A miscommunication by UNM defenders at the end of regulation on Friday night in the Pit in what Richard Pitino said was the loudest game he’s ever been a part nearly cost the Lobos a victory.
A miscommunication by Boise State defenders in the closing second of overtime led to a thread-the-needle bounce pass from freshman guard Donovan Dent to crashing senior forward Morris Udeze for a game-winning layup, nearly blowing the roof off a Pit arena still trying to regain its former glory in a thrilling 81-79 overtime victory for the Lobos over defending Mountain West champion Boise State.