The New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team travels to Reno, Nevada, on Tuesday night to face the Nevada Wolf Pack. The game, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. PT, will be televised on CBS Sports Network and broadcast on the Lobo Radio Network.
Lobos Seek Tournament Advantage
New Mexico, currently 21-6 overall and 12-4 in Mountain West play, has the opportunity to secure a first-round bye in the upcoming Mountain West Tournament with a win. The Lobos are also aiming to achieve a program record, seeking their seventh conference road win of the season, which would tie the existing school record.
Freshman Jake Hall, recently named Mountain West Freshman of the Week, leads the Lobos in scoring, averaging 15.9 points per game. Nevada enters the contest with an 18-9 overall record and a 10-6 mark in conference play.
Nevada Coming Off Key Victory
The Wolf Pack are coming off a narrow 80-77 victory over Utah State, the current Mountain West conference leader, on Saturday. Nevada boasts a strong home record of 7-1 in Mountain West games this season. Corey Camper, Jr. Leads Nevada in scoring, averaging 17.7 points per game.
Following Tuesday’s game, the Lobos return home to host San Diego State on Saturday in a sold-out game at “The Pit,” with tip-off scheduled for noon and broadcast on CBS (KRQE 13 in Albuquerque).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is at stake for New Mexico on Tuesday night?
A victory for the Lobos would clinch a first-round bye in the Mountain West Tournament and give them an opportunity to tie the school record for conference road wins in a season.
What is Nevada’s recent form?
Nevada is coming off an 80-77 home win over the Mountain West conference leader, Utah State, and has a 7-1 record in Mountain West play at home this season.
How have the two teams fared against each other historically?
The Wolf Pack lead the all-time series 14-12, including 7-5 in Reno, but the Lobos have won the last five matchups. Eight of the last nine meetings between the two teams have been decided by single digits.
As both teams vie for positioning in the Mountain West standings, what impact do you think home-court advantage will have on the outcome of this crucial conference matchup?
