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March Madness 2025: Donovan Dent leads No. 10 New Mexico to upset win over Shaka Smart, No. 7 Marquette

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For the first time in more than a decade, the Lobos are into the second round of the NCAA tournament.

No. 10 New Mexico surged ahead late and stunned Kam Jones and No. 7 Marquette with a 75-66 win in their first round matchup at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. It’s the team’s first win in the NCAA tournament in 13 years, and now has them on the cusp of reaching their first ever Sweet 16.

While the Lobos led nearly the entire way in the battle, it wasn’t until a late run in the second half that finally sent them firmly ahead.