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Lobos Extend Winning Streak with 75-59 Victory Over FGCU

12/15/2025

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Lobos Extend Winning Streak

The University of New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team defeated Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) 75-59 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, extending their sixth straight win.
Antonio Chol led with 14 points, including 11 in the second half.
Deyton Albury and Jake Hall each scored 12 points.
The Lobos trailed 9-0 early.
New Mexico opens Mountain West title defense against San Jose State on Saturday.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, held on March 26, featured Michigan State defeating Indiana State 75–64, drawing a record 35 million viewers. This tournament marked the first with 40 teams and introduced seeding, enhancing the sport's visibility. The rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird emerged, shaping college basketball's popularity and setting the stage for future media coverage and rivalries.

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Lobos Extend Winning Streak

The University of New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team defeated Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) 75-59 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, extending their sixth straight win.
Antonio Chol led with 14 points, including 11 in the second half.
Deyton Albury and Jake Hall each scored 12 points.
The Lobos trailed 9-0 early.
New Mexico opens Mountain West title defense against San Jose State on Saturday.

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