Overview
- New Mexico beat San Diego State 81-76 in Albuquerque on Saturday, splitting the season series after the Aztecs won the first meeting in January.
- The Lobos turned a 14-7 edge on the offensive glass into a 16-7 advantage in second-chance points and went 25-for-36 at the foul line to SDSU’s 13-for-22.
- Tomislav Buljan led New Mexico with 24 points and 18 rebounds, including nine on the offensive end, fueling a decisive second-half surge.
- Miles Byrd paced San Diego State with 17 points, while BJ Davis added 11 first-half points as the Aztecs led for stretches before faltering late.
- Both teams moved to 13-5 in conference play, with the title picture hinging on Utah State’s later result and New Mexico’s win providing a boost to its at-large résumé.