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 »
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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 »
Lobos lose heartbreaker to Aggies on questionable backcourt violation
An erroneous backcourt violation called against Anthony Mathis is the closing minute of the game proved to be the momentum killing play in a 68-66 loss against the Utah State Aggies on Saturday afternoon. After an ice-cold first half in which he failed to make a bucket, Mathis led the Lobo comeback in the second…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos defeat Mustangs 103-47 at Ralph Tasker Arena
The University of New Mexico Lobos traveled to the Southwest corner of the state to take on the University of the Southwest Mustangs at the historic Ralph Tasker Arena in Hobbs on Sunday afternoon before 1,200 fans. As one would expect of a Division 1 program taking on an NAIA program like the Mustangs, the…… Continue Reading »
Malauch Leads UNM to 82-70 Victory Over Central Arkansas
A home game against a small school like Central Arkansas with a 4-6 record is precisely what the University of New Mexico Lobos needed to snap their three-game losing streak. The Lobos did not falter with their golden opportunity to get back on track with an 82-70 victory over the Bears at DreamStyle Arena on…… Continue Reading »
Lobos blow 14-point lead and fall to Colorado 78-75
The New Mexico Lobos came up just short in their upset bid over the 8-1 Colorado Buffalos at DreamStlye Arena on Tuesday Night. Anthony Mathis scored a game-high 23 points, including seven of ten from behind the arc, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Lobos from blowing a 14-point second half lead and eventually…… Continue Reading »
Comeback Comes up Short as Lobos Fall to Aggies 98-94
The Lobo fans who opted not to leave early when UNM fell behind nearly 20 points with under 10 minutes to play were treated to an exciting nine minutes of basketball and a near comeback win for New Mexico over in-state rival New Mexico State. Three Lobos finished the game in double figures, including redshirt…… Continue Reading »
Jackson and Manigault Shine as Lobos beat Iona 90-83
Corey Manigault and Vance Jackson each posted double-doubles to lead the University of New Mexico Lobos to a 90-83 victory over Iona in UNM’s home opener of the 2018-19 season. Manigault, 6-9, 225 forward playing in his first game at the Pit after joining the team as a transfer from Indian Hills CC, filled the…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Mountain West Tournament run ends with 82-75 loss to SDSU
San Diego State senior guard Trey Kell saved his best performance for last, scoring a career-high 28 points as the Aztecs defeated the University of New Mexico Lobos 82-75 in the championship game of the Mountain West Tournament. Kell scored 21 of his 28 points in the second half while spearheading a 9-0 run with…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos take on Utah State in MWC tournament semis
The No. 3 seed University of New Mexico men’s basketball team took care of business on Thursday in the second round of the Mountain West Conference tournament, defeating the No. 6 seed Wyoming Cowboys 85-75 in Las Vegas. Joe Furstinger led all scorers with 23 points on eight of 13 shooting while posting a game-high…… Continue Reading »