1986-87 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

The 1986-87 New Mexico Lobos went 25-10 (11-5 in the WAC) under head coach Gary Colson. Simple Rating System: 5.47.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 34 games from this season: 18–4 at home, 4–5 on the road, and 2–1 on neutral courts. The Mexico Lobos scored 80.4 points per game and allowed 76.1 (+4.2 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 8 games, from Feb 13, 1987 to Mar 7, 1987. The most lopsided win was 91–66 over Winthrop Eagles on Dec 30, 1986; the heaviest defeat was 98–73 at BYU Cougars on Feb 5, 1987. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Colorado State Rams (62–61).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1986-87's .714 winning percentage ranks 28th. Previous season: 1985-86 Mexico Lobos (17–14). Next season: 1987-88 Mexico Lobos (22–14).

Game-by-game results (34 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1986-11-28	neutral Charlotte 49ers	W 74–72	Lahaina Civic Center
1986-11-29	neutral Long Beach State Beach	W 92–88	Lahaina Civic Center
1986-11-30	neutral Vanderbilt Commodores	L 81–87	Lahaina Civic Center
1986-12-02	vs Jackson State Tigers	W 75–62	University Arena
1986-12-04	at New Mexico State Aggies	L 62–81	Pan American Center
1986-12-06	vs Texas Longhorns	W 82–72	University Arena
1986-12-08	vs Idaho Vandals	W 74–70	University Arena
1986-12-20	vs New Mexico State Aggies	W 64–50	University Arena
1986-12-23	vs Oklahoma State Cowboys	W 90–74	University Arena
1986-12-26	vs Brown Bears	W 84–68	University Arena
1986-12-27	vs Drake Bulldogs	L 52–59	University Arena
1986-12-30	vs Winthrop Eagles	W 91–66	University Arena
1987-01-03	at San Diego State Aztecs	W 88–84	San Diego Sports Arena
1987-01-05	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 99–86	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1987-01-09	vs Utah Utes	L 72–80	University Arena
1987-01-10	vs BYU Cougars	W 102–89	University Arena
1987-01-15	at Wyoming Cowboys	L 66–78	Arena-Auditorium
1987-01-17	at Air Force Falcons	W 80–65	Clune Arena
1987-01-24	vs Colorado State Rams	W 75–54	University Arena
1987-01-26	vs UTEP Miners	W 75–69	University Arena
1987-01-29	vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes	W 87–78	University Arena
1987-01-31	at UTEP Miners	L 90–107	Special Events Center
1987-02-05	at BYU Cougars	L 73–98	Marriott Center
1987-02-07	at Utah Utes	L 65–77	Special Events Center
1987-02-13	vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 110–92	University Arena
1987-02-14	vs San Diego State Aztecs	W 76–66	University Arena
1987-02-17	vs Eastern Washington Eagles	W 90–81	University Arena
1987-02-21	at Colorado State Rams	W 62–61	Moby Arena
1987-02-26	vs Wyoming Cowboys	W 92–89	University Arena
1987-02-28	vs Air Force Falcons	W 80–73	University Arena
1987-03-06	vs Colorado State Rams	W 92–77	University Arena
1987-03-07	vs BYU Cougars	W 93–86	University Arena
1987-03-08	vs Wyoming Cowboys	L 62–64	University Arena
1987-03-13	vs Oregon State Beavers	L 82–85	University Arena

Game recaps

1986-11-29: Behind Kelvin Scarborough's 33 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Long Beach State Beach 92–88. DeLanthony Lofton had 23 for Long Beach State Beach.

1986-12-02: Behind Kelvin Scarborough's 26 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Jackson State Tigers 75–62. Jeffery Hart had 26 for Jackson State Tigers. Jeffery Hart grabbed 17 rebounds.

1986-12-04: New Mexico State Aggies beat New Mexico Lobos 81–62 as Kenny Travis scored a team-high 33. Kelvin Scarborough had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-12-06: New Mexico Lobos beat Texas 82–72 as Hunter Greene scored a team-high 24. Raynard Davis had 21 for Texas.

1986-12-08: New Mexico Lobos beat Idaho Vandals 74–70. Kelvin Scarborough led the winners with 25 points. Vinson Metcalf had 22 for Idaho Vandals.

