1977-78 New Mexico Lobos — schedule and results

The 1977-78 New Mexico Lobos went 24-4 (13-1 in the WAC) under head coach Norm Ellenberger. The team peaked at #5 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 14.7.

Game-by-game results (24 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1977-11-25vs Idaho VandalsW 120–70University Arena
1977-12-03at New Mexico State AggiesW 94–87Pan American Center
1977-12-09at USC TrojansL 80–93L.A. Sports Arena
1977-12-21vs New Mexico State AggiesW 106–78University Arena
1977-12-29vs Vermont CatamountsW 104–81University Arena
1977-12-30vs Syracuse OrangeL 91–96University Arena
1978-01-07at UNLV RebelsW 102–98Las Vegas Convention Center
1978-01-13at Arizona State Sun DevilsW 91–84Desert Financial Arena
1978-01-14at Arizona WildcatsW 93–81McKale Center
1978-01-17vs UNLV RebelsW 89–76University Arena
1978-01-21at UTEP MinersW 84–57Special Events Center
1978-01-26vs BYU CougarsW 95–82University Arena
1978-01-28vs Utah UtesW 113–89University Arena
1978-02-02at Wyoming CowboysW 94–91War Memorial Fieldhouse
1978-02-04at Colorado State RamsW 91–82Moby Arena
1978-02-09vs Arizona WildcatsW 103–85University Arena
1978-02-11vs Arizona State Sun DevilsW 103–92University Arena
1978-02-14vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsW 87–69University Arena
1978-02-18vs UTEP MinersW 59–51University Arena
1978-02-23at Utah UtesL 92–95Special Events Center
1978-02-25at BYU CougarsW 71–68Marriott Center
1978-03-02vs Colorado State RamsW 111–88University Arena
1978-03-04vs Wyoming CowboysW 93–74University Arena
1978-03-11neutral Cal State Fullerton TitansL 85–90Desert Financial Arena

Game recaps

1977-11-25: Behind Michael Cooper's 26 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past Idaho Vandals 120–70. James Bateman had 17 for Idaho Vandals.

1977-12-03: Behind Marvin Johnson's 29 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated New Mexico State Aggies 94–87. Robert Gunn had 22 for New Mexico State Aggies.

1977-12-09: Behind Steve Smith's 25 points, Southern California Trojans pulled away from New Mexico Lobos 93–80. Phil Abney had 17 for New Mexico Lobos.

1977-12-21: Behind Marvin Johnson's 27 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past New Mexico State 106–78. Notie Pate had 19 for New Mexico State.

1977-12-30: Behind Ross Kindel's 23 points, Syracuse Orangemen defeated New Mexico Lobos 96–91. Marvin Johnson had 21 for New Mexico Lobos.

1978-01-07: New Mexico Lobos beat UNLV Runnin' Rebels 102–98. Marvin Johnson led the winners with 31 points. Jackie Robinson had 21 for UNLV Runnin' Rebels. Michael Cooper grabbed 15 rebounds.

1978-01-13: New Mexico Lobos beat Arizona State Sun Devils 91–84. Marvin Johnson led the winners with 23 points. Tony Zeno had 20 for Arizona State Sun Devils.

1978-01-14: Behind Johnson's 20 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Arizona Wildcats 93–81. Doffy had 25 for Arizona Wildcats.

1978-01-17: New Mexico Lobos handled UNLV 89–76. Marvin Johnson led the winners with 24 points. Reggie Theus had 27 for UNLV.

1978-01-21: New Mexico Lobos routed UTEP Miners 84–57. Howard, Willie led the winners with 23 points. Amie, Roshern had 13 for UTEP Miners.

1978-01-26: New Mexico Lobos beat Brigham Young Cougars 95–82 as Willie Howard scored a team-high 23. Keith Rice had 22 for Brigham Young Cougars.

1978-02-02: New Mexico Lobos survived Wyoming Cowboys 94–91 as Marvin Johnson scored a team-high 21. Kenneth Ollie had 16 for Wyoming Cowboys.

1978-02-04: Behind Michael Cooper's 16 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Colorado State Rams 91–82. Barry Young had 31 for Colorado State Rams.

1978-02-09: New Mexico Lobos handled Arizona Wildcats 103–85. Turner, Preston led the winners with 22 points. Kenny, Dick had 25 for Arizona Wildcats.

1978-02-11: New Mexico Lobos beat Arizona State Sun Devils 103–92 as Marion (surname illegible) scored a team-high 30. Tim Zeno had 22 for Arizona State Sun Devils.

1978-02-14: New Mexico Lobos handled Hawaii Rainbows 87–69. Marvin Johnson led the winners with 23 points. Tony Wells had 17 for Hawaii Rainbows.

1978-02-18: Behind Phil Abney's 18 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated UTEP 59–51. Anthony Buans had 22 for UTEP.

1978-02-23: Utah edged New Mexico Lobos 95–92. Jeff Judkins led the winners with 28 points. Johnson had 29 for New Mexico Lobos.

1978-03-04: New Mexico Lobos beat Wyoming Cowboys 93–74 as Marvin Johnson scored a team-high 32. Lonnie Buckner had 27 for Wyoming Cowboys.

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