New Mexico Defeats George Washington 86-61 in NIT Matchup

Lobos advance to NIT quarterfinals after dominant win over Revolutionaries

Mar. 23, 2026 at 7:05am

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The New Mexico Lobos defeated the George Washington Revolutionaries 86-61 in their NIT matchup on Sunday. Jake Hall led the Lobos with 19 points, including 4 three-pointers, while Uriah Tenette added 15 points and 6 assists. Christian Jones scored 16 points for the Revolutionaries in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This win advances New Mexico to the NIT quarterfinals, keeping their postseason tournament hopes alive. For George Washington, the loss ends their season after a 19-16 campaign.

The details

New Mexico took control of the game early, leading by 4 points at halftime. They then extended their lead to 14 points in the second half, fueled by a 10-0 scoring run. Jake Hall scored a team-high 11 points in the second half to help seal the victory for the Lobos.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
  • New Mexico led 36-32 at halftime.

The players

Jake Hall

A key player for the New Mexico Lobos, scoring 19 points in the win.

Uriah Tenette

Contributed 15 points and 6 assists for the Lobos.

Christian Jones

Led the George Washington Revolutionaries with 16 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“This was a great team effort and we're excited to advance to the quarterfinals of the NIT.”

— Jake Hall

What’s next

New Mexico will play Saint Joseph's in the NIT quarterfinals.

The takeaway

New Mexico's dominant performance keeps their postseason tournament hopes alive, while George Washington's season comes to an end after a respectable 19-16 campaign.