New Mexico Lobos 89, UNLV Rebels 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: New Mexico Lobos
New Mexico Lobos defeated UNLV Rebels 89–61 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 28-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 12:51 swung win probability 1% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UNLV Rebels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Lobos | 41 | 48 | 89 |
| UNLV Rebels | 22 | 39 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 12:51 swung win probability 1% → 0%.
Why UNLV Rebels lost
- Lost H1 22-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 12:51 (win probability 1% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 40.7% eFG vs a 53.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Lobos | 8–0 | H2 12:51 | 1% → 0% |
| UNLV Rebels | 13–0 | H2 1:12 | 0% → 0% |