- Matchup: New Mexico Lobos vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Venue: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: Peacock
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On Thursday, the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-0) are set to face off against the New Mexico Lobos (3-1) at the T-Mobile Center.
The New Mexico Lobos recently faced New Mexico State, concluding the game with a 76-68 defeat. In that match, New Mexico posted a field goal percentage of 41.8% (23 out of 55) and managed to sink 8 of 28 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Lobos successfully converted 14 of 17 shots, translating to an 82.4% success rate. On the boards, they recorded 35 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, and dished out 10 assists while forcing 8 turnovers and securing 4 steals defensively. New Mexico’s defense allowed their opponents to hit 41.1% of their shots (23 of 56). New Mexico State also tallied 15 assists and made 8 steals, grabbing 33 rebounds overall (11 offensive and 22 defensive) without any blocks. The Lobos committed 19 personal fouls, while New Mexico State had 17.
Deyton Albury was a standout player during this game, scoring 18 points on 4 of 8 shooting in just 23 minutes, along with 6 rebounds and 1 assist.
Currently, New Mexico holds a 3-1 record this season, averaging 11.3 turnovers per game and committing 17.3 fouls. They are securing approximately 36.0 rebounds per game and have accumulated 51 assists, ranking them 304th in Division I for assists. With a three-point shooting percentage of 29.3% (27 of 92) and a free throw percentage of 72.6%, the Lobos are scoring an average of 75.0 points per game (250th nationally) while shooting 44.5% from the field.
Defensively, the Lobos are forcing an average of 16.5 turnovers and drawing 19.3 fouls per game. They currently rank 48th nationally in assists allowed, surrendering 41 assists overall this year. New Mexico allows opponents to shoot at a rate of 37.7% (83 of 220) and collects 35.8 rebounds per game, holding their opponents to a 27.1% success rate beyond the arc, placing them 43rd in the nation for points allowed per game at 63.5.
In their most recent game, the Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a thrilling 105-99 victory over Oklahoma. Nebraska recorded 22 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 29 rebounds. They turned the ball over 5 times while securing 4 steals. Oklahoma committed 23 fouls, allowing the Cornhuskers to attempt 28 free throws, of which they made 22 for a conversion rate of 78.6%. The Cornhuskers excelled from the three-point range, hitting 15 of 27 attempts (55.6%) and shooting 57.6% overall from the field (34 of 59). Nebraska’s defense allowed Oklahoma to convert 33 of 63 field goals for a 52.4% shooting percentage and permitted 37.8% from three-point land (14 of 37).
Pryce Sandfort emerged as a critical player for Nebraska, scoring 28 points within 36 minutes and dishing out 7 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 55.6%, hitting 10 of 18 attempts, and recorded 5 rebounds.
Nebraska’s current season record stands at 4-0. They average 13.0 fouls and boast a free throw success rate of 73.4%. With an impressive 20.8 assists per game (ranking 17th nationally) and only 9.0 turnovers, the Cornhuskers have scored a total of 356 points this season, averaging 89.0 points per game, while securing 38.8 rebounds per outing. Overall, Nebraska is shooting 49.8% from the field, ranking 62nd in the nation.
Defensively, Nebraska holds opponents to a shooting percentage of 29.2% from beyond the arc (31 of 106) and allows 83.7% from the free throw line. They average 12.0 assists allowed and 36.0 rebounds per game, ranking 126th and 224th, respectively. The Cornhuskers are 82nd in the country for points surrendered per game with a total of 67.0, forcing 14.5 turnovers and limiting opponents to 38.1% shooting (58th nationally).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Back Nebraska
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