ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Lobos used a decisive second-half surge to pull away from the Grand Canyon Antelopes for an 87-64 men’s basketball victory Tuesday night at The Pit.

Leading 38-33 at halftime, the Lobos erupted for 49 points after intermission, fueled by efficient shooting. New Mexico shot 52.7% from the field and made 8 of 16 three-pointers. Jake Hall led all scorers with 22 points for the Lobos, who improved to 14-3.

Grand Canyon, which fell to 10-6, shot just 33.8% overall. Jaden Henley paced the Antelopes with 17 points. The Lobos capitalized on turnovers, scoring 13 points off Grand Canyon miscues, and outscored the Antelopes 30-20 in the paint. Attendance was 12,512.