The New Mexico Lobos and Santa Clara Broncos meet in a non-conference game at the Leavey Center. Both teams have perfect records early in the season. This game is set for Saturday, November 14, 2026, and will be available to watch on ESPN+.
New Mexico is off to a strong start with a 3-0 record, all wins coming at home. In their most recent game, Jake Hall scored 39 points in a win against the Little Rock Trojans. The Lobos ended the last postseason with a loss to Tulsa after winning three previous games.
Santa Clara enters the game with a 4-0 record, including a road win over North Texas. Thierry Darlan and Chris Tadjo have shown impressive performances in recent games. The Broncos are coming off a narrow defeat in last season's postseason against Kentucky.
Santa Clara vs New Mexico At a Glance
- Matchup: New Mexico Lobos vs Santa Clara Broncos
- Venue: Leavey Center, Santa Clara CA
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN+
- New Mexico Record: 3-0 in the 2027 Regular Season
- Santa Clara Record: 4-0 in the 2027 Regular Season
Santa Clara Broncos Look to Continue Winning Ways
Team Overview
The Santa Clara Broncos are scoring 85.8 points per game. Their offense is aggressive, attempting 66.8 field goals per game. Their shooting percentage stands at 44.2.
They are strong from beyond the arc, making 10.8 threes per game. Their three-point shooting percentage is 35.2. This gives them a solid perimeter presence.
Key Players
David Castillo is leading the team with 13.2 points per game. He also averages 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists. His field goal percentage is 46.9.
Sash Gavalyugov contributes 11.8 points per game. He also adds 3.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists. His three-point shooting is at 32.0.
Recent Performance
The Broncos are 4-0 in their recent games. They defeated North Texas with a 76-71 victory. They also won against Sacramento State and Milwaukee.
In the game against North Texas, Thierry Darlan stood out with 16 points. Chris Tadjo added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both players were effective in limited minutes.
Team Betting Trends
- SU Last 3: 3-0 (100.0%)
- SU All Games: 4-0 (100.0%)
- ATS Last 3: 2-1 (66.7%)
- ATS All Games: 3-1 (75.0%)
- O/U Last 3: 1-2 (33.3%)
- O/U All Games: 2-2 (50.0%)
Offensive and Defensive Balance
Santa Clara averages 19.8 assists per game. Their passing helps create scoring opportunities. The team needs to improve their 51.7 two-point percentage.
Defensively, they get 9.8 steals per game. However, they allow 22.5 fouls per game. Reducing fouls will be important moving forward.
Injury Report
Sidi Gueye is currently listed as questionable. His status is uncertain due to an undisclosed injury. The team hopes for his quick recovery.
New Mexico Lobos Ready for Another High-Scoring Game
Team Overview
The New Mexico Lobos have started the season on a high note. They have won all three of their games. Their offense has been productive, averaging 96 points per game.
They have shown efficiency with a 51.3% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage stands at 60.1%. This has been key to their early success.
Key Players
Jake Hall has been a standout for the Lobos. He averages 30.7 points per game. His shooting percentage is 48.1%.
Uriah Tenette also adds value to the team. He scores 18 points per game. His shooting accuracy is 52.9%.
Recent Performance
In their game against Little Rock Trojans, the Lobos scored 94 points. Jake Hall contributed significantly with 39 points. Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi added 11 points to the score.
Against Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, they again scored 94 points. Hudson Mayes had a strong game with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Chris Howell contributed 9 assists.
Defensive Stats
Defensively, the Lobos have room for improvement. They average 2.3 blocks per game. Their fouls per game stand at 18.3.
They manage 11.3 steals per game. This ranks them lower in this category. Their turnovers per game are low at 7.3, which is a positive sign.
Betting Trends
- SU Last 3: 3-0 (100.0%)
- SU Last 5: 3-0 (100.0%)
- SU Last 10: 3-0 (100.0%)
- ATS Last 3: 3-0 (100.0%)
- O/U Last 3: 3-0 (100.0%)
Santa Clara vs New Mexico Prediction: Over 165.5
Both New Mexico and Santa Clara have shown a strong offensive presence this season. New Mexico averages 96.0 points per game, while Santa Clara is not far behind with 85.8 points per game. These statistics suggest a high-scoring contest is likely.
In addition, New Mexico's defense allows points, as seen in their postseason games where they conceded 83, 61, 69, and 74 points. Santa Clara's scoring ability, evident in their 84-point effort against Kentucky, adds to the potential for a high total score.
The trends also point to a high total. New Mexico has gone over the total in their last three games, indicating a trend of high-scoring outcomes. Santa Clara has hit the over in two of their last five, showing they can participate in high-scoring games.
Based on these factors, the prediction leans towards the over. A projected score of New Mexico 89 - Santa Clara 84 supports the expectation of a total exceeding 165.5 points.
- Santa Clara vs New Mexico Prediction: Over 165.5
- Santa Clara vs New Mexico Score: New Mexico 89 - Santa Clara 84
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