This week, we recap a massive Saturday night in Albuquerque as the New Mexico Lobos extended their home winning streak to 20 games with a 78-58 dismantling of the Wyoming Cowboys. We dive deep into the "Tomislav Buljan Game"—analyzing how the freshman’s historic 25-point, 12-rebound double-double has fundamentally shifted the ceiling of this UNM roster.

In this episode, we break down:

• The Tomi Takeover: Is Buljan officially the "Alpha" in the Lobos’ frontcourt?

• The Second-Half Blitz: How Eric Olen’s tactical adjustments turned a 3-point nail-biter into a 20-point rout.

• Leland Walker’s Long Night: How the Lobos’ perimeter defense turned Wyoming’s leading scorer into a turnover machine.

Looking Ahead: The Fort Collins gauntlet. We wrap up the show with a comprehensive scouting report on Colorado State with Insider Steve Ivy - Cracker's College Hoops. The Rams are shooting the lights out (Ranked #2 in 3PT%), but they can't rebound to save their lives. We outline the 4 keys to the game the Lobos must follow to steal a win at Moby Arena and stay atop the Mountain West standings.

UNM/CSU Preview: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/unm-heads-to-fort-collins-dangerous-csu

UNM/WYO Recap: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/buljan-bullies-in-the-paint-in-win-over-wyoming

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A historic shooting slump or a defensive masterclass? Today, we’re breaking down a night to forget for the Lobos in Idaho.

New Mexico rolled into Boise with momentum, but they left with the coldest shooting performance in program history. Despite a dominant 15-0 run and a double-digit lead in the second half, the Lobos’ offense went ice-cold, finishing a staggering 3-of-25 from beyond the arc.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The 12% Disaster: How a record-breaking 3-point struggle derailed UNM’s Mountain West momentum.
• The Battle of the Bricks: A gritty, physical slugfest where both teams struggled to find the bottom of the net.
• Bronco Physicality: How Boise State used their size and reserve freshman Spencer Ahrens to snatch the lead back in the paint.
• Missed Opportunities: Analyzing the late-game free throw woes that silenced the Lobos' comeback hopes.

It wasn't pretty, it wasn't high-scoring, but it was a Mountain West wake-up call. We’re dissecting what went wrong for the Lobos and how they bounce back from their first conference loss.

Listen in as we break down the frostbite in Boise.

We also look ahead to the Wyoming game slated for Saturday 1/3 at The Pit in Albuquerque.  The Cowboys come in at 10-3 (1-1 MW) and have a stellar freshman in 6'7 Naz Meyer.  Meyer has been named MWC Freshman of the Week three times already and had a season high 26 points vs. South Dakota in mid-November.

Boise State Gamer: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/frostbite-in-boise-icy-shooting-hands-lobos-first-mwc-loss

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The Result: New Mexico beat San Jose State 88–65 at The Pit.

The Streak: This was the Lobos' 19th straight home win, extending one of the longest active streaks in the nation.

MWC News: It was a wild opening day for the conference. Utah State crushed Colorado State 100–58, and Nevada took down Boise State 81–66.

Ricky Thompson with the Cherry Heat Check Podcast joins the show to breakdown UNM and MWC hoops.
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Check out our game recap on our website - writer Mark "Ticky" Smith
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The Pit Press gang is back at it again with over an hour of 2025-26 MWC hoops talk - special guest Coach Tom Mosser joins the show to provide his take on the overall non-con schedule, resume worthy wins, high risers and duds, and his outlook for the 2025-26 conference season.

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Mountain West Mid-Season Report Card: UNM's Resume and the Battle for Bids

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The calendar has flipped to conference play, and it’s time to deliver the grades! In this can't-miss episode, we dive deep into the crucial non-conference season for the entire Mountain West, starting right here in Albuquerque.

Did the Lobos capitalize on their marquee matchups? We break down every crucial victory and tough loss, analyzing UNM's current NET/KenPom rankings and how their pre-conference performance has positioned them for an NCAA Tournament bid. What worked in The Pit and on the road, and what has to change before they face the league's heavy-hitters?

