New Mexico Lobos Set to Host Utah State Aggies in Women's Basketball Showdown at The Pit

As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to welcome the Utah State Aggies to The Pit in Albuquerque for an exciting women's basketball game, fans can anticipate a competitive matchup. The Lobos have been showing a promising trend in their recent performances, which suggests they are gearing up for another strong outing.

In their last game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, despite a loss with 56 points to Gonzaga's 67, the Lobos demonstrated resilience and an ability to maintain scoring across all quarters. Their field goal percentage stood at 34 percent and they were particularly effective from the free-throw line with an impressive 86 percent accuracy. However, turnovers were a concern as they gave up possession 15 times.

The previous home game saw a more favorable outcome for the Lobos when they defeated Western New Mexico Mustangs with a score of 71-47. This victory was marked by aggressive defense leading to 16 steals and capitalizing on turnovers by scoring 25 points off them. Their shooting from beyond the arc was also noteworthy at approximately 39 percent.

Another win came when facing Hampton Lady Pirates where the Lobos secured a win with a score of 68-55. They showcased their ability to distribute the ball effectively with an assists turnover ratio of approximately 1.67 and maintained solid defensive rebounds.

The upcoming game is set against this backdrop of recent performances that highlight both strengths and areas for improvement for the New Mexico Lobos. Fans can expect them to leverage their home-court advantage at The Pit—a venue known for its energetic atmosphere that often boosts home team performance.

Mark your calendars: On January 11th, at local time (7:00 PM MST), fans can catch all the action live from The Pit in Albuquerque as these two teams battle it out on court.