ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – The New Mexico men’s basketball team is set to wrap up its home campaign this Wednesday evening, hosting Colorado State at The Pit – Powered by Nusenda. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m., with the game broadcast live on CBS Sports Network and the Lobo Radio Network.
Tickets for Wednesday’s contest are available now at GoLobos.com/tickets, and arena gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive by 7:45 p.m. to partake in the pregame Senior Day festivities. This special occasion will honor student-athletes Deyton Albury, Tomislav Buljan, Luke Haupt, Chris Howell, Tajavis Miller, and Milos Vicentic, as well as senior manager Lucas Kedge.
Entering the final week of the regular season, the Lobos (22-7 overall, 13-5 MW) are currently tied for second place in the Mountain West Conference, just one game behind current leader Utah State. New Mexico is riding high after a hard-fought 81-76 victory over San Diego State last Saturday, a game where Buljan delivered an impressive performance with 24 points and 18 rebounds.
Their opponents, Colorado State (19-10 overall, 10-8 MW), arrive as the conference’s hottest team, boasting an active seven-game winning streak. The Rams recently secured an 85-73 road win against San Jose State on Saturday.
New Mexico holds a significant advantage in the all-time series against Colorado State, leading 83-53 overall, including a dominant 48-6 record when playing in The Pit. The Lobos have also claimed victory in their last five encounters, notably an 80-70 triumph in Fort Collins on January 6th.
The Lobos will conclude their regular season schedule this Saturday with an away game against Utah State in Logan. That match is set for a 2 p.m. start and will be available to watch on the Mountain West Network.