ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Lobos defeated the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 68-57 in a Mountain West women’s basketball game Wednesday night at The Pit.

New Mexico built a 20-9 lead after the first quarter and held off multiple UNLV charges. The Lobos shot 50.9% from the field and made 9 of 20 from 3-point range. Jasmyn Lott led all scorers with 19 points for UNLV, while New Mexico’s Joana Magalhães scored 15 and Destinee Hooks added 13. The Lobos improved to 14-7, matching UNLV’s record. Attendance was 4,366.