The Lobos continue their quest to secure their first road victory of the season Wednesday night against UNLV at the Thomas and Mack Center. The Rebels boast one of the highest scoring offenses in the nation, led by top scorers Brandon McCoy and Shakur Juiston, a frontcourt duo that averages 33.2 points and 19.8 rebounds…… Continue Reading »
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UNM Basketball: Lobos face tough challenge against Hutchison and the Broncos
The University of New Mexico Lobos nearly upset the Nevada Wolf Pack on the road at Lawlor center on Saturday afternoon in what could have been a signature win for head coach Paul Weir in his first season at the helm of the UNM program. Weir and the Lobos get another chance for that signature…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos nearly upset Wolf Pack in Reno
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 »
UNM Basketball: Offense sputters as Lobos fall to Rams
UNM’s regular season title hopes were on life support before the Lobos hosted the CSU Rams on Tuesday night at Wise Pies Arena, AKA the Pit. Those title hopes are officially dead with a disappointing 68-56 loss in which the Lobos trailed from start to finish. Senior guard Gian Clavell led all scorers with 24…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos hold off Broncos as Brown scores 27 points
Elijah Brown overcame a slow start to lead the Lobos to victory over the Boise State Broncos 78-73 on Tuesday night at Wise Pies Arena, AKA the Pit. Brown scored 17 of UNM’s final 19 points, including two clutch free throws with 17 seconds left on the clock to secure the win for the Lobos.…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos notch another conference road victory with 81-70 win over Air Force
Sam Logwood scored a game-high 17 points as the Lobos continued their strong play on the road with a 74-67 win over Air Force on Wednesday night in Colorado Springs. Dane Kuiper provided a spark off the bench for the Lobos in his first action since sustaining an injury against Nevada back in January. Kuiper’s…… Continue Reading »
UNM’s road magic ends with lopsided loss to Nevada
The Nevada Wolfpack defeated the Lobos at Wise Pies Arena, AKA the Pit earlier this month on a miraculous comeback in the final minute of action. No such comeback was needed when the two teams faced off for a second time in Reno on Saturday afternoon, as the Wolfpack dismantled the Lobos 82-65. Cameron Oliver…… Continue Reading »
Lobos’ 84-71 win over CSU marred by post-game altercation
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 »
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 »
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 »