At first glance, Saturday’s women’s basketball game at the Pit might not seem especially appealing.
The University of New Mexico Lobos host struggling Air Force (1-24, 1-13 Mountain West Conference), a team that’s 0-18 all-time in Albuquerque.
On closer inspection, however, the home team has a lot on the line. Not only are the Lobos battling for a first-round bye at next month’s Mountain West Tournament, today they’re playing for a cause near and dear to their hearts.
This date has long been circled on the calendar as UNM’s annual Lobos Love Pink game. The home team will sport pink uniforms and shoes, and various promotions are planned to help raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.