Mountain West Leaders New Mexico Lobos Face Crucial Test at San Diego State Aztecs
The Mountain West-leading New Mexico Lobos (22-5, 14-2 MWC) face San Diego State Aztecs (18-7, 11-5 MWC) at Viejas Arena on Wednesday night at 9:00 PM MT, broadcast on FS1.
SDSU vs New Mexico basketball game
Game Details:
- Location: Viejas Arena, San Diego
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Radio: Lobo Sports Network
- Series Record: UNM leads 52-45
Team Analysis: New Mexico enters as conference leaders, looking to match their 2013-14 record of 15 conference wins. The Lobos recently had their eight-game winning streak snapped at Boise State.
Richard Pitino coaching New Mexico basketball
Key Players:
- Donovan Dent (UNM): Leads conference with 19.6 PPG, 6.5 assists
- Nick Boyd (SDSU): Averaging 12.8 PPG
- Miles Byrd (SDSU): Contributing 12.7 PPG with strong defensive presence
Recent Performance:
- Aztecs: 7-3 in last 10, averaging 69.8 points
- Lobos: 8-2 in last 10, averaging 81.2 points
Basketball players competing for possession
Championship Implications:
- UNM holds one-game lead over Utah State
- Four games remain in regular season
- Lobos favored (-900) to win regular season title
Injury Update: Mustapha Amzil (12.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG) remains questionable with foot injury
Previous Matchup: Lobos won 62-48 in January at The Pit, with Dent scoring 16 points
Player shooting basketball mid-jump
Historical Context:
- UNM seeking first regular-season MW title since 2012-13
- SDSU holds 29-14 advantage in San Diego games
- Lobos won last two meetings including MW Tournament final
Game Outlook: The Lobos' superior offense and deeper bench make them favorites, but SDSU's strong home record (10-3) and defensive prowess keep them competitive. Dent's homecoming performance could be decisive.
UNM player shoots basketball
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