Lobos Look to Tame Broncos in High-Stakes Showdown at ExtraMile
As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to face off against the Boise State Broncos, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter at ExtraMile Arena. The Lobos, coming off a mixed bag of performances, have shown both resilience and areas needing improvement that could play pivotal roles in their upcoming game.
In their last outing on December 22 against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the Lobos scored 56 points but were outdone by the Bulldogs' 67. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for UNM; they demonstrated tenacity in defense with four blocks and three steals. However, shooting was an area of concern as they only managed a field goal percentage of 34 percent and a two-point shot percentage of just 37 percent. Their free-throw accuracy was impressive at 86 percent but wasn't enough to secure victory.
Contrastingly, on December 17 against Western New Mexico Mustangs, UNM showcased their offensive prowess with a commanding scoreline of 71-47. The Lobos' defense was relentless with an impressive tally of sixteen steals contributing significantly to their points off turnovers which stood at an imposing figure of twenty-five. Furthermore, they capitalized on rebounds with forty-two total rebounds compared to Mustangs' thirty-six.
Against Hampton Lady Pirates on December 10th, UNM secured another win scoring sixty-eight points while limiting Hampton to fifty-five. The team's assists-to-turnover ratio was commendable at approximately two-to-one (1.67), indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.
Looking ahead to the clash against BSU, it is crucial for UNM's strategy to focus on improving field goal percentages while maintaining defensive pressure that has served them well in past games. With Boise State playing host this time around, it will be essential for the Lobos not only to replicate their previous defensive intensity but also find consistency in scoring if they wish to emerge victorious from this challenging away game.
The scheduled date for this highly anticipated matchup is February 21st at ExtraMile Arena located in Boise; tip-off is set for sharp at 6:30 PM local time (8:30 PM MT). Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage available through official sports networks or streaming platforms dedicated to collegiate sports events.
With stakes high and spirits higher still among loyal supporters who believe fervently in their team's potential triumph – all eyes will be fixed upon how these formidable women athletes perform when it matters most under bright lights far from home soil.