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Eric Olen has quickly continued the tradition of winning for UNM men's basketball.Despite a setback 86-66 loss to Utah State on Wednesday, Olen's Lobos enter Saturday night's matchup against Boise State at 18-5 overall and 9-3 in Mountain West play, good for third place in the league standings, and still in contention to get a top 3 seed in the Mountain West conference tournament. “We feel like our best basketball and good basketball from us, is good enough every night, at home, on the road, against every team that we could potentially see,” Olen said after the Utah State loss. “It's not about our capability, its just about our execution and performance.”Game Preview: https://www.pitpressnm.com/news/unm-mbb-seeks-reset-against-boise-state

New Mexico men's basketball will defend its 23-game home winning streak Wednesday night when it hosts Utah State in a first-place showdown at the Pit. The Aggies are the highest-rated opponent UNM has faced at home this season, ranking No. 27 in the NET and No. 33 in KenPom, and boast the Mountain West's top offense at 84.5 points per game. Utah State's attack is driven by efficiency, ball movement, and depth, led by Mason Falslev and MJ Collins. With the conference race tied atop the standings, protecting home court is critical for the Lobos' title hopes.The Aggship (Patrick Mayhorn) joins the show to provide an in-depth preview of the Utah State Aggies.Game Preview READ: https://www.pitpressnm.com/news/protect-the-pit-lobos-face-utah-state-at-the-pit

UNM men's basketball defeated Fresno State 83–74 on Wednesday in the Pit, but the game was overshadowed by heavy officiating. Mountain West officials called 39 combined fouls, including 16 on UNM in the second half, prompting head coach Eric Olen to receive just the third technical foul of his career. Despite late whistles allowing Fresno State to close the margin, the Lobos controlled the game behind a dominant defensive effort. UNM forced 22 turnovers, recorded a season-high 18 steals and turned those into 29 points, improving to another conference win ahead of Saturday's 90's themed matchup with Nevada.Erik, Nick, and Ed recap the game with their personal takes and look ahead to Nevada.Sam Hadfield from 801 Bracketology joins the show to talk NCAA bids, bubble watch and first-four in scenarios for New Mexico Basketball and the rest of the Mountain West Conference.Fresno State Gamer: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/heavy-officiating-overshadows-strong-unm-defense-in-win-over-fresno-state

In a clash that lived up to two decades of rivalry, the University of New Mexico stood on the precipice of a stunning comeback and a share of the Mountain West lead. After erasing a 15-point deficit in the hostile confines of Viejas Arena, the Lobos had the ball and the momentum in a tied game with under 40 seconds to play. But in a heartbreak defined by inches, a single steal by SDSU's Miles Byrd turned a potential New Mexico triumph into a 83-79 Aztec victory, leaving the Lobos wondering what might have been.In this episode we discuss the Lobos and Aztecs game of runs, key performers, coaching decisions, and missed opportunities.Gamer: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/san-diego-state-steals-new-mexicos-hopes-of-mountain-west-lead

New Mexico used stifling second-half defense and a smart offensive adjustment to defeat Grand Canyon 87–64 Tuesday at The Pit. After a tight first half, the Lobos clamped down defensively, holding the Lopes to 28% shooting and forcing tough, contested looks. Offensively, UNM countered GCU's pick-and-roll drop coverage with mid-range jumpers and consistent trips to the free throw line, led by Jake Hall and Uriah Tenette. Strong physical play, balanced scoring, and impactful minutes from JT Rock helped UNM pull away and extend its home winning streak to 21 games.Gamer: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/lobos-find-sweet-spot-jumpers-and-defense-in-blowout-over-gcu

The Mountain West Conference's newest rivalry tips off Tuesday night in The Pit, where UNM looks to remind Grand Canyon why coming to Albuquerque remains one of the league's toughest road trips.The Lopes (10-5) have started strong in their first season in the Mountain West conference and stand at 3-1 in league play. They are on a two-game win streak, having won 75-58 at Boise State on Wednesday, followed by a 76-58 victory at home against San Jose State on Saturday.Go Lopes Radio, Brennan Williams, joins The Pit Press crew to preview the game, key personnel, matchups, and surprises.Game Preview: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/unm-looks-to-flex-home-court-muscle-agaisnt-gcus-big-bodies

