LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The New Mexico Lobos controlled both halves to defeat the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 89-61 in a Mountain West Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Thomas & Mack Center.

New Mexico led 41-22 at halftime and maintained its pace after the break, outscoring UNLV 48-39 in the second half. The victory improved the Lobos to 17-4 this season, while UNLV fell to an even 10-10. An announced crowd of 5,642 watched the contest. New Mexico had been a 5-point favorite, and the total score fell under the projected over/under line of 156.5.