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The New Mexico Lobos (21-7, 12-5 MWC) host the San Diego State Aztecs (19-8, 13-4 MWC) in a matchup of MWC rivals at The Pit, tipping off at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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How to Watch New Mexico vs. San Diego State
- Game day: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Game time: 2 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CBS
New Mexico 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.2 | 126 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.1 | 35 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.8 | 89 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.1 | 243 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.1 | 92 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 62 |
San Diego State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.6 | 49 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 39.6 | 13 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.0 | 119 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.2 | 131 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 257 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 26 |
New Mexico vs. San Diego State Stat Insights
Points
- The 80.6 points the Lobos average are 10.5 more than the Aztecs allow.
- New Mexico is 20-3 when scoring more than 70.1 points.
- San Diego State has an 18-4 record when conceding less than 80.6 points.
- The Aztecs put up 9.9 more points per game (79.3) than the Lobos concede (69.4).
- San Diego State is 19-3 when scoring over 69.4 points.
- New Mexico has a 19-3 record when giving up fewer than 79.3 points.
- The Lobos have outscored opponents by 314 points this season (11.2 per game), and the Aztecs have scored 249 more than their opponents (9.2 per game).
Shooting
- The Lobos are making 46.2% of their shots from the field, 6.6% higher than the Aztecs allow to opponents (39.6%).
- In games when New Mexico shoots higher than 39.6% from the field, it is 19-4 overall.
- The Aztecs make 47.6% of their shots from the field, 6.5% higher than the Lobos' defensive field-goal percentage.
- This season San Diego State is 18-2 when the team shoots higher than 41.1% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Lobos and Aztecs rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Lobos averaging 0.8 more per game.
- When New Mexico has the rebounding advantage, it is 8-5. When posting fewer boards, San Diego State is 3-5.
- The Lobos average 9.0 offensive rebounds, only 0.4 fewer} than the Aztecs.
- The Aztecs are 8-4 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Lobos are 11-3 when they lose that battle.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. New Mexico has an average rebounding margin of +1.7, and San Diego State is at +2.8.
New Mexico Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Colorado State | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Utah State | Away |
San Diego State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | Boise State | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | UNLV | Home |