New Mexico Lobos Return to The PIT to Host Grambling State Tigers
The New Mexico Lobos (3-1) face the Grambling Tigers (1-2) at The Pit in Albuquerque on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM MST.
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Team Statistics:
- Lobos average 83.5 points per game, shooting 45.7% from the field
- Grambling averages 72.7 points per game with 47.4% field goal percentage
- New Mexico leads series 3-0 all-time at The Pit
Key Players:
- Lobos: Donovan Dent (17.3 PPG, 8.8 APG), Nelly Junior Joseph (17.5 PPG)
- Tigers: Kintavious Dozier (SWAC preseason offensive player of the year)
Recent Performance:
- New Mexico coming off 85-71 loss to #22 St. John's
- Grambling faced tough competition, losing narrowly to #24 Ole Miss (66-64) and #20 Florida (86-62)
Strengths: Lobos:
- Strong home record (13-3 last season)
- 18.3 assists per game (43rd nationally)
- Force 19 turnovers per game
Tigers:
- 41.1% three-point shooting
- Solid defense (64.7 points allowed per game)
- Hold opponents to 23.8% from three-point range
Game Coverage:
- TV: Mountain West Network
- Radio: Lobo Radio Network
The Lobos look to maintain their perfect record against Grambling State, leveraging their strong home-court advantage at The Pit. Their high-scoring offense and the Tigers' defensive prowess should make for an intriguing matchup.
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