In a disappointing end to their season, the University of New Mexico Lobos lost 74-69 to the University of Tulsa in the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) on Thursday night in Indianapolis. The Lobos, who finished the season with a record of 26-11 under first-year coach Eric Olen, faced significant challenges throughout the game. Leading scorer Jake Hall, who had a standout freshman season, managed only three points in the first half and finished with 18 points, most of which came in the second half. The Lobos struggled offensively, shooting 35.1% overall and just 21.2% from three-point range. Tulsa, on the other hand, had a balanced scoring attack with five players in double figures, and they capitalized on the Lobos' shooting woes. Despite a strong effort in the second half, the Lobos could not overcome a seven-point halftime deficit. As the NCAA Transfer Portal opens next week, key players like Hall and Tomislav Buljan are contemplating their futures in college basketball, adding uncertainty to the Lobos' roster for next season.