Losers of three-straight games, including a near-record setting collapse in the final minute of regulation at home to Nevada, the University of New Mexico Men’s basketball team broke out of their losing streak with an 84-71 win against CSU on Saturday afternoon. Elijah Brown led all scorers with 25 points on 6-12 shooting from the…… Continue Reading »
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Reeling Lobos fall to visiting Rebels 71-66
Sophomore guard Dane Kuiper scored a career-high 17 points and center Obji Aget recorded a career-high seven blocked shots, but it wasn’t enough as the heavily-favored Lobos fell to the visiting UNLV Rebels 71-66 at Wise Pies Arena, AKA the Pit on Tuesday Night. UNM started off well, with Kuiper hitting his first six shots…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos blow 25-point lead in 105-104 overtime loss to Nevada
History was made at Wise Pies Arena, AKA the Pit on Saturday Night, and not the type of history that Lobo fans will want to hear. Up 11 points with a minute left in regulation, the Lobos allowed the Wolf Pack to storm back and tie the game on a barrage of three-point baskets, led…… Continue Reading »
Tim Williams’ 30 points not enough as Lobos fall 79-75 to Utah State
The University of New Mexico Men’s Basketball team fell to 2-1 in Mountain West Conference play after losing 79-75 o the road against Utah State on Wednesday. Tim Williams scored a game-high 30 points, his second time this season topping the 30-point mark, but it was not enough as a knee injury to Xavier Adams…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos kick off New Year with huge win over SDSU
The Lobos moved to 2-0 in Mountain West Conference play with a 68-62 come-from-behind victory over the San Diego State Aztecs on New Year’s Day. Down 11 points at the break, UNM rallied in the second half to win their first game at Viejas Arena since 2012. Elijah Brown led all scorers with 22 points…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos bounce back with 78-73 win over Fresno State
Elijah Brown led all scorers with 19 points, including a perfect 14 for 14 from the free throw line to help the Lobos defeat the Bulldogs 78-73 at Wise Pies Arena, AKA the Pit on Wednesday night. Free throw shooting proved to be key in the game, as UNM secured the victory over Fresno State…… Continue Reading »
Lobos kick off MWC play on Wednesday against Fresno State
The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team will look to stay undefeated at home this season when they kick off Mountain West Conference regular season play against Fresno State on Wednesday night at Wise Pies Arena, AKA the Pit. With a disappointing non-conference record of 7-5, highlighted by a lopsided 77-46 loss to the…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Wildcats dismantle Lobos 77-46
The University of New Mexico Lobos and Arizona Wildcats renewed a long standing rivalry when the two teams faced off at the McKale center on Tuesday. It was the first meeting in 17 years in a rivalry that dates back nearly a century. With the No. 18 Wildcats crushing the Lobos 77-46, perhaps the Lobos…… Continue Reading »
Lobos hold off Roadrunners 23-20 in Gildan New Mexico Bowl
The University of New Mexico held off the UTSA Roadrunners 23-20 on Saturday afternoon in the 2016 New Mexico Bowl. It was the first bowl win for the school since 2007 and only their second in the last 55 years. In somewhat of a surprise, the Roadrunners hold the top ranked UNM rushing offense to…… Continue Reading »
Elijah Brown nails game-winning jumper in closing seconds to defeat UTEP
Elijah Brown hit a game-winning shot with 18 seconds left in the second half to give the Lobos a thrilling 78-77 win over the UTEP Miners on Wednesday Night at Wise Pies Arena, AKA the Pit. Brown led the Lobos in scoring with 25 points on 8 of 13 shooting from the floor, including 3…… Continue Reading »