The Mountain West is getting an early start on conference play this year, and the Lobos (0-0, 7-2) will start their run against the always dangerous Boise State (0-0, 4-2). The Lobos have won three of the last five against the Broncos, including the lone game between the schools last season. In that meeting, UNM…… Continue Reading »
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UNM Basketball: Lobos return home to face Montana
Although their first road trip of the season had mixed results, the Lobos (0-0, 6-2) ended it on a high note. After losing to Auburn, the Lobos turned things around and defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 59-50. The win marked the first time the Lobos had defeated a Power 5 school since 2012. In their return…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos face Wisconsin in Legends Classic to close road trip
After suffering a 25 point loss to No. 18 Auburn on Monday, the Lobos (0-0, 5-2) are back in action today at 3 pm Mountain when they take on the Wisconsin Badgers (0-0, 4-2). The Badgers didn’t fare any better in their 62-52 loss to Richmond, leaving the two schools to face each other in…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos to face No. 18 Auburn in Legends Classic
After two wins in the opening rounds of the Legends Classic, the Lobos (0-0, 5-1) are in Brooklyn, New York, to take on No. 18 Auburn (0-0, 5-0) at the Barclays Center. Now that the tournament has reached a more traditional setting, the Lobos know what’s ahead of them this week. Depending on the outcome,…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos look to rebound against Aggies in Las Cruces
The Lobos and Aggies reignite the hoops edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry tonight in Las Cruces. Different faces lead the teams, but the rivalry is no less heated than in years past. Coming off their first loss of the year New Mexico (0-0, 4-1) is hoping to rebound against the in-state rivals. Despite another…… Continue Reading »
Lobos Take 4-0 Record on the Road; Face Undefeated UTEP
At 4-0, the New Mexico Lobos (0-0, 4-0) are riding their best start to a season since 2012. The Lobo team that year ultimately went 12-0 before suffering their first loss. This year’s team has a long road ahead of them before they even get close to matching that run, but there’s a belief that…… Continue Reading »
Lobos Overcome Slow start to beat McNeese 90-80
It wasn’t pretty on Saturday afternoon, but the Lobos overcame a slow start to beat McNeese State 90-80 to move to 4-0 for the first time since 2012. Forward Corey Manigault led UNM with 24 points in 20 minutes of action off the bench, with five Lobos finishing in double-figures on the day. Carlton Bragg…… Continue Reading »
Lobos look to continue strong start against Cal State University Northridge
After opening their season with a win, the Lobos (0-0, 1-0) have a bit of a challenge facing them on Saturday night at Dreamstyle Arena. Cal State University Northridge (0-0, 0-1) gave the Lobos a scare last season at the Matadome and are going to try and do the same this time. Lamine Diane led…… Continue Reading »
Lobo Men Tip Off the 2019 Season against Eastern New Mexico University
The New Mexico Lobos return to the hardwood this week and look to improve upon a disappointing 2018-19 season. For the second year in a row, the Lobos have been picked to finish third, and Head Coach Paul Weir’s squad is hoping to get the season started with a win on Wednesday night as they…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Nevada Returns the Favor in Blowout of Lobos
The one blemish on the No. 6 Nevada Wolf Pack’s record this season is a 27-point loss to the University of New Mexico Lobos at the Pit back on January 5th. The Wolf Pack came out flat in that game, and Paul Weir’s team played arguably their best 40-minutes of basketball in what turned out…… Continue Reading »