New Mexico Routs Northern Arizona 94-65
The Lobos opened their season with a convincing home win over the Lumberjacks in Albuquerque.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
New Mexico defeated Northern Arizona 94-65 on Saturday in Albuquerque, improving to 2-0. The Lobos led 46-30 at halftime and never trailed in the second half.
Why it matters
The win gives New Mexico a strong start to the season and moves the team to 2-0 early in its schedule. Northern Arizona falls to 0-2 after an opening stretch that now includes two losses.
Jake Hall led New Mexico with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals, while Chris Komin posted 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Northern Arizona. New Mexico led 46-30 at the break, with Hall scoring 20 points in the first half.
The players
Jake Hall
Jake Hall is a New Mexico guard who led the Lobos in scoring with 23 points against Northern Arizona.
Chris Komin
Chris Komin is a Northern Arizona player who led the Lumberjacks with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the loss.
The details
Uriah Tenette added 18 points and Hudson Mayes scored 16 with 7 rebounds for the Lobos. For Northern Arizona, Ryan Abelman scored 12 and Lucas Toukam added 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: New Mexico defeats Northern Arizona 94-65 in Albuquerque.
Season Trajectory
New Mexico's opening 2-0 start sets an early winning tone for the season. Northern Arizona's 0-2 record leaves the Lumberjacks chasing their first win as the season begins.
New Mexico's 2-0 start gives the Lobos an early record to build on as conference play approaches. Fantasy managers tracking Jake Hall should note his 23-point, 6-rebound, 3-steal performance.
The takeaway
Early-season results can set the tone for a team's confidence and seeding, and New Mexico's balanced scoring across Hall, Tenette and Mayes showed depth. Northern Arizona will need to find consistent offense to avoid a difficult start.
Further reading
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