ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — New Mexico overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Alabama State 93-87 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Wednesday at The Pit. The Lobos, trailing 51-38 at the break, outscored the Hornets 55-36 in the second half.

Asjon Anderson led all scorers with 30 points for Alabama State. New Mexico was paced by Jake Hall’s 24 points and Deyton Albury’s 18 points. Both teams were efficient offensively, shooting over 50% from the field and from three-point range. The Lobos secured the win at the free-throw line, making 27 attempts compared to 16 for the Hornets. New Mexico improved to 5-2, while Alabama State fell to 3-5.