Clash at The Pit: New Mexico Lobos and San Diego State Aztecs Set for Men's Basketball Showdown

As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to host the San Diego State Aztecs at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans can anticipate an exciting Men's Basketball game. The iconic venue, known for its raucous atmosphere and elevation advantage, could play a significant role in the upcoming match.

The Lobos have been on an impressive run lately. In their last three games, they've shown a strong offensive presence. Against UC Irvine Anteaters, they secured a comfortable victory with 78 points to the Anteaters' 65. Their field goal percentage stood at 39 percent with free throws at an impressive 75 percent success rate. Notably, their points off turnovers were high at 21, indicating aggressive defense leading to scoring opportunities.

In a nail-biting encounter against the New Mexico State Aggies, the Lobos emerged victorious by just one point (73-72). Despite shooting only 50 percent from the free-throw line that night, they managed to maintain a solid field goal percentage of approximately 44 percent and capitalized on turnovers with 15 points.

Their most dominant performance came against Santa Clara Broncos where they put up a staggering 93 points while maintaining over half of their shots from both field goals and two-point attempts. They also showed prowess in converting turnovers into points with a total of 27.

The trends suggest that if the Lobos can continue their efficient scoring and capitalize on defensive plays as they have been doing—especially in terms of generating fast-break opportunities—they stand a good chance against San Diego State Aztecs.

Fans are encouraged to support their team as this game promises to be an intriguing battle between two competitive sides. Mark your calendars for January 13th; tip-off is scheduled for local time at The Pit in Albuquerque. Catch all the action live on CBS as these two teams vie for supremacy on the court.