ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --- The University of New Mexico men's basketball team earned its third straight victory on Wednesday night to kick off Mountain West play with a 29-point win over the visiting Air Force Falcons in Dreamstyle Arena - The Pit.
Senior Joe Furstinger registered his third straight double-double, the first Lobo to achieve the feat since the 2015-16 season. With his 12 points and 12 rebounds, Furstinger was one of six Lobos to score in double figures on the night including junior Jachai Simmons who captured his first double-digit game of the season with 15 points.