Lobos

Las Vegas is set to be the epicenter of college basketball this week as the Mountain West Conference tournament gets underway. One of the marquee matchups on Thursday’s slate pits the Boise State Broncos against the New Mexico Lobos in a tantalizing rematch from the regular season. Both teams enter the contest riding impressive win streaks and sporting identical 22-9 records. Recent history slightly favors the Broncos, who have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, including a pair of double-digit victories earlier this season.

The city of Albuquerque is abuzz with excitement as the University of New Mexico (UNM) Lobos men’s basketball team secures their long-awaited return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. After an eight-year hiatus, the Lobos have reignited the passion of their devoted fans, igniting a wave of enthusiasm that has swept across the state. On Thursday night, the energy at The Pit – UNM’s iconic home court – was palpable as the Lobos took the court for the Mountain West Tournament.