Nov. 28, 2006
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New Mexico vs. New Mexico State
Nov. 28, 2006
The Pit – Albuquerque, N.M.
Team Notes
— The Lobos are 5-0 for the first time since 1998-99 when it began 8-0…it’s the best start ever for a Ritchie McKay team, who is in his 12th season as a collegiate head coach
— UNM has won five of the past six against New Mexico State, including four in a row at The Pit…the Lobos lead the overall series 105-92
— A capacity crowd of 18,018 is UNM’s first sellout since the final game of the 2004-05 season against Colorado State…it’s the largest crowd for a New Mexico State game since 18,018 were on hand Dec. 16, 2001…the largest crowd last year was 16,311 for Air Force
— New Mexico never trailed after the 17:01 mark of the first half…the Lobos’ biggest lead was 42-26 late in the first half…NMSU cut the lead to 77-76 with 22.6 seconds remaining before Jamaal Smith hit two free throws for the final margin
— The Lobos earned their closest victory of the season (3)…the scoring margin in their first four games was +34.5 points
— After shooting 51.9% (28-54) tonight, New Mexico is now converting 52.8% for the season…UNM shot 66.7% (18-27) from the floor in the first half, but hit just 10-27 (37%) over the final 20 minutes
— New Mexico is 38-3 in The Pit since the 2004-05 season
Individual Notes
Tony Danridge
–tied his career-high with 15 points – all in the 1st half – on 7-7 FGs
–scored 11 straight points for UNM, increasing a 19-15 lead to 30-17
J.R. Giddens
–tied a career-high with 5 assists, all in the first half
Aaron Johnson
–logged his 2nd straight double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds
–had the 21st double-double of his collegiate career
–has 30 career double-digit rebound games
Darren Prentice
–tied his career-high with 16 points off the bench, making 5-6 FGs, 3-4 3s and 3-4 Fts
Jamaal Smith
–scored a season-high 15 points, including 8-9 FTs