Albuquerque — The New Mexico Lobos continued their dominant defensive play by whipping the Colorado State Rams, 74-54, in front of a ravenous crowd of 14,506 at The Pit. New Mexico improves to 16-7 overall and 6-4 in the Mountain West Conference. CSU falls to 14-11 in all games, 5-6 in conference. UNM won its third straight while the Rams had their three-game winning streak come to an end.
The 20-point victory margin is the Lobos’ largest over the Rams since a 78-49 triumph on Feb. 9, 1979. UNM has allowed just 131 points – an average of 43.7 points a game – in its last three games, wins over Air Force, Wyoming and Colorado State. The Lobos are now 13-1 at home.
UNM led just 24-20 at the half. Senior guard Cristal Garcia scored a career-high 21 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead New Mexico. Chelsea Grear and Jordan Adams added 12 points apiece while Lindsey Arndt chipped in with 11.
The Lobos hit the road next week when they visit UNLV Thursday and San Diego State Saturday.
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