1973-74 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

The 1973-74 New Mexico Lobos went 22-7 (10-4 in the WAC) under head coach Norm Ellenberger. The team peaked at #8 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 14.26.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 26 games from this season: 13–0 at home, 4–6 on the road, and 2–1 on neutral courts. The Mexico Lobos scored 81.8 points per game and allowed 71.5 (+10.3 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 9 games, from Dec 1, 1973 to Jan 5, 1974. The most lopsided win was 109–56 over Columbia Lions on Dec 28, 1973; the heaviest defeat was 90–71 at Florida State Seminoles on Feb 1, 1974. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against New Mexico State Aggies (72–71).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1973-74's .759 winning percentage ranks 21st. Previous season: 1972-73 Mexico Lobos (21–6). Next season: 1974-75 Mexico Lobos (13–13).

Game-by-game results (26 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1973-12-01	at New Mexico State Aggies	W 75–66	Pan American Center
1973-12-03	vs Oregon State Beavers	W 89–75	University Arena
1973-12-11	vs New Mexico State Aggies	W 72–71	University Arena
1973-12-13	vs Houston Christian Huskies	W 115–72	University Arena
1973-12-21	vs Texas Tech Red Raiders	W 102–65	University Arena
1973-12-28	vs Columbia Lions	W 109–56	University Arena
1973-12-29	vs Minnesota Golden Gophers	W 102–68	University Arena
1974-01-04	vs Utah Utes	W 98–91	University Arena
1974-01-05	vs BYU Cougars	W 84–75	University Arena
1974-01-11	at Arizona Wildcats	L 89–97	McKale Center
1974-01-12	at Arizona State Sun Devils	L 68–80	Sun Devil Gymnasium
1974-01-19	at UTEP Miners	L 71–78	Memorial Gym
1974-01-25	vs Wyoming Cowboys	W 91–68	University Arena
1974-01-26	vs Colorado State Rams	W 54–49	University Arena
1974-02-01	at Florida State Seminoles	L 71–90	Tully Gymnasium
1974-02-02	at Stetson Hatters	L 65–67	DeLand National Guard Armory
1974-02-07	at BYU Cougars	W 96–77	Marriott Center
1974-02-09	at Utah Utes	L 76–92	Special Events Center
1974-02-14	vs Arizona State Sun Devils	W 89–72	University Arena
1974-02-16	vs Arizona Wildcats	W 99–72	University Arena
1974-02-22	at Colorado State Rams	W 67–65	Moby Arena
1974-02-23	at Wyoming Cowboys	W 78–67	War Memorial Fieldhouse
1974-03-02	vs UTEP Miners	W 67–55	University Arena
1974-03-09	neutral Idaho State Bengals	W 73–65	Holt Arena
1974-03-14	neutral San Francisco Dons	L 61–64	McKale Center
1974-03-16	neutral Dayton Flyers	W 66–61	McKale Center

Game recaps

1973-12-01: New Mexico Lobos beat New Mexico State Aggies 75–66. Bernard Hardin led the winners with 16 points. Hal Robinson had 18 for New Mexico State Aggies.

1973-12-11: Behind Bill Hagins's 16 points, New Mexico Lobos held off New Mexico State Aggies 72–71. Roland Grant had 16 for New Mexico State Aggies.

1973-12-13: New Mexico Lobos blew out Houston Baptist 115–72 as Rich Ponerski scored a team-high 23. Terry Garner had 20 for Houston Baptist.

1974-01-11: Behind Norman's 26 points, Arizona defeated New Mexico Lobos 97–89. Hardin had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1974-01-12: Arizona State Sun Devils handled New Mexico Lobos 80–68. Lionel Hollins led the winners with 18 points. Bernard Hardin had 15 for New Mexico Lobos.

1974-01-19: Texas-El Paso got past New Mexico Lobos 78–71 as Gus Bailey scored a team-high 19. Gabe Nava had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1974-01-26: New Mexico Lobos got past Colorado State 54–49 as Gabe Nava scored a team-high 19. Danny Phillips had 16 for Colorado State.

1974-02-01: Florida State Seminoles beat New Mexico Lobos 90–71 as Larry Warren scored a team-high 17. Rich Pokorski had 16 for New Mexico Lobos. Zach Perkins grabbed 15 rebounds.

1974-02-02: Stetson Hatters edged New Mexico Lobos 67–65. John Hoslen led the winners with 18 points. Bernard Hardin had 15 for New Mexico Lobos.

1974-02-07: New Mexico Lobos handled Brigham Young 96–77. Nava led the winners with 23 points. Richards had 26 for Brigham Young.

1974-02-14: Behind Bernard Hardin's 29 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Arizona State 89–72. Lionel Hollins had 18 for Arizona State.

1974-02-16: New Mexico Lobos blew out Arizona Wildcats 99–72 as Bernard Hardin scored a team-high 30. Eric Money had 21 for Arizona Wildcats.

1974-02-22: New Mexico Lobos survived Colorado State 67–65 as Bill Hagins scored a team-high 15. Ed Mullaney had 12 for Colorado State.

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