March Madness is finally here, and with it comes the much-awaited Mountain West Tournament for the UNM men’s basketball team.
After a 64-59 victory over San Diego State on Saturday, the Lobos (17-13, 10-8 MW) were able to finish the regular season in the top five of the conference, which earned them a bye that sent them straight into next Thursday’s quarterfinals to face the Fresno State Bulldogs.
The tournament is a big deal because it will most likely decide who gets to go to this year’s NCAA Tournament.
“I think (the Lobos) understand that and are hungry for that.