A little full-court pressure made a world of difference for the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team Tuesday night.
Tied with host Nicholls State at halftime, the Lobos turned to trapping full-court pressure in the third quarter and immediately took control on their way to a 72-55 victory in Thibodaux, Louisiana. UNM reeled off 16 straight points to start the third quarter and rode the momentum to its third straight win.
New Mexico (4-3) has not often employed extended defensive pressure this season, but coach Mike Bradbury said it was part of the game plan Tuesday.