ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – The New Mexico men’s basketball team returns home Tuesday night when it hosts Wyoming. Game time at The Pit is 8:00 p.m. and the game will air on CBS Sports Network and the Lobo Radio Network.
Tuesday’s game features the annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by BeKind UNM. Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to toss on the court at halftime to donate to children in need. Before throwing their bear, fans should attach their contact information to the toy to be eligible to win a prize.
Tickets for the game start at $15 and are on sale now at GoLobos.com/tickets.
The Lobos (19-6, 6-6 MW) are looking to snap a season-long three-game losing streak and reach the 20-win milestone for the 28th time in program history. New Mexico is led by Jamal Mashburn, Jr., who leads the Mountain West in scoring at 20.0 ppg and is coming off a 32-point performance on Friday night at Air Force. Morris Udeze leads the conference in rebounding (8.7 ppg) and double-doubles (nine).
Wyoming (7-17, 2-10 MW) is looking for its first road win of the season. The Cowboys are led by preseason All-Mountain West selection Hunter Maldonado, who is averaging 14.1 ppg.
The Lobos lead the all-time series 77-71 overall and 46-24 in Albuquerque (40-15 at The Pit). New Mexico is looking for the season sweep of Wyoming after winning 76-75 on New Year’s Eve in Laramie.
New Mexico will begin a two-game road trip on Friday at San Jose State. Game time in the Bay Area is 8:30 p.m. MT (7:30 p.m. PT) and the game will air on CBS Sports Network.