ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Looking for a fast start? Try a faster starting lineup.
UNM women’s basketball coach Yvonne Sanchez took the notion to heart Saturday, starting two point guards in her team’s 63-58 road win over SMU. It’s fair to say the unusual strategy paid off.
Senior Bryce Owens and sophomore Laneah Bryan started together for the first time and provided two quick starts – one in each half. The Lobos outscored the Mustangs 15-8 in the first quarter and 19-8 in the third.
It was a drastic improvement for UNM, which found itself in 10-1 and 14-2 holes in its first two road games, losses at New Mexico State and UTEP, respectively.