The New Mexico Lobos secured a hard-fought 83-77 win over the San Jose State Spartans in a Mountain West Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Donovan Dent led the Lobos with 20 points and five assists, while Mustapha Amzil added 19 points and Nelly Junior Joseph contributed 16 points.
The Spartans were led by Josh Uduje with 22 points and three steals, with Will McClendon adding 20 points and Robert Vaihola chipping in with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks.
New Mexico held a slim 39-38 lead at halftime, but Dent’s 18 second-half points helped secure the victory for the Lobos. The win improved New Mexico’s record to 7-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while the Spartans dropped to 4-6 overall and 0-1 in conference play.
The game was a close and competitive matchup throughout, with both teams fighting hard until the final buzzer. The Lobos’ strong performance down the stretch ultimately sealed the victory.
The Associated Press covered the game using data from Sportradar and technology provided by Data Skrive. Fans can expect both teams to continue battling it out in the competitive Mountain West Conference as the season progresses.
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