- Matchup: New Mexico Lobos vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Venue: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Point Spread: New Mexico (-3)
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The New Mexico Lobos (26-10) are set to face off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (29-7) this Thursday at Hinkle Fieldhouse for the NIT Semifinals. The Lobos enter this contest as 3-point favorites, with a total set at 160 points.
In their previous matchup, the New Mexico Lobos secured a victory against Saint Joseph’s, winning 84-69. The Lobos committed 11 fouls during the game, while Saint Joseph’s incurred 20 personal fouls. New Mexico managed to convert 9 out of 33 attempts from beyond the arc. Saint Joseph’s finished with a free throw percentage of 72.7%, hitting 8 of their 11 attempts. They also grabbed 31 rebounds (7 offensive, 24 defensive) but had no blocks. Saint Joseph’s contributed 12 assists and secured 7 steals as well. Defensively, the Lobos held their opponents to a 40.0% shooting rate (26 out of 65) and gathered a total of 38 rebounds, including 6 offensive. At the free throw line, New Mexico converted 22 out of 28 attempts for a success rate of 78.6%. The Lobos concluded the game with a 47.5% shooting percentage from the field, hitting 28 of 59 shots, and converted 6 of their 20 three-point attempts.
Tomislav Buljan emerged as a standout player in that contest, scoring 27 points on 12 of 18 shooting over 32 minutes, alongside 11 rebounds and 2 assists.
Entering this game, New Mexico holds an overall record of 26-10 for the season. The team commits an average of 10.5 turnovers per game and 17.2 fouls. They average 36.9 rebounds per game while accumulating 544 assists this season, ranking them 61st in Division I basketball for passing. Their shooting stats include a 36.3% success rate from three-point land (338 of 932) and a free throw percentage of 72.9%. On offense, they’re averaging 81.5 points per game, ranking 54th in D-1, with a field goal percentage of 46.3%.
Defensively, the Lobos force an average of 13.6 turnovers each game while allowing 19.0 fouls. Opposing teams are shooting 30.0% from three-point range against them, and they rank 95th in the nation for points allowed per game (70.8). New Mexico’s opponents shoot at a field goal percentage of 41.9% (872 out of 2,080) and they allow an average of 34.3 rebounds per game. In terms of assists surrendered, they rank 268th nationally, allowing a total of 475 assists this season.
In their last game, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane clinched an 83-79 win over Wichita State. Tulsa allowed Wichita State to secure 40 rebounds overall (11 offensive). From beyond the arc, they struggled, making only 2 of 19 attempts for a mere 10.5%. However, the Golden Hurricane excelled at the free throw line, converting 29 out of 31 attempts (93.5%). Wichita State managed to shoot 24 of 64 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 37.5%. On the flip side, Tulsa’s field goal percentage was 38.5%, making 25 out of 65 attempts, and they excelled from three-point range, hitting 12 of 29 for 41.4%. They also took advantage of Wichita State’s 21 fouls, leading to 24 free throw attempts. Tulsa recorded 9 turnovers but tallied 7 steals, as they collected 26 defensive rebounds along with 10 offensive grabs, totaling 36 rebounds.
Miles Barnstable played a crucial role in this victory, scoring 24 points during his 35 minutes on the court but did not register any assists. He finished the game with a shooting percentage of 40.0%, hitting 6 out of 15 shots, and collected 4 rebounds.
Tulsa boasts a record of 29-7 this season. The Golden Hurricane commits an average of 16.1 personal fouls per game and holds a free throw shooting percentage of 77.9%. They contribute 15.4 assists per game (ranked 94th in college basketball) while averaging 10.6 turnovers. This season, they have scored a total of 3,073 points (averaging 85.4 per game) and retrieve an average of 38.7 rebounds per game. Their offensive shooting percentage stands at 47.0%, positioning them 66th nationally.
Defensively, Tulsa ranks 161st in Division I for points allowed per game at 73.3. They force an average of 10.7 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 42.6% from the field, which is 82nd in the country. Tulsa’s opponents make 32.0% of their three-point attempts (284 of 887), and teams are converting 72.3% from the free throw line against them. They allow an average of 12.5 assists and 32.8 rebounds per game, ranking 100th and 76th in NCAA basketball, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on New Mexico (-3)
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