New Orleans 65, at New Mexico 99

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Lobos delivered an overpowering performance from the opening tip, racing to a 37-point first quarter and cruising to a 99-65 victory over the New Orleans Privateers in a non-conference women’s basketball game Wednesday afternoon at The Pit. A crowd of 4,350 watched as the Lobos (3-1) put the game out of reach almost immediately, outscoring the Privateers 37-12 in the first period. New Mexico’s explosive start was fueled by a relentless defense that forced New Orleans into 27 turnovers, which the Lobos converted into a cascade of easy baskets. New Mexico’s offensive efficiency… Read more...