Lobo women’s return to Texas fortunately isn’t long-term, but it will be instructive

Texas road trips are really nothing new for the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team.

Thanks to COVID-19 and its accompanying state health restrictions, the Lobos spent more time than they’d care to remember in the Lone Star State last season.

UNM practiced in Canyon, Texas, for several weeks and ultimately played five games in that state in 2020-21, including two “home” games against Fresno State.

Thankfully, UNM does not have to face another season entirely on the road in 2021-22, but coach Mike Bradbury’s team will spend considerable time in Texas over the next nine days. The Lobos play their first road game of the season Saturday at Houston, return home for a Tuesday date…