- Matchup: New Mexico Lobos vs Air Force Falcons
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Clune Arena, Colorado Springs, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Air Force Falcons (3-12) aim for an upset against the New Mexico Lobos (12-3) at Clune Arena.
In their previous matchup, the New Mexico Lobos faced off against Colorado State, winning decisively with a score of 80-70. The Lobos recorded 14 fouls while Colorado State incurred 16. From beyond the arc, New Mexico managed to hit 7 of 25 attempts. Colorado State, on the other hand, achieved an impressive free throw percentage of 81.8%, making 9 out of 11. They also secured a total of 29 rebounds, split into 11 offensive and 18 defensive, but did not register any blocks. In the assist department, Colorado State recorded 15 and managed 3 steals throughout the game. Defensively, New Mexico allowed Colorado State to shoot 45.8% from the field, with the opposition hitting 27 of 59 attempts. New Mexico achieved 14 assists and forced 11 turnovers while also collecting 6 steals. They finished with 30 total rebounds, including 8 offensive boards. From the free throw line, they converted 13 of 21 shots, achieving a rate of 61.9%. Overall, New Mexico posted a field goal percentage of 52.8%, hitting 28 of 53, along with 11 of 25 from three-point range.
One standout player for the Lobos was Jake Hall, who shot 60.0% from the floor, contributing 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, while also dishing out 2 assists in his 29 minutes of play and grabbing 2 rebounds.
So far this season, New Mexico boasts an impressive record of 12-3. They average 11.1 turnovers per game and commit around 17.3 fouls. As a collective unit, the Lobos grab 36.7 rebounds per game and have already tallied 216 assists this season, ranking them 207th nationally in assists. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 33.2% (138 of 416) and convert 75.6% from the free throw line. New Mexico averages 79.7 points per game, placing them 130th in Division 1, while shooting 45.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Lobos force an impressive 14.3 turnovers and draw about 19.5 personal fouls per game. They limit opponents to a 28.9% shooting from three-point range and currently rank 56th in the nation for points allowed per game, with an average of 67.5. Their defensive field goal percentage stands at 39.9% (347 of 870) and they yield approximately 34.9 rebounds per game. They rank 71st in Division 1 for assists allowed, having conceded a total of 180 assists this season.
In their last matchup, the Air Force Falcons suffered a setback against Utah State, falling 99-62. They managed to secure 16 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive rebounds, totaling 20 for the game. The Falcons committed 12 turnovers while also achieving 3 steals. Utah State committed 16 fouls, allowing Air Force to attempt 19 free throws, of which they converted 14 for a success rate of 73.7%. From beyond the arc, the Falcons made 6 of 20 attempts (30.0%) and ended the game with a field goal shooting percentage of 41.2% (21 out of 51). On the defensive end, Air Force allowed Utah State to shoot 58.5% from the field, with the opposition scoring 38 out of 65 attempts. Additionally, the Falcons permitted Utah State to grab 36 total rebounds, including 13 offensive boards.
Caleb Walker was a key player for the Falcons, finishing the game with a perfect 100.0% field goal percentage (4 of 4), securing 6 rebounds, and contributing 12 points in 26 minutes of play, along with 1 assist.
Presently, Air Force holds a record of 3-12 for the season. Offensively, the Falcons are hitting 43.4% of their shots from the field, which ranks them 279th nationally. The team has accumulated a total of 943 points this season, averaging 62.9 points per game. They also average 30.6 rebounds per game and are dishing out assists at a rate of 11.9 times per game (ranking 323rd in college basketball). The Falcons turn the ball over 14.4 times per game and are currently averaging 17.4 fouls.
Defensively, the Falcons allow opponents to shoot 34.4% from three-point range (110 of 320) while their rivals are hitting 71.3% of their free throw attempts. They concede an average of 14.7 assists and 35.7 rebounds per game, ranking 268th and 249th respectively in these defensive categories. The Falcons’ defense ranks 222nd in points per game allowed, with an average of 74.9. They have forced 11.7 turnovers per game and opponents are shooting 46.5% from the floor against them (ranked 308th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Air Force
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