New Mexico 89, at UNLV 61

LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The New Mexico Lobos delivered a defensive masterclass in the first half and rode a dominant performance from their frontcourt to a decisive 89-61 victory over the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels in a Mountain West Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. From the opening tip, New Mexico established a tone of overwhelming physicality and defensive pressure that UNLV, playing before a home crowd of 5,642, had no answer for. The Lobos forced the Rebels into a staggering 10 first-half turnovers, converting those mistakes into easy transition opportunities while building a commanding… Read more...