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Lobos Down Aggies in 78-77 Thriller on the Road

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. --- For the first time in head coach Paul Weir's tenure, The University of New Mexico men's basketball team claimed a victory over in-state rival NM State in a thrilling fashion on Thursday night. The contest came down to the final possession and the Lobos took the win 78-77 on the road.

The Lobo victory snaps a five-win streak for the Aggies (2-3) and also marks the first time the Lobos (5-1) have won in Las Cruces since Nov. 15, 2015 when UNM claimed an 83-74 victory.