University of New Mexico head coach Paul Weir said that his team would likely need a flawless performance on Saturday evening to upset No.23 Arizona. The Lobos did not play a flawless game and Arizona managed to leave the Pit with a 15-point win, but Weir’s young Lobos played well against the Wildcats in arguably…… Continue Reading »
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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 »
Three Neal recruits granted release
Paul Weir is out on the recruiting trail looking for players to round out his roster for the 2017-18 basketball season. He will need to add three more targets to his list, with the official announcement from the school that all three incoming recruits signed by Craig Neal to a letter of intent last November…… Continue Reading »
Paul Weir hired as UNM men’s basketball head coach
Paul Weir has been hired as the 21st coach of the University of New Mexico men’s basketball program, replacing friend and former colleague Craig Neal. Weir, a 37-year-old native of Toronto, Canada, and former assistant coach with Neal at Iowa, accepted the head coaching position with the Lobos after a one-year stint as the head…… Continue Reading »
Sam Logwood latest Lobo to transfer away from UNM
The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team lost another player on Monday, with the announcement that Sam Logwood has decided transfer to another school for his senior season. Logwood, a 6-7, 210-pound guard/forward from Indianapolis, IN, joins Anthony Mathis and Elijah Brown as three Lobos opting to leave the program after the 2016-2017 season.…… Continue Reading »