New Mexico’s 52-47 loss to New Mexico State was defined by both head coaches as a game of toughness.
For NMSU, a resilient effort in a physical game. For UNM, a complete mental collapse down the stretch in the final nonconference game of the season.
“We just had no toughness today. This is always a tough game,” Sanchez said. “It’s just probably one of the most disappointing losses I’ve been associated with... When your team lacks toughness, that’s hard to swallow as a coach.”
Neither team came down the WisePies Arena ramp with an immediate hot hand.