New Mexico Lobos Face Gonzaga Bulldogs in Women's Basketball Showdown at McCarthey Athletic Center
The New Mexico Lobos, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the ranked number 20 Gonzaga Bulldogs, who also held a record of 0-0, in an intense women's basketball game at the McCarthey Athletic Center. The final score was 56-67 in favor of the home team.
The New Mexico Lobos started strong with a first-quarter performance that saw them put up 16 points against the Bulldogs' 17. However, as the game progressed, they struggled to maintain their offensive momentum. Despite shooting a high free throw percentage of eighty-six percent and making six out of seven attempts from the line, their overall field goal percentage was thirty-four percent on fifty-nine attempts. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink ten out of thirty-two three-point shots for a thirty-one percent completion rate.
On defense, the Lobos were able to block four shots and steal three times from their opponents. They also showed resilience on rebounds by collecting thirty-five in total – twenty-two defensive and nine offensive rebounds complemented by four additional team rebounds.
The University of New Mexico players worked together to rack up ten assists throughout the game but were hindered by fifteen turnovers. Their efforts resulted in twenty points scored inside the paint and five second-chance points.
In contrast, Gonzaga Bulldogs showcased efficient ball movement which translated into twenty-one assists and better shot selection leading to forty-eight percent shooting from the field on fifty-two attempts. The Bulldogs capitalized on turnovers scoring seventeen points off them while maintaining control over their own possessions without any team turnovers.
Gonzaga's sharpshooting was particularly evident from long range where they hit nine out of seventeen attempts for an impressive fifty-three percent three-point shooting accuracy. Inside scoring was also key for them as they notched twenty-four points in paint activity.
As both teams fought hard throughout all four quarters with two ties and three lead changes during playtime; it was ultimately Gonzaga’s higher scoring efficiency that secured them victory over New Mexico at home ground before an audience of five thousand two hundred forty-one spectators.
Looking ahead after this tough encounter away from home soil; fans can catch The New Mexico Lobos next when they take on Nevada Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center located in Reno on December 30th at 2:00 PM Mountain Time (MT). This upcoming match will not be broadcasted but supporters can follow live updates through various sports news outlets.