LAS CRUCES — The UNM men’s basketball team fell 76–68 to New Mexico State on Saturday. The game featured 12 ties and six lead changes before the Aggies’ pressure defense and hot second-half shooting took control. Senior Deyton Albury (18 points) and freshman Uriah Tenette (13) carried the Lobos offensively, combining for 17 of the team’s final 19 points, but UNM went scoreless after Albury fouled out with 1:56 remaining. NMSU outscored UNM 9–2 in the final three minutes behind big shots from Jemel Jones and Anthony Wrzeszcz, who powered an Aggie surge from the three-point line after halftime. UNM’s offensive rhythm suffered under NMSU’s aggressive ball pressure, contributing to 10 turnovers and a 37% first-half shooting mark. In front of a hostile crowd of 8,106, the Lobos struggled to execute late. UNM faces Nebraska next in the Hall of Fame Classic on Nov. 20

LAS CURCES —The UNM men’s basketball team is set to battle their in-state rival, New Mexico State Aggies, on Saturday at the Pan American Center. With guards Deyton Albury and Uriah Tenette still listed as day-to-day and no official update expected until warmups, the Lobo offense may once again depend on the physical play of Luke Haupt and Chris Howell. Haupt and Howell recently proved their ability to muscle into the lane, combining for 26 points against UC Riverside.

The Aggies, coached by Jason Hooten, are expected to ratchet up the defensive pressure. NMSU forced an impressive 43 turnovers in their first two games, continuing Hooten's blueprint of tough defense. NMSU is led by Cal State Bakersfield transfer Jemel Jones, who is averaging 23.5 points per game this season. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday at 7 pm, with fans able to catch the action on ESPN+ or tune in via KKOB radio.