NIT Second Round: George Washington vs New Mexico Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 22)
- The Revolutionaries took down Utah Valley in the first round.
- The Lobos stunned Sam Houston in the Round of 32.
- This marks the third all-time matchup between the two squads.
The second round of the 2026 NIT the remains present throughout the night hours of the March 22 schedule as the George Washington Revolutionaries take on the New Mexico Lobos. The latter stands tall as the solid favorite, creating a potential upset scenario as George Washington looks to keep up with New Mexico.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, March 22, 8 pm ET
- Where: The Pit, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington | -114 | +7 | O162 |
| New Mexico | -106 | -7 | U162 |
Game Preview
The Revolutionaries (19-15) attempt to keep their tournament run alive for one more game, taking down Utah Valley in the first round. Tyrone Marshall Jr. was active on the court with 15 points, five rebounds, two assists and three crucial blocks. Rafael Castro was also in on help in the final play and tallied a monster double-double, his ninth of the year, with 22 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, making 10-of-12 at the free throw line. Trey Autry was on fire from downtown with 18 points on six 3-pointers and Christian Jones filled the stat sheet with six points, five assists and four rebounds.
The Lobos (24-10) are making their best effort to make a deep run in the NIT, pulling off an upset over Sam Houston. Tomislav Buljan had 22 points and 10 rebounds for his 16th double-double of the season, while also recording a career-high six assists, to lead New Mexico. Uriah Tenette scored a career-high 20 points, becoming the sixth different Lobo to reach the 20-point mark this season. Deyton Albury had 15 points and a career-high six steals, while Jake Hall scored 14 points on a night he set the UNM single-season 3-point record. JT Rock had a career-high 14 points off the bench, while Antonio Chol scored 13 points, all in the second half as UNM had six double-figure scorers for the third time this season.
George Washington vs New Mexico Head-to-Head
The two programs have had two meetings in their history, and the result is 1-1 for both teams.
George Washington vs New Mexico Predictions
The New Mexico-George Washington winner will play the Cal-Saint Joseph’s winner in the quarterfinals, either March 24 or 25. The Lobos boast the edge on both sides of the ball, having remarkable talent with Tomislav Buljan leading the attack. This presents a difficult task for the Revolutionaries to handle. Our betting pick here is for the Lobos to defend a 7-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â New Mexico Lobos -7
