It’s official. The book can now be closed on 2019. No more non-conference games, no more so-called ‘powder puff’ opponents. Mountain West play is all that remains. With two games already played within the conference, for most schools, the early indications are that there will be some ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ this season. One of the…… Continue Reading »
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UNM Basketball: Lobos host Houston Baptist as perfect December rolls on
It would be easy to look at the Lobos’ (11-2, 2-9) upcoming game against the Houston Baptist Huskies (0-9, 0-1) and write it off as an easy win. In all honesty, it’s hard to look at it any other way. If UNM were to lose, it would be one of the most improbable results of…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos try for six in a row as they host Grand Canyon
Basketball, like all sports, is a game of numbers. The Lobos (10-2, 2-0) are in the midst of their best start to a season since the 2012-13 campaign. They’ve already completed a season sweep of the Aggies, upended their first Power 5 school since 2012, and opened their conference schedule with two wins. In this…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos go for season sweep against Aggies
After a successful beginning to the start of conference play, the Lobos (9-2, 2-0) are set to close out the season series against the New Mexico State Aggies (6-5, 0-0). Back at the pit, where a near, if not complete, sellout is anticipated, the Lobos are currently favored to win by four points. There is…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos go for fourth straight against Wyoming
It’s early in the season, but the Lobos (8-2, 1-0) and the Wyoming Cowboys (3-6, 0-1) already appear to be on different trajectories. Both schools have streaks of three going, the Lobos of course with three wins and the Cowboys suffering three losses. After a thriller in the conference opener against Boise State, there’s an…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos open Conference play at home against Boise State
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 »
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 »
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 »