Dec. 29, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A career-best game from Troy DeVries helped New
Mexico beat Troy State 88-66 Wednesday night in the championship game of the
Lobo Invitational.
DeVries hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 27 points. He tied his career
highs in both categories in the first half, going into the break with 22 points
and six 3-pointers.
DeVries was 9 of 12 from the field and 7-for-10 from 3-point range.
The senior guard was named the tournament’s most valuable player. He had 48
points and 13 3-pointers in two games.
New Mexico’s Danny Granger finished with 16 points and nine rebounds for the
Lobos (12-2) on Wednesday night. Alfred Neale added 12.
Corey Hornsby led the Trojans (2-9) with 19 points. He fouled out with 9:18
remaining. Ryan Heck scored 12 and Bobby Dixon added 13.
The Lobos broke open the game with an 11-0 run late in the first half. They
turned up the defensive pressure, scored two easy baskets and drew a foul after
stealing the ball in the Trojans backcourt.
New Mexico held a 44-27 lead at halftime.
UNM has appeared in 38 of the 40 titles games in Lobo Invitational history.
This is the 28th time UNM has won its holiday tournament.