Lobos Take on SDSU Saturday at 5 p.m. in The Pit
New Mexico vs San Diego State
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 – 5 p.m.
Dreamstyle Arena – The Pit (Capacity: 15,411)
TV: CBS Sports Network
Radio: 770 KKOB-AM / 94.5 FM Lobo Radio Network
Promotions:
-Pack Goes Purple – Domestic Violence Awareness Game – fans wearing purple can get $10 tickets in bench rows 1-10
-UNM National Champion cross country team will be recognized at halftime for winning the 2017 NCAA Women’s Cross Country National Championship. The team will also be signing autographs prior to the game.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team will take on the San Diego State Aztecs on Saturday at Dreamstyle Arena – The Pit at 5 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. Saturday’s game will mark UNM’s Domestic Violence Awareness game in which fans wearing purple can purchase $10 tickets for bench rows 1-10.
The Lobos enter Saturday’s game coming off of a big win at UNLV with just nine players. UNM (9-11, 4-3 MW) are also ranked in the top 20 nationally in six categories.
San Diego State (11-6, 3-3 MW) is coming off of a pair of key losses to Fresno State and Boise State, but have come away with some outstanding wins this season including a victory over currently ranked No. 13/14 Gonzaga earlier this season.
LOBOS IN THE NATION
The Lobos are performing well in many categories in comparison to the rest of the nation’s teams. Here is a look at where the Lobos stack up nationally in key categories:
8th – 3-point field goals attempted (611)
10th – total 3-point field goals made (215)
12th – turnover margin (4.3)
12th – turnovers forced (17.00)
14th – 3-point field goals per game (10.8)
16th – free throw percentage (77.1)
37th – total assists (319)
42nd – total steals (150)
LOBOS IN THE MOUNTAIN WEST
The Lobos are ranked highly in the Mountain West in several statistical categories, including 16 in the top five. Below are just a few of the top spots UNM holds in the MW:
1st – 3-point field goals attempted (611)
1st – free throw percentage (77.1)
1st – steals per game (7.5)
1st – 3-point field goals per game (10.8)
1st – total 3-pointers made (215)
1st – total steals (150)
1st – turnover margin (4.3)
1st – turnovers forced (17.00)
SERIES HISTORY
The Lobos lead the series history between the two teams 46-38 including a 28-11 advantage inside The Pit. The Lobos swept the Aztecs last season with a victory on the road on Jan. 1, 2017 (68-62) before also claiming the win when SDSU traveled to Albuqerque on March 4, 2017. UNM topped the Aztecs 64-59 on Senior Night in The Pit.
Prior to the Lobos’ last two victories, SDSU had won four straight games in the series and is a narrow 11-9 over UNM in the last 20 meetings.
THE COACHES
UNM head coach Paul Weir enters the game 9-11 in his first season at the helm of the Lobos, 37-17 in his career. The Aztecs are led by Brian Dutcher in his first season at SDSU. Dutcher is 11-6 on the season and in his career.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Saturday’s game will be available to watch live on CBS Sports Network (for channel listing, visit CBSSportsNetwork.com). 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/94.5 FM (click here to listen).