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New UNM men's head basketball coach Eric Olen joins the show to discuss what he's been up to after being in Albuquerque a week, his recruiting strategy, and how his staff is approaching this next season while still constructing the roster.

Beau Hightower, former UNM football player and now Youtube mogul, discusses UNM and New Mexico, and how he built his business in Las Vegas and working with professional athletes. 

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Former UNM Lobo, La Mont Long joins Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari on the Logo Legend Series.  A  podcast series dedicated to talking with former Lobo greats and revisiting memorable moments in UNM sports history.
La Mont Long currently sits at #3 (1,840 points) on the New Mexico All-Time Scoring list behind Charles Smith and Kenny Thomas. Long played for UNM from 1996 to 2000.

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Game Summary:
Final Score: New Mexico Lobos 62, San Diego State Aztecs 48
Venue: The Pit, Albuquerque, NM
Attendance: 15,428

First Half:

New Mexico took an early lead, leveraging their offensive rebounding prowess. At halftime, they led 30-20, having outrebounded the Aztecs 26-18, with 11 of those rebounds coming offensively. This dominance on the boards translated into extra possessions and second-chance points.

Tru Washington led the Lobos with 8 points, while Mustapha Amzil contributed 6. On the Aztecs' side, Jared Coleman-Jones had 8 points, and Miles Byrd added 5. 

The Lobos' strategy was clear: keep the ball moving, crash the boards, and maintain tight defense, which they did effectively, holding SDSU to a low scoring half.

Second Half:

The second half saw New Mexico continue their control, with Donovan Dent stepping up significantly, finishing the game with 16 points, showcasing his importance to the team's offensive structure. 

The Aztecs struggled to match the energy and physicality of the Lobos, especially in terms of rebounding, where New Mexico ended with a 43-26 advantage, including a 13-1 edge in offensive rebounds.

San Diego State's offense was stifled, managing only 48 points for the whole game, indicating issues in both shot creation and execution against New Mexico's defense.

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Rocco Miller of The Bracketeer (www.TheBracketeer.com) joins the show to talk 2025 College Basketball Bracketology.  Rocco gives us a breakdown of what his bracketology metrics represents, what the board at the NCAA looks for when it comes to Selection Sunday, and gives us his insight on the Mountain West Conference.

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In The Pit's 1000th game, New Mexico knocks down a last-second jumper off of a loose-ball scramble to beat the visiting Nevada Wolfpack 82-81 in overtime.  The Lobos are 4-0 in conference play and are sitting pretty in the top 3 powers along with Utah State and San Diego State.
We recap the game and delve into the rest of the best MWC league games.

The game winner: Sanders was double teamed by CJ and FB, causing a crazy pass that Nelly stole at half court with 12 seconds. Amzil gets it with 6 seconds and passes it to Dent who falls down on a spin, then miraculously passes to NJJ releases it and makes history!

First Half Summary:

New Mexico started strong, leading early with a 12-6 score. The Lobos had a tough time from beyond the arc, going 0-for-4, but compensated with effective free throw shooting (14-of-19).

Nevada struggled initially with their shots, with a dismal 2-for-11 from the field, but rallied towards the end of the half, shooting 13-of-17 after their slow start. The Wolf Pack's Nick Davidson and Kobe Sanders combined for 23 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three-point range, which helped Nevada lead at halftime, 37-34.

Second Half & Overtime: Summary

The second half was a back-and-forth affair where New Mexico's defense tightened up, forcing Nevada to miss 13 of their last 20 shots. However, Nevada's free throw shooting was below par, missing 12 opportunities, which was pivotal in the game's outcome. (23-35)

The game went into overtime tied at 70, where New Mexico managed to capitalize on some key defensive plays and clutch scoring to clinch the victory.

Statistical Highlights:

Shooting:

New Mexico: 47% from the field, 27.8% from three (5-of-18), and 75% from the free throw line (31-41).

Nevada: Shot 42% from the field, an impressive 42% from 3, but only managed 65.7% from the free throw line (23-of-35).

Rebounding: New Mexico outrebounded Nevada 35-32, with Joseph's performance being a significant factor. Offensive rebounds were key, giving UNM 11 second-chance points.

Turnovers: UNM had 14 and Nevada only 10

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New Mexico uses a 21-0 run to pull away in Fort Collins and never look back.  The Lobos were led by Donovan Dent's 14 points and 6 assists, while Mustapha Amzil chips in 14 and Filip Borovicanin posts 10.  The defensive side of the ball also did it's part as the Lobos forced 17 turnovers and made CSU's Nique Clifford's night a forgettable one.  
We also provide a brief analysis on games from around the conference and give our takes on what we saw during Saturday's haul. 

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