The Nevada Wolf Pack (8-6, 0-3 MWC) are set to face off against the New Mexico Lobos (11-3, 3-0 MWC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday at 11 p.m. EST. The Lobos are coming off a strong 103-89 win against the Fresno State Bulldogs, with C.J. Noland scoring 23 points. New Mexico, currently leading the MWC, has a 7-1 record on their home court and are averaging 11.1 offensive rebounds per game.
On the other hand, the Wolf Pack are struggling in MWC play with a 0-3 record. Nevada will need to minimize turnovers, as they are 4-2 in games where they have fewer turnovers than their opponents. They average 10.5 turnovers per game. New Mexico has a substantial offensive advantage, scoring an average of 87.4 points compared to Nevada’s 74.7.
Key players to watch in this matchup include Donovan Dent, averaging 19.1 points for the Lobos, and Tre Coleman, averaging 8.6 points for the Wolf Pack. In their last 10 games, New Mexico has a record of 8-2, averaging 88.9 points per game, while Nevada is 4-6, averaging 71.9 points.
This game marks the first meeting of the season between these two teams in conference play. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between the Lobos’ high-scoring offense and the Wolf Pack’s determination to secure their first conference win.
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