Men's Hoops hosts Tennessee Tech Tuesday at 7 p.m.
New Mexico vs Tennessee Tech
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 – 7 p.m.
Dreamstyle Arena – The Pit (Capacity: 15,411)
TV: Mountain West Network
Radio: 770 KKOB-AM
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Lobos will host the second round of the Emerald Coast Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at Dreamstyle Arena as they take on Tennessee Tech for just the second time in the programs’ history at 7 p.m.
The Lobos are having a FLASH sale prior to Tuesday’s game in which fans can purchase special $15 bench tickets (rows 1-25) from 12 p.m. Monday – 12 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Lobos are entering the match with something to prove, coming off of a tough loss at NMSU on Friday to slip to 2-1 to start the season. TTU is 3-1 overall, coming off of an 82-68 victory over Kennesaw State.
The Golden Eagles’ only loss of the season came against TCU (currently receiving votes in the national polls) on Nov. 13 on the road (100-63). The Lobos will play TCU on Friday, Nov. 24 in the third round of the Emerald Coast Classic.
MORE ABOUT THE EMERALD COAST CLASSIC:
The Emerald Coast Classic is a tournament that features eight teams from across the country. The eight teams represented include UNM, Jackson State, Maryland, Maryland Eastern Shore, Omaha, St. Bonaventure, (RV) TCU and Tennesee Tech.
Throughout the opening stretch of the 2017-18 season, teams have faced each other on their home turf for the first and second rounds, including UNM’s hosting of Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 14. On Thanksgiving weekend however, the third and championship rounds will take place at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Fla. (near Destin).
Once in Florida, the Lobos will take on (RV) TCU on Friday, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. followed by either Maryland or St. Bonaventure on Saturday, Nov. 25 – time will be TBD. Both games will be aired on CBS Sports Network.
LOBOS IN THE NATION:
The Lobos are currently among the top teams in the nation statistically. Here is a look at where the Lobos stack up nationally in key categories:
3rd – Turnovers Forced (24.33)
4th – 3-point field goals per game (13.7)
T5th – Steals per game (11.7)
T6th – Scoring Offense (102.0)
14th – Assists per game (22.0)
Individuals:
1st – Joe Furstinger, FT% (100% – tied with 66 players who have not missed)
12th – Troy Simons, Steals per game (3.33)
21st – Troy Simons, Total steals (10)
34th – Anthony Mathis, 3-point FG per game (3.67)
SERIES HISTORY
The Lobos and the Golden Eagles have faced each other just once in the programs’ history. The meeting took place on December 8, 2001 in which the Lobos claimed an 87-80 victory in The Pit. Tennessee Tech went into the half leading 43-39, but UNM outscored TTU 48-37 in the second half to run away with the game.
THE COACHES
UNM head coach Paul Weir enters the game 2-1 in his first season at the helm of the Lobos, 30-7 in his career. Tennessee Tech is led by Steve Payne who is in his seventh season with the Golden Eagles. Payne boasts a 3-1 record on the season, a 94-98 record in his career.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Tuesday’s game will be available to watch live on the Mountain West Network. Fans can also follow live via live stats (click here) or fans can also listen in on the radio. Robert Portnoy and former Lobo Hunter Greene will be on the call on 770 KKOB-AM (click here to listen).