SDSU Aztecs vs. UNM Lobos: Mountain West Showdown in Sold-Out Pit Arena
The San Diego State Aztecs face the New Mexico Lobos in a pivotal Mountain West Conference matchup on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at The Pit in Albuquerque.
New Mexico vs SDSU basketball game
The Lobos (13-3, 5-0 MW) enter with their best-ever conference start, while the Aztecs (10-3, 3-1 MW) look to continue their momentum following a dominant 67-38 win over Air Force.
Key Players to Watch:
- Lobos: Donovan Dent (22 points, 6 assists vs. Wyoming)
- Lobos: Nelly Junior Joseph (averaging double-doubles)
- Aztecs: Nick Boyd (16 points vs. Air Force)
- Aztecs: Jared Coleman-Jones (double-double performer)
Basketball player goes for layup
Historical Context:
- All-time series: Lobos lead 51-45
- Mountain West era: SDSU leads 28-25
- Recent matchups: 3-3 under current coaches
Lobos arena seating layout
The rivalry's significance is amplified by both programs' success:
- SDSU: 16 Mountain West titles (7 tournaments, 9 regular-season)
- UNM: 9 Mountain West titles (5 tournaments, 4 regular-season)
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The game will be broadcast nationally on CBS, featuring commentators Bill Raftery and Spero Dedes. Viewers can stream through FuboTV.
Nelly Junior Joseph UNM basketball MVP
The Pit's notorious atmosphere promises to be a factor, with Coach Dutcher calling it "as good as you're going to play in college basketball."
Two players compete for basketball
Both teams aim to strengthen their conference standing and NCAA Tournament prospects in what has become one of college basketball's most compelling rivalries.
Basketball player celebrates victory pose
Coach on sideline
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