Clash at The Pit: New Mexico Lobos and UC Irvine Anteaters Set for Men's Basketball Showdown
As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to host the UC Irvine Anteaters at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans can anticipate an electrifying Men's Basketball game. The iconic venue, known for its raucous atmosphere and elevation advantage, is set to be a significant factor in this matchup.
The Lobos have been on a remarkable run, showcasing their offensive prowess in recent games. Their last three outings have seen them scoring an impressive 93, 84, and 106 points respectively. This scoring trend is backed by high field goal percentages of approximately 52 percent across these games. Notably, their two-point conversion rate has been exceptional, hovering around the 60 percent mark.
Defensively, the Lobos have demonstrated their ability to disrupt opponents' plays with an average of over ten steals per game in their last three matches. This defensive intensity has translated into significant points off turnovers – they capitalized with 27 points from turnovers against Santa Clara alone.
Rebounding has also been a strong suit for the team; they outrebounded UC Santa Barbara by eight boards and had a similar rebounding edge over New Mexico State. These efforts on the glass have given them additional second-chance opportunities which could prove crucial against UC Irvine.
Assist numbers from recent games suggest that team play has been integral to their success as well – they dished out an impressive 24 assists against New Mexico State while maintaining a commendable assist-to-turnover ratio.
The upcoming game promises to be thrilling as The Pit provides a formidable backdrop for what could be another high-scoring affair for the Lobos. Fans eager to support their team can catch all the action live on MW Network via internet broadcast.
Mark your calendars for December 21st at local time (2:00 AM GMT) when these two teams face off at The Pit located at Avenida Cesar Chavez & University Boulevard SE in Albuquerque with zip code 87106.