The New Mexico Lobos' all stars huddle together before the start of their 2016 all star game Saturday June 25, 206 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos beat the New Mexico State Aggies 102-97.
By Nick Fojud×1 / 16Even in an alumni basketball game, there is no love lost between New Mexico and New Mexico State.
The inaugural Battle of the Rio Grande showcased plenty of physical play and edginess that a regular season contest between UNM-NMSU usually has. UNM battled through the chippy play to claim a 102-97 victory over NMSU at WisePies Arena aka The Pit Saturday night.