New Mexico Lobos Set to Battle Wyoming Cowboys at The Pit in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to host the Wyoming Cowboys at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans can anticipate a thrilling men's basketball game. The Lobos have been showcasing a strong performance trend, and their recent games suggest they are in good form heading into this matchup.

In their last game against the UC Irvine Anteaters, the Lobos secured a convincing 78-65 victory. Their offensive efforts were commendable with a field goal percentage of 39 and free throw accuracy standing at an impressive 75 percent. They also demonstrated defensive prowess with nine steals and five blocks, contributing to their robust points off turnovers tally of 21.

Another notable performance was against their state rivals, the New Mexico State Aggies. In this closely contested affair, the Lobos emerged victorious with a narrow one-point margin (73-72). Their resilience was on full display as they managed to maintain composure despite numerous lead changes throughout the game.

The most dominant display from recent outings came against Santa Clara Broncos where they racked up an impressive 93 points. With an outstanding two-point field goal percentage of 60 and points in paint totaling 56, it's clear that when the Lobos get close to the basket, they can be highly efficient scorers.

The Pit is known for its raucous atmosphere which often serves as an advantage for the home team. With such strong support likely behind them once again, coupled with their current momentum from previous wins and high-scoring offense, fans should expect nothing less than maximum effort from New Mexico as they aim to continue their winning streak.

Mark your calendars for January 7th when these two teams clash at The Pit in Albuquerque. Tip-off is scheduled for January 6th at local time (8:00 PM MST), and fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one.