This week, we recap a massive Saturday night in Albuquerque as the New Mexico Lobos extended their home winning streak to 20 games with a 78-58 dismantling of the Wyoming Cowboys. We dive deep into the "Tomislav Buljan Game"—analyzing how the freshman's historic 25-point, 12-rebound double-double has fundamentally shifted the ceiling of this UNM roster.In this episode, we break down:The Tomi Takeover: Is Buljan officially the "Alpha" in the Lobos' frontcourt?The Second-Half Blitz: How Eric Olen's tactical adjustments turned a 3-point nail-biter into a 20-point rout.Leland Walker's Long Night: How the Lobos' perimeter defense turned Wyoming's leading scorer into a turnover machine.Looking Ahead: The Fort Collins gauntlet. We wrap up the show with a comprehensive scouting report on Colorado State with Insider Steve Ivy - Cracker's College Hoops. The Rams are shooting the lights out (Ranked #2 in 3PT%), but they can't rebound to save their lives. We outline the 4 keys to the game the Lobos must follow to steal a win at Moby Arena and stay atop the Mountain West standings.UNM/CSU Preview: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/unm-heads-to-fort-collins-dangerous-csuUNM/WYO Recap: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/buljan-bullies-in-the-paint-in-win-over-wyoming

Send us a textDescription:A historic shooting slump or a defensive masterclass? Today, we're breaking down a night to forget for the Lobos in Idaho.New Mexico rolled into Boise with momentum, but they left with the coldest shooting performance in program history. Despite a dominant 15-0 run and a double-digit lead in the second half, the Lobos' offense went ice-cold, finishing a staggering 3-of-25 from beyond the arc.In this episode, we dive into:The 12% Disaster: How a record-breaking 3-point struggle derailed UNM's Mountain West momentum.The Battle of the Bricks: A gritty, physical slugfest where both teams struggled to find the bottom of the net.Bronco Physicality: How Boise State used their size and reserve freshman Spencer Ahrens to snatch the lead back in the paint.Missed Opportunities: Analyzing the late-game free throw woes that silenced the Lobos' comeback hopes.It wasn't pretty, it wasn't high-scoring, but it was a Mountain West wake-up call. We're dissecting what went wrong for the Lobos and how they bounce back from their first conference loss.Listen in as we break down the frostbite in Boise.We also look ahead to the Wyoming game slated for Saturday 1/3 at The Pit in Albuquerque.  The Cowboys come in at 10-3 (1-1 MW) and have a stellar freshman in 6'7 Naz Meyer.  Meyer has been named MWC Freshman of the Week three times already and had a season high 26 points vs. South Dakota in mid-November.Boise State Gamer: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/frostbite-in-boise-icy-shooting-hands-lobos-first-mwc-loss Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textThe Result: New Mexico beat San Jose State 88–65 at The Pit.The Streak: This was the Lobos' 19th straight home win, extending one of the longest active streaks in the nation.MWC News: It was a wild opening day for the conference. Utah State crushed Colorado State 100–58, and Nevada took down Boise State 81–66.Ricky Thompson with the Cherry Heat Check Podcast joins the show to breakdown UNM and MWC hoops.You can find Rick's podcast here:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WMLMww76mkSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bNV3fk...Check out our game recap on our website - writer Mark "Ticky" Smith Gamer: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/mi... Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textThe Pit Press gang is back at it again with over an hour of 2025-26 MWC hoops talk - special guest Coach Tom Mosser joins the show to provide his take on the overall non-con schedule, resume worthy wins, high risers and duds, and his outlook for the 2025-26 conference season. Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textMountain West Mid-Season Report Card: UNM's Resume and the Battle for BidsDescription:The calendar has flipped to conference play, and it's time to deliver the grades! In this can't-miss episode, we dive deep into the crucial non-conference season for the entire Mountain West, starting right here in Albuquerque.Did the Lobos capitalize on their marquee matchups? We break down every crucial victory and tough loss, analyzing UNM's current NET/KenPom rankings and how their pre-conference performance has positioned them for an NCAA Tournament bid. What worked in The Pit and on the road, and what has to change before they face the league's heavy-hitters?Then, we widen the lens to grade the entire Mountain West Conference. Who built a legitimate at-large resume, and who is already staring down the barrel of a must-win conference tournament? Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textFormer UNM Lobo Men's Basketball player from Albuquerque, NM (El Dorado High School class of 2005) joins the Pit Press crew to talk hoops and analyze this years Lobo squad.  Faris played for UNM in the 2005-2009 seasons and was part of the 2009 MWC title team with Coach Steve Alford.  He now does color commentary for Lobo basketball games for with Jeff Siembieda on KKOB Radio.Ed Nunez, Nick Nunez, and Erik Moulton discuss the VCU matchup, marking shooters, and breakdown offensive and defensive tendencies the Rams play with and what the Lobos must focus on.  VCU comes in at #41 in KenPom and #48 in the NET - this would be the Lobos 2nd matchup with a top 50 Net team in the last week. Game preview story: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/road-test-in-richmond-lobos-face-vcus-depth-and-defense Website: ThePitPressNM.com

