1975-76 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

The 1975-76 New Mexico Lobos went 16-11 (8-6 in the WAC) under head coach Norm Ellenberger. Simple Rating System: 3.17.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 23 games from this season: 8–4 at home, 4–7 on the road. The Mexico Lobos scored 69.9 points per game and allowed 70.8 (-0.9 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Feb 7, 1976 to Feb 14, 1976. The most lopsided win was 85–70 over New Mexico State Aggies on Dec 9, 1975; the heaviest defeat was 78–58 at San Diego State Aztecs on Jan 2, 1976. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Illinois Fighting Illini (66–67).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1975-76's .593 winning percentage ranks 53rd. Previous season: 1974-75 Mexico Lobos (13–13). Next season: 1976-77 Mexico Lobos (19–11).

Game-by-game results (23 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1975-11-29	at Colorado Buffaloes	W 78–75	Balch Fieldhouse
1975-12-06	at Illinois Fighting Illini	L 66–67	Assembly Hall
1975-12-09	vs New Mexico State Aggies	W 85–70	University Arena
1975-12-13	at New Mexico State Aggies	L 68–82	Pan American Center
1975-12-19	vs Portland State Vikings	W 85–82	University Arena
1975-12-29	vs West Virginia Mountaineers	L 76–89	University Arena
1975-12-30	vs Wichita State Shockers	W 86–80	University Arena
1976-01-02	at San Diego State Aztecs	L 58–78	San Diego Sports Arena
1976-01-09	at Colorado State Rams	W 80–71	Moby Arena
1976-01-10	at Wyoming Cowboys	W 54–53	War Memorial Fieldhouse
1976-01-17	vs UNLV Rebels	L 73–80	University Arena
1976-01-23	vs Arizona State Sun Devils	W 65–63	University Arena
1976-01-24	vs Arizona Wildcats	L 79–80	University Arena
1976-01-30	at BYU Cougars	L 67–81	Marriott Center
1976-01-31	at Utah Utes	L 32–34	Special Events Center
1976-02-07	at UTEP Miners	W 69–58	Memorial Gym
1976-02-13	vs Wyoming Cowboys	W 57–51	University Arena
1976-02-14	vs Colorado State Rams	W 84–75	University Arena
1976-02-20	at Arizona Wildcats	L 65–67	McKale Center
1976-02-21	at Arizona State Sun Devils	L 73–87	Desert Financial Arena
1976-02-26	vs Utah Utes	L 69–73	University Arena
1976-02-28	vs BYU Cougars	W 79–74	University Arena
1976-03-06	vs UTEP Miners	W 59–58	University Arena

Game recaps

1975-11-29: Behind Larry Gray's 18 points, New Mexico Lobos held off Colorado Buffaloes 78–75. Emmett Lewis had 31 for Colorado Buffaloes. Larry Gray grabbed 21 rebounds.

1975-12-06: Illinois Fighting Illini survived New Mexico Lobos 67–66 as Nate Williams scored a team-high 20. George Berry had 20 for New Mexico Lobos.

1975-12-09: New Mexico Lobos handled New Mexico State Aggies 85–70. Larry Gray led the winners with 18 points. Bill Allen had 22 for New Mexico State Aggies. George Berry grabbed 15 rebounds.

1975-12-13: Behind Dexter Hawkins's 17 points, New Mexico State Aggies pulled away from New Mexico Lobos 82–68. Larry Gray had 16 for New Mexico Lobos.

1975-12-19: New Mexico Lobos survived Portland State 85–82 as Gray, Larry scored a team-high 21. Williams, Freeman had 31 for Portland State. Gray, Larry grabbed 15 rebounds.

1975-12-29: Behind Tony Robertson's 30 points, West Virginia Mountaineers pulled away from New Mexico Lobos 89–76. Ricky Williams had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1976-01-02: San Diego State Aztecs blew out New Mexico Lobos 78–58 as Steve Copp scored a team-high 20. Larry Gray had 16 for New Mexico Lobos.

1976-01-09: Behind Larry Gray's 20 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Colorado State Rams 80–71. Lorenzo Cash had 20 for Colorado State Rams.

1976-01-10: New Mexico Lobos survived Wyoming 54–53 as Ricky Williams scored a team-high 22. Pat Flanigin had 16 for Wyoming.

1976-01-17: Nevada-Las Vegas beat New Mexico Lobos 80–73. Eddie Owens led the winners with 25 points. George Berry had 21 for New Mexico Lobos.

1976-01-23: New Mexico Lobos edged Arizona State Sun Devils 65–63. Berry, George led the winners with 21 points. Lloyd, Scott had 16 for Arizona State Sun Devils.

1976-01-31: Utah Utes survived New Mexico Lobos 34–32 as Matheney scored a team-high 10.

1976-02-07: Behind Ricky Williams's 18 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Texas-El Paso 69–58. Gator Pauling had 22 for Texas-El Paso.

1976-02-13: New Mexico Lobos beat Wyoming Cowboys 57–51. Gray, Larry led the winners with 17 points. Rice, Jettie had 18 for Wyoming Cowboys.

1976-02-14: Behind Larry Gray's 31 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Colorado State Rams 84–75. Lorenzo Cash had 17 for Colorado State Rams. Larry Gray grabbed 21 rebounds.

1976-02-20: Behind Elliott's 23 points, Arizona Wildcats held off New Mexico Lobos 67–65. Slaughter had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.

1976-02-21: Arizona State Sun Devils beat New Mexico Lobos 87–73 as Scott Lloyd scored a team-high 30. George Berry had 27 for New Mexico Lobos.

1976-02-26: Behind Chas Menzatti's 22 points, Utah Utes defeated New Mexico Lobos 73–69. Ricky Williams had 17 for New Mexico Lobos.

1976-02-28: Behind George Berry's 20 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated BYU Cougars 79–74. Verne Thompson had 25 for BYU Cougars.

1976-03-06: Behind Steve Davis's 22 points, New Mexico Lobos held off UTEP Miners 59–58. Jake Poole had 19 for UTEP Miners.

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