It was just January 1st when New Mexico upset San Diego State 68-62 in San Diego. At the moment, Lobo nation must have liked their chances about being potential threats in the Mountain West Conference. Since then they have struggled mightily, leaving UNM fans wondering what is going on with this team. First there was the loss to Utah State in Logan. Then the absurd meltdown at home against Nevada. And now, the Lobos have dropped three straight, losing to UNLV (9-9, 2-3) 71-66.
Point guard Jovan Mooring paced the Runnin’ Rebels with 19 points and Ache Ofoegbu chipped in 14 points and 8 boards to lead UNLV.