Dec. 16, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Roman Martinez scored 17 points and No. 19 New Mexico opened the game with a 14-0 run on the way to a 96-57 victory over Northern Arizona on Wednesday night.
Four players hit 3-pointers in the opening run for the Lobos (11-0), who led 19-2 before the Lumberjacks (3-6) scored 11 straight points.
Northern Arizona got within 31-26 before New Mexico scored the final five points of the first half.
New Mexico started the second half with a 10-2 run that was capped by Dairese Gary’s fast break layup that followed a block at the other end by A.J. Hardeman.
Phillip McDonald added 14 points for the Lobos, who had six players score in double figures.
Shane Johannsen had 14 points to lead the Lumberjacks.