Lobos Defeat Cowgirls for Coach Eagan's First Win

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— The Lobos scored the first eight points of Friday night’s contest against New Mexico Highlands and never trailed in the 68-39 win, marking Head Coach Amy Eagan’s first win leading the Lobos.

Ten different Lobos scored, led by a game-high 15 from Laila Abdurraqib and 13 from Keiara Curtis with Gracie Kelsey and Abdurraqib leading the team with seven rebounds apiece.

Defensively, UNM created 14 steals led by Drew Jordon and Katie Duncan at three, and nine Lobos credited with a steal.

Of UNM’s 68 points, 38 came in the paint, nearly matching NMHU’s total points, and scored 25 points off of the Cowgirls’ 19 turnovers.

The Lobos led 15-8 at the end of the first quarter behind 12…