)
2nd Half81-42JT Rock makes 7-foot jumper (Jake Hall assists)
2nd Half81-44Caleb Walker makes layup
2nd Half83-44Uriah Tenette makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Deyton Albury assists)
2nd Half83-45Caleb Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half84-45Timéo Pons makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half85-45Timéo Pons makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half86-45Timéo Pons makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half86-47Kolby Gilles makes layup (Josh Gatete assists)
2nd Half89-47Timéo Pons makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tajavis Miller assists)
2nd Half91-47Uriah Tenette makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half91-49Elliott Taite makes layup