The New Mexico Lobos ran their record to 11-0 on the season with an 82-74 victory over the Iona Gaels on Sunday night in The Pit.
Jaelen House led the way for New Mexico with 22 points and five assists. KJ Jenkins added 17 points off the bench with four made three-pointers.
The win was special for UNM head coach Richard Pitino, who defeated his dad, Rick, for the first time in three matchups between the two.
“I don’t know if he wants to go to dinner tonight,” UNM’s Pitino said after the game. “I’m supposed to take him to dinner.