Can New Mexico Lobos Maintain Momentum After Outscoring Utah State Aggies at The Pit?
In a high-scoring affair, the New Mexico Lobos outpaced the Utah State Aggies with a final score of 99-86. The Lobos, unranked and determined, improved their record while the 16th-ranked Aggies took a hit to theirs.
The game at The Pit in Albuquerque was an offensive showcase for the home team. The Lobos dominated from the start, putting up an impressive 55 points in the first half and following it with another strong performance of 44 points in the second. Their shooting was on point throughout; they achieved a field goal percentage of 57 and were nearly flawless from the free-throw line at 94 percent accuracy.
The Lobos' offense wasn't their only strength – they also shone defensively with ten blocks and twelve steals over the course of play. Their defensive efforts translated into significant offensive opportunities, as evidenced by scoring twenty points off turnovers compared to eight by their opponents.
New Mexico's teamwork was evident through their assist count which stood at twenty-one, reflecting an assists turnover ratio of three point five – significantly higher than that of Utah State's one point zero. This disparity underscored New Mexico's efficient ball movement against Utah State's more individualistic approach.
Utah State Aggies did put up a fight despite being outplayed overall. They managed to score nineteen fast break points and had forty total rebounds – matching their rank with solid play under pressure but ultimately falling short against a spirited Lobo squad.
As for individual performances, although specific player statistics are not provided, it is clear that several members of the Lobo team stepped up to contribute to this comprehensive victory which saw them leading in almost every statistical category including two-point percentage where they shot an outstanding sixty-nine percent.
Looking ahead after this commanding performance at home, fans can catch New Mexico Lobos next when they face off against Air Force Falcons on January 20th at Clune Arena located in Colorado Springs. This upcoming match will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one starting at two o'clock PM Mountain Time for those who wish to follow along as UNM seeks another victory on enemy territory.