1982-83 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

The 1982-83 New Mexico Lobos went 14-15 (6-10 in the WAC) under head coach Gary Colson. Simple Rating System: 0.51.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 26 games from this season: 10–4 at home, 1–11 on the road. The Mexico Lobos scored 68.7 points per game and allowed 70.1 (-1.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Dec 23, 1982 to Dec 29, 1982. The most lopsided win was 101–73 over Arizona Wildcats on Dec 4, 1982; the heaviest defeat was 61–37 to San Diego State Aztecs on Feb 4, 1983. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against BYU Cougars (71–70).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1982-83's .483 winning percentage ranks 76th. Previous season: 1981-82 Mexico Lobos (14–14). Next season: 1983-84 Mexico Lobos (24–11).

Game-by-game results (26 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1982-12-02	vs USC Trojans	W 77–74	University Arena
1982-12-04	vs Arizona Wildcats	W 101–73	University Arena
1982-12-11	at New Mexico State Aggies	L 86–101	Pan American Center
1982-12-18	at Weber State Wildcats	L 48–52	Dee Events Center
1982-12-20	at Long Beach State Beach	L 95–98	Long Beach Arena
1982-12-23	vs New Mexico State Aggies	W 78–74	University Arena
1982-12-28	vs Butler Bulldogs	W 72–61	University Arena
1982-12-29	vs Princeton Tigers	W 52–46	University Arena
1983-01-02	vs Florida State Seminoles	L 71–74	University Arena
1983-01-13	vs Colorado State Rams	W 68–58	University Arena
1983-01-15	vs Wyoming Cowboys	W 76–71	University Arena
1983-01-17	vs Air Force Falcons	W 89–76	University Arena
1983-01-22	at UTEP Miners	L 54–65	Special Events Center
1983-01-27	at Utah Utes	L 67–70	Special Events Center
1983-01-29	at BYU Cougars	L 48–66	Marriott Center
1983-02-04	vs San Diego State Aztecs	L 37–61	University Arena
1983-02-05	vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 90–83	University Arena
1983-02-10	at Air Force Falcons	L 52–61	Clune Arena
1983-02-12	at Colorado State Rams	L 70–85	Moby Arena
1983-02-14	at Wyoming Cowboys	L 58–64	Arena-Auditorium
1983-02-19	vs UTEP Miners	L 51–60	University Arena
1983-02-22	at Florida State Seminoles	L 77–79	Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
1983-02-25	vs BYU Cougars	W 71–70	University Arena
1983-02-26	vs Utah Utes	L 61–62	University Arena
1983-03-03	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 63–61	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1983-03-05	at San Diego State Aztecs	L 73–77	San Diego Sports Arena

Game recaps

1982-12-02: Behind George Scott's 22 points, New Mexico Lobos held off USC Trojans 77–74. Wayne Carlander had 21 for USC Trojans.

1982-12-04: Behind Tim Garrett's 22 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past Arizona 101–73. Frank Smith had 15 for Arizona.

1982-12-23: Behind Phil Smith's 25 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated New Mexico State Aggies 78–74. Ernest Patterson had 20 for New Mexico State Aggies.

1982-12-29: New Mexico Lobos got past Princeton 52–46 as Tim Garrett scored a team-high 12. Craig Robinson had 15 for Princeton.

1983-01-02: Florida State survived New Mexico Lobos 74–71 as Wiggins, Mitchell scored a team-high 27. Garrett, Tim had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1983-01-13: Behind Dockery, Niles's 21 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Colorado State Rams 68–58. Carvillade, Rick had 13 for Colorado State Rams.

1983-01-15: New Mexico Lobos beat Wyoming 76–71. George Scott led the winners with 21 points. Anthony Martin had 22 for Wyoming.

1983-01-17: New Mexico Lobos beat Air Force Falcons 89–76 as George Scott scored a team-high 21. Rick Simmons had 28 for Air Force Falcons.

1983-01-22: Texas-El Paso beat New Mexico Lobos 65–54 as Lockhart scored a team-high 19. Scott had 14 for New Mexico Lobos.

1983-01-27: Behind Robinson's 16 points, Utah held off New Mexico Lobos 70–67. Allison had 17 for New Mexico Lobos.

1983-01-29: BYU Cougars handled New Mexico Lobos 66–48. Devin Durrant led the winners with 19 points. George Scott had 13 for New Mexico Lobos.

1983-02-05: New Mexico Lobos got past Hawaii 90–83 as Tim Garrett scored a team-high 29. Tony Webster had 23 for Hawaii.

1983-02-10: Air Force Falcons got past New Mexico Lobos 61–52 as Rick Simmons scored a team-high 12.

1983-02-12: Behind Ray Lego's 22 points, Colorado State Rams pulled away from New Mexico Lobos 85–70. Alan Dolensky had 16 for New Mexico Lobos.

1983-02-14: Wyoming Cowboys beat New Mexico Lobos 64–58. Wrapp, Mark led the winners with 16 points. Garett, Tim had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1983-02-22: Florida State Seminoles survived New Mexico Lobos 79–77 as Mitchell Wiggins scored a team-high 29. Tim Garrett had 28 for New Mexico Lobos.

1983-02-25: New Mexico Lobos edged BYU Cougars 71–70. Niles Dockery led the winners with 16 points. Devin Durrant had 20 for BYU Cougars.

1983-02-26: Behind Peter Williams's 15 points, Utah held off New Mexico Lobos 62–61. Don Berkovich had 14 for New Mexico Lobos.

1983-03-03: New Mexico Lobos edged Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 63–61. Don Brkovich led the winners with 16 points. Tony Webster had 14 for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

1983-03-05: San Diego State Aztecs beat New Mexico Lobos 77–73. Michael Cage led the winners with 27 points. Tim Garrett had 22 for New Mexico Lobos.

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