Lobos fall to Aggies during nail-bitting game at the Pit
New Mexico State senior Zawdie Jackson (2) focuses to keep possession of the ball as UNM freshman Kayde Dotson (4) closes in at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
UNM’s CJ Noland, right, reacts during Saturday night’s home loss to New Mexico State in the Pit. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
UNM sophomore guard Tru Washington (3) battles for the ball with New Mexico State forward Robert Carpenter (21) and senior guard Jaden Harris (13) during the final minute in overtime during the Lobos’ home game against New Mexico State University Aggies at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
New Mexico State senior Dionte Bostick (0) and freshman Gabe Pickens (1) celebrate their win over New Mexico on Saturday in the Pit.
UNM junior Donovan Dent (2) shoots the ball during the second half of the Lobos home game against New Mexico State University Aggies at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
UNM’s Nelly Junior Joseph grabs a rebound as New Mexico State’s Robert Carpenter defends during Saturday’s game in the Pit.
UNM’s Nelly Junior Joseph, right, shoots over New Mexico State defenders during the Lobos’ Dec. 7 game against the Aggies at the Pit.
UNM junior Donovan Dent (2) falls over New Mexico State senior Dionte Bostick (0) during the second half of the Lobos’ home game against the Aggies at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
UNM’s Mustapha Amzil (22) and Nelly Junior Joseph (23) battle for the ball at the basket during the game against New Mexico State at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
Jason Hooten, New Mexico State Aggies head coach claps from the sideline during the game against the UNM Lobos at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
Fans show their muscles during a timeout during the game against the UNM Lobos and New Mexico State Aggies at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
Aaron Katsuma, UNM Lobos’ assistant coach, reacts during the game against New Mexico State at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
Lobo fans attempt to distract an Aggies’ free-throw during the Lobos game at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
Fans pack the Pit during the game against New Mexico State in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
New Mexico State head coach Jason Hooten, left, and UNM head coach Richard Pitino greet each other prior to the start of Saturday’s game at the Pit.
UNM sophomore Ibrahima Sacko (7) gains possession of the ball while New Mexico State’s Nate Tshimanga (19) dodges his kick during the game against the UNM Lobos and New Mexico State Aggies at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
UNM’s bench reacts as New Mexico State takes control during last week’s game in the Pit.
UNM’s Nelly Junior Joseph (23) dunks the ball during the Lobos home game against New Mexico State at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
UNM’s Donovan Dent (2) shoots over New Mexico State’s Christian Cook during the second half of last Saturday’s game at the Pit.
Ibrahima Sacko
UNM junior Donovan Dent (2) pushes through New Mexico State senior Christian Cook (3) and senior Jaden Harris (13) during the second half of the Lobos home game at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
UNM junior Donovan Dent (2) collides with New Mexico State senior Dionte Bostick (0) during the second half of the Lobos’ home game against the Aggies at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
UNM sophomore Tru Washington (3) shoots the ball during the second half of the game against New Mexico State at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
UNM’s Nelly Junior Joseph (23) blocks the shot from New Mexico State’s Christian Cook (3) during the second half of the game at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
UNM’s Nelly Junior Joseph (23) shoots the ball as New Mexico State’s Robert Carpenter (21) closes in at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
UNM sophomore Ibrahima Sacko (7) gains possession of the ball while New Mexico State’s Nate Tshimanga (19) dodges his kick during the game against the UNM Lobos and New Mexico State Aggies at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83.
UNM junior Donovan Dent (2) pushes through New Mexico State senior Christian Cook (3) and senior Jaden Harris (13) during the second half of the Lobos home game at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
New Mexico State’s Robert Carpenter shoots the ball during the UNM Lobos' home game at the Pit, on Saturday. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
Lobos react during the UNM Lobos home game against New Mexico State at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. The Aggies won 89-83 in overtime.
Long-time radio broadcaster Jack Nixon reacts to the crowd while being recognized during the UNM Lobos and New Mexico State men’s basketball game at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Nixon announced his retirement in August.
