The New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team split their games this week.
UNM lost on Monday night in overtime to New Mexico State, but rebounded on Thursday night with a resounding victory over the Denver Pioneers.
On Monday versus NMSU, the Lobos built a 9-point first half lead only to see it evaporate early in the second half as the two rivals slugged it out.
Johnny McCants hit a layup with three seconds to play in regulation to send the game to overtime tied at 68-68.
In overtime, it appeared as though New Mexico State was going to pull away down the stretch, taking a 76-72 lead with one minute left in the extra session.