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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Off to its first 3-0 start in conference play since the 2008-09 season, The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team (7-6, 3-0 MW) looks to make it 4-0 for the first time since 1998-99 with a victory over Nevada (6-8, 0-3 MW) on Saturday on the road at 5 p.m. (MT). As always, the Mountain West matchup will be available to watch live, for free, on the Mountain West Network.
The Lobos are entering Saturday’s game coming off of a 78-67 comeback win over Utah State on Wednesday night at WisePies Arena – The Pit. Junior Cherise Beynon and sophomore Jaisa Nunn each put up over 20 points in the victory. Beynon led all players with 23 points while adding eight assists and five steals. Nunn had the best game of her career with 22 points that included a career-high two 3-pointers.
The Wolf Pack enters the game coming off of a three-loss streak and has gone 2-6 in its last eight games despite starting out 3-1 this season. Nevada’s most recent loss came at San Diego State where they fell 83-78. Nevada has lost its last two games by a combined five points and played one game to triple overtime this season.
The Lobos are led by Beynon who is on the lookout for 1,000 points and 500 rebounds in just her junior campaign. Accomplishing both feats would make her just the 15th Lobo in New Mexico history to eclipse 1,000 points and 500 rebounds in her career. Beynon currently posts 904 career points (averaging 16.0 per game this season) and 453 rebounds (7.8 per game this season). If she remains on track, Beynon could reach both milestones in as little as six games.
Nevada is led by two players that average in double figures including the Wolf Pack’s only senior Stephanie Schmid (14.8 points per game) and sophomore Riana Everidge (12.7 points per game). Defensively, sophomore Terae Briggs leads the Wolf Pack with 8.1 rebounds per game followed by sophomore AJ Cephas who posts 7.9.
The Coaches:
The Lobos led by head coach Mike Bradbury in his first season with UNM, his 10th season overall. Bradbury posts a career record of 185-123 and is 7-6 at the helm of the Lobos.
Nevada is coached by Jane Albright in her ninth season with the Wolf Pack. She posts a 110-154 record at Nevada and a 507-466 career record in her 33rd season.
Series History:
The Lobos are 6-3 overall against Nevada including a three-win streak over the last three meetings. On the road, New Mexico posts a 3-2 record compared to a 3-1 record at WisePies Arena – The Pit.
Last season, the Lobos earned a four-point home victory on Dec. 30 by a score of 51-47 before traveling to Reno on March 4 where they won by a 24-point margin, 66-42.
Broadcast Information:
Saturday’s game will be available to watch live on the Mountain West Network. Fans can also follow live via live stats (click here) or fans can also listen in on the radio. Josh Suchon will give the play-by-play action on 610 AM. Listen here.