ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — New Mexico pulled away in the second half to beat Saint Joseph’s 84-69 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Tuesday night at The Pit.

The Lobos, who led 37-39 at halftime, outscored the Hawks 47-30 after the break to secure the victory before an announced crowd of 8,054. The win improved New Mexico’s record to 26-10 this season, while Saint Joseph’s fell to 24-12.

The total score went under the pregame over/under line of 149. New Mexico was a pregame favorite and entered the game with a high probability to win according to statistical projections.