New Mexico Lobos @ Wyoming Cowboys
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
UNM | 31 | 40 | 71 |
WYO | 38 | 44 | 82 |
Wyoming beats New Mexico 82-71
LARAMIE, Wyo. -- Justin James scored 22 points off the bench and grabbed 10 rebounds and Wyoming beat New Mexico 82-71 on Saturday.
James was 8 of 16 from the floor including three from deep for the Cowboys (17-12, 7-9 Mountain West). Jason McManamen added 17 points and four assists; Hayden Dalton had 11 points and Alan Herndon 10.
James and Jeremy Lieberman each sank a 3-pointer in the final 1:40 of the first half for a 38-31 lead at the break and the Cowboys led the rest of the way.
New Mexico stayed close through most of the second half, closing it to 70-68 with 4:13 to go. James answered with a 3-pointer to start a 9-0 run that gave Wyoming a 79-68 advantage with 2:05 remaining.
Connor MacDougall led the Lobos (16-13, 9-8) with 17 points. Sam Logwood had 12 points and a team-high 11 rebounds.
Game Information
Laramie, WY
Referee:Rick Randall
Referee:Randy Heimerman
Referee:Mike Reed
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |
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