Moments from UNM's home win over Utah State

Lobos guard Tru Washington (3) attempts to make a basket during the game against Utah State at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

Utah State’s Aubin Gateretse, left, and Dexter Akanno (7) double-team UNM center Nelly Junior Joseph during Sunday’s game in the Pit.

Lobos forward Atiki Ally Atiki (6) and Utah State guard Ian Martinez (4) both try to grab the ball at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

20250217-spt-jb-lobo-02 — UNM forward Jovan Milicevic, center, is surrounded by Utah State guard Mason Falslev, left, forward Karson Templin, center, and guard Ian Martinez, right, during Sunday’s game in the Pit.

UNM swingman Filip Borovicanin takes control of the ball in front of teammate Nelly Junior Joseph (23) and Utah State’s Tucker Anderson (2) during Sunday’s game in the Pit.

Lobo Louie dances before Sunday’s game against Utah State in the Pit.

Utah State guard Mason Falslev (12) talks to his teammates during a Feb. 16 loss to UNM in the Pit. The Aggies, who lost in the Mountain West Tournament semifinals, will find out Sunday if they are in the NCAA Tournament.

Sunday's UNM-Utah State game was a sellout in the Pit.

Utah State guard Dexter Akanno (left) tries to stop Lobos guard Tru Washington (center) from heading to the basket at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

Lobos guard Donovan Dent heads out on the court during the starting line up call for the game against Utah State at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

20250217-spt-jb-lobo-01 — UNM center Nelly Junior Joseph, left, and guard Tru Washington, center, try to stop Utah State guard Drake Allen, right, from passing the ball during Sunday’s game in the Pit.

UNM Lobos head down the ramp for the game against Utah State at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

Lobos guard Donovan Dent (left) moves past Utah State Ian Martinez (right) at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

Lobos fans wave bye to a Utah State at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

UNM’s Donovan Dent drives between Utah State’s Ian Martinez, left, and Deyton Albury, right, during a Feb. 16 game in the Pit.

Utah State Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun yells to his team during the game against Lobos at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

UNM’s Mustapha Amzil stands up to cheer for his team during Sunday’s game against Utah State in the Pit. Amzil sat out the game due to his bout with plantar fasciitis.

Lobos guard Braden Appelhans (left) tries to stop Utah State Drake Allen (right) from passing the ball at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

UNM guard Tru Washington looks for a way around Utah State guard Deyton Albury during Sunday’s game in the Pit. Washington scored 25 points in the Lobos’ 82-79 win.

Lobos head coach Richard Pitino watches his team play against Utah State at The Pit on Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

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Published February 16, 2025 - 6:17 p.m. Modified February 16, 2025 - 11:55 p.m.

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