1969-70 New Mexico Lobos — 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.

Game-by-game results (25 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1969-12-06vs Oregon DucksL 59–61University Arena
1969-12-08vs New Mexico State AggiesL 83–90University Arena
1969-12-13vs Texas Tech Red RaidersW 87–65University Arena
1969-12-16at New Mexico State AggiesL 73–91Pan American Center
1969-12-19vs Saint Joseph's HawksW 78–77University Arena
1969-12-20vs Washington State CougarsW 85–76University Arena
1969-12-22at California Golden BearsL 79–83Harmon Gym
1969-12-29neutral South Carolina GamecocksL 62–85
1969-12-30neutral West Virginia MountaineersL 91–95The Field House
1970-01-03vs Denver PioneersW 77–70University Arena
1970-01-08at Wyoming CowboysL 74–92War Memorial Fieldhouse
1970-01-10at Colorado State RamsL 62–79Moby Arena
1970-01-15vs Arizona State Sun DevilsW 97–86University Arena
1970-01-17vs Arizona WildcatsL 72–78University Arena
1970-01-29at BYU CougarsW 90–77George Albert Smith Field House
1970-01-31at Utah UtesL 73–99Special Events Center
1970-02-05at UTEP MinersL 59–74Memorial Gym
1970-02-07at Air Force FalconsW 64–61Clune Arena
1970-02-12vs Colorado State RamsL 57–64University Arena
1970-02-14vs Wyoming CowboysW 90–85University Arena
1970-02-19at Arizona WildcatsL 78–80Bear Down Gym
1970-02-21at Arizona State Sun DevilsW 87–85Sun Devil Gymnasium
1970-02-26vs Utah UtesW 93–74University Arena
1970-02-28vs BYU CougarsW 82–68University Arena
1970-03-04vs UTEP MinersW 78–70University Arena

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 Brigham Young Cougars 90–77. Howard had 30 for Brigham Young 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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