The New Mexico Lobos (19-4, 11-1 MWC) visit the Air Force Falcons (3-20, 0-12 MWC) in a Mountain West Conference matchup at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM MT.

The Lobos enter as heavy favorites, riding a five-game winning streak and sitting atop the Mountain West Conference. Under head coach Richard Pitino, they've achieved their best conference start (11-1) in program history.

Key Players:

• Lobos: Donovan Dent (19.3 PPG) and Nelly Junior Joseph (15.1 PPG, 11.5 RPG) lead New Mexico's high-powered offense
• Falcons: Ethan Taylor leads in scoring, rebounding, and assists, ranking fifth nationally in minutes played

Recent Performance:

• New Mexico: Won 9 of last 10, averaging 80.1 points while shooting 46.8%
• Air Force: Winless in conference play, lost 13 straight games

Statistical Matchup:

• New Mexico's offense: 80.1 PPG, 46.8% FG
• Air Force's defense: Allowing 47.6% opponent shooting
• Series history: New Mexico leads 67-27

Key Factors:

• Perimeter shooting could be crucial, with Air Force averaging 8.0 three-pointers per game
• New Mexico's bench depth provides significant advantages
• Lobos' defensive improvement, holding opponents to 67.5 PPG during their streak

Despite Air Force's home court advantage and recent competitive games against top opponents, New Mexico's superior talent and momentum make them strong favorites. Projected score: New Mexico 95, Air Force 63.

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