ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — New Mexico defeated Fresno State 83-74 in a Mountain West men’s basketball game Wednesday night at The Pit. The Lobos used a dominant first half and capitalized on turnovers to secure the win before a crowd of 11,924.

New Mexico built a 36-23 halftime lead behind strong interior play, scoring 42 points in the paint. The Lobos forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 29 points. Fresno State’s DeShawn Gory scored a game-high 31 points in the second half to lead a rally, but the Bulldogs’ effort fell short. New Mexico improved to 15-4, while Fresno State dropped to 9-10.