- Matchup: Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs New Mexico Lobos
- Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Venue: The Pit, Albuquerque, NM
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: New Mexico favored by 11 points
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The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (23-11) will be visiting The Pit on Tuesday evening to compete against the New Mexico Lobos (24-10) in the NIT Quarterfinals. According to Vegas oddsmakers, New Mexico enters as 11-point favorites, with the total set at 148 points.
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks recently clinched a narrow victory against California, finishing the game at 76-75. In terms of fouls, the Hawks were called for 12, while California had 13. From beyond the arc, they managed to hit 12 out of 32 attempts. California converted 58.3% of its free throws, sinking 7 of 12. Additionally, California achieved 36 rebounds (10 offensive and 26 defensive) and recorded no blocks. On the offensive end, Saint Joseph’s contributed 18 assists while forcing 7 turnovers and achieving 5 steals. They grabbed 40 rebounds in total, including 13 offensive boards, and made 7 of 13 free throws for a shooting percentage of 53.8%. The Hawks finished the game with a field goal percentage of 44.1% (30 of 68) and successfully hit 9 of 26 three-point attempts.
Jaiden Glover was a standout for the Hawks, scoring 24 points on 9 of 25 shooting. Logging 36 minutes on the floor, he also grabbed 9 rebounds but did not record any assists.
Saint Joseph’s enters this game holding a record of 23-11 for the season. They average 73.2 points per game (ranked 250th nationally) while shooting 42.9% from the field. The Hawks’ three-point shooting stands at 30.8% (280 out of 908) with a free throw percentage of 74.5%. As a team, they secure 38.9 rebounds per game and have tallied 526 assists this season, ranking 75th in the nation for assists. They are averaging 11.8 turnovers per game and committing 14.0 fouls per outing.
Defensively, the Hawks force 10.3 turnovers each game while drawing 15.2 personal fouls. They rank 214th in Division I for assists allowed, surrendering 448 over the season. The Hawks allow opposing teams to shoot 40.6% from the field (861 out of 2,123) and give up an average of 35.9 rebounds per game. They’ve permitted 31.4% shooting from the three-point line and sit at 68th in college basketball with an average of 69.7 points allowed per game.
In their most recent outing, the New Mexico Lobos earned a decisive 86-61 victory against George Washington. New Mexico allowed George Washington to secure 30 total rebounds (10 offensive). The Lobos shot 31.4% from three-point range, hitting 11 out of 35 attempts, and finished 8 out of 9 from the free-throw line (88.9%). George Washington managed to shoot 21 out of 62 from the field, achieving a 33.9% shooting percentage overall. New Mexico ended the game with 31 out of 65 shooting for a field goal percentage of 47.7%. They made 11 of 27 attempts from long distance (40.7%) and converted 13 of their 20 free throws for a shooting rate of 65.0%. George Washington was called for 17 fouls, allowing the Lobos 20 free throw attempts. New Mexico committed 8 turnovers and secured 43 rebounds total (30 defensive and 13 offensive).
Jake Hall was vital for the Lobos in this matchup, draining 6 out of 11 shots for a shooting percentage of 54.5%, and recording 3 rebounds. He totaled 19 points during his 34 minutes on the court, along with 2 assists.
New Mexico boasts a 24-10 record this season. Offensively, the Lobos are shooting 46.2% from the field, ranking 113th nationally. They have accumulated a total of 2,765 points this season, averaging 81.3 points per game, while collecting 36.6 rebounds per contest. Their assist average is 15.1 per game (positioning them at 105th in the country) and they average 10.6 turnovers per outing. New Mexico commits about 17.6 fouls per game and has a free throw shooting rate of 72.9%.
The New Mexico defense limits opponents to 30.0% from three-point range (277 out of 923) and allows 72.8% free-throw shooting. They give up 13.3 assists and 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 173rd and 168th, respectively, in D-1. The Lobos’ defense is currently positioned 104th in D-1 for points allowed per game, conceding 71.2. They force 13.6 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to 42.2% shooting from the floor (ranking 68th in college basketball).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on New Mexico (-11)
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