New Mexico Lobos Defeat Utah State Aggies in Mountain West Matchup

Lobos extend home winning streak to 20 games as Aggies struggle on the road

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The New Mexico Lobos defeated the Utah State Aggies in a Mountain West conference matchup on Wednesday night at The Pit in Albuquerque. New Mexico, who is undefeated at home this season, extended their home winning streak to 20 games dating back to last season. The Lobos have won 7 of their last 8 games, with their only loss coming as a road underdog to San Diego State. Meanwhile, the Aggies have been struggling of late, going just 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 games, including a couple of outright losses as favorites.

Why it matters

This game featured a matchup between two of the top teams in the Mountain West conference. New Mexico's strong home court advantage at The Pit, combined with Utah State's recent struggles on the road, made this an important conference game with potential implications for seeding and positioning in the Mountain West standings.

The details

New Mexico's stifling defense, ranked 26th nationally in defensive rating, was able to slow down the Aggies' offense and force them into uncharacteristic mistakes. The Lobos' 10-3 record against the spread in their last 13 games also suggests they have been playing well and covering the number, even in games they've won outright.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
  • New Mexico has now won 20 consecutive home games dating back to last season.

The players

Uriah Tenette

A player for the New Mexico Lobos who went up for a shot against Nevada in a recent game at The Pit.

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What they’re saying

“The Pit has not been kind to the Aggies in recent years, going 1-7 ATS in their last eight trips.”

— Julian Edlow, Writer (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The Lobos will look to continue their strong home play as they host another Mountain West opponent, while the Aggies will try to bounce back on the road.

The takeaway

New Mexico's dominant home-court advantage at The Pit, combined with Utah State's recent struggles, proved to be the difference in this key Mountain West matchup. The Lobos' stifling defense and ability to cover the spread at home make them a tough opponent, especially for a Utah State team that has not fared well in Albuquerque in recent years.