RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — Jake Hall scored 24 points to lead New Mexico to an 81-78 comeback victory over VCU in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Siegel Center.

The Lobos (8-2) erased a 46-41 halftime deficit by holding the Rams (6-4) to 32 second-half points. New Mexico shot 50% from the field and made 19 of 22 free throws to secure the win. Hall keyed the effort, while Deyton Albury added 14 points.

VCU’s Brandon Jennings had 13 points, six assists and three blocks. The Rams dominated the offensive glass 15-6 but shot just 38.7% from the field and 26.9% from 3-point range in the loss. Attendance was 7,637.