NCAAB · Final

New Mexico Dominates Sam Houston in Lopsided Victory

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · The Pit

New Mexico Lobos 107, Sam Houston Bearkats 83, 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 Sam Houston Bearkats vs New Mexico Lobos?

New Mexico Lobos beat Sam Houston Bearkats 107-83 at The Pit on March 18, 2026.

Who was favored in Sam Houston Bearkats vs New Mexico Lobos?

New Mexico Lobos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats with a final score of 107-83 at The Pit. This matchup showcased New Mexico's offensive prowess, as they averaged 79.8 points per game over their last ten contests, while Sam Houston averaged 80.1 points. The Lobos' victory reflects their ability to score effectively, especially at home, where they have maintained a record of 24-10 this season.

New Mexico entered the game with a mixed recent form, having a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, including a loss to San Diego State just days prior to this matchup. Their scoring average in the last five games was 80.0 points, but they also allowed an average of 78.6 points, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities. In contrast, Sam Houston had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, but they too faced challenges, losing their last game against Kennesaw State. Their recent form included an average of 76.0 points scored and 76.6 points allowed in the last five games.

At home, New Mexico has been solid, posting a 3-2 record in their last five home games. Meanwhile, Sam Houston struggled on the road, with a record of 1-3 in their last four away games. This disparity in home and away performance likely contributed to New Mexico's dominance in this matchup.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but the current form and home advantage for New Mexico were evident in the final score. The Lobos' ability to score efficiently was highlighted by their offensive plays, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline, including a series of scoring plays in the second half that showcased their depth and execution.

Injuries were not detailed in the block, so the impact of player availability remains unclear. However, both teams faced their respective challenges leading into this game, which could have influenced their performances.

The market had New Mexico favored significantly, with DraftKings pricing the Lobos at -11.5 on the spread and a money line of -800, while Sam Houston was set at +550. The total for the game was set at 162.5, suggesting expectations for a high-scoring affair, which ultimately came to fruition with a combined score of 190 points.

Conditions at The Pit were likely conducive to scoring, as the venue is known for its energetic atmosphere and support for the Lobos. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive basketball, with New Mexico's scoring plays including a variety of shots from close range, emphasizing their ability to penetrate the Bearkats' defense effectively.

As the game progressed, New Mexico maintained a comfortable lead, showcasing their offensive capabilities with multiple players stepping up to contribute. The final quarter saw them extend their lead further, with notable plays including a dunk by Antonio Chol and a series of free throws by Deyton Albury, highlighting their dominance in the paint and at the charity stripe.

Overall, this game underscored New Mexico's strength at home and their offensive firepower, while Sam Houston will need to regroup after this loss as they look to improve their away performance in future contests.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UNM -11.5	162.5 o -112 / u -108	Sam Houston Bearkats +550 · New Mexico Lobos -800

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Leaders

PointsTomislav Buljan22New Mexico Lobos
AssistsTomislav Buljan6New Mexico Lobos
ReboundsTomislav Buljan10New Mexico Lobos
PointsCJ Beaumont22Sam Houston Bearkats
AssistsJacob Walker6Sam Houston Bearkats
ReboundsVeljko Ilic10Sam Houston Bearkats

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New Mexico Lobos

Last 10: 5-5Streak L179.8 scored · 75.4 allowed per game3-2 at home

L62-64at San Diego State AztecsMar 14
W93-77vs San José State SpartansMar 13
L90-94at Utah State AggiesMar 7
L74-82vs Colorado State RamsMar 5
W81-76vs San Diego State AztecsFeb 28
L60-67at Nevada Wolf PackFeb 25
W80-78at Fresno State BulldogsFeb 22
W98-61vs Air Force FalconsFeb 18
W70-64at Grand Canyon LopesFeb 12
L90-91vs Boise State BroncosFeb 8

Sam Houston Bearkats

Last 10: 6-4Streak L180.1 scored · 76.4 allowed per game1-3 away

L73-79vs Kennesaw State OwlsMar 13
W69-61vs New Mexico State AggiesMar 12
L72-79at Liberty FlamesMar 7
L80-83at Delaware Blue HensMar 6
W86-81vs Missouri State BearsFeb 28
W100-67vs Florida International PanthersFeb 27
W82-78vs Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 21
W78-70vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 19
W83-79at Kennesaw State OwlsFeb 14
L78-87at Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Liberty	26-8	-	17-3
Sam Houston	22-12	4	13-7
Louisiana Tech	20-14	6	11-9
Western Kentucky	18-14	6	11-9
Middle Tennessee	17-15	6	11-9
Kennesaw State	21-14	7	10-10
Jacksonville State	15-17	7	10-10
New Mexico State	16-16	9	8-12
Missouri State	16-18	9	8-12
Florida International	15-17	9	8-12
UTEP	11-20	8	7-13
Delaware	10-21	11	6-14
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	Sam Houston Bearkats	New Mexico Lobos
Field goals	33-68	39-74
Field goal %	49	53
Three-pointers	7-22	13-34
Three-point %	32	38
Free throws	10-18	16-20
Free throw %	56	80
Rebounds	38	39
Offensive rebounds	14	13
Defensive rebounds	24	26
Assists	21	21
Steals	4	11
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	14	5
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	22
Fast-break points	14	26
Points in the paint	44	46
Fouls	16	15
Largest lead	0	32
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half47-66Luke Haupt makes driving layup
2nd Half47-67Luke Haupt makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-67Jacob Walker makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half50-67Jacob Walker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-67Jacob Walker makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Matt Dann assists)
2nd Half52-69JT Rock makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half54-69Matt Dann makes 7-foot jumper (Damon Nicholas Jr. assists)
2nd Half54-71Uriah Tenette makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half55-71Jacob Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-73Deyton Albury makes layup (Tomislav Buljan assists)
2nd Half57-73Veljko Ilic makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half57-75Tomislav Buljan makes layup (Deyton Albury assists)
2nd Half57-77Uriah Tenette makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half59-77Damon Nicholas Jr. makes layup (Kashie Natt assists)
2nd Half59-79Tomislav Buljan makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Uriah Tenette assists)
2nd Half60-79Damon Nicholas Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-79Damon Nicholas Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-82Jake Hall makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tomislav Buljan assists)
2nd Half61-84Antonio Chol makes layup (Deyton Albury assists)
2nd Half61-86Deyton Albury makes layup (JT Rock assists)
2nd Half61-89Antonio Chol makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jake Hall assists)
2nd Half63-89Matt Dann makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Jacob Walker assists)
2nd Half65-89CJ Beaumont makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Jacob Walker assists)
2nd Half65-92JT Rock makes 26-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
2nd Half68-92CJ Beaumont makes 25-foot three point jumper (Damon Nicholas Jr. assists)
2nd Half68-93Uriah Tenette makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-94Uriah Tenette makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-94Jacob Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half71-97JT Rock makes 25-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
2nd Half71-100Antonio Chol makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luke Haupt assists)
2nd Half71-103Antonio Chol makes 27-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
2nd Half74-103CJ Beaumont makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jacob Walker assists)
2nd Half76-103Kashie Natt makes 8-foot jumper (Matt Dann assists)
2nd Half78-103CJ Beaumont makes 1-foot dunk (Kashie Natt assists)
2nd Half78-104Deyton Albury makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-105Deyton Albury makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-105Veljko Ilic makes 4-foot hook shot (Jacob Walker assists)
2nd Half80-107Antonio Chol makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half82-107Kashie Natt makes 3-foot dunk (Veljko Ilic assists)
2nd Half83-107CJ Beaumont makes free throw 1 of 2