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Send us a textIn this episode, Nick and Erik are joined by Blake from the Scarlet Shootaround Pod. Blake covers Nebrasketball exclusively in Lincoln, NE, and the trio breakdown the Huskers key players, styles of play, and provide an outlook of the matchup between UNM and Nebraska on Thursday 11/20.Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textThe Aggies stun the Lobos in a back and forth Pan Am thriller.On this episode of The Pit Press Podcast, we break down everything that happened in the electric atmosphere of the Pan American Center:The Difference Maker: Was it Jemel Jones's grit or the Aggies' defense that stifled the Lobos' attack?Coaching Corner: Did Coach Hooten out-scheme the Lobos in the second half? We analyze the critical adjustments.Lobos Left Stunned: What went wrong for UNM, and where does Coach Olen turn now? Do the Lobos have a rebounding problem?: Outside of Tomislav Buljan (11 rebounds), who can the Lobos turn to to help on the boards.Story recap on The Pit Press Website: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/news/late-offensive-drought-dooms-lobos-nmsuWebsite: ThePitPressNM.com

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Send us a text"We're Looking Pretty Good": Lobo Football Kicks Bronco Out of the Land of EnchantmentThe University of New Mexico football team just sent a very clear message to their old coach: thanks for the breakup. In a performance that was equal parts dominant and delicious, the Turquoise-Laden Lobos pummeled Bronco Mendenhall's Utah State Aggies 33-14, putting on the best display yet of the Jason Eck era. Before a jubilant crowd, the Lobos didn't just win; they closed the book on the drama of Mendenhall's quick departure from Albuquerque with a decisive, three-phase victory.Hosts Nick Nunez, Ed Nunez, and Greg Archuleta do a deep dive into the Lobo win over Utah State.Find more in-depth coverage and analysis:

Send us a textForget perfection. For the New Mexico Lobo football team, "winning ugly" isn't just a phrase—it's quickly becoming their defining, albeit messy, strategy. Their recent 24-22 victory over Nevada was a microcosm of their season: a dramatic, error-filled battle where the beauty of the game was a beast they narrowly tamed. The Lobos lost the turnover battle, missed a field goal, racked up eight penalties, and even had a touchdown wiped out. And yet, they led wire-to-wire. As Eck himself put it, “It's awesome when you can overcome things... We're a tough-minded team. We battle and we compete, no matter what the situation.”Find more in-depth coverage and analysis:

Send us a textTune in for a fascinating conversation with Rocco Miller, college basketball analyst and one of the most respected bracketologists in the game!

