1985-86 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

The 1985-86 New Mexico Lobos went 17-14 (8-8 in the WAC) under head coach Gary Colson. Simple Rating System: 4.14.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 31 games from this season: 14–4 at home, 2–10 on the road, and 1–0 on neutral courts. The Mexico Lobos scored 67.5 points per game and allowed 63.9 (+3.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 5 games, from Nov 22, 1985 to Dec 3, 1985. The most lopsided win was 132–95 over alliant international on Dec 3, 1985; the heaviest defeat was 76–51 at Georgetown Hoyas on Dec 11, 1985. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against UTEP Miners (70–71). 1 game went to overtime.

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1985-86's .548 winning percentage ranks 62nd. Previous season: 1984-85 Mexico Lobos (19–13). Next season: 1986-87 Mexico Lobos (25–10).

Game-by-game results (31 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1985-11-22	vs Bucknell Bison	W 71–57	University Arena
1985-11-23	vs San Diego Toreros	W 61–46	University Arena
1985-11-27	vs Morgan State Bears	W 66–50	University Arena
1985-11-30	vs Oregon State Beavers	W 81–63	University Arena
1985-12-03	vs alliant international	W 132–95	University Arena
1985-12-11	at Georgetown Hoyas	L 51–76	Capital Centre
1985-12-14	at Arizona Wildcats	L 55–70	McKale Center
1985-12-21	vs Alabama State Hornets	W 92–82	University Arena
1985-12-23	vs New Mexico State Aggies	W 54–44	University Arena
1985-12-27	vs Kent State Golden Flashes	W 52–40	University Arena
1985-12-28	vs Michigan State Spartans	L 61–76	University Arena
1985-12-30	at New Mexico State Aggies	L 44–53	Pan American Center
1986-01-02	vs Utah Utes	W 71–58	University Arena
1986-01-04	vs BYU Cougars	W 60–57	University Arena
1986-01-09	at Wyoming Cowboys	W 47–45	Arena-Auditorium
1986-01-11	at Colorado State Rams	L 58–65	Moby Arena
1986-01-16	at San Diego State Aztecs	L 68–71	San Diego Sports Arena
1986-01-18	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 93–57	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1986-01-24	vs Colorado State Rams	W 64–51	University Arena
1986-01-25	vs UTEP Miners	L 70–71	University Arena
1986-02-01	at UTEP Miners	L 54–68	Special Events Center
1986-02-07	vs Air Force Falcons	W 72–70	University Arena
1986-02-08	vs Wyoming Cowboys	L 65–67	University Arena
1986-02-14	at BYU Cougars	L 67–74	Marriott Center
1986-02-15	at Utah Utes	L 59–60	Special Events Center
1986-02-22	at Air Force Falcons	L 64–66	Clune Arena
1986-02-27	vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 65–64	University Arena
1986-03-01	vs San Diego State Aztecs	W 95–92 (OTOT)	University Arena
1986-03-06	neutral BYU Cougars	W 79–68	Arena-Auditorium
1986-03-07	at Wyoming Cowboys	L 54–56	Arena-Auditorium
1986-03-13	vs Texas Longhorns	L 66–69	University Arena

Game recaps

1985-11-22: New Mexico Lobos beat Bucknell 71–57 as Johnny Brown scored a team-high 20. Chris Seneca had 17 for Bucknell.

1985-11-27: New Mexico Lobos handled Morgan State 66–50. Johnny Brown led the winners with 14 points. Troy Brown had 22 for Morgan State.

1985-11-30: New Mexico Lobos handled Oregon State 81–63. Johnny Brown led the winners with 30 points. Darryl Flowers had 17 for Oregon State.

1985-12-03: New Mexico Lobos routed U.S. International 132–95. Johnny Brown led the winners with 31 points. Joe Yezbak had 32 for U.S. International.

1985-12-11: Behind David Wingate's 21 points, Georgetown Hoyas rolled past New Mexico Lobos 76–51. Kelvin Scarborough had 12 for New Mexico Lobos.

1985-12-14: Arizona Wildcats handled New Mexico Lobos 70–55. Elliott led the winners with 16 points. Brown had 17 for New Mexico Lobos.

1985-12-21: New Mexico Lobos handled Alabama State Hornets 92–82. Kelvin Scarborough led the winners with 26 points. Frank Sillman had 22 for Alabama State Hornets.

1985-12-30: New Mexico State Aggies got past New Mexico Lobos 53–44 as Gilbert Wilburn scored a team-high 20. Jimmy Brown had 13 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-01-02: New Mexico Lobos beat Utah Utes 71–58 as Johnny Brown scored a team-high 26. Albert Springs had 15 for Utah Utes.

1986-01-09: New Mexico Lobos edged Wyoming Cowboys 47–45. Johnny Brown led the winners with 13 points. Eric Leckner had 12 for Wyoming Cowboys.

1986-01-11: Colorado State Rams got past New Mexico Lobos 65–58 as Rich Strong scored a team-high 21. Shawn Brooks had 17 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-01-16: San Diego State Aztecs edged New Mexico Lobos 71–68. John Martins led the winners with 19 points. Johnny Brown had 20 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-01-18: New Mexico Lobos blew out Hawaii 93–57 as Shawn Brooks scored a team-high 25. Billy Koch had 18 for Hawaii.

1986-01-25: UTEP Miners survived New Mexico Lobos 71–70 as Mitch Richmond scored a team-high 20. Stacy Brown had 27 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-02-01: UTEP Miners handled New Mexico Lobos 68–54. Juden Smith led the winners with 15 points. Kelvin Scarborough had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-02-08: Wyoming Cowboys edged New Mexico Lobos 67–65. Eric Leckner led the winners with 18 points. Shawn Brooks had 20 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-02-14: Behind Bob Capener's 30 points, Brigham Young defeated New Mexico Lobos 74–67. Johnny Brown had 25 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-02-15: Behind Hendrix's 19 points, Utah Utes held off New Mexico Lobos 60–59. Scarborough had 20 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-02-27: New Mexico Lobos survived Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 65–64 as Johnny Brown scored a team-high 19. Kenny Walker had 21 for Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors.

1986-03-01: New Mexico Lobos survived San Diego State Aztecs 95–92 as Johnny Brown scored a team-high 36. Anthony Watson had 25 for San Diego State Aztecs.

1986-03-06: New Mexico Lobos handled Brigham Young 79–68. Johnny Brown led the winners with 31 points. Bob Capener had 18 for Brigham Young.

1986-03-07: Wyoming Cowboys edged New Mexico Lobos 56–54. Fennis Dembo led the winners with 26 points. Johnny Brown had 23 for New Mexico Lobos.

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