New Mexico Lobos Look to Topple New Mexico State Aggies in Upcoming Showdown
The New Mexico Lobos are gearing up for a thrilling matchup against their in-state rivals, the New Mexico State Aggies. Scheduled to take place on December 16th at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, this game is sure to be a clash of titans. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network.
Both teams have been putting up impressive performances in their previous games, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. Let's take a closer look at the top performers from both teams and analyze their statistics from the past three games.
For the Lobos, one player who has consistently stood out is Donovan Dent. Playing as a guard, Dent has been a force to be reckoned with on the court. In his last game against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, Dent scored an impressive 22 points, along with 4 assists and 6 rebounds. His shooting percentage was an outstanding 71.4 percent from the field.
Another standout player for the Lobos is Jaelen House. As a guard, House has showcased his defensive skills with an impressive 6 steals in his last game. He also contributed offensively with 9 points and 3 assists.
Mustapha Amzil has also been a key player for the Lobos, especially in terms of rebounding. The forward grabbed 7 rebounds in his last game and added 11 points to the scoreboard.
Looking at the overall performance of the Lobos over their past three games, Dent has been leading the team with an average of 14 points per game. House has been a defensive powerhouse with an average of 3 steals per game, while Amzil has been dominant on the boards with an average of 5 rebounds per game.
On the other side of the court, we have the New Mexico State Aggies, who have their own set of top performers. One player to watch out for is Jonathan Kanyanga. As a forward, Kanyanga has been a force in the paint, averaging 10 points and an impressive 5 blocks per game over the past three games.
Clarence Jackson has also been a key contributor for the Aggies. Playing as a forward, Jackson has showcased his versatility with an average of 7 rebounds and 2 steals per game.
In terms of overall team performance, the Aggies have relied heavily on Kanyanga's shot-blocking abilities, with an average of 3 blocks per game. Jackson has been dominant on the boards with an average of 5 rebounds per game.
With such talented players on both teams, this upcoming matchup promises to be an intense battle. The Lobos will need to rely on Dent's scoring prowess and House's defensive skills to counter the Aggies' strong presence in the paint.
As we eagerly await this exciting showdown between two fierce rivals, mark your calendars for December 16th at 2:00 PM UTC and tune in to CBS Sports Network to catch all the action live from the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.