Send us a textIn a Pit Press exclusive interview with Boise State Broncos Head Football Coach, Spencer Danielson joins the show.  Coach Danielson discusses the culture he's been able to help build and sustain at Boise State... a conversation about Ashton Jeanty, what he was able to accomplish, and a prediction of how his rookie season with the Las Vegas Raiders will play out.  Plus a look ahead to the Broncos season and a matchup with national power-house Notre Dame.  Brought to you exclusively by the Pit Press crew Erik Moulton and Ed Nunez.  Make sure to subscribe and follow along to our stream, podcast, and website: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/More exclusive interviews with head coaches and players from the Mountain West Conference.Enjoy!Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textGet an inside look at why Coach Mullen chose UNLV over other programs, the bright lights of Las Vegas, a growing sports MECA, his coaching experiences with notable quarterbacks: Alex Smith (Utah), Tim Tebow (Florida), Dak Prescott (Mississippi St.), and Cam Newton (Florida).Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textKym Adair is the executive director of the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl.  She talks with Erik Moulton of The Pit Press at the 2025 Mountain West Conference Football Media Days in Las Vegas, NV.Kym discusses how she became the executive director, her mighty staff, the relationship she has with the MWC and Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, and the growth of the bowl over the last 10 years.She also discusses how she negotiated sponsorship deals with Dave Portnoy/Barstool Sports and their current naming sponsor Snoop Dogg's Gin and Juice.Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textNew UNM men's head basketball coach Eric Olen joins the show to discuss what he's been up to after being in Albuquerque a week, his recruiting strategy, and how his staff is approaching this next season while still constructing the roster.Beau Hightower, former UNM football player and now Youtube mogul, discusses UNM and New Mexico, and how he built his business in Las Vegas and working with professional athletes.  Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textFormer UNM Lobo, La Mont Long joins Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari on the Logo Legend Series.  A  podcast series dedicated to talking with former Lobo greats and revisiting memorable moments in UNM sports history.La Mont Long currently sits at #3 (1,840 points) on the New Mexico All-Time Scoring list behind Charles Smith and Kenny Thomas. Long played for UNM from 1996 to 2000. Website: ThePitPressNM.com