1986-12-20: New Mexico Lobos handled New Mexico State Aggies 64–50. Hunter Greene led the winners with 24 points. Jeff McCool had 18 for New Mexico State Aggies.

1986-12-23: Behind Hunter Greene's 26 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Oklahoma State Cowboys 90–74. Ray Alford had 21 for Oklahoma State Cowboys.

1986-12-26: Behind Scarborough, Kelvin's 34 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Brown Bears 84–68. Lynch, Patrick had 15 for Brown Bears.

1986-12-27: Behind David Miller's 23 points, Drake Bulldogs defeated New Mexico Lobos 59–52. Kelvin Scarborough had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.

1986-12-30: New Mexico Lobos routed Winthrop Eagles 91–66. Kelvin Scarborough led the winners with 23 points. Ted Houpt had 15 for Winthrop Eagles.

1987-01-03: Behind Greene, Hunter's 27 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated San Diego State Aztecs 88–84. Ross, Tony had 31 for San Diego State Aztecs.

1987-01-05: New Mexico Lobos beat Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 99–86 as Kelvin Scarborough scored a team-high 32. John Gabriel had 25 for Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors.

1987-01-09: Utah Utes got past New Mexico Lobos 80–72 as Gale Gondrezick scored a team-high 21. Kelvin Scarborough had 29 for New Mexico Lobos.

1987-01-10: New Mexico Lobos beat BYU Cougars 102–89 as Hunter Greene scored a team-high 32. Michael Smith had 34 for BYU Cougars.

1987-01-15: Wyoming Cowboys beat New Mexico Lobos 78–66 as Dennis Dembo scored a team-high 17. Hunter Greene had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1987-01-17: Behind Kelly Graves's 21 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Air Force Falcons 80–65. Raymond Dudley had 15 for Air Force Falcons.

1987-01-24: New Mexico Lobos blew out Colorado State Rams 75–54 as Hunter Greene scored a team-high 22. David Turcotte had 12 for Colorado State Rams.

1987-01-26: New Mexico Lobos got past UTEP Miners 75–69 as Kelvin Scarborough scored a team-high 24. Mike Richmond had 16 for UTEP Miners.

1987-01-29: New Mexico Lobos got past Miami (FL) Hurricanes 87–78 as Hunter Greene scored a team-high 28. Kevin Presto had 22 for Miami (FL) Hurricanes.

1987-01-31: Behind C. Blocker's 20 points, UTEP Miners pulled away from New Mexico Lobos 107–90. K. Scarborough had 25 for New Mexico Lobos. M. Richmond grabbed 17 rebounds.

1987-02-05: Brigham Young routed New Mexico Lobos 98–73. Michael Smith led the winners with 25 points. Kelvin Scarborough had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1987-02-07: Utah beat New Mexico Lobos 77–65 as Smith scored a team-high 17. Scarborough had 28 for New Mexico Lobos.

1987-02-13: New Mexico Lobos beat Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 110–92 as Hunter Greene scored a team-high 31. Chris Gaines had 25 for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

1987-02-14: Behind Hunter Greene's 25 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from San Diego State Aztecs 76–66. Tony Ross had 17 for San Diego State Aztecs.

1987-02-17: Behind Greene, Hunter's 21 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Eastern Washington Eagles 90–81. Gaulding, Greg had 25 for Eastern Washington Eagles.

1987-02-21: New Mexico Lobos edged Colorado State Rams 62–61. Hunter Greene led the winners with 21 points. Darry Bailey had 17 for Colorado State Rams.

1987-02-26: New Mexico Lobos survived Wyoming Cowboys 92–89 as Hunter Greene scored a team-high 25. Eric Leckner had 29 for Wyoming Cowboys.

1987-02-28: Behind Hunter Greene's 17 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Air Force Falcons 80–73. Ray Dudley had 28 for Air Force Falcons.

1987-03-06: New Mexico Lobos beat BYU Cougars 93–86. Rob Loeffel led the winners with 27 points. Michael Smith had 26 for BYU Cougars.

1987-03-07: Wyoming Cowboys survived New Mexico Lobos 64–62 as Eric Leckner scored a team-high 27. Rob Loeffel had 25 for New Mexico Lobos.

1987-03-13: Oregon State Beavers survived New Mexico Lobos 85–82 as Gary Payton scored a team-high 18. Hunter Greene had 29 for New Mexico Lobos.

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