NEWS
Lobos Wear Down Spartans to Reach Semifinals
LAS VEGAS, NV—New Mexico Lobos men's basketball advanced to the Mountain West Tournament semifinals with a 93–77 win over the San Jose State Spartans men's basketball, using a dominant second half to pull away. San Jose State stayed close early behind hot three-point shooting from guard Colby Garland and Jermaine Washington, but the Spartans faded as the game wore on after a physically demanding opening-round win the night before. New Mexico turned up its defensive pressure after halftime and controlled the paint, outscoring San Jose State 56–24 inside. Tomislav Buljan led the Lobos with 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Jake Hall added 19 points. New Mexico will face San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball in the semifinals.
Utah State Runs Runnin’ Rebels Off the Floor in Quarterfinal of Mountain West Conference Tournament
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—UNM men’s basketball missed a major opportunity to secure a chance at the outright Mountain West regular season title with an 82–74 loss to Colorado State on senior night at the Pit. The Lobos struggled defensively early, allowing the Rams to shoot 62% from the field while building a 19-point lead. UNM forced 20 turnovers and mounted a late rally, cutting the deficit to four in the final minute, but Colorado State sealed the game at the free throw line. The loss leaves UNM still in second place in the conference standings and needing a win against Utah State to earn at least a share of the Mountain West title.
Defensive Breakdowns Cost UNM a Chance at Outright Mountain West Title in Loss to Colorado State
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—UNM men’s basketball missed a major opportunity to secure a chance at the outright Mountain West regular season title with an 82–74 loss to Colorado State on senior night at the Pit. The Lobos struggled defensively early, allowing the Rams to shoot 62% from the field while building a 19-point lead. UNM forced 20 turnovers and mounted a late rally, cutting the deficit to four in the final minute, but Colorado State sealed the game at the free throw line. The loss leaves UNM still in second place in the conference standings and needing a win against Utah State to earn at least a share of the Mountain West title.
One Game at a Time: UNM Faces Red-Hot Colorado State with Mountain West Title Hopes on the Line
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—A critical Mountain West showdown awaits as the New Mexico Lobos host the red-hot Colorado State Rams at The Pit. With a share of the Mountain West Conference regular-season title still within reach, UNM must stay locked in against a CSU team riding a seven-game winning streak. The Rams are powered by elite ball movement and the sizzling 3-point shooting of Brendon Rechsteiner, who has caught fire from beyond the arc. For the Lobos, the formula is simple: defend the perimeter, apply pressure and protect their home floor to keep championship hopes alive.