Jake Hall contributed significantly with 16 points, while Uriah Tenette added 15, as the New Mexico Lobos outperformed the Fresno State Bulldogs with a final score of 83-74 on Wednesday night.
Hall, who also secured six rebounds, and Tenette, who made an impact with four steals, were pivotal in the Lobos’ success. Tomislav Buljan supported the scoring effort by netting 12 points on an efficient 6 of 10 shooting from the field. With this victory, New Mexico improved its record to 15-4 overall and 6-2 in the Mountain West Conference.
On the other side, DeShawn Gory showcased an impressive performance for Fresno State, scoring 31 points and grabbing 14 rebounds while providing five assists. Jake Heidbreder also contributed 17 points and Bastien Rieber chipped in with 10.
New Mexico established control of the game early, taking the lead in the first five minutes and never looking back. Hall’s 10 points in the first half helped the Lobos create a solid advantage, heading into halftime with a score of 36-23. A decisive 8-0 run early in the second half allowed New Mexico to expand their lead to 16 points at 47-31 with just under 15 minutes remaining, securing their victory in front of enthusiastic fans.
This win reflects New Mexico’s strong position in the conference, as they continue their pursuit of a successful season. The Lobos’ combination of offensive prowess and defensive tenacity played a crucial role in their latest triumph.