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Send us a textGame Summary:Final Score: New Mexico Lobos 62, San Diego State Aztecs 48Venue: The Pit, Albuquerque, NMAttendance: 15,428First Half:New Mexico took an early lead, leveraging their offensive rebounding prowess. At halftime, they led 30-20, having outrebounded the Aztecs 26-18, with 11 of those rebounds coming offensively. This dominance on the boards translated into extra possessions and second-chance points.Tru Washington led the Lobos with 8 points, while Mustapha Amzil contributed 6. On the Aztecs' side, Jared Coleman-Jones had 8 points, and Miles Byrd added 5. The Lobos' strategy was clear: keep the ball moving, crash the boards, and maintain tight defense, which they did effectively, holding SDSU to a low scoring half.Second Half:The second half saw New Mexico continue their control, with Donovan Dent stepping up significantly, finishing the game with 16 points, showcasing his importance to the team's offensive structure. The Aztecs struggled to match the energy and physicality of the Lobos, especially in terms of rebounding, where New Mexico ended with a 43-26 advantage, including a 13-1 edge in offensive rebounds.San Diego State's offense was stifled, managing only 48 points for the whole game, indicating issues in both shot creation and execution against New Mexico's defense.Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textRocco Miller of The Bracketeer (www.TheBracketeer.com) joins the show to talk 2025 College Basketball Bracketology.  Rocco gives us a breakdown of what his bracketology metrics represents, what the board at the NCAA looks for when it comes to Selection Sunday, and gives us his insight on the Mountain West Conference.Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textIn The Pit's 1000th game, New Mexico knocks down a last-second jumper off of a loose-ball scramble to beat the visiting Nevada Wolfpack 82-81 in overtime.  The Lobos are 4-0 in conference play and are sitting pretty in the top 3 powers along with Utah State and San Diego State. We recap the game and delve into the rest of the best MWC league games.The game winner: Sanders was double teamed by CJ and FB, causing a crazy pass that Nelly stole at half court with 12 seconds. Amzil gets it with 6 seconds and passes it to Dent who falls down on a spin, then miraculously passes to NJJ releases it and makes history!First Half Summary:New Mexico started strong, leading early with a 12-6 score. The Lobos had a tough time from beyond the arc, going 0-for-4, but compensated with effective free throw shooting (14-of-19).Nevada struggled initially with their shots, with a dismal 2-for-11 from the field, but rallied towards the end of the half, shooting 13-of-17 after their slow start. The Wolf Pack's Nick Davidson and Kobe Sanders combined for 23 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three-point range, which helped Nevada lead at halftime, 37-34.Second Half & Overtime: SummaryThe second half was a back-and-forth affair where New Mexico's defense tightened up, forcing Nevada to miss 13 of their last 20 shots. However, Nevada's free throw shooting was below par, missing 12 opportunities, which was pivotal in the game's outcome. (23-35)The game went into overtime tied at 70, where New Mexico managed to capitalize on some key defensive plays and clutch scoring to clinch the victory.Statistical Highlights:Shooting:New Mexico: 47% from the field, 27.8% from three (5-of-18), and 75% from the free throw line (31-41).Nevada: Shot 42% from the field, an impressive 42% from 3, but only managed 65.7% from the free throw line (23-of-35).Rebounding: New Mexico outrebounded Nevada 35-32, with Joseph's performance being a significant factor. Offensive rebounds were key, giving UNM 11 second-chance points.Turnovers: UNM had 14 and Nevada only 10Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textNew Mexico uses a 21-0 run to pull away in Fort Collins and never look back.  The Lobos were led by Donovan Dent's 14 points and 6 assists, while Mustapha Amzil chips in 14 and Filip Borovicanin posts 10.  The defensive side of the ball also did it's part as the Lobos forced 17 turnovers and made CSU's Nique Clifford's night a forgettable one.  We also provide a brief analysis on games from around the conference and give our takes on what we saw during Saturday's haul. Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textNew Mexico travels to Fort Collins on Saturday to face off with the Colorado State Rams.  Nico Medved's bunch is coming off one of their best wins in two seasons - defeating Steve Alford's Nevada Wolfpack in Reno.  Star guard, and NBA prospect Nique Clifford will go head-to-head with the Lobos Donovan Dent, who is coming off a career-high 40 points in a win against VCU.We look at the best players, key matchups, and break down different strategies for each team.Also in the episode is a UNM Football update:Quick Hits -Lobo football transfer signing news...LB Jaxton Eck - First Team All Big Sky at Idaho last year will join the Lobos. Had 134 tackles and a pick last year. Son of Coach Jason Eck.RB Deshaun Buchanan - Freshman last year at the University of Idaho. Had 5 TD's and 567 yards in 9 games on 79 carries for 7.2 yards a carry.QB Jack Layne - RS Jr. 14 TD's and 1472 in 7 games last year for Idaho. 23 TDS 5 INTs and 2165 yards on his career. 2 years of eligibility leftOL Kaden Robert from Idaho: 4 years left to play. Was a starter.DB Abraham Williams - 2x All American Kick Returner from Idaho. 57 total tackles and 2 picks in 4 years. Also played at Weber ST. Set a Big Sky and school record in 2022 with four returns for touchdowns for Weber St. Among active college players he is first in KOR Average of 33, and first in KOR TD's with 5TE Aiden Valdez from Campbell who had 10 catches and 3 TDS last year. 2 years remaining. Safety Tavian Combs is returning for the Lobos. Missed all but one game last year due to injury. 6th year player. Has over 100 tackles for his career and 2 picks.Malik Aliane, Evan Wysong, Isaiah Sillemon, Richard Pearce, SaKylee Woodard are also returning to the LobosFreshman signings include...WR/DB Zhaiel Smith - 3 star recruit from Tualatin High School in Portland, Oregon. 1st team all state WR and safety.QB Toa Faave - 3 star dual threat QB from De La Salle HS in Concord, CA.  # 22 ranked school in the nationMWC BBAll Big SaturdayUNM at CSU 1PM MT on the MWC networkNevada at Wyoming 2 PM MT on the MWC network Boise State at SJSU 3 PM MT on the MWC networkUtah St. at #20 SDSU  4 pm MT on FOX Drake Allen practiced today per the Herald Journal, so he may play.Fresno State at UNLV at 8 pm MT on the MWC networkCraving more UNM Lobos content?  Visit our website at www.ThePitPressNM.com for exclusive coverage, articles, and podcasts.  And make sure to check out our YouTube channel for weekly LIVE! stream sports talk: covering college, high school, and regional sports. Leave comments and join the conversation.Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thepitpress?si=RTbINJGn7OreCAdzWebsite: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textFormer UNM Lobo Offensive Coordinator Bob DeBesse joins Ricky to discuss Lobo Football and the new Jason Eck hire.They also discuss Coach DeBesse's 40+ years of coaching.Craving more UNM Lobos content?  Visit our website at www.ThePitPressNM.com for exclusive coverage, articles, and podcasts.  And make sure to check out our YouTube channel for weekly LIVE! stream sports talk: covering college, high school, and regional sports. Leave comments and join the conversation.Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thepitpress?si=RTbINJGn7OreCAdzWebsite: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textDonovan Dent goes off for a career high 40 points and UNM knocks off VCU 78-71.  Lobos led for 38+ minutes against a Rams squad that was ranked Top-50 in the NET and held a Top-10 defense.  That didn't stop Dent from having his way.Quick Hits- UNLV football beats Cal 24-13 in the Art of Sport Bowl  LA Bowl last night. First Bowl win Despite losing its starting QB after 3 games, head coach, OC, and star WR for the game, they won their first Bowl in 24 years! HMW passed for 2 TDs and Kylin James ran for 1. Coached by Del Alexander the interim coach.-Utah St basketball lost in a buy game to UC San Diego on Monday, 75-73. Martinez did not shoot well and had 12 points on 4-17 shooting. Falsev had 16 and 9 rebs.-CSU beat Radford 78-68 at home on Monday.-Boise St beat Texas Southern 82-51 on Monday despite shooting 8-32 from 3.-UNLV lost to Dayton 66-65 at Dayton.-This Saturday's top b ball games: AF at Boise, Cal at SDSU.- Utah St at St Mary's on Sunday night.Craving more UNM Lobos content?  Visit our website at www.ThePitPressNM.com for exclusive coverage, articles, and podcasts.  And make sure to check out our YouTube channel for weekly LIVE! stream sports talk: covering college, high school, and regional sports. Leave comments and join the conversation.Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thepitpress?si=RTbINJGn7OreCAdzWebsite: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textIn another jam packed episode of The Pit Press Podcast, Ricky Thompson is joined by Jacob Neff (@NMSportsCapper) to breakdown the recent sports news in Lobo Land.Quick Hits:Jason Eck named new head coach of Lobo Football, coming over from Idaho where he took the Vandals to the FCS playoffs in three straight seasons.UNM MBB Jovan Milicevic was names MWC Freshman of the week after scoring his career high against Western NM.MWC News: UNLV FB hires coach Dan Mullin on $3.5M per year/5 year deal, and Northern Illinois rumored to join the MWC in a football only membership.VCU Primer: Ricky and Jacob give provide their take on the upcoming matchup with VCU, a top 50 team in the NET.Craving more UNM Lobos content?  Visit our website at www.ThePitPressNM.com for exclusive coverage, articles, and podcasts.  And make sure to check out our YouTube channel for weekly LIVE! stream sports talk: covering college, high school, and regional sports. Leave comments and join the conversation.Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thepitpress?si=RTbINJGn7OreCAdzWebsite: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textRicky Thompson is back with more MWC coverage!  Joined by JY of The Big Mountain Podcast, the two discuss the new additions to the MW and what it means for football and basketball.The Big Mountain Podcast: https://youtube.com/@thebigmountainpodcast?si=i5hRgbP7vQB62yeWCollege Football Podcast focused on the Big Ten and Mountain West ConferencesThe Pit Press NM Website: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/For news, articles, podcasts, and live streams - exclusive UNM and MWC coverage.Youtube - Live! Stream and Podcast: https://www.thepitpressnm.com/Website: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textNew Mexico State upsets New Mexico 89-83 in overtime.  In a game that the Lobos were favored by 20-points, NMSU shoots nearly 50% from the field and 14-of-31 from 3 complete the improbable win..  The Aggies were led by Christian Cook's 27 points and Robert Carpenter's 20.  UNM could not get anything going offensively and NMSU, at times, looked like they couldn't miss.Ricky, Nick, and Erik break down the numbers and provide their analysis of the game.Craving more UNM Lobos content?  Visit our website at www.ThePitPressNM.com for exclusive coverage, articles, and podcasts.  And make sure to check out our YouTube channel for weekly LIVE! stream sports talk: covering college, high school, and regional sports. Leave comments and join the conversation.Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thepitpress?si=RTbINJGn7OreCAdzWebsite: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textSan Jose State jumped out to a 15-2 lead in the first five minutes and led for a total of 32+ minutes of the game.  However, the Lobos clawed back and recovered from a 13-point defecit and won the game 83-77 (the largest comeback in the Pitino era).  Donovan Dent led the way with 20 points followed by a 19-point effort from Mustapha Amzil.Erik and Ricky dissect the game (and numbers) to give their takes on the outcome.  They also touch and the recent UNM football news and rumors circulating that ties head coach Bronco Mendenhall to Utah State.Devon Dampier and Luke Wysong also hit the portal.Subscribe to the podcast for more exclusive UNM sports coverage.Follow us on YouTube: https://streamyard.com/32fp6vr7e4Follow us on Socials:X: https://x.com/ThePitPressNMWebsite: ThePitPressNM.com

