New Mexico at Air Force
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 – 2 p.m.
Clune Arena (Capacity: 5,843)
TV: ESPN3
Radio: 770 KKOB-AM / 94.5 FM Lobo Radio Network
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team continues its Mountain West slate on Saturday on the road at Air Force on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. MT, the game will air live on ESPN3.
UNM is 12-13 on the season, 7-5 in conference play, and has gone 4-2 over its last six games, including a close 73-71 loss at home on Tuesday against (RV) Boise State.
Air Force is coming off of a 78-73 win at Colorado State on Tuesday following a three-loss streak. The Falcons (9-13, 3-7 MW) are 1-3 in their last four games, 4-7 over their last 11.
Helping lead the Lobos with 12.3 points per game on the season, junior Anthony Mathis currently ranks sixth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage at 47.7%. Air Force is led by Lavelle Scottie who posts 12.1 points per game as the only Falcon averaging double-figure scoring.
LOBOS IN THE NATION
The Lobos are performing well in many categories in comparison to the rest of the nation’s teams. Here is a look at where the Lobos stack up nationally in key categories:
5th – turnover margin (5.0)
7th – 3-point field goal attempts (760)
8th – 3-point field goals per game (11.0)
9th – total 3-point field goals made (276)
11th – turnovers forced (16.92)
31st – free-throw percentage (76.2)
LOBOS IN THE MOUNTAIN WEST
The Lobos are ranked highly in the Mountain West in several statistical categories, including 16 in the top five. Below are just a few of the top spots UNM holds in the MW:
1st – 3-point field goals attempted (760)
1st – free throw percentage (76.2)
1st – steals per game (7.4)
1st – 3-point field goals per game (11.0)
1st – total 3-pointers made (276)
1st – total steals (186)
1st – turnover margin (5.9)
1st – turnovers forced (16.92)
SERIES HISTORY
New Mexico leads the series history 59-22 including a 21-15 road advantage. Last time the teams met, earlier this season, the Lobos claimed a victory at home on Dec. 27, 87-58. The teams faced each other just once last season due to the uneven number of teams in the Mountain West, but prior to that, the teams split the 2015-16 Season.
Over the last six meetings, the record is even, 3-3.
THE COACHES
UNM head coach Paul Weir enters the game 12-13 in his first season at the helm of the Lobos, 40-19 in his career. Head coach Dave Pilipovich leads Air Force in his sixth season. He posts an 81-107 record at Air Force, and in his career.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Saturday’s game will be available to watch live on ESPN3. Fans can also follow live via live stats (click here) or fans can also listen in on the radio. Robert Portnoy and former Lobo Hunter Greene will be on the call on 770 KKOB-AM/94.5 FM (click here to listen).