Utah Tech opened its season with a 100-60 loss to New Mexico in Albuquerque, fading after a competitive first half. Freshman Christian Gibson led the Trailblazers with 23 points, while Ethan Potter grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: New Mexico 100, Utah Tech 60.
  • Christian Gibson: 23 points on 10-of-17 shooting.
  • New Mexico outscored Utah Tech 62-27 in the second half.
  • Utah Tech shot 36.1% from the field and 21.2% from 3-point range.
Yes, But

The Trailblazers kept pace early, tying the game at 33 late in the first half. New Mexico closed the half with five straight points, then pulled away after the break.

What's Next

Utah Tech opens its home schedule Wednesday against Grace University at 7 p.m. in Burns Arena.

Bottom Line

A promising first half couldn’t withstand New Mexico’s second-half surge; Utah Tech’s next chance to reset comes at home.