ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico women’s basketball team used a decisive 26-point fourth quarter to pull away from Fresno State for an 86-64 victory Tuesday night at The Pit.

The Lobos led 44-29 at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half before their final-period surge sealed the Mountain West Conference win before a crowd of 4,452. New Mexico improved to 22-9 this season, while Fresno State fell to 13-17. The Bulldogs have lost three consecutive games.