FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Interstat) — Laila Abdurraqib scored 25 points to lead New Mexico to a 66-59 women’s basketball victory over Colorado State on Wednesday night at Moby Arena.

The Lobos (12-4, 2-1 Mountain West) erased an early 22-13 deficit with a dominant 19-2 second quarter, holding the Rams scoreless for over seven minutes. Colorado State (13-3, 2-1) rallied within four points in the final period, but Abdurraqib’s late free throws secured the win. Kloe Froebe led the Rams with 21 points.

New Mexico’s defense forced 12 turnovers and held Colorado State to 5-for-21 shooting from three-point range. The Lobos made 11 three-pointers, including five from Abdurraqib, to overcome being outscored 34-18 in the paint. Attendance was 1,208.