UNM men crush Colorado State: Photos

UNM guard Donovan Dent (2) drives the ball to the basket while Colorado State’s Bowen Born (13) closes in during the University of New Mexico men’s basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The Lobos won 87-65.

UNM’s Kayde Dotson, center, and Jovan Milicevic (24) close in on Colorado State’s Keshawn Williams (11) during Wednesday’s game in the Pit.

UNM center Nelly Junior Joseph (23) defends against Colorado State’s Jaylen Crocker-Johnson during last Wednesday’s game in the Pit.

UNM’s Donovan Dent (2) tries to drive past Colorado State’s Nique Clifford (10) during a game last month in the Pit. Dent and Clifford appear to be the top contenders for Mountain West Player of the Year.

UNM center Nelly Junior Joseph (23) tip-off with Colorado State’s Rashaan Mbemba (21) during the University of New Mexico men’s basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The Lobos won 87-65.

UNM associate head coach Isaac Chew reacts during the University of New Mexico men’s basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The Lobos won 87-65.

UNM forward Jovan Milicevic (24) and Donovan Dent (2) pump each other up during the start of the University of New Mexico men’s basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The Lobos won 87-65.

UNM center Nelly Junior Joseph (23) leaps into the air as Colorado State’s Rashaan Mbemba (21) moves past during the University of New Mexico men’s basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The Lobos won 87-65.

UNM guard Donovan Dent (2) drives past Colorado State’s Bowen Born (13) during a Feb. 5 game in the Pit. Dent scored 19 points in the Lobos’ win.

UNM forward Jovan Milicevic (24) reacts after scoring a three-pointer during the University of New Mexico men’s basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The Lobos won 87-65.

UNM guard C.J. Noland (0) attempts to block the shot from Colorado State’s Kyan Evans (0) during Wednesday’s game in the Pit.

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The Lobos won 87-65.

Fans react with newspapers as players from the Colorado State Rams are introduced during the University of New Mexico men’s basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The Lobos won 87-65.

UNM’s Nelly Junior Joseph (23) shoots over Colorado State’s Nique Clifford (10) during Wednesday’s game in the Pit. The Lobos won 87-65.

Fans shine their cell phone lights during the start of the University of New Mexico men’s basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The Lobos won 87-65.

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Published February 6, 2025 - 1:00 a.m. Modified February 6, 2025 - 10:24 a.m.

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