Lobos Open Mountain West Conference Play Against San Jose State at The Pit
The New Mexico Lobos (6-2) host the San Jose State Spartans (4-5) in their Mountain West Conference opener on Wednesday night at The Pit, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. MT on the Mountain West Network.
Basketball players on indoor court
New Mexico Lobos Overview:
- Currently 6-2 after securing third place at the Acrisure Classic
- Average 84.8 points per game (46.3% shooting)
- Rank 30th nationally with 17.8 assists per game
- Donovan Dent leads the nation as the only player averaging 18+ points and 8+ assists
- Defensive challenges: Allow 74.8 points and 38.9 defensive rebounds per game
Recent Performance:
- Defeated USC 83-73 in their last game
- Tru Washington led with 20 points on 58.3% shooting
- Shot 51.7% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range
- Forced eight steals while committing 14 turnovers
San Jose State Spartans Overview:
- Enter with momentum after three straight wins at Ball Dawgs Classic
- Average 70.3 points per game (44.8% shooting, 32.9% three-point)
- Strong free-throw shooting at 76%
- Solid defense allowing 68.4 points per game (125th nationally)
- Josh Uduje leads scoring with 15.7 points per game
Recent Performance:
- Defeated Long Beach State 82-66
- Shot 54.4% from the field
- Donavan Yap contributed 18 points and four assists
- Secured 30 rebounds (10 offensive)
- Committed 16 fouls while forcing seven turnovers
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