For the steps New Mexico took forward in four straight victories, the Lobos took a couple steps back in its two-game road trip.
Four days removed from a incorrect call from a referee that led to an overtime loss at San Diego State, UNM struggled in an 80-72 setback at Utah State on Tuesday night. The Lobos lost their first game ever in Logan, Utah.
The teams played a much tighter first half this time around compared to their earlier meeting this season. Back on Jan. 9, UNM held a 43-18 advantage on Utah State. On Tuesday, however, the Aggies (broke a 17-all tie midway through the opening half to enter the break with a 40-32 edge.