The New Mexico defense shined in Saturday’s 28-21 triumph over Hawaii, scoring late in the game to preserve the win and give the Lobos their first three-game winning streak since 2007.
The defense finished the game the way it started — by making a stop on fourth down to kill a Hawaii drive. A defensive touchdown, however, may have been the biggest play of the game.
In last week’s 59-17 win over Louisiana-Monroe, junior cornerback Jadon Boatright started the scoring with an interception return on the first drive of the game; this time safety Lee Crosby’s fumble return for touchdown proved the be the game-winner.