Hall's impact drives UNM offense in preparation for Northern Arizona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
College SportsJake Hall leads the UNM Lobos in a high-scoring offense, averaging 30 points in their recent 100-60 victory over Utah Tech. Hall's ability to attract defensive attention opens opportunities for teammates, resulting in multiple Lobos contributing significantly in the second half. UNM coach Eric Olen emphasizes the importance of a strong defensive identity as the team gears up to face Northern Arizona this Saturday. Rytis Petraitis may miss his fourth consecutive game due to an injury, while Imran Suljanovic is expected to return after missing the last match. Federico Grani's playing time may increase, contingent on his ability to avoid fouling.
- •UNM defeats Utah Tech 100-60 in recent game.
- •Hall scored 30 points, 19 in the first half.
- •Teammates found scoring opportunities due to Hall's attention.
- •Lobos focus on strengthening defensive play.
- •Petraitis is questionable for upcoming match.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Hall’s gravity fuels Lobos’ balanced attack
"Jake Hall isn’t a massive player. But his gravitational pull might be one of the stronger ones in college basketball this season. And it’s that gravity — a term the Lobos use on occasion to refer to the way defenses are drawn to the 6-foot-4 guard even when he doesn’t have the ball — that the UNM offense is banking on this season every bit as much as Hall’s scoring itself. “Playing with Jake ...
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