UNM’s Tru Washington, top, is fouled by Grambling State’s Chilaydrien “C-Bo” Newton as they battle for a loose ball during Thursday’s game in the Pit.
UNM’s Donovan Dent, left, is fouled driving to the basket by Grambling State’s Mikale Stevenson during Thursday’s game at the Pit.
UNM’s Nelly Junior Joseph, left, battles Grambling State’s P.J. Eason, center, and Antwan Burnett for a loose ball during Thursday’s game in the Pit.
UNM’s Filip Borovicanin, center, guards Grambling State’s Antwan Burnett during Thursday’s game at the Pit.
University of New Mexico's Filip Borovicanin, left, looks for space to drive by Grambling State's Emeka Nnaji during the 2nd half of their game at The Pit, in Albuquerque, Thursday, November 21, 2024.
UNM’s Mustapha Amzil, middle, battles for a rebound against Grambling State’s P.J. Eason (10) and P.J. Edwards during Thursday’s game at the Pit.
University of New Mexico's Donovan Dent, left, drives by Grambling State's P.J. Edwards during the first half of their game at The Pit, in Albuquerque, Thursday, November 21, 2024.
UNM’s Mustapha Amzil, right, blocks Grambling State’s Ernest Ross at the rim Thursday night at the Pit. Amzil has at least one block in every game this season.
University of New Mexico's Mustapha Amzil gets a break away dunk during their game against Grambling State at The Pit, in Albuquerque, Thursday, November 21, 2024.
University of New Mexico's Braden Appelhans guards Grambling State's P.J. Eason during the first half of their game at The Pit, in Albuquerque, Thursday, November 21, 2024.
UNM’s Tru Washington steals the ball from Grambling State’s Louis Hutchinson during Thursday night’s game at the Pit.
UNM head coach Richard Pitino instructs his players during last Thursday’s game against Grambling State in the Pit.
UNM’s Donovan Dent smiles as the Lobos pull away from Grambling State during their Nov. 21 game in the Pit. Dent on Friday was named to the 2025 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Men’s Player of the Year Midseason Team
University of New Mexico's Donovan Dent plays with a bandaged knee during their game against Grambling State at The Pit, in Albuquerque, Thursday, November 21, 2024.
University of New Mexico's Nelly Junior Joseph, left, is blocked by Grambling State's P.J. Eason, during the first half of their game at The Pit, in Albuquerque, Thursday, November 21, 2024.
University of New Mexico's mascot Louie entertains the audience before the start of their game against Grambling State at The Pit, in Albuquerque, Thursday, November 21, 2024.