New Mexico Defeats San José State 90-80 in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Provident Credit Union Event Center
New Mexico Lobos 90, San José State Spartans 80, 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 San José State Spartans?
New Mexico Lobos beat San José State Spartans 90-80 at Provident Credit Union Event Center on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in New Mexico Lobos vs San José State Spartans?
New Mexico Lobos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1650 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling matchup at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, the New Mexico Lobos emerged victorious against the San José State Spartans with a final score of 90-80. This game was noteworthy not only for the competitive nature of the contest but also for the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances and overall season records. New Mexico entered the game with a strong away record of 18-4, while San José State struggled with a home record of 6-16. The Lobos have been in solid form, winning eight of their last ten games, while the Spartans have faltered, managing only one win in their last ten outings and currently on a four-game losing streak.
In their last ten games, San José State averaged 63.0 points scored per game while allowing 79.1 points, indicating significant defensive struggles. Their recent form included a loss to Boise State, where they fell 58-89, and a narrow defeat against Wyoming, losing 62-66. In contrast, New Mexico's recent performances have been impressive, averaging 80.8 points scored and allowing only 65.9 points in their last ten games. They secured a convincing 89-61 win against UNLV in their previous outing, contributing to their current three-game winning streak.
The home team, San José State, has a record of 1-4 in their last five games, scoring an average of 61.2 points while allowing 76.0 points. Their only recent victory came against Air Force, where they won 70-62. On the other hand, New Mexico has been dominant at home with a perfect 5-0 record and a 3-2 record in away games, showcasing their ability to perform in various environments.
Historically, the matchup has favored New Mexico, which now leads the head-to-head record 3-1 over the last four meetings, including a decisive victory earlier in the season when they defeated San José State 88-65 on December 21. The last time the Spartans managed to defeat the Lobos was on January 15, 2025, when they won 71-70.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability for either team, but the impact of injuries can often be significant in college basketball, affecting team dynamics and performance.
The betting market reflected New Mexico's dominance, with DraftKings setting the odds at New Mexico -15.5, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points line was set at 148.5, with odds of -105.0 for the over and -115.0 for the under, suggesting a competitive scoring environment.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere in college basketball venues can be electric, particularly in matchups with significant implications for standings and rivalries.
As the game progressed, key scoring plays highlighted New Mexico's offensive prowess. Colby Garland made crucial free throws, extending the Lobos' lead, while Jermaine Washington and Jake Hall contributed with critical three-pointers that kept the Spartans at bay. Despite a valiant effort from San José State, including a late surge with a driving layup from Washington, they could not close the gap sufficiently.
Overall, the matchup between New Mexico and San José State showcased the disparity in team form and performance, with New Mexico solidifying their status as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNM -15.5 | 148.5 o -105 / u -115 | New Mexico Lobos -1650 · San José State Spartans +950 |
Leaders
- PointsColby Garland24San José State Spartans
- AssistsColby Garland6San José State Spartans
- ReboundsSadraque NgaNga7San José State Spartans
- PointsJake Hall27New Mexico Lobos
- AssistsDeyton Albury5New Mexico Lobos
- ReboundsTomislav Buljan10New Mexico Lobos
Recent form
San José State Spartans
Last 10: 1-9Streak L463 scored · 79.1 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L58-89vs Boise State BroncosJan 28
- L62-66at Wyoming CowboysJan 24
- L54-87at Nevada Wolf PackJan 21
- L62-76vs UNLV RebelsJan 17
- W70-62vs Air Force FalconsJan 14
- L58-76at Grand Canyon LopesJan 11
- L55-70vs Fresno State BulldogsJan 7
- L78-96at Utah State AggiesJan 3
- L68-81vs San Diego State AztecsDec 31
- L65-88at New Mexico LobosDec 21
New Mexico Lobos
Last 10: 8-2Streak W380.8 scored · 65.9 allowed per game3-2 away
- W89-61at UNLV RebelsJan 28
- W80-73vs Nevada Wolf PackJan 25
- W83-74vs Fresno State BulldogsJan 22
- 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
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 | San José State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-54 | 29-62 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 11-23 | 11-32 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 34 |
| Free throws | 21-24 | 11-15 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 18 |
| Assists | 16 | 14 |
| Steals | 4 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 2 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 0 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 26 |
| Fouls | 16 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 97 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half56-49Sadraque NgaNga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-50Sadraque NgaNga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-51Adrian Myers makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-51Uriah Tenette makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-51Uriah Tenette makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-53Colby Garland makes driving layup (Adrian Myers assists)
- 2nd Half60-53Deyton Albury makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-55Colby Garland makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half61-55Tomislav Buljan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-55Tomislav Buljan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-55Uriah Tenette makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half65-57Pasha Goodarzi makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Marcus Overstreet assists)
- 2nd Half66-57Luke Haupt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-57Luke Haupt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-57Jake Hall makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luke Haupt assists)
- 2nd Half70-59Melvin Bell Jr. makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half70-61Jermaine Washington makes 13-foot floating jump shot (Melvin Bell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half73-61Uriah Tenette makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luke Haupt assists)
- 2nd Half73-64Jermaine Washington makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half74-64Uriah Tenette makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-64Uriah Tenette makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-66Melvin Bell Jr. makes 3-foot dunk (Marcus Overstreet assists)
- 2nd Half77-66Tomislav Buljan makes driving layup (Deyton Albury assists)
- 2nd Half77-69Sadraque NgaNga makes 22-foot three point jumper (Colby Garland assists)
- 2nd Half79-69JT Rock makes layup (Deyton Albury assists)
- 2nd Half80-69JT Rock makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-70Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-70Deyton Albury makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-70Deyton Albury makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-72Colby Garland makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half82-73Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half84-73Jake Hall makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half84-74Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-75Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-75Jake Hall makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half87-78Jermaine Washington makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half88-78Luke Haupt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-78Luke Haupt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-80Jermaine Washington makes driving layup
- 2nd Half90-80Uriah Tenette makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours San José State Spartans, below favours New Mexico Lobos.
Venue
- Provident Credit Union Event CenterSan Jose, CA
- Attendance4189
- OfficialsDaryl Gelinas, Scott Brown, Anthony Burris
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