Lobos Head to Reno for Rematch vs No. 6 Nevada
New Mexico at No. 6 Nevada
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 – 3 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. MT
Lawlor Events Center (Capacity: 11,536)
TV: CBS Sports Network (Channel Finder)
Radio: 770 KKOB-AM
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team returns to the road as it travels to Reno, Nev. for a rematch against No. 6 Nevada on Saturday at 3 p.m. PT, 4 p.m. MT on CBS Sports Network.
The Lobos (10-12, 4-6 MW) enter Saturday’s contest with No. 6 Nevada (22-1, 9-1 MW) coming off of a 13-point victory over San Diego State on Tuesday at home. Nevada is riding an eight-win streak after its only loss of the season, an 85-58 loss to the Lobos inside Dreamstyle Arena – The Pit on Jan. 5.
New Mexico remains the only team so far this season to get the upper hand on Nevada and pull out a victory.
The Lobos continue to be led by senior Anthony Mathis who averages 15.8 points per game on the season, 16.2 in conference play. He scored a career-high 27 in the Lobos’ last matchup with Nevada and currently ranks seventh and ninth in the nation in total 3-pointers made (82) and 3-pointers per game (3.73), respectively.
UNM is also powered by redshirt-sophomore Vance Jackson (12.5/14.2 MW ppg) and redshirt-junior Carlton Bragg (10.8/10.4 MW ppg).
The Wolf Pack boasts four players averaging scoring in double figures including seniors Jordan Caroline (19.3/20.1), Caleb Martin (19.3/18.4) and Cody Martin (11.1/12.7) as well as junior Jazz Johnson (11.2/9.9).
SERIES HISTORY
Last time the teams met, the Lobos won by a 27-point margin, breaking the UNM record for the largest victory margin over a top-10 ranked team (surpassing the previous record of 20 points set on Jan. 29, 1974 against No. 8 NMSU, 88-68).
The Lobos lead the series over the Wolf Pack 7-5, but are 3-3 on the road in Reno. The Lobos’ win over Nevada earlier this season marked the end of a four-win streak for the Wolf Pack.
The teams’ last meeting also marked the first time the Lobos had topped a ranked team since Jan. 3, 2015 when UNM claimed a 66-53 win over No. 24 Colorado State in Albuquerque.
THE COACHES
Head coach Paul Weir is 29-27 in his second season with the Lobos, 57-33 in his third season as a head coach. Nevada head coach Eric Musselman is 117-30 in his fourth season at the helm of the Wolf Pack and in his career.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Saturday’s game will be available to watch on CBS Sports Network (Channel Finder). Fans can also follow live via live stats (click here) or listen in on the radio LIVE. Robert Portnoy and former Lobo Hunter Greene will be on the call on 770 KKOB-AM (click here to listen).