Two weeks ago the Lobos were mired in the middle of a three-game losing stretch and on Tuesday, New Mexico will get a shot at redemption as it plays host to the team that started that streak.
The Utah State Aggies hosted the Lobos on Jan. 4 and handed them a 79-75 loss. UNM head coach Craig Neal and the team have moved on from that loss, but recognize the opponents are still a threat.
“I thought we played very well there the first time,” Neal said. “I like their team, they have a very really good player in (freshman) Koby McEwen,, he is a really good point guard.