1972-73 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

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.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 26 games from this season: 11–1 at home, 8–4 on the road, and 1–1 on neutral courts. The Mexico Lobos scored 78.4 points per game and allowed 67.7 (+10.7 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 8 games, from Dec 2, 1972 to Dec 30, 1972. The most lopsided win was 107–36 over Dartmouth Big Green on Dec 29, 1972; the heaviest defeat was 83–73 at Arizona Wildcats on Jan 6, 1973. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against New Mexico State Aggies (68–67).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1972-73's .778 winning percentage ranks 17th. Previous season: 1971-72 Mexico Lobos (15–11). Next season: 1973-74 Mexico Lobos (22–7).

Game-by-game results (26 games)

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)

Game recaps

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 BYU Cougars 76–66 as Minniefield scored a team-high 14. Richards had 20 for BYU 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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