After a thrilling OT win against Montana State in the regular season opener last week, the Buffaloes were significantly more comfortable in a 87-76 win over New Mexico on Saturday afternoon.
In their preseason matchups, head coach Tad Boyle and his Buffs had difficulties from the three-point line. Making just five three-pointers in those two exhibition games, the seven scored against New Mexico was a nice improvement.
The Lobos found themselves in foul trouble throughout the entirety of the game. Two of their five starters fouled out of the game, and another off the bench. Guard Jaelen House led the team with 22 points and four assists before fouling out late in the second half.