1969-70 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results
The 1969-70 New Mexico Lobos went 13-13 (7-7 in the WAC) under head coach Bob King. Simple Rating System: 3.04.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 25 games from this season: 9–4 at home, 3–7 on the road, and 0–2 on neutral courts. The Mexico Lobos scored 77.2 points per game and allowed 78.6 (-1.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Feb 21, 1970 to Mar 4, 1970. The most lopsided win was 87–65 over Texas Tech Red Raiders on Dec 13, 1969; the heaviest defeat was 99–73 at Utah Utes on Jan 31, 1970. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Saint Joseph's Hawks (78–77).
Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1969-70's .500 winning percentage ranks 68th. Previous season: 1968-69 Mexico Lobos (17–9). Next season: 1970-71 Mexico Lobos (14–12).
Game-by-game results (25 games)
Game recaps
1969-12-13: New Mexico Lobos blew out Texas Tech 87–65 as Long scored a team-high 29. Knolle had 27 for Texas Tech.
1969-12-16: Behind Jimmy Collins's 25 points, New Mexico State Aggies pulled away from New Mexico Lobos 91–73. Willie Long had 28 for New Mexico Lobos. Willie Long grabbed 21 rebounds.
1969-12-20: New Mexico Lobos beat Washington State Cougars 85–76. Willie Long led the winners with 23 points. Dennis Hogg had 20 for Washington State Cougars. Willie Long grabbed 15 rebounds.
1969-12-22: California beat New Mexico Lobos 83–79. Jackie Ridgle led the winners with 25 points. Ollie Long had 20 for New Mexico Lobos.
1969-12-29: South Carolina routed New Mexico Lobos 85–62. John Roche led the winners with 31 points. Willie Long had 21 for New Mexico Lobos.
1969-12-30: West Virginia Mountaineers got past New Mexico Lobos 95–91 as Wil Robinson scored a team-high 31. John Somogyi had 31 for New Mexico Lobos.
1970-01-03: New Mexico Lobos got past Denver 77–70 as Long scored a team-high 28. Sacheck had 20 for Denver.
1970-01-08: Wyoming handled New Mexico Lobos 92–74. Steve Popovich led the winners with 22 points. Willie Long had 27 for New Mexico Lobos. Willie Long grabbed 16 rebounds.
1970-01-10: Colorado State beat New Mexico Lobos 79–62 as Sheorig scored a team-high 28. Long had 22 for New Mexico Lobos. Childress grabbed 21 rebounds.
1970-01-17: Arizona Wildcats beat New Mexico Lobos 78–72. Warner led the winners with 38 points. Long had 34 for New Mexico Lobos. Long grabbed 15 rebounds.
1970-01-29: Behind Long's 41 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from BYU Cougars 90–77. Howard had 30 for BYU Cougars. Long grabbed 16 rebounds.
1970-02-05: UTEP Miners beat New Mexico Lobos 74–59 as Switzer scored a team-high 19. Long had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.
1970-02-12: Colorado State got past New Mexico Lobos 64–57 as Stepsis scored a team-high 24. Long had 16 for New Mexico Lobos.
1970-02-19: Arizona Wildcats edged New Mexico Lobos 80–78. Lee led the winners with 18 points. Long had 30 for New Mexico Lobos.
1970-02-21: New Mexico Lobos survived Arizona State Sun Devils 87–85 as Grimes scored a team-high 27. Hill had 29 for Arizona State Sun Devils.
1970-02-26: New Mexico Lobos beat Utah 93–74 as Long scored a team-high 28. Newlin had 26 for Utah. Long grabbed 16 rebounds.
1970-02-28: Behind Long's 22 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Brigham Young 82–68. Miller had 15 for Brigham Young.
1970-03-04: New Mexico Lobos got past UTEP Miners 78–70 as Becker scored a team-high 25. Switzer had 17 for UTEP Miners.
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