In a thrilling Mountain West basketball game, the University of New Mexico Lobos secured a narrow victory over Nevada with a final score of 83-82. The game, held in Reno, was marked by intense moments, including back-to-back turnovers by Donovan Dent leading to Nevada points, and a series of crucial plays in the final minutes. Jamal Mashburn Jr. played a pivotal role in the Lobos' win, hitting two significant 3-pointers in the final possessions, securing New Mexico's first win in Reno since 2016. The match was a nail-biter until the end, with Kenan Blackshear missing a potential game-winner for Nevada in the final seconds. This victory was crucial for New Mexico, enhancing their season record to 19-7, 6-5 MW.
Final: New Mexico 83, Nevada 82 Jamal Mashburn Jr. hits two huge 3-pointers on New Mexico’s final two possessions as Lobos win in Reno for first time since 2016. Kenan Blackshear couldn’t hit potential winner in final seconds. Another heart-stopping game for Pack (19-7, 6-5 MW).
Final: New Mexico 83 Nevada 82 Both teams should go dancing.
83-82 New Mexico wins! What a game… why hold the ball down 1… go! https://t.co/yr6CBRJbl6
New Mexico needed a win tonight. New Mexico got a win tonight at Nevada. Huge win and HELL of a game. The Mountain West ALWAYS delivers 😤🏔
Just like that, @UNMLoboMBB is on top 👌 https://t.co/NulcVCUc6d
• Lucas three FTs... 80-77... • Mashburn 3... 80-80... • Davidson 2... 82-80... • Mashburn 3... 83-82 (16.8 2H): New Mexico 83, Nevada 82
Mountain West basketball is incendiary. New Mexico 77, Nevada 77, 2:02 to play. Get thee to @CBSSportsNet
Blackshear midrange... House midrange... timeout. (2:02 2H): New Mexico 77, Nevada 77
Awful start to the second half for the Lobos. Back to back Donovan Dent turnovers lead to Nevada points. Pitino calls a timeout after the Davidson dunk on the last one. (16:26 2H): New Mexico 49, Nevada 48