Then, we widen the lens to grade the entire Mountain West Conference. Who built a legitimate at-large resume, and who is already staring down the barrel of a must-win conference tournament?

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Former UNM Lobo Men's Basketball player from Albuquerque, NM (El Dorado High School class of 2005) joins the Pit Press crew to talk hoops and analyze this years Lobo squad.  Faris played for UNM in the 2005-2009 seasons and was part of the 2009 MWC title team with Coach Steve Alford.  He now does color commentary for Lobo basketball games for with Jeff Siembieda on KKOB Radio.

Ed Nunez, Nick Nunez, and Erik Moulton discuss the VCU matchup, marking shooters, and breakdown offensive and defensive tendencies the Rams play with and what the Lobos must focus on.  VCU comes in at #41 in KenPom and #48 in the NET - this would be the Lobos 2nd matchup with a top 50 Net team in the last week. 

Game preview story: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/road-test-in-richmond-lobos-face-vcus-depth-and-defense

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🏀 The Pit Press Podcast: Hall of Fame Classic Breakdown & Hornets Preview!

What's up, Lobo Nation? Hosts Nick Nunez and Erik Moulton are back to dissect the New Mexico Men's Basketball team's eventful weekend at the Hall of Fame Classic, where they finished with a 1-1 record after facing stiff competition.

We dive deep into the disappointing loss against a good Nebraska team and the thrilling 80-78 victory over an SEC team, Mississippi State, highlighting the historic 19-point, 21-rebound performance by freshman sensation Tomislav Buljan, and the clutch second-half heroics from Deyton Albury and Uriah Tenette. How did the Lobos dominate the boards against a bigger opponent, and can they rely on Buljan's high-minute production going forward?

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In this episode, Nick and Erik are joined by Blake from the Scarlet Shootaround Pod. Blake covers Nebrasketball exclusively in Lincoln, NE, and the trio breakdown the Huskers key players, styles of play, and provide an outlook of the matchup between UNM and Nebraska on Thursday 11/20.

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The Aggies stun the Lobos in a back and forth Pan Am thriller.

On this episode of The Pit Press Podcast, we break down everything that happened in the electric atmosphere of the Pan American Center:

• The Difference Maker: Was it Jemel Jones's grit or the Aggies' defense that stifled the Lobos' attack?
• Coaching Corner: Did Coach Hooten out-scheme the Lobos in the second half? We analyze the critical adjustments.
• Lobos Left Stunned: What went wrong for UNM, and where does Coach Olen turn now? 
• Do the Lobos have a rebounding problem?: Outside of Tomislav Buljan (11 rebounds), who can the Lobos turn to to help on the boards.

Story recap on The Pit Press Website: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/late-offensive-drought-dooms-lobos-nmsu

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🏀 Lobo vs. Aggie: The Battle of I25 is ON! 

Get ready for the most in-depth preview of the annual Rio Grande Rivalry: The Lobos taking on the New Mexico State Aggies!

This isn't just a game; it's a state tradition, and we're breaking down every angle with the ultimate authorities.

What's Inside?

• 🎙️ The Ultimate Beat Writer Breakdown: We're thrilled to welcome special guests Geoff Grammer (UNM beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal) and Nick Coppola (NMSU beat writer for the Las Cruces Sun-News). They eat, sleep, and breathe these teams, and they're bringing their exclusive, insider knowledge straight to you.
• 🔑 Key Matchups and X-Factors: Which point guard battle will decide the game? Who's the unsung role player ready to be a hero? Our experts give their takes on the crucial matchups on the court.
• 🔥 The Rivalry Fuel: Hear firsthand stories of the fan atmosphere that makes this one of the most electric rivalries in college hoops.
• 🔮 Bold Predictions & Final Score Guesses: Will the Aggies protect the Pan American, or will the Lobos steal one on the road? Geoff and Nick lay out their case for who wins and why.

Whether you bleed Cherry and Silver or Crimson and White, if you care about basketball in the Land of Enchantment, you cannot miss this episode. Subscribe now so you're the first to hear the definitive preview for the UNM vs. NMSU clash!

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