1987-88 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

The 1987-88 New Mexico Lobos went 22-14 (8-8 in the WAC) under head coach Gary Colson. The team peaked at #18 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 8.88.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 35 games from this season: 18–2 at home, 3–9 on the road, and 0–3 on neutral courts. The Mexico Lobos scored 75.2 points per game and allowed 72.4 (+2.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 10 games, from Dec 7, 1987 to Jan 9, 1988. The most lopsided win was 87–61 over Grambling Tigers on Dec 19, 1987; the heaviest defeat was 88–67 to Seton Hall Pirates on Nov 22, 1987. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against New Mexico State Aggies (72–71).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1987-88's .611 winning percentage ranks 49th. Previous season: 1986-87 Mexico Lobos (25–10). Next season: 1988-89 Mexico Lobos (22–11).

Game-by-game results (35 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1987-11-20	vs Weber State Wildcats	W 88–72	University Arena
1987-11-21	vs UCLA Bruins	W 77–66	University Arena
1987-11-22	neutral Seton Hall Pirates	L 67–88	Madison Square Garden (IV)
1987-11-23	neutral Iowa State Cyclones	L 96–107	Madison Square Garden (IV)
1987-11-30	vs New Mexico State Aggies	W 72–71	University Arena
1987-12-05	at Washington Huskies	L 64–77	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1987-12-07	vs Texas Southern Tigers	W 64–61	University Arena
1987-12-10	at New Mexico State Aggies	W 76–72	Pan American Center
1987-12-19	vs Grambling Tigers	W 87–61	University Arena
1987-12-23	vs Rider Broncs	W 108–84	University Arena
1987-12-26	vs North Texas Mean Green	W 77–69	University Arena
1987-12-27	vs Ohio State Buckeyes	W 74–65	University Arena
1987-12-30	at Texas Longhorns	W 86–74	Frank Erwin Center
1988-01-02	vs Arizona Wildcats	W 61–59	University Arena
1988-01-08	vs Air Force Falcons	W 80–67	University Arena
1988-01-09	vs Wyoming Cowboys	W 85–72	University Arena
1988-01-14	at San Diego State Aztecs	L 59–64	San Diego Sports Arena
1988-01-16	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	L 76–79	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1988-01-21	vs Utah Utes	W 55–50	University Arena
1988-01-23	vs BYU Cougars	L 82–89	University Arena
1988-01-30	at UTEP Miners	W 70–69	Special Events Center
1988-02-01	vs Colorado State Rams	W 60–51	University Arena
1988-02-04	at Air Force Falcons	L 58–65	Clune Arena
1988-02-06	at Wyoming Cowboys	L 72–90	Arena-Auditorium
1988-02-12	vs San Diego State Aztecs	W 93–85	University Arena
1988-02-13	vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 71–50	University Arena
1988-02-18	at Colorado State Rams	L 60–61	Moby Arena
1988-02-20	at Oklahoma Sooners	L 100–120	Lloyd Noble Center
1988-02-26	vs UTEP Miners	W 74–63	University Arena
1988-03-03	at BYU Cougars	L 82–89	Marriott Center
1988-03-05	at Utah Utes	L 67–68	Jon M. Huntsman Center
1988-03-10	neutral UTEP Miners	L 61–74	Marriott Center
1988-03-17	vs Pepperdine Waves	W 86–75	University Arena
1988-03-22	vs Oregon Ducks	W 78–59	University Arena
1988-03-25	vs Ohio State Buckeyes	L 65–68	University Arena

Game recaps

1987-11-20: Behind Charles Thomas's 21 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Weber State Wildcats 88–72. Rico Washington had 15 for Weber State Wildcats.

1987-12-05: Washington Huskies handled New Mexico Lobos 77–64. Mike Hayward led the winners with 28 points. Hunter Greene had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.

1987-12-07: New Mexico Lobos survived Texas Southern Tigers 64–61 as Charlie Thomas scored a team-high 14. Fred West had 25 for Texas Southern Tigers.

1987-12-10: Behind Charlie Thomas's 24 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated New Mexico State 76–72. Willie Joseph had 19 for New Mexico State.

1987-12-27: New Mexico Lobos beat Ohio State Buckeyes 74–65. Hunter Greene led the winners with 28 points. Jay Burson had 21 for Ohio State Buckeyes. Charlie Thomas grabbed 15 rebounds.

1987-12-30: New Mexico Lobos handled Texas Longhorns 86–74. Rob Loeffel led the winners with 17 points. Alvin Heggs had 24 for Texas Longhorns. Alvin Heggs grabbed 15 rebounds.

1988-01-09: Behind Charlie Thomas's 19 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Air Force Falcons 80–67. Rob Mars had 21 for Air Force Falcons.

1988-01-14: San Diego State Aztecs got past New Mexico Lobos 64–59 as Mitch McMullen scored a team-high 19. Hunter Greene had 14 for New Mexico Lobos.

1988-01-16: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors edged New Mexico Lobos 79–76. Chris Gaines led the winners with 23 points. Charlie Thomas had 20 for New Mexico Lobos.

1988-01-30: New Mexico Lobos survived UTEP Miners 70–69 as Darrell McGee scored a team-high 14. Chris Blocker had 21 for UTEP Miners.

1988-02-13: New Mexico Lobos blew out Hawaii 71–50 as Thomas, Chuck scored a team-high 22. Gabriel, John had 16 for Hawaii.

1988-02-18: Colorado State Rams survived New Mexico Lobos 61–60 as Pat Durham scored a team-high 18. Charlies Thomas had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.

1988-03-05: Utah edged New Mexico Lobos 68–67. Singletary led the winners with 22 points. Greene had 20 for New Mexico Lobos.

1988-03-17: New Mexico Lobos beat Pepperdine Waves 86–75 as Hunter Greene scored a team-high 25. Tom Lewis had 28 for Pepperdine Waves.

1988-03-22: New Mexico Lobos handled Oregon Ducks 78–59. Rob Robbins led the winners with 23 points. Anthony Taylor had 30 for Oregon Ducks.

1988-03-25: Ohio State Buckeyes survived New Mexico Lobos 68–65 as Jay Burson scored a team-high 20. Jimmy Rogers had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

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