Can the New Mexico Lobos' Precision Overcome Spartans' Defense Again?

The New Mexico Lobos emerged victorious with a 65-54 win over the San Jose State Spartans. The Lobos now stand with an impressive record, while the Spartans face another setback in their season's performance.

From the opening quarter, the New Mexico team set a strong pace, outscoring San Jose State 18-12. They maintained their lead throughout the game, although San Jose State managed to edge them 16-14 in the second quarter. The third and fourth quarters saw consistent scoring from both teams, but it was not enough for San Jose State to close the gap.

The Lobos showcased a balanced offensive effort with a field goal percentage of 42 and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting nine three-pointers at a rate of 38 percent. Their free throw accuracy was also notable at 75 percent. In contrast, San Jose State struggled with their shooting efficiency; they had a lower field goal percentage of just 34 percent and converted only seven three-point attempts at a rate of 33 percent.

Defensively, both teams were active on court; however, it was evident that New Mexico's defense played a crucial role in their victory by limiting Spartan's scoring opportunities inside the paint and capitalizing on turnovers. The Lobos scored 11 points off turnovers compared to eight by San Jose State.

Rebounding was another area where New Mexico excelled with total rebounds of 33 against San Jose State's more considerable number at 41. However, this did not translate into dominance as expected due to fewer offensive rebounds which stood at four for UNM and eleven for SJSU.

Player contributions were significant for UNM as they recorded six steals and two blocks during playtime while maintaining discipline to commit only twelve personal fouls throughout all quarters combined against sixteen by their opponents.

Looking ahead after this conference game win under their belt, fans can anticipate seeing more action from UNM when they host UNLV Lady Rebels at The Pit in Albuquerque on February third next year. This home game is scheduled for one o'clock post meridian Mountain Time Zone and will be broadcasted online via MW Network for supporters who wish to follow along remotely.