After losing two consecutive games, each by 22 points or more, the Lobos (15-5, 4-3) return to The Pit on Tuesday, still looking for answers. UNM has struggled to defend the three or have any presence in the paint in both losses. And now, they return home to face a San Jose State (6-13, 2-5)…… Continue Reading »
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UNM Basketball: Lobos move forward as they take on Colorado State
Just when it looked like the situation might improve for the Lobos (15-3, 4-1), the team was dealt yet another blow. After a brief return to the court, forward Carlton Bragg Jr. was dismissed from the team after being arrested on suspicion of DWI and possession of marijuana. Bragg’s dismissal, and the continued suspension of…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos use depth to outlast Aggies in 78-63 victory
The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team played with just six scholarship players when they lost to Utah State 89-80 in Logan, Utah on January 31st. With a full complement of 10 scholarship players at his disposal on Wednesday night at the Pit, head coach Paul Weir and the Lobos used their depth to…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos look to bounce back against Utah State
The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team will look to break their two-game skid and split the season series against Utah State on Wednesday night at DreamStyle arena. The Aggies defeated the Lobos 89-80 when the two teams faced off in Logan, Utah on January 31st, with Koby McEwen setting career highs with 31…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Tempers flare as Broncos edge Lobos 73-71
Winners of four of their last five games entering Tuesday’s showdown with Boise State, the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team appeared to be building confidence and poise as they enter the final stretch of Mountain West Conference play. After blowing a 13-point lead to the Broncos and losing their cool in a post-game…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos host Boise State in MWC showdown
In a battle for second-place in the Mountain West Conference, the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team plays host tonight to the Boise State Broncos at DreamStyle Arena, AKA the Pit. Winners of three of their last four games, including two home victories over San Diego State and Colorado State, the Lobos look to…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Hot shooting Aggies too much for short-handed Lobos
The Lobos took advantage of a short-handed Colorado State team in their 80-65 victory last Saturday at the Pit, as the top two scorers for the Rams were unable to play due to injuries. UNM capitalized on their opponent’s misfortunes and took care of business before their home crowd. The Utah State Aggies found themselves…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos head to Logan in search of second road victory
Winners of three straight and five of their last eight games, the surging University of New Mexico Lobos head to Logan, Utah on Wednesday night to take on the 12-11 (5-5) Utah State Aggies at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. After a lopsided 80-65 win at home against an injury-depleted Rams team on Saturday night,…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos take care of business in 80-65 blowout of CSU
The CSU Rams entered Saturday’s game as an injury-riddled ten point underdog, with top scorers Prentiss Nixon and Jeremiah Paige out with ankle and hand injuries. The Lobos did exactly what a team should do against a wounded opponent, taking advantage of CSU’s weaknesses in 80-65 lopsided win at the Pit on Saturday Night. Reigning…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos look to continue winning ways against SDSU
The Lobos look to build upon their impressive 85-81 road victory over UNLV with a win today against the visiting San Diego State Aztecs at DreamStyle Arena. After an impressive 3-1 start to conference play, including a 20-point blowout at home against Utah State, the Aztecs enter today’s game with consecutive losses against Boise State…… Continue Reading »