The CSU Rams entered Saturday’s game as an injury-riddled ten point underdog, with top scorers Prentiss Nixon and Jeremiah Paige out with ankle and hand injuries. The Lobos did exactly what a team should do against a wounded opponent, taking advantage of CSU’s weaknesses in 80-65 lopsided win at the Pit on Saturday Night. Reigning…… Continue Reading »
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UNM Basketball: Lobos play host to short-handed Rams
The Lobos appear to be hitting their stride at the right time after two impressive conference wins over UNLV and San Diego State, highlighted by an impressive 79-75 win over the Aztecs last Saturday. UNM will look to continue their winning streak tonight against the visiting Colorado State Rams, a team that enters the contest…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos look to continue winning ways against SDSU
The Lobos look to build upon their impressive 85-81 road victory over UNLV with a win today against the visiting San Diego State Aztecs at DreamStyle Arena. After an impressive 3-1 start to conference play, including a 20-point blowout at home against Utah State, the Aztecs enter today’s game with consecutive losses against Boise State…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos outlast Rebels to earn first road victory
Paul Weir and the Lobos earned their elusive first road win of the season with an impressive come-from-behind 85-81 win over the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at the Thomas and Mack Center on Wednesday Night. UNM scored nine points in the final 1:07 of play, including a critical four-point play by Anthony Mathis, to complete the…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: UNLV frontcourt poses big challenge for Lobos
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 »
UNM Basketball: Jackson leads UNM with 20 points as Lobos defeat Cowboys 75-66
Antino Jackson scored a team-high 20 points and forward Joe Furstinger added a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds as the University of New Mexico Lobos defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 75-66 at DreamStyle Arena on Wednesday night. Jackson’s 20 points were a career-high at UNM for the senior from Houston, Texas, beating his previous…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos cruise to easy 80-47 win over San José State
Freshman Makuach Maluach led the Lobos with 15 points, while senior guard Antino Jackson added 11 points and a game-high seven assists as the Lobos defeated the San José State Spartans 80-47 in a lopsided victory at DreamStyle Arena on Saturday Night. The heavily favored Lobos took advantage of a favorable matchup at home against…… Continue Reading »
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: 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 »