ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Anthony Mathis hit all four of his 3-pointers in the second half to spark New Mexico to an 84-78, comeback victory over UTEP on Saturday.
Mathis finished with 18 points, 16 in the second half, Makuach Maluach scored 13, and Vance Jackson came off the bench to add 12, nine in the second half, for the Lobos (3-1).
Evan Gilyard scored 22 for UTEP (2-3) and Paul Thomas added 16 before fouling out with 7:47 left.
After missing their first eight shots, not scoring until the 12:23 mark and starting out 1-for-13, the Lobos fell behind 14-3 early.