Lobos Dominate Spartans in Convincing Win
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · The Pit
New Mexico Lobos 88, San José State Spartans 65, 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 San José State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos?
New Mexico Lobos beat San José State Spartans 88-65 at The Pit on December 20, 2025.
Who was favored in San José State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos?
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 San José State Spartans with a final score of 88-65. This game showcased the Lobos' strong performance at home, further solidifying their impressive record of 10-2, while the Spartans fell to 5-7 for the season. The contest took place at The Pit, a venue known for its challenging atmosphere for visiting teams.
The Lobos entered the game riding a six-game winning streak, having won eight of their last ten games. Their recent form has been characterized by a high-scoring offense, averaging 82.0 points per game while allowing 70.4. In their last five games, they have averaged an impressive 88.8 points, reflecting their offensive prowess. Their home record stands at 7-1, indicating a significant advantage when playing in front of their fans.
Conversely, the Spartans have struggled recently, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games and a current losing streak of one. They have averaged 75.8 points per game while allowing 72.8. Their away record is 1-2, which further emphasizes their difficulties when not playing on their home court.
Historically, the matchup has favored the Lobos, who now lead the head-to-head record against the Spartans at 2-1 this season. The teams previously met on March 13, 2025, where the Lobos secured a victory with a score of 63-52. In their earlier encounter on January 15, 2025, the Lobos lost narrowly 70-71, but they had won the previous meeting on December 5, 2024, with a score of 83-77.
In terms of the injury picture, no specific injuries were reported in the block, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this important fixture. The betting market reflected the Lobos' dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at -16.5 for New Mexico and a total of 152.5 points for the game. The moneyline odds were heavily in favor of the Lobos at -1800, while the Spartans were listed at +1000.
The conditions for the game were typical for a December evening in New Mexico, with a lively atmosphere expected in The Pit, contributing to the home team's advantage. Fans witnessed several standout moments, including a series of scoring plays in the second half that highlighted the Lobos' offensive capabilities. Notable plays included a 24-foot three-point jumper by Jake Hall and a 28-foot three-pointer from Pasha Goodarzi, both of which helped to extend the Lobos' lead.
Overall, this game was a testament to the Lobos' strength at home and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, while the Spartans will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNM -16.5 | 152.5 o -110 / u -110 | San José State Spartans +1000 · New Mexico Lobos -1800 |
Leaders
- PointsMilos Vicentic19New Mexico Lobos
- AssistsDeyton Albury7New Mexico Lobos
- ReboundsJT Rock5New Mexico Lobos
- PointsColby Garland27San José State Spartans
- AssistsColby Garland3San José State Spartans
- ReboundsYaphet Moundi7San José State Spartans
Recent form
New Mexico Lobos
Last 10: 8-2Streak W682 scored · 70.4 allowed per game7-1 at home
- 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
- L72-84vs Nebraska CornhuskersNov 21
- L68-76at New Mexico State AggiesNov 16
- W82-68vs UC Riverside HighlandersNov 12
- W74-56vs UT Arlington MavericksNov 8
San José State Spartans
Last 10: 5-5Streak L175.8 scored · 72.8 allowed per game1-2 away
- L82-86vs Stanford CardinalDec 14
- W89-83vs Long Beach State BeachDec 10
- W86-69vs San Diego TorerosDec 6
- L63-72vs UC Irvine AnteatersNov 30
- W63-51at Loyola Chicago RamblersNov 26
- L51-81vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneNov 25
- W80-66vs Southern JaguarsNov 22
- W110-56vs Bethesda FlamesNov 18
- L60-79at Michigan State SpartansNov 13
- L74-85at UC Santa Barbara GauchosNov 8
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 | San José State Spartans | New Mexico Lobos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-60 | 31-54 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 11-27 | 11-30 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 37 |
| Free throws | 8-10 | 15-18 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 26 |
| Assists | 13 | 18 |
| Steals | 4 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 36 |
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 31 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 93 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-44Colby Garland makes 23-foot three point jumper (Douglas Langford assists)
- 2nd Half35-44Yaphet Moundi makes layup (Melvin Bell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half36-44Yaphet Moundi makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half39-44Melvin Bell Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jermaine Washington assists)
- 2nd Half39-46Luke Haupt makes layup
- 2nd Half39-49Antonio Chol makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jake Hall assists)
- 2nd Half41-49Yaphet Moundi makes layup (Colby Garland assists)
- 2nd Half41-52Milos Vicentic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
- 2nd Half43-52Colby Garland makes 13-foot jumper (Yaphet Moundi assists)
- 2nd Half43-55Antonio Chol makes 27-foot three point jumper (Luke Haupt assists)
- 2nd Half46-55Colby Garland makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half46-57Jake Hall makes layup
- 2nd Half46-58Jake Hall makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half48-58Yaphet Moundi makes layup (Colby Garland assists)
- 2nd Half48-60JT Rock makes 6-foot hook shot (Jake Hall assists)
- 2nd Half49-60Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-60Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-61JT Rock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-63Uriah Tenette makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half50-65Uriah Tenette makes 4-foot dunk (Tajavis Miller assists)
- 2nd Half52-65Colby Garland makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half52-68Tajavis Miller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
- 2nd Half55-68Colby Garland makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half55-71Tajavis Miller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Antonio Chol assists)
- 2nd Half55-73Milos Vicentic makes layup (Deyton Albury assists)
- 2nd Half55-74Milos Vicentic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-75Milos Vicentic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-77JT Rock makes 2-foot dunk (Deyton Albury assists)
- 2nd Half55-78JT Rock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-79JT Rock makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-81Jake Hall makes layup (Luke Haupt assists)
- 2nd Half55-82Jake Hall makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-85Jake Hall makes 24-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
- 2nd Half56-85Pasha Goodarzi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-85Pasha Goodarzi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-88Jake Hall makes 25-foot three point jumper (Uriah Tenette assists)
- 2nd Half59-88Japhet Moupadele makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-88Pasha Goodarzi makes 28-foot three point jumper (Japhet Moupadele assists)
- 2nd Half64-88Melvin Bell Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half65-88Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
Win probability
Above the line favours New Mexico Lobos, below favours San José State Spartans.
Venue
- The PitAlbuquerque, NM
- Attendance12785
- OfficialsCrystal Hogan, Jeffrey Anderson, Anthony Burris
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