Anthony Mathis scored a team-high 17 points and Joe Furstinger continued his streak of double-doubles with 10 points and 10 rebounds as the Lobos came just short of an upset win over the Wolf Pack in Reno on Saturday afternoon. In what could have been a statement game for head coach Paul Weir in his…… Continue Reading »
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UNM Basketball: Furstinger continues hot play as Lobos down Falcons
The University of New Mexico Lobos kicked off Mountain West Conference play with a lopsided 87-58 win over the Air Force Falcons at DreamStyle Arena on Wednesday Night. It was the sixth year in a row in which the Lobos started with a win in conference play and the 10th consecutive win over the Falcons…… Continue Reading »
Aggies sweep season series with 65-62 win over UNM
UNM head coach Paul Weir is now 0-2 against his former team after the New Mexico State Aggies swept the season-series with a 65-62 win over the Lobos at DreamStyle Arena on Saturday Night. Zach Lofton scored a game-high 22 points for the Aggies, making 8 of 16 shots from the floor and one of…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos struggle from the floor and free throw line in 88 -76 loss to UTEP
The Lobos are still searching for their first road victory of the season after losing to the UTEP Miners 88-76 on Saturday Night. Sam Logwood led the Lobos with 22 points on 8 of 12 shooting, with a team-high four assists, while Antino Jackson added 10 points and Anthony Mathis scored 13, including a team-best…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos force 21 turnovers in 78-59 rout of Evansville
The University of New Mexico Lobos used a balanced, team effort to defeat the Evansville Purple Aces 78-59 at DreamStyle Arena on Wednesday Night. Five Lobos scored in double figures for New Mexico, led by guards Sam Logwood and Troy Simons, who each scored 14 points to help UNM break a four-game losing streak. Leading…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos unable to overcome large early deficit in 80-65 loss to Maryland
UNM’s losing streak stretched to four games with an 80-65 loss to Maryland in the consolation game of the Emerald Coast Tournament on Saturday. The Lobos trailed from the opening tip as the Terrapins opened up with an 8-0 run before Makuach Maluach nailed a three-point basket with 16:21 left in the first half to…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball kicks off 2017-18 season against Northern New Mexico
The Paul Weir era of the University of New Mexico basketball program is set to tip off tonight at DreamStyle Arena against Northern New Mexico as part of the New Mexico Opening Weekend Tournament featuring Eastern NM, Fort Lewis, and NM Highlands. The heavily favored Lobos have never faced off against Northern New Mexico in…… Continue Reading »
Makuach Maluach signs letter of intent to join Lobos
Australian junior national team wing Makuach Maluach has signed a National Letter of Intent to play at the University of New Mexico in 2017-18. Maluach, a 6’5” native of the Sudan who currently lives in Australia, will add athleticism and speed on the wing for first year UNM head coach Paul Weir. In a phone…… Continue Reading »
Craig Neal Era over at UNM
What started four years ago with great promise and a simple tweet of #Noodles from athletic director Paul Krebs, ended late last night with a press release from the school that Craig Neal has been relieved of his duties as UNM men’s head basketball coach. The news came just three weeks after Krebs announced on…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos one and done again in the MWC tournament
The 2016-17 season for the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team came to an unceremonious end on Thursday afternoon with a 65-60 loss in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament. With the loss, the Lobos have now lost the opening round tournament game in three straight seasons after winning the tournament in…… Continue Reading »