Clash at The Pit: New Mexico Lobos Set to Host Nevada Wolf Pack

As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to welcome the Nevada Wolf Pack to The Pit in Albuquerque, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Lobos have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating an upward trajectory in their gameplay.

In their last game against the Anteaters at The Pit, the Lobos secured a convincing win with 78 points against their opponents' 65. Their offensive efforts were notable, shooting approximately 39 percent from the field and an impressive 75 percent from the free-throw line. They also demonstrated defensive prowess with nine steals and five blocks.

The previous away game for the Lobos was a nail-biter against New Mexico State Aggies, where they narrowly edged out their rivals by one point, finishing at 73-72. Despite shooting only 50 percent from the free-throw line, they managed to maintain a solid field goal percentage of around 44 and capitalized on turnovers with 15 points off them.

Another past performance that stands out is when they faced off against Santa Clara Broncos and emerged victorious with an emphatic scoreline of 93-76. Dominating in points in paint with a total of 56 and capitalizing on turnovers by scoring 27 points off them showcased their aggressive playstyle.

The upcoming match at The Pit promises to be another opportunity for the Lobos to continue building on these trends. With home-court advantage and recent statistics favoring them – particularly in terms of converting turnovers into points – fans can expect an energetic display from UNM as they aim to extend their winning momentum.

Mark your calendars for January 29th when this exciting matchup will take place at The Pit in Albuquerque. Fans can catch all the action live on Fox Sports 1 starting at local time (Mountain Time Zone).