- Matchup: Utah State Aggies vs New Mexico Lobos
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: The Pit, Albuquerque, NM
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Pit is set to host an exciting clash as the New Mexico Lobos (18-4) take on the Utah State Aggies (18-3) this Wednesday.
In their latest outing, the Utah State Aggies secured a win against San Diego State, finishing the game at 71-66. The Aggies recorded a field goal percentage of 40.6% (26 out of 64) and successfully converted 6 of their 26 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, Utah State made 13 of 23 attempts, yielding a percentage of 56.5%. On the boards, they collected 37 rebounds, with 11 coming from offensive efforts. Furthermore, the team tallied 15 assists and forced 13 turnovers while securing 9 steals on defense. The Aggies allowed 40.4% shooting from San Diego State, who recorded 11 assists and 10 steals, while grabbing 28 rebounds (5 offensive, 23 defensive) and finishing without any blocks. San Diego State ended the game shooting 77.8% from the charity stripe, making 14 of 18 attempts, and hit 6 of 24 from long range. The foul count for the Aggies stood at 16, as opposed to San Diego State’s 21 fouls.
A standout performer for the Aggies was Karson Templin, who scored 18 points on an impressive 7 of 10 shooting. Playing for 29 minutes, he also contributed 7 rebounds and 1 assist, showcasing a shooting accuracy of 70.0%.
The Utah State Aggies bring an impressive record of 18-3 into this contest. They average 11.2 turnovers and commit around 18.8 fouls per game. For rebounding, the team averages 36.2 boards per game and has provided 380 assists this season, placing them 42nd nationally in assists. The Aggies convert on 36.0% of their three-point attempts (177 of 492) and stand at 70.5% from the free throw line. They average 83.6 points per game, ranking 49th in the country, while shooting 50.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Aggies force an average of 15.1 turnovers and incur 17.8 personal fouls per game. They hold opponents to 33.0% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 46th in the nation for points allowed per game (67.9). Utah State’s defense permits a field goal conversion rate of 41.1% (473 of 1,152) and averages 31.5 rebounds per game, placing them 7th nationally for assists allowed, with a total of 224 assists given up this season.
In their most recent game, the New Mexico Lobos triumphed over San Jose State, winning 90-80. They gathered a total of 27 rebounds, including 20 on the defensive end and 7 offensive boards. The Lobos committed 6 turnovers while securing 4 steals. San Jose State was called for 22 fouls, permitting New Mexico 24 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 21 for an impressive 87.5%. From three-point territory, the Lobos hit 47.8% (11 out of 23) and finished the game shooting 53.7% overall with 29 successful field goals out of 54 attempts. The defense allowed San Jose State to convert 29 of 62 attempts (46.8%) from the field and restricted their three-point shooting to 34.4% (11 of 32). New Mexico’s defensive effort allowed 25 total rebounds (8 offensive) by San Jose State.
Jake Hall was a pivotal player for the Lobos in this matchup, scoring 27 points in 34 minutes of action. He shot 71.4% (10 of 14) from the field and also contributed 2 rebounds.
The New Mexico Lobos maintain an impressive record of 18-4 this season. Offensively, they shoot 45.8% from the field, which ranks 152nd nationally. Accumulating a total of 1,794 points this season (81.5 per game), they average 37.0 rebounds per game. The Lobos dish out assists 15.1 times per game (119th in college) and turn the ball over 10.9 times per contest. They also average 17.5 personal fouls per game and connect on 75.5% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Lobos rank 49th in points allowed per game (68.0). They force 14.4 turnovers per contest and restrict opponents to 40.3% shooting from the field (32nd nationally). New Mexico allows a three-point shooting percentage of 29.0% (176 of 607) and opponents enjoy a free throw success rate of 73.2%. They also permit 11.8 assists and average 34.6 reboundsallowed per game, ranking them 62nd and 193rd, respectively in college basketball.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Selection: Opt for Utah State
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