- Game: Alabama State Hornets vs New Mexico Lobos
- Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
- Location: The Pit in Albuquerque, NM
- TV: ESPN+
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The matchup will take place at The Pit where the New Mexico Lobos (4-2) will host the Alabama State Hornets (3-4) this Wednesday.
In their most recent game, the Alabama State Hornets faced SIU Edwardsville, suffering a defeat with a score of 83-68. The Hornets tallied 20 personal fouls compared to SIU Edwardsville’s 23. They hit 7 of 20 attempts from beyond the arc, while SIU Edwardsville managed a 66.7% efficiency from the free-throw line, converting 20 out of 30 shots. On the boards, SIU Edwardsville claimed 35 rebounds (10 offensive and 25 defensive) and did not register any blocks. They also recorded 14 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Alabama State allowed 45.9% shooting from the field, as SIU Edwardsville connected on 28 of 61 shots. The Hornets managed 6 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and grabbed a total of 33 rebounds, with 12 coming on the offensive end. They finished the game shooting 80.6% from the free-throw line, making 25 out of 31 attempts, but struggled with a field goal percentage of 32.8% (19 of 58) and only made 5 of their 23 three-point attempts.
Micah Simpson played a crucial role in this game, scoring 20 points on 4 of 15 shooting over 38 minutes, while also contributing 4 rebounds and 1 assist.
Alabama State enters this contest with a season record of 3-4. They average 12.6 turnovers per game and commit 17.9 personal fouls on average. The Hornets grab 38.6 rebounds per game and have accumulated 109 assists this season, ranking them 51st in Division 1 for assists. They hit 33.3% from long range (55 of 165) and convert 67.7% of their free throws. Their scoring average stands at 80.6 points per game, placing them 159th in college basketball, along with a shooting percentage of 43.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Hornets force 15.4 turnovers per game while drawing 18.1 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.5% from three-point range and rank 303rd in the nation in points per game allowed (80.9). Alabama State lets opposing teams shoot 45.0% from the field (194 of 431) and concedes an average of 38.0 rebounds per game, ranking 343rd nationally in assists allowed with a total of 118 given up this year.
In their last outing, the New Mexico Lobos secured a win against Mississippi State with an 80-78 scoreline. They recorded 33 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards, totaling 46 rebounds for the game. The Lobos turned the ball over 9 times while achieving 2 steals. Mississippi State committed 21 fouls, allowing the Lobos 25 attempts from the free-throw line, of which they converted 19 for a success rate of 76.0%. From three-point territory, New Mexico hit 9 of 27 attempts (33.3%). Overall, they shot 26 for 63 from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 41.3%. Defensively, they allowed Mississippi State to convert 31 of 68 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 45.6%. New Mexico also held Mississippi State to a 31.0% conversion rate on three-pointers while finishing 7 out of 13 from the free-throw line (53.8%). On defensive rebounding, New Mexico allowed Mississippi State to collect a total of 35 rebounds (7 offensive).
Tomislav Buljan had a standout performance for the Lobos, finishing with 19 points in 29 minutes and recording 1 assist. He shot 54.5%, hitting 6 of 11 attempts, and amassed an impressive 21 rebounds.
New Mexico enters this game with a 4-2 record for the season. The Lobos average 17.5 personal fouls per game and convert 72.5% from the charity stripe. They record an average of 13.3 assists per game (ranking 245th in college basketball) and have 11.8 turnovers. For the season, they have scored 452 points (75.3 per game) and average 37.7 rebounds per contest. Offensively, the Lobos are shooting 42.9% from the field, placing them 281st in Division 1.
Defensively, the Lobos rank 109th in Division 1 in points per game allowed at 69.3. They force 15.2 turnovers per game and yield a shooting percentage of 40.9% from the field (106th in college basketball). Their opponents shoot 29.7% from three-point range (54 of 182) and convert 71.4% of their free throws. The Lobos give up an average of 12.3 assists and 36.2 rebounds per game, ranking 131st and 230th nationally, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Alabama State
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