1977-78 New Mexico Lobos basketball — 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.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 24 games from this season: 12–1 at home, 8–2 on the road, and 0–1 on neutral courts. The Mexico Lobos scored 93.8 points per game and allowed 81.5 (+12.3 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 13 games, from Jan 7, 1978 to Feb 18, 1978. The most lopsided win was 120–70 over Idaho Vandals on Nov 25, 1977; the heaviest defeat was 93–80 at USC Trojans on Dec 9, 1977. The tightest finish was a 3-point win against Wyoming Cowboys (94–91).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1977-78's .857 winning percentage ranks 3rd. Previous season: 1976-77 Mexico Lobos (19–11). Next season: 1978-79 Mexico Lobos (19–10).

Game-by-game results (24 games)

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

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, USC 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 Orange defeated New Mexico Lobos 96–91. Marvin Johnson had 21 for New Mexico Lobos.

1978-01-07: New Mexico Lobos beat UNLV Rebels 102–98. Marvin Johnson led the winners with 31 points. Jackie Robinson had 21 for UNLV 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 BYU Cougars 95–82 as Willie Howard scored a team-high 23. Keith Rice had 22 for BYU 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 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 87–69. Marvin Johnson led the winners with 23 points. Tony Wells had 17 for Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors. Jimmy Allen grabbed 16 rebounds.

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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