The last time Arizona Basketball and New Mexico played was 17 years ago. Lute Olson made it very clear, vowing to “unequivocally” discontinue the series between the two schools.
What was once a heated rivalry, Tuesday night had hopes to reignite the rivalry moving forward. Except there was one problem… someone forgot to tell New Mexico.
Things have obviously changed as Arizona has continued its elite status, while New Mexico dropped off the radar.
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