New Mexico men’s basketball put up one of the most efficient halves fans could ask for, and then maintained a double-digit lead most of the night in a 95-79 home win over Houston Baptist.
The Lobos shot a blistering 72 percent in the first half, making 18 of their 25 shots. They didn’t shoot particularly well from three-point range, but were a perfect 12-12 from the free throw line.
Head coach Craig Neal was not pleased with his team’s overall performance, however. He said the team played good defense in the first half, but lacked the same mentality and intensity when playing with a lead.