Lobos Take Streak to Utah State Wednesday
New Mexico at Utah State
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 – 7 p.m.
Dee Glen Smith Spectrum | Logan, Utah (Capacity: 10,270)
TV: Mountain West Network (themw.com/live)
Radio: 770 KKOB-AM / 94.5 FM Lobo Radio Network
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team will take its three-win streak on the road on Wednesday in search of its second road win of the season. The Lobos tip off against the Aggies at 7 p.m. MT in Logan, Utah.
The Lobos (11-11, 6-3 MW) enter the contest coming off of a home victory against Colorado State on Saturday, extending the UNM home win streak to seven. The Lobos are 5-1 over their last six games.
Utah State (12-11, 5-5 MW) is coming off of a pair of league victories following a four-loss streak. Most recently, the Aggies claimed a 65-62 win over Fresno State on the road after a 71-49 home win over Air Force on Jan. 24.
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:
7th – 3-point field goals attempted (674)
8th – total 3-point field goals made (241)
9th – turnover margin (4.9)
11th – 3-point field goals per game (11.0)
13th – turnovers forced (17.05)
24th – free-throw percentage (76.7)
LOBOS IN THE MOUNTAIN WEST
The Lobos are ranked highly in the Mountain West in several statistical categories, including 15 in the top five. Below are just a few of the top spots UNM holds in the MW:
1st – 3-point field goals attempted (674)
1st – free throw percentage (76.7)
1st – steals per game (7.4)
1st – 3-point field goals per game (11.0)
1st – total 3-pointers made (241)
1st – total steals (163)
1st – turnover margin (4.9)
1st – turnovers forced (17.05)
SERIES HISTORY
Utah State leads the all-time series between the two squads 22-9, dating back to the first meeting on Feb. 2, 1952. UNM came away with the victory in the teams’ last meeting on Jan. 24, 2017, taking down the Aggies 74-61 in Albuquerque. The teams split last season as Utah State claimed the first meeting of 2016-17 by a score of 79-76 in Logan.
Utah State has won three of the last five meetings between the teams.
The Lobos are 2-12 on the road in Logan and 7-10 at home.
THE COACHES
UNM head coach Paul Weir enters the game 11-11 in his first season at the helm of the Lobos, 39-17 in his career. Utah State head coach Tim Duryea is 42-43 in his third season with the Aggies and in his career.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Wednesday’s game will be available to watch live on the Mountain West Network (themw.com/live). 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).