After nearly getting caught napping against Nicholls State, the Lobos are hopefully well-rested and ready to take on their next challenge. That challenge comes in the form of the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, who are currently 6-1 and are looking at the Lobos as an opportunity to pick up a solid road win. This is the first game of a really tough stretch for the Lobos, so they’ll be looking to build up some momentum for the next few games.
Category: Men’s Basketball
Men’s Basketball vs. Nicholls State Recap
The calling card for the Lobos team on Wednesday Night was their defense. After giving up 90 points in their loss Saturday against USC, the Lobos only gave up 63 points to Nicholls State, including only 28 points in the second half. Nicholls State was held to 32.8% from the field in the game and 25% in the second half. However, one thing the Lobos need to find is reliable shooting from a night in, night out basis. The Lobos struggled from three in the game going 6-29 from three, which is a sub-par 20.7%. The Lobos need to get to where they are shooting around 35% from range as a team to become a really good offensive team.
Men’s Basketball vs. Nicholls State Preview
After a tough loss in Los Angeles against USC, the Lobos look to return to their winning ways Wednesday night against Nicholls State. Nicholls State comes into the Pit as major underdogs, but with UNM having a tough schedule coming up, the Colonels hope to catch the Lobos napping.
Men’s Basketball AT USC Game Recap
Saturday night’s game was a tale of two halves for the Lobo Basketball team, as they found themselves in a huge hole at halftime but found enough of a spark to make it a game in the second half. Ultimately, they ended up losing to USC 90-82, but the fight the Lobos showed in the second half after the lackluster first half performance showed the potential the team can have this season. This game against USC was going to be a tough one to win, so we shouldn’t be extremely disappointed with the loss. This game is also a reminder that this season will be a process, but the talent is there to be a very good team.
Men’s Basketball at USC Preview
The Lobos have had an impressive start to the season, highlighted by their road win against NMSU and Wednesday’s trouncing of Loyola Chicago. They look to keep their strong start going this weekend in Los Angeles against USC. Last season, the Trojans came into the Pit and beat the Lobos 66-54, so UNM will be looking to return the favor.
Men’s Basketball vs. Loyola Recap
Wednesday saw the Lobos pick up a big win, but also suffer a huge loss. The team took care of a good Loyola Chicago team handily, winning 75-51 to push their record to 3-0. However, immediately after the game, news came out that Devon Williams was diagnosed with a career-ending condition, so any good feelings about this game were short-lived.
Men’s Basketball vs. Loyola Chicago Preview
After an emotional victory against New Mexico State on Sunday, the Lobos now turn their attention to representing their conference in the Mountain West/Missouri Valley Challenge. Their opponent in the challenge this year is the Loyola Ramblers. No, not that Loyola, the other one. The one from Chicago. The Ramblers bring a solid, experienced team to town, so this will likely be the Lobos’ biggest test of the season.
Men’s Basketball at NMSU Recap
It’s never fun going to Las Cruces, but the Lobos haven’t seemed to mind it too much in recent years. With their 83-74 victory on Sunday night, the Lobos have won eight straight games at the PanAm Center and have now picked up two straight wins against teams that were in last year’s NCAA Tournament. Oh, and Elijah Brown made sure that the Aggies will be well aware of him when the two teams meet again in a month.
Men’s Basketball TSU Recap and NMSU Preview
Well, the Lobos’ opening game against Texas Southern went about as well as any of us could have hoped. The Lobos shot well, played good defense, and ultimately blew out a team that has a good chance of winning their conference. The team doesn’t get any time to rest on their laurels, though, as they head down south to take on New Mexico State Sunday night.
Men’s Basketball vs. Texas Southern Preview
After a couple of exhibition wins against D-II competition, the UNM men’s basketball team is ready to get to work, starting Friday night against Texas Southern University. After a disappointing season last year, the Lobos are ready to show that is all behind them and they’re back to where they want to be. Texas Southern is no D-II team, however, having scored some big road upsets last season and making the NCAA Tournament two years in a row. The Lobos will have to be ready for a fight, or they could be the Tigers’ next victim.