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Did New Mexico Lobos' Second-Half Rally Overcome Fresno State Bulldogs at Save Mart Center?

The New Mexico Lobos faced off against the Fresno State Bulldogs in a tightly contested game at the Save Mart Center. The Lobos emerged victorious with an 80-78 win, improving their record to 1-0, while the Bulldogs fell to 0-1.


Jan 14, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; New Mexico Lobos guard Jaelen House (10) reacts after a basket against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


The first half saw the Bulldogs take control early on, establishing a significant lead. With a strong offensive performance, they managed to score 44 points by halftime. The Red Wave capitalized on their two-point shooting accuracy of 65 percent and dominated in points in the paint with 48 overall. Meanwhile, the Pack struggled initially but managed to keep themselves within reach by scoring 32 points before heading into halftime.


Second Half


The second half marked a turning point for the Lobos as they mounted an impressive comeback. They outscored Fresno State by adding another 48 points to their tally. Deyton Albury was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly with his efficient shooting and scoring prowess from inside and outside the arc. His efforts were complemented by Jake Hall's consistent playmaking abilities.


Final Moments


As both teams battled fiercely towards the end of regulation time, it was New Mexico's defensive resilience that made all difference; they recorded six steals throughout game which disrupted several key plays from Dogs' offense late into match-up ensuring victory remained theirs come final whistle reaction moment arrived!


In conclusion: This thrilling encounter between these two competitive sides showcased some exceptional basketball skills across board - leaving fans eagerly anticipating what lies ahead next when these rivals meet again soon enough! For those interested catching future action live can tune into CBS Sports Network watch upcoming clash against Nevada Wolf Pack scheduled February 24th at Lawlor Events Center Reno NV starting promptly around evening hours local timezone (11 PM EST).


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