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.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Arena |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-11-25 | vs Idaho Vandals | W 120–70 | University Arena |
| 1977-12-03 | at New Mexico State Aggies | W 94–87 | Pan American Center |
| 1977-12-09 | at USC Trojans | L 80–93 | L.A. Sports Arena |
| 1977-12-21 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | W 106–78 | University Arena |
| 1977-12-29 | vs Vermont Catamounts | W 104–81 | University Arena |
| 1977-12-30 | vs Syracuse Orange | L 91–96 | University Arena |
| 1978-01-07 | at UNLV Rebels | W 102–98 | Las Vegas Convention Center |
| 1978-01-13 | at Arizona State Sun Devils | W 91–84 | Desert Financial Arena |
| 1978-01-14 | at Arizona Wildcats | W 93–81 | McKale Center |
| 1978-01-17 | vs UNLV Rebels | W 89–76 | University Arena |
| 1978-01-21 | at UTEP Miners | W 84–57 | Special Events Center |
| 1978-01-26 | vs BYU Cougars | W 95–82 | University Arena |
| 1978-01-28 | vs Utah Utes | W 113–89 | University Arena |
| 1978-02-02 | at Wyoming Cowboys | W 94–91 | War Memorial Fieldhouse |
| 1978-02-04 | at Colorado State Rams | W 91–82 | Moby Arena |
| 1978-02-09 | vs Arizona Wildcats | W 103–85 | University Arena |
| 1978-02-11 | vs Arizona State Sun Devils | W 103–92 | University Arena |
| 1978-02-14 | vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | W 87–69 | University Arena |
| 1978-02-18 | vs UTEP Miners | W 59–51 | University Arena |
| 1978-02-23 | at Utah Utes | L 92–95 | Special Events Center |
| 1978-02-25 | at BYU Cougars | W 71–68 | Marriott Center |
| 1978-03-02 | vs Colorado State Rams | W 111–88 | University Arena |
| 1978-03-04 | vs Wyoming Cowboys | W 93–74 | University Arena |
| 1978-03-11 | neutral Cal State Fullerton Titans | L 85–90 | Desert Financial Arena |
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| Rank | Team | Conference | All-Time Wins |
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Top 100 by all-time D1 wins. Verified against the NCAA record book — and tiered so you can argue properly.
| # | COACH | RECORD | WIN % | SCHOOL(S) | YEARS | BEST SEASON / LEGACY |
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