The University of New Mexico defeated San Jose State 86-70 Friday night in Mountain West Conference men’s basketball at the Pit.
It was the first league win after seven defeats for the Lobos (8-13), who now will escape the league’s cellar. San Jose State falls to 7-12 and 0-7.
It also is the first Mountain West win for first-year Lobos coach Richard Pitino.
The Journal’s Geoff Grammer is on the scene. Check back here later and in Saturday’s Journal for his game report. Also look here on Saturday for Grammer’s online-only Emptying the Notebook feature.