Feb. 20, 2008
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New Mexico beat Air Force, 79- 40, in the 24th meeting between the two teams…New Mexico extends its winning streak over Air Force to 23 games
UNM is now 14-11, 6-6 in conference…this is the third straight conference home win for the Lobos and the largest margin of victory (+39) in conference play this season
New Mexico held the lead the entire game…opening the game with an 18-3 run…the largest lead of the night for the Lobos was 41 points
The Lobo defense held the Falcons to a 25.9 percent overall field goal shooting
The Lobos held the Falcons to only 15 points in the first half…the fewest points allowed this season by an opponent
The Lobo bench provided 43 points.
UNM is now 36-0 when scoring 60 points or more over the past two seasons
The Lobos have now hit a three-point shot in 161 consecutive games
Senior Dionne Marsh
Went 8-for-10 with 17 points and eight rebounds…now ranks seventh on the all-time rebounding list with 682…needs 75 points to move into first on the all-time career points list.
Senior Brandi Kimble
Eight points, seven rebounds, and 4-for4 on free throws
Sophomore Amy Beggin
Seven assists on the night…one shy of her career record
Two steals, now has a team-high 41 on the season
Sophomore Georonika Jackson
Set career-highs in points (10), free throws made (6), and free throws attempted (8)
Tied career-high in assists with three
Sophomore Valerie Kast
Eight points off the bench in six minutes of play, including 4-for-4 on free throws, a season-high