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 |
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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