Can the Lobos Outrun the Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center?

As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to face off against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Lobos have been on a roll, showcasing an impressive offensive performance in their last few games.

In their most recent matchup against Wyoming's Cowboys, the Lobos dominated with a 77-60 victory. They excelled in fast break points with 16 and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 28 points off them. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was an outstanding 2.4, indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.

The game prior saw a tighter contest against Colorado State's Rams where they fell short by eight points, finishing at 68-76. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, they shot an impressive 47 percent from beyond the arc and maintained a decent assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.8.

Earlier still, facing Eastern New Mexico's Greyhounds proved to be a showcase of strength for the Lobos as they cruised to an 87-54 victory. Their fast-paced offense was evident with 23 fast break points and they managed to keep turnovers low while forcing many on their opponents.

The upcoming game promises to be challenging as both teams will bring their A-game to Las Vegas. The venue may play into UNLV's hands as they have home-court advantage; however, if New Mexico continues its trend of high-scoring offense and strong defense leading to forced turnovers and fast break opportunities, we could witness another thrilling win for them.

Fans can catch all the action live on Fox Sports 1 channel 219 when these two teams clash on January 10th at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas at what is sure to be an electrifying event starting at local venue time of US/Pacific timezone (3:30 AM UTC).