Can the Lobos Maintain Their Home Court Dominance at The Pit Against the Cowboys?
The New Mexico Lobos continued their season with a commanding 77-60 victory over the Wyoming Cowboys. The Lobos' record now stands at an impressive tally, while the Cowboys face a setback in their campaign. The game, held at The Pit in Albuquerque, showcased a dominant performance by the home team.
The New Mexico Lobos took an early lead and never looked back. By halftime, they had amassed 39 points to the Cowboys' 22 and maintained their momentum to close out with an additional 38 points in the second half. Their offensive efforts were bolstered by sinking nearly half of their two-point attempts (48 percent) and securing 44 percent of field goals overall.
Defensively, the Lobos were relentless. They snatched away any opportunity from the Cowboys with a remarkable total of 16 steals throughout the game. This defensive pressure translated into significant offensive gains as they scored an impressive 28 points off turnovers alone.
The New Mexico squad also dominated inside, scoring a hefty 48 points in paint compared to Wyoming's 34. On top of that, they capitalized on second-chance opportunities by adding another 14 points following offensive rebounds.
A key aspect of this matchup was ball control; while both teams had one player foul out and committed numerous personal fouls (19 for UNM and 17 for WYO), it was turnovers that differentiated them significantly. The Lobos only turned over possession six times compared to a staggering twenty-three times for Wyoming.
New Mexico's bench depth also played a pivotal role as they utilized their timeouts wisely without exhausting them – both teams ended with two remaining timeouts each – showing strategic restraint and confidence in their on-court players.
As fans look ahead, anticipation builds for what promises to be another exciting contest when New Mexico hits the road to face UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on January ninth at seven-thirty PM local time (Pacific Time). This upcoming match will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports one channel two hundred nineteen for fans eager to follow every play.