Nevada Wolf Pack Defeats New Mexico Lobos 67-60
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 11:00 PM ET · Lawlor Events Center
Nevada Wolf Pack 67, New Mexico Lobos 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won New Mexico Lobos vs Nevada Wolf Pack?
Nevada Wolf Pack beat New Mexico Lobos 67-60 at Lawlor Events Center on February 24, 2026.
Who was favored in New Mexico Lobos vs Nevada Wolf Pack?
Nevada Wolf Pack were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -112 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Nevada Wolf Pack emerged victorious over the New Mexico Lobos with a final score of 67-60 at the Lawlor Events Center. This victory is significant for Nevada as it marks their first win against New Mexico in four meetings, breaking a streak where they had lost the previous three encounters, including a 73-80 defeat earlier in the season on January 25, 2026.
Entering the game, Nevada held a home record of 19-9, while New Mexico boasted a stronger away record of 21-7. The Wolf Pack had been performing moderately well in their last ten games, recording a 6-4 record with an average of 76.0 points scored and 72.1 points allowed. Their recent form included a win against Utah State (80-77) just days prior to this game, but they had also suffered losses to San José State (71-87) and San Diego State (57-71) earlier in February.
On the other hand, New Mexico came into the game with a 7-3 record over their last ten outings, riding a three-game winning streak. They averaged 82.5 points scored and 75.1 points allowed during this stretch. Their most recent victory was a narrow win against Fresno State (80-78), and they had also defeated Air Force (98-61) and Grand Canyon (70-64) in their previous games.
The matchup at the Lawlor Events Center was crucial for both teams, especially for Nevada, who was looking to capitalize on their home court advantage. The Wolf Pack had a perfect home record in their last five games, while New Mexico had been slightly less consistent on the road, with a 4-1 away record in their last five.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their strongest lineups for this important clash. The atmosphere at the venue was charged, with fans eager to see if Nevada could turn their fortunes around against a formidable opponent.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Nevada favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 148.5. The odds indicated a close contest, reflecting the competitive nature of both teams. Nevada's moneyline was set at -112, while New Mexico's was slightly lower at -108, suggesting that the game was viewed as a toss-up by the bookmakers.
As the game progressed, Nevada demonstrated resilience, particularly in the second half, where pivotal scoring plays shifted the momentum in their favor. Key contributions came from players like Corey Camper Jr., who made crucial free throws and a dunk that helped seal the victory. The final scoring plays included a floating jump shot by Camper and a three-point jumper by JT Rock for New Mexico, but it was not enough to overcome Nevada's lead.
Overall, this game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Nevada finally breaking their losing streak against New Mexico and solidifying their position in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NEV -1.5 | 148.5 o -115 / u -105 | New Mexico Lobos -108 · Nevada Wolf Pack -112 |
Leaders
- PointsElijah Price21Nevada Wolf Pack
- AssistsCorey Camper Jr.5Nevada Wolf Pack
- ReboundsElijah Price12Nevada Wolf Pack
- PointsJake Hall17New Mexico Lobos
- AssistsDeyton Albury3New Mexico Lobos
- ReboundsTomislav Buljan12New Mexico Lobos
Recent form
Nevada Wolf Pack
Last 10: 6-4Streak W176 scored · 72.1 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W80-77vs Utah State AggiesFeb 22
- L71-87at San José State SpartansFeb 18
- L57-71at San Diego State AztecsFeb 15
- W69-59vs Fresno State BulldogsFeb 8
- L87-91at Boise State BroncosFeb 4
- W89-76vs UNLV RebelsJan 31
- W66-60vs Grand Canyon LopesJan 28
- L73-80at New Mexico LobosJan 25
- W87-54vs San José State SpartansJan 21
- W81-66at Air Force FalconsJan 17
New Mexico Lobos
Last 10: 7-3Streak W382.5 scored · 75.1 allowed per game4-1 away
- W80-78at Fresno State BulldogsFeb 22
- W98-61vs Air Force FalconsFeb 18
- W70-64at Grand Canyon LopesFeb 12
- L90-91vs Boise State BroncosFeb 8
- L66-86vs Utah State AggiesFeb 5
- W90-80at San José State SpartansFeb 1
- W89-61at UNLV RebelsJan 28
- W80-73vs Nevada Wolf PackJan 25
- W83-74vs Fresno State BulldogsJan 22
- L79-83at San Diego State AztecsJan 18
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 | Nevada Wolf Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-55 | 23-58 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 5-17 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 29 |
| Free throws | 12-21 | 16-22 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 33 |
| Assists | 12 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 20 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 28 |
| Fouls | 18 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 37 | 51 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-25Jake Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-28Corey Camper Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tayshawn Comer assists)
- 2nd Half36-28Jake Hall makes 26-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
- 2nd Half36-30Elijah Price makes layup (Corey Camper Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half36-31Elijah Price makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-31Uriah Tenette makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-31Jake Hall makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-32Elijah Price makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-33Elijah Price makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-33Uriah Tenette makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-35Elijah Price makes 17-foot jumper (Tyler Rolison assists)
- 2nd Half42-38Elijah Price makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyler Rolison assists)
- 2nd Half44-38Tomislav Buljan makes layup
- 2nd Half44-41Vaughn Weems makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Rolison assists)
- 2nd Half46-41Deyton Albury makes layup (Luke Haupt assists)
- 2nd Half47-41Deyton Albury makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-43Joel Armotrading makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half47-45Vaughn Weems makes layup (Corey Camper Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half49-45Tomislav Buljan makes layup
- 2nd Half49-46Corey Camper Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-46JT Rock makes 25-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
- 2nd Half52-48Elijah Price makes 15-foot jumper (Tayshawn Comer assists)
- 2nd Half52-50Corey Camper Jr. makes layup (Kaleb Lowery assists)
- 2nd Half52-51Corey Camper Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-53Vaughn Weems makes layup
- 2nd Half53-53Luke Haupt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-53Luke Haupt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-54Elijah Price makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-55Elijah Price makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-57Vaughn Weems makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Tyler Rolison assists)
- 2nd Half54-59Vaughn Weems makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Tyler Rolison assists)
- 2nd Half56-59Uriah Tenette makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half56-61Corey Camper Jr. makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half57-61Tomislav Buljan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-62Elijah Price makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-63Elijah Price makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Corey Camper Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-65Corey Camper Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-67Corey Camper Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (Elijah Price assists)
- 2nd Half60-67JT Rock makes 26-foot three point jumper (Deyton Albury assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Nevada Wolf Pack, below favours New Mexico Lobos.
Venue
- Lawlor Events CenterReno, NV
- Attendance8020
- OfficialsAmy Bonner, Brian McNutt, Tommy Nunez
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