Nov. 5, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –
New Mexico hit 17 3-point field goals and shot 55.9 percent from the field as it opened the 2005-06 season with a 110-79, exhibition victory over New Mexico Highlands, Saturday night at The Pit. All 13 Lobos that played scored and were led by junior forward Joel Box and junior guard Kyle Prochaska, who played in their first games at New Mexico and finished with 15 points each.
Box and Prochaska were two of five Lobos to score in double figures as senior guard Kris Collins added 13 and senior forward David Chiotti and senior guard Mark Walters each had 10.
Prochaska was a perfect 6-of-6 from the field including 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. Freshman forward Daniel Faris led UNM in rebounding with five boards to go along with seven points, while sophomore guard Darren Prentice led New Mexico in assists with six.
Both teams started the game hitting three after three as Highlands connected on 6-of-13 in the first half with the Lobos nailing 9-of-15 to take a 52-32 halftime lead.
The Lobos hot shooting continued in the second half as well going 67.6 percent from the field on 23-of-34 shooting. New Mexico also dominated points off turnovers in the game outscoring Highlands 36-to-12.
The final exhibition game for the Lobos is Saturday, November 12, against Seattle Pacific. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. at The Pit.