New Mexico Holds Off Nevada for Road Win in Mountain West Play

RENO, Nev. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Lobos defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 63-56 in a women’s basketball game Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.

New Mexico’s Cacia Antonio scored a game-high 18 points, leading three Lobos in double figures. Nevada’s Skylar Durley led her team with 16 points.

New Mexico built a 32-31 halftime lead and extended it in the third quarter. Nevada closed within four points late in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback. The Lobos sealed the victory by making 15 of 16 free throws.

New Mexico improved to 21-9 overall. Nevada fell to 9-20. An announced crowd of 1,481 attended the Mountain West Conference game.