Milestone Game at The Pit: Lobos Host Nevada Wolf Pack on FS1 for 1,000th Home Match
The New Mexico Lobos (11-3, 3-0 MW) will host the Nevada Wolf Pack (8-6, 0-3 MW) at The Pit in Albuquerque for a historic 1,000th game at the venue on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 9 p.m. on FS1.
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Key Game Details:
- Fans are encouraged to wear white for a "white out" celebration
- 1,000 commemorative T-shirts will be distributed
- Coverage on FS1 and Lobo Radio Network
- New Mexico seeks first 4-0 conference start since 2012-13
Team Overview:
- New Mexico enters on a hot streak after road wins vs Colorado State and Fresno State
- Nevada looks to snap a three-game losing streak and earn first conference win
- Lobos lead recent series with 5 wins in last 8 home matchups
- All-time series: Nevada leads 14-9
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Key Players:
- Nevada: Kobe Sanders (15.2 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 4.4 APG)
- Nick Davidson leads Nevada with 15.1 PPG and 6.8 RPG
- UNM: CJ Noland coming off career-high 23 points
- Mustapha Amzil, Tru Washington providing strong bench scoring
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Team Statistics: Nevada:
- 75.5 PPG (190th in D1)
- 49.3% FG percentage
- 41.7% 3PT percentage
- 33.9 rebounds per game
New Mexico:
- Strong offensive output (103 points vs Fresno State)
- Multiple scoring threats
- Six players with 20+ point games this season
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Recent Performance: Nevada's last five games:
- 39.2% field goal percentage
- 62.2 points per game
- 23.5 rebounds per game
- Strong defensive showing with 18 turnovers forced
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Player dunking basketball during game
Prediction: New Mexico 79, Nevada 75 Despite recent home struggles, New Mexico's talent and urgency should lead to a close victory over Nevada in this milestone game at The Pit.
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