Redshirt sophomore guard Elijah Brown goes in for a close range jump shot at WisePies Arena Tuesday night. The Lobos beat Oral Roberts 91-75.
For a half New Mexico resolved its recent shooting difficulties, but second-half struggles against the press caused some at WisePies Arena to hold their breath.
The Lobos completed nearly 60 percent through the first 20 minutes in a 91-75 victory over Oral Roberts Tuesday night, bolstered with successful 3-pointers in transition. It was arguably the best half of basketball for UNM so far this season.
Yet the Golden Eagles switched to a man press defense in the second half that befuddled UNM.