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New Year’s win for Lobos

Nothing beats starting the new year with quality programming.

Shaiquel McGruder and LaTora Duff played starring roles as the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team opened Mountain West play – and 2023 – with an impressive 70-58 win over Air Force on Sunday at the Pit.

Playing in front of a national television audience (CBS Sports Network broadcast the game) the Lobos played effectively and efficiently on both ends of the court. UNM (9-5, 1-0) shot 50.9% from the field, limited Air Force (6-9, 1-1) to 34.8% shooting and answered every challenge by the Falcons.

“I thought we played very well for our first conference game,” said McGruder, who was in a position to know.