Boise State Broncos (13-5, 5-2 MWC) face New Mexico Lobos (14-4, 6-1 MWC) in a pivotal Mountain West Conference matchup at The Pit in Albuquerque. The game tips off at 8:00 PM MT on Friday, January 16, 2025, broadcast live on FS1.

The Lobos, sharing the Mountain West lead, aim for their best conference start (7-1) since joining the league. Donovan Dent leads conference scoring with 19.0 points per game, while Nelly Junior Joseph tops rebounding at 9.8 boards per game.

Boise State enters with momentum after a dominant 96-55 win over Wyoming. Tyson Degenhart, preseason conference player of the year, averages 17.7 points per game for the Broncos.

New Mexico leads the all-time series 14-12 and holds an 8-4 record at The Pit. The Lobos recently suffered their first conference loss to San Jose State (71-70), while Boise State ranks third in offensive rebounds (9.6 per game).

Key Statistics (Last 10 Games):

• New Mexico (8-2): 82.0 points, 36.4 rebounds, 15.0 assists per game
• Boise State (7-3): 75.9 points, 33.8 rebounds, 13.9 assists per game

Critical Matchup Factor: Three-point shooting will be crucial, with Boise State averaging 7.2 threes per game against New Mexico's defense allowing 8.1.

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