Send us a textIn this episode of The Pit Press Podcast, Ricky Thompson is joined by Nick Urias, a San Jose State Sports Broadcaster.  Rick and Nick breakdown the upcoming matchup and conference season opener in the MWC.Following the SJSU discussion, we have the full Richard Pitino and CJ Noland interviews from the press conference on 12/3.  Visit our website for exclusive UNM Lobos coverage, articles, podcasts, and re-watch LIVE! streams.Follow us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepitpress?si=jHbK4u2mu3LrEQUpWebsite: ThePitPressNM.com

#22 St. Johns beats UNM 85-71 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.  It a Pitino-Pitino father-and-son matchup, the Johnnies outlast the Lobos in front of 15,000+ fans.  The Lobos 3-1 fought back after being down 16 in the first half.  They cut St. John's lead to four points with five minutes left, but seemed to run out of punches to throw as the Johnnies pulled away at the end.  We cover and breakdown the game - our reaction.Website: ThePitPressNM.com

New Mexico upsets #18 Washington State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM.  Wazzou, who still had a chance to make the College Football Playoff saw their chances diminish at the hands of UNM quarterback Devon Dampier. Dampier finished the game with 367 total yards of offense and 4 TD's.  Following the 38-35 win, Dampier was name National Player of the Week by the Associated Press.We visit with former UNM QB, Ned James, to break down the performance.Make sure to check out our website for more UNM sports coverage:www.ThePitPressNM.comAlso follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (x): @ThePitPressNMWebsite: ThePitPressNM.com

UNM Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez at the 2024 MWC Football Media Days at Circa Las Vegas.

Head football coach at UNLV, Barry Odom, joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez at the Mountain West Conference Football Media Days at Circa Las Vegas.For other UNLV Rebel interviews with Ricky White III and Jackson Woodard, please see our YouTube channel for in-person booth interviews:https://www.youtube.com/live/u_4zXmPs88Y?si=ix8aP0ofCW3f59hqMake sure to follow, like, and subscribe to our channels for more MWC Football coverage.

Ryan Tomari picks The Albuquerque Journal's Sean Reider about new UNM head football coach Bronco Mendenhall and the action on the field during the 2024 UNM Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 20.

Ryan Tomari and Rick Thompson preview the MWC men's basketball tournament and react to the All-MWC selections. They also give their 2024 MWC All-Snake Team with unsung heroes of the conference.

Ryan Tomari, Erik Moulton, Ed Nunez, Rick Thompson and Jacob Neff get together to talk about the wild finish in Logan, Utah between No. 22 Utah State and the UNM men's basketball team. With the 87-85 Aggies' win over the Lobos, USU wins its first outright regular-season Mountain West Conference championship. The loss puts UNM squarely on the bubble and will need to win some games in the MWC tournament in Las Vegas, Nev.

The gang gets together to review the 2023-24 UNM men's basketball home finale.