Lyle’s 31 leads New Mexico past pesky Green Bay, 93-78
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- JaQuan Lyle scored 31 points, including 20 in the second half Wednesday, to help New Mexico pull away from Green Bay 93-78.
After a rugged first half in which he scored 11 points but turned it over seven times, Lyle took control of the game in the second, going 4-for-6 on 3-pointers and no turnovers.
Carlton Bragg recorded the Lobos' first double-double of the season with 11 points and 16 rebounds, while Makuach Maluach added 16 points.
For the Phoenix (1-2), JayQuan McLoud had 20 points and P.J. Pipes 17.
Several times New Mexico (3-0) threatened to run away with it early, but the Phoenix were able to regain contact.
But the Lobos went on runs of 10-2 and then 14-5 in the second half, with the latter pushing the score to 84-66 as Lyle had two 3-pointers and two foul shots in the surge.
Although New Mexico took a 49-43 lead into the break, it had 13 turnovers, leading to 17 Phoenix points. But the Lobos had just five second-half turnovers, leading to four Green Bay points.
BIG PICTURE
After their second round of the Legends Classic on Saturday, the Lobos face regional and well-regarded rivals UTEP and New Mexico State on the road next week.
For the Phoenix, this is a win-now season as they have five seniors and four juniors. But the team plays a tough non-conference schedule that also includes No. 21 Xavier and Wisconsin, in addition to a season-opening 79-57 loss at Purdue.
UP NEXT
New Mexico next plays Saturday at home against McNeese State in the second round of the Legends Classic. After a two-week hiatus, the tournament resumes in Brooklyn, N,Y., where the Lobos will face Auburn.
Green Bay travels to face the Badgers on Nov. 21 for its second-round matchup of the tournament.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Gerry Pollard
- John Higgins
- Marques Pettigrew
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 6-1 | - | 11-6 |
| Cleveland State | 5-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 5-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Milwaukee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-8 |
| Wright State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 9-8 |
| Robert Morris | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Oakland | 2-4 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Green Bay | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-15 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 5-0 | - | 15-1 |
| New Mexico | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Boise State | 4-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| San Diego State | 3-1 | 1.5 | 10-3 |
| Colorado State | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| UNLV | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| Wyoming | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Nevada | 0-4 | 4.5 | 8-7 |
| Air Force | 0-4 | 4.5 | 3-12 |
| San José State | 0-5 | 5 | 7-10 |
| Fresno State | 0-5 | 5 | 4-12 |
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