Why the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders will win

• Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has won eight of its last 10 games against opponents not ranked in the AP.

Summary of New Mexico

The New Mexico Lobos will be looking to build on their 2-0 start to the year after a 72-64 win over UCLA last time out. After this game, New Mexico will battle it out with St. John’s, Grambling and Texas Southern.

Lobos want to remain undefeated

Nelly Junior Joseph leads the Lobos in scoring and rebounding with 22 PPG and 14 RPG for a double-double per game, while Donovan Dent has 16 PPG with a team-high 9.5 APG to lead the Lobos in the assist department. CJ Noland has 11.5 PPG, while Mustapha Amzil has 10.5 PPG with 8.5 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for New Mexico so far this season. As a team, New Mexico is averaging 81.5 PPG on 43.1% shooting from the field, 25.5% from three and 69.1% from the foul line this season.

Why the New Mexico Lobos will win

• New Mexico has won each of its last 11 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Texas A&M – Corpus Christi has lost three of its last four games.

Prediction Texas A&M-CC vs. New Mexico

I’m here on the Lobos. New Mexico plays at such a fast pace that it’s very difficult to deviate from what has brought them wins, and the Lobos have one of the toughest home situations in college hoops in the Pit. The Islanders have been able to hold their own in some spots, but I think this is one that comes away from Corpus Christi. Give me the Lobos.