1980-81 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

The 1980-81 New Mexico Lobos went 11-15 (6-10 in the WAC) under head coach Gary Colson. Simple Rating System: 3.35.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 24 games from this season: 7–7 at home, 2–8 on the road. The Mexico Lobos scored 74.5 points per game and allowed 77.3 (-2.8 per game). The most lopsided win was 107–87 over Boston University Terriers on Dec 30, 1980; the heaviest defeat was 91–54 at Wyoming Cowboys on Jan 10, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Air Force Falcons (38–37).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .423 winning percentage ranks 82nd. Previous season: 1979-80 Mexico Lobos (5–21). Next season: 1981-82 Mexico Lobos (14–14).

Game-by-game results (24 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1980-11-28	vs Colorado Buffaloes	L 65–77	University Arena
1980-11-29	vs New Mexico State Aggies	W 97–79	University Arena
1980-12-13	vs Arizona State Sun Devils	L 83–86	University Arena
1980-12-20	at New Mexico State Aggies	L 69–73	Pan American Center
1980-12-26	at UNLV Rebels	L 75–87	Las Vegas Convention Center
1980-12-29	vs TCU Horned Frogs	W 76–69	University Arena
1980-12-30	vs Boston University Terriers	W 107–87	University Arena
1981-01-03	vs UTEP Miners	L 62–70	University Arena
1981-01-09	at Colorado State Rams	W 80–75	Moby Arena
1981-01-10	at Wyoming Cowboys	L 54–91	War Memorial Fieldhouse
1981-01-15	vs BYU Cougars	L 87–92	University Arena
1981-01-17	vs Utah Utes	L 76–82	University Arena
1981-01-22	at Air Force Falcons	W 38–37	Clune Arena
1981-01-30	vs San Diego State Aztecs	W 100–98	University Arena
1981-01-31	vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	L 55–56	University Arena
1981-02-07	at UTEP Miners	L 70–86	Special Events Center
1981-02-12	vs Wyoming Cowboys	W 57–56	University Arena
1981-02-14	vs Colorado State Rams	W 68–51	University Arena
1981-02-19	at Utah Utes	L 73–90	Special Events Center
1981-02-21	at BYU Cougars	L 72–78	Marriott Center
1981-02-27	vs UNLV Rebels	L 81–88	University Arena
1981-02-28	vs Air Force Falcons	W 79–69	University Arena
1981-03-05	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	L 80–85	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1981-03-07	at San Diego State Aztecs	L 84–92	San Diego Sports Arena

Game recaps

1980-11-28: Behind Jo Jo Hunter's 20 points, Colorado Buffaloes pulled away from New Mexico Lobos 77–65. Kenny Page had 16 for New Mexico Lobos.

1980-11-29: New Mexico Lobos beat New Mexico State Aggies 97–79 as Kenny Page scored a team-high 26. Derek Sailors had 17 for New Mexico State Aggies.

1980-12-13: Behind Byron Scott's 33 points, Arizona State Sun Devils held off New Mexico Lobos 86–83. Kenny Pace had 35 for New Mexico Lobos.

1980-12-20: New Mexico State Aggies beat New Mexico Lobos 73–69. Paul Atkins led the winners with 24 points. Kenny Page had 27 for New Mexico Lobos. Jerome Henderson grabbed 19 rebounds.

1980-12-26: UNLV Rebels beat New Mexico Lobos 87–75 as Michael Johnson scored a team-high 17. Danny Page had 26 for New Mexico Lobos.

1980-12-30: New Mexico Lobos routed Boston University 107–87. Page, Kenny led the winners with 33 points. Simms, Tony had 15 for Boston University.

1981-01-03: UTEP Miners beat New Mexico Lobos 70–62. Virgil Kennedy led the winners with 15 points. Kenny Page had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1981-01-10: Wyoming Cowboys routed New Mexico Lobos 91–54. Kenneth Ollie led the winners with 21 points. Kenny Page had 16 for New Mexico Lobos.

1981-01-15: BYU Cougars beat New Mexico Lobos 92–87. Danny Ainge led the winners with 28 points. Kenny Page had 44 for New Mexico Lobos. Fred Roberts grabbed 16 rebounds.

1981-01-17: Behind Danny Vranes's 24 points, Utah Utes defeated New Mexico Lobos 82–76. Kenny Page had 24 for New Mexico Lobos.

1981-01-22: New Mexico Lobos edged Air Force Falcons 38–37. Henderson, Jerome led the winners with 13 points.

1981-01-30: Behind Smith, Phil's 29 points, New Mexico Lobos held off San Diego State Aztecs 100–98. Jones, Zack had 30 for San Diego State Aztecs.

1981-01-31: Hawaii survived New Mexico Lobos 56–55 as Webster, Tony scored a team-high 19. Page, Kenny had 21 for New Mexico Lobos.

1981-02-07: UTEP Miners beat New Mexico Lobos 86–70 as Wayne, Julius scored a team-high 19. Henderson, Jerome had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1981-02-12: New Mexico Lobos edged Wyoming Cowboys 57–56. Kenny Page led the winners with 16 points. Charles Bradley had 17 for Wyoming Cowboys.

1981-02-14: New Mexico Lobos beat Colorado State Rams 68–51 as Kenny Page scored a team-high 24.

1981-02-19: Utah beat New Mexico Lobos 90–73 as Chambers scored a team-high 27. Page had 21 for New Mexico Lobos.

1981-02-21: Behind Fred Roberts's 19 points, BYU Cougars defeated New Mexico Lobos 78–72. Jerome Henderson had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1981-03-05: Hawaii got past New Mexico Lobos 85–80 as Webster, Tony scored a team-high 28. Page, Kenny had 33 for New Mexico Lobos.

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