The 1972-73 New Mexico Lobos went 21-6 (9-5 in the WAC) under head coach Norm Ellenberger. The team peaked at #15 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 13.16.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Arena |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-12-02 | at Oregon State Beavers | W 84–79 | Gill Coliseum |
| 1972-12-05 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | W 88–67 | University Arena |
| 1972-12-09 | at Texas Tech Red Raiders | W 72–69 | Lubbock Municipal Coliseum |
| 1972-12-13 | at New Mexico State Aggies | W 68–67 | Pan American Center |
| 1972-12-15 | vs Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 103–74 | University Arena |
| 1972-12-23 | vs Colorado Buffaloes | W 92–71 | University Arena |
| 1972-12-29 | vs Dartmouth Big Green | W 107–36 | University Arena |
| 1972-12-30 | neutral Seattle U Redhawks | W 70–54 | |
| 1973-01-05 | at Arizona State Sun Devils | L 62–67 | Sun Devil Gymnasium |
| 1973-01-06 | at Arizona Wildcats | L 73–83 | Bear Down Gym |
| 1973-01-08 | vs Saint Louis Billikens | W 87–67 | University Arena |
| 1973-01-11 | vs BYU Cougars | W 69–62 | University Arena |
| 1973-01-13 | vs Utah Utes | W 78–75 | University Arena |
| 1973-01-19 | at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | W 71–68 | Neal S. Blaisdell Center |
| 1973-01-20 | at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | W 83–70 | Neal S. Blaisdell Center |
| 1973-01-26 | at Wyoming Cowboys | W 70–56 | War Memorial Fieldhouse |
| 1973-01-27 | at Colorado State Rams | L 67–76 | Moby Arena |
| 1973-02-03 | vs UTEP Miners | W 79–64 | University Arena |
| 1973-02-08 | vs Arizona Wildcats | W 93–73 | University Arena |
| 1973-02-09 | vs Arizona State Sun Devils | W 98–86 | University Arena |
| 1973-02-15 | at Utah Utes | W 73–70 | Special Events Center |
| 1973-02-17 | at BYU Cougars | W 76–66 | Marriott Center |
| 1973-02-22 | vs Colorado State Rams | W 93–72 | University Arena |
| 1973-02-23 | vs Wyoming Cowboys | L 60–61 | University Arena |
| 1973-03-03 | at UTEP Miners | L 60–63 | Memorial Gym |
| 1973-03-18 | neutral Virginia Tech Hokies | L 63–65 | Madison Square Garden (IV) |
1972-12-05: New Mexico Lobos blew out New Mexico State Aggies 88–67 as Chester Fuller scored a team-high 17. John Wilhamson had 22 for New Mexico State Aggies.
1972-12-13: Behind Darryl Minniefield's 15 points, New Mexico Lobos held off New Mexico State Aggies 68–67. John Williamsen had 16 for New Mexico State Aggies.
1972-12-15: New Mexico Lobos routed Abilene Christian 103–74. Chester Fuller led the winners with 20 points. Andrew Prince had 23 for Abilene Christian.
1972-12-23: New Mexico Lobos blew out Colorado 92–71 as Marc Saiers scored a team-high 21. Dave Logan had 18 for Colorado.
1972-12-29: Behind Chester Fuller's 15 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past Dartmouth Big Green 107–36.
1972-12-30: New Mexico Lobos beat Seattle 70–54 as Chester Fuller scored a team-high 15. Greg Williams had 18 for Seattle.
1973-01-05: Arizona State Sun Devils beat New Mexico Lobos 67–62. Ron Kennedy led the winners with 24 points. Tommy Roberts had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.
1973-01-11: Behind Chester Fuller's 23 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Brigham Young 69–62. Kresimir Cosic had 15 for Brigham Young.
1973-01-13: New Mexico Lobos edged Utah 78–75. Bernard Hardin led the winners with 14 points. Luther Burden had 25 for Utah.
1973-01-19: Behind Derryl Minniefield's 18 points, New Mexico Lobos held off Hawaii 71–68. Tom Henderson had 16 for Hawaii.
1973-01-20: New Mexico Lobos beat Hawaii 83–70 as Chester Fuller scored a team-high 23. Tom Henderson had 17 for Hawaii.
1973-01-26: New Mexico Lobos handled Wyoming Cowboys 70–56. Gabe Nava led the winners with 14 points. Rod Penner had 19 for Wyoming Cowboys.
1973-01-27: Behind Danny Phillips's 30 points, Colorado State defeated New Mexico Lobos 76–67. Bernard Hardin had 16 for New Mexico Lobos. Tim Hall grabbed 18 rebounds.
1973-02-03: New Mexico Lobos handled UTEP 79–64. Gabe Nava led the winners with 16 points. Gary Brewster had 19 for UTEP.
1973-02-09: New Mexico Lobos handled Arizona State 98–86. Bernard Hardin led the winners with 18 points. Mike Contreras had 28 for Arizona State.
1973-02-15: New Mexico Lobos edged Utah 73–70. Hardin led the winners with 16 points. Trail had 20 for Utah.
1973-02-17: New Mexico Lobos beat Brigham Young Cougars 76–66 as Minniefield scored a team-high 14. Richards had 20 for Brigham Young Cougars.
1973-02-22: New Mexico Lobos routed Colorado State 93–72. Darryl Minniefield led the winners with 20 points. Paul Ball had 19 for Colorado State. Darryl Minniefield grabbed 15 rebounds.
1973-03-18: Behind Bristow's 26 points, Virginia Tech held off New Mexico Lobos 65–63. Hardin had 22 for New Mexico Lobos.
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