1976-77 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

The 1976-77 New Mexico Lobos went 19-11 (8-6 in the WAC) under head coach Norm Ellenberger. Simple Rating System: 7.36.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 24 games from this season: 9–4 at home, 5–6 on the road. The Mexico Lobos scored 85.0 points per game and allowed 82.3 (+2.6 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Dec 29, 1976 to Jan 5, 1977. The most lopsided win was 113–84 at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors on Dec 11, 1976; the heaviest defeat was 121–96 at UNLV Rebels on Jan 7, 1977. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors (77–78).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1976-77's .633 winning percentage ranks 43rd. Previous season: 1975-76 Mexico Lobos (16–11). Next season: 1977-78 Mexico Lobos (24–4).

Game-by-game results (24 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1976-11-27	vs Colorado Buffaloes	W 90–82	University Arena
1976-12-01	at New Mexico State Aggies	L 103–112	Pan American Center
1976-12-10	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	L 77–78	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1976-12-11	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 113–84	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1976-12-20	vs San Diego State Aztecs	W 107–104	University Arena
1976-12-22	vs New Mexico State Aggies	L 71–75	University Arena
1976-12-29	vs Iowa Hawkeyes	W 96–83	University Arena
1976-12-30	vs USC Trojans	W 87–75	University Arena
1977-01-05	vs Portland State Vikings	W 109–82	University Arena
1977-01-07	at UNLV Rebels	L 96–121	Las Vegas Convention Center
1977-01-13	vs Arizona Wildcats	L 87–89	University Arena
1977-01-15	vs Arizona State Sun Devils	W 85–81	University Arena
1977-01-22	vs UTEP Miners	W 67–59	University Arena
1977-01-27	at Utah Utes	L 84–94	Special Events Center
1977-01-29	at BYU Cougars	W 73–65	Marriott Center
1977-02-03	vs Colorado State Rams	L 64–73	University Arena
1977-02-05	vs Wyoming Cowboys	W 93–78	University Arena
1977-02-11	at Arizona State Sun Devils	W 91–84	Desert Financial Arena
1977-02-12	at Arizona Wildcats	L 84–88	McKale Center
1977-02-19	at UTEP Miners	W 59–58	Special Events Center
1977-02-25	vs BYU Cougars	L 80–88	University Arena
1977-02-26	vs Utah Utes	W 81–77	University Arena
1977-03-03	at Wyoming Cowboys	L 64–82	War Memorial Fieldhouse
1977-03-05	at Colorado State Rams	W 78–64	Moby Arena

Game recaps

1976-11-27: Behind Marvin Johnson's 24 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Colorado 90–82. Emmett Lewis had 29 for Colorado.

1976-12-11: Behind Marvin Johnson's 33 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 113–84. Gavin Smith had 16 for Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors.

1976-12-20: New Mexico Lobos survived San Diego State Aztecs 107–104 as Jimmy Allen scored a team-high 32. Brian Frishman had 32 for San Diego State Aztecs. Jimmy Allen grabbed 17 rebounds.

1976-12-29: New Mexico Lobos handled Iowa Hawkeyes 96–83. Michael Cooper led the winners with 19 points. Bruce King had 17 for Iowa Hawkeyes.

1976-12-30: New Mexico Lobos beat USC Trojans 87–75 as Marvin Johnson scored a team-high 20. Cleve Porter had 17 for USC Trojans.

1977-01-05: New Mexico Lobos blew out Portland State Vikings 109–82 as Willie Howard scored a team-high 20. Bob Sisul had 22 for Portland State Vikings. Bob Sisul grabbed 15 rebounds.

1977-01-07: UNLV routed New Mexico Lobos 121–96. Glen Gondrezick led the winners with 20 points. Marvin Johnson had 28 for New Mexico Lobos. Glen Gondrezick grabbed 20 rebounds.

1977-01-13: Behind Herman Harris's 24 points, Arizona Wildcats held off New Mexico Lobos 89–87. Marvin Johnson had 22 for New Mexico Lobos.

1977-01-15: Behind Marvin Johnson's 25 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Arizona State 85–81. James Holliman had 24 for Arizona State. Mark Landsberger grabbed 20 rebounds.

1977-01-22: New Mexico Lobos got past UTEP Miners 67–59 as Marlin Johnson scored a team-high 23. Tom Pauling had 14 for UTEP Miners.

1977-01-27: Utah Utes handled New Mexico Lobos 94–84. Matheney led the winners with 32 points. Cooper had 20 for New Mexico Lobos.

1977-01-29: New Mexico Lobos beat BYU Cougars 73–65. Marvin Johnson led the winners with 22 points. Alan Taylor had 19 for BYU Cougars. Willie Howard grabbed 15 rebounds.

1977-02-05: New Mexico Lobos handled Wyoming 93–78. Marvin Johnson led the winners with 21 points. Garry Phillips had 12 for Wyoming.

1977-02-11: Behind Michael Cooper's 23 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Arizona State 91–84. Mark Landeburger had 15 for Arizona State.

1977-02-19: New Mexico Lobos edged UTEP Miners 59–58. Michael Cooper led the winners with 21 points. Ron Jones had 18 for UTEP Miners.

1977-02-25: BYU Cougars beat New Mexico Lobos 88–80. Jay Cheesman led the winners with 34 points. Marvin Johnson had 26 for New Mexico Lobos.

1977-02-26: Behind Michael Cooper's 24 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Utah 81–77. Buster Matheny had 28 for Utah.

1977-03-03: Wyoming Cowboys beat New Mexico Lobos 82–64 as Flanigan scored a team-high 18. Johnson had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

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