Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ New Mexico Lobos
Baker's 18 help New Mexico defeat Louisiana Tech 74-65
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- — Jemarl Baker Jr.'s 18 points helped New Mexico defeat Louisiana Tech 74-65 on Wednesday night.
Baker finished 6 of 9 from 3-point range for the Lobos (6-1). Jaelen House scored 16 points while shooting 4 for 15 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free throw line, and added six rebounds. Nelly Junior Joseph shot 4 of 6 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line to finish with 11 points, while adding 11 rebounds and four blocks.
Isaiah Crawford led the way for the Bulldogs (5-2) with 24 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Jordan Crawford added 12 points for Louisiana Tech. Daniel Batcho also had nine points and 12 rebounds. The loss broke the Bulldogs' five-game winning streak.
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Game Information
Albuquerque, NM
Referee:Mike Littlewood
Referee:Shawn Lehigh
Referee:Tommy Nunez
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |
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