1988-89 New Mexico Lobos — schedule and results

The 1988-89 New Mexico Lobos went 22-11 (11-5 in the WAC) under head coach Dave Bliss. Simple Rating System: 10.68.

Game-by-game results (32 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1988-11-26vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsW 96–71University Arena
1988-11-27vs San Diego TorerosL 53–64University Arena
1988-11-30at Arizona WildcatsL 67–80McKale Center
1988-12-03vs Prairie View A&M PanthersW 100–75University Arena
1988-12-05at New Mexico State AggiesL 66–70Pan American Center
1988-12-08vs Oklahoma SoonersL 96–100University Arena
1988-12-17vs New Mexico State AggiesW 64–61University Arena
1988-12-28vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 76–71University Arena
1988-12-29vs George Washington RevolutionariesW 94–73University Arena
1989-01-05vs BYU CougarsW 88–84University Arena
1989-01-07vs Utah UtesW 85–66University Arena
1989-01-12at Colorado State RamsL 62–64Moby Arena
1989-01-14at Wyoming CowboysW 106–89Arena-Auditorium
1989-01-19at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsW 81–63Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1989-01-21at San Diego State AztecsW 83–76San Diego Sports Arena
1989-01-26vs Colorado State RamsW 65–62University Arena
1989-01-28vs UTEP MinersW 70–67University Arena
1989-02-01at Miami (FL) HurricanesW 110–93Miami Arena
1989-02-04at UTEP MinersL 60–73Special Events Center
1989-02-09vs Wyoming CowboysL 66–68University Arena
1989-02-11vs Air Force FalconsW 79–67University Arena
1989-02-12vs Georgia BulldogsW 80–66University Arena
1989-02-16at Utah UtesW 79–76Jon M. Huntsman Center
1989-02-18at BYU CougarsL 79–90Marriott Center
1989-02-25at Air Force FalconsW 80–73Clune Arena
1989-03-02vs San Diego State AztecsW 102–72University Arena
1989-03-04vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsL 70–71University Arena
1989-03-08neutral Air Force FalconsW 74–60Jon M. Huntsman Center
1989-03-09neutral UTEP MinersL 57–89Jon M. Huntsman Center
1989-03-16vs Santa Clara BroncosW 91–76University Arena
1989-03-21vs Pepperdine WavesW 86–69University Arena
1989-03-23vs Saint Louis BillikensL 65–66University Arena

Game recaps

1988-11-26: New Mexico Lobos routed Loyola 96–71. Thomas, Charlie led the winners with 29 points. Morrison, Mike had 17 for Loyola.

1988-11-27: San Diego Toreros handled New Mexico Lobos 64–53. Wayman Strickland led the winners with 14 points. Charlie Thomas had 17 for New Mexico Lobos.

1988-11-30: Arizona Wildcats handled New Mexico Lobos 80–67. Mason led the winners with 20 points. Thomas had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.

1988-12-05: Behind Steve McGlothin's 17 points, New Mexico State Aggies defeated New Mexico Lobos 70–66. Rob Robbins had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1988-12-08: Oklahoma Sooners beat New Mexico Lobos 100–96. Stacey King led the winners with 24 points. Rob Robbins had 25 for New Mexico Lobos.

1988-12-17: Behind Rob Robbins's 21 points, New Mexico Lobos held off New Mexico State Aggies 64–61. Johnny Roberson had 15 for New Mexico State Aggies. Charlie Thomas grabbed 16 rebounds.

1988-12-28: New Mexico Lobos got past Wake Forest Demon Deacons 76–71 as Robbins, Rob scored a team-high 20. Sam, Anthony had 17 for Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

1989-01-05: New Mexico Lobos beat Brigham Young Cougars 88–84. Charlie Thomas led the winners with 24 points. Michael Smith had 31 for Brigham Young Cougars.

1989-01-07: New Mexico Lobos beat Utah 85–66 as Charlie Thomas scored a team-high 27. Mitch Smith had 19 for Utah.

1989-01-12: Colorado State Rams edged New Mexico Lobos 64–62. Pat Durham led the winners with 31 points. Charlie Thomas had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.

1989-01-19: New Mexico Lobos beat Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 81–63 as Charlie Thomas scored a team-high 21. Reggie Cross had 23 for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

1989-01-21: New Mexico Lobos got past San Diego State Aztecs 83–76 as Rob Robbins scored a team-high 22. Michael Best had 24 for San Diego State Aztecs.

1989-01-26: New Mexico Lobos survived Colorado State Rams 65–62 as Charlie Thomas scored a team-high 16. Joel Tribelhorn had 20 for Colorado State Rams.

1989-02-01: New Mexico Lobos handled Miami Hurricanes 110–93. Charlie Thomas led the winners with 28 points. Eric Brown had 25 for Miami Hurricanes.

1989-02-04: UTEP Miners handled New Mexico Lobos 73–60. T. Hardaway led the winners with 25 points. C. Thomas had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.

1989-02-11: New Mexico Lobos handled Air Force Falcons 79–67. Luc Longley led the winners with 21 points. Ray Dudley had 31 for Air Force Falcons.

1989-02-12: Behind Luc Longley's 17 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Georgia Bulldogs 80–66. Pat Hamilton had 22 for Georgia Bulldogs.

1989-02-16: New Mexico Lobos survived Utah Utes 79–76 as Longsley scored a team-high 21. Madison had 26 for Utah Utes. Grant grabbed 19 rebounds.

1989-02-18: Brigham Young Cougars beat New Mexico Lobos 90–79 as Michael Smith scored a team-high 32. Rob Robbins had 27 for New Mexico Lobos.

1989-02-25: New Mexico Lobos got past Air Force Falcons 80–73 as Luc Longley scored a team-high 31. Ray Dudley had 23 for Air Force Falcons.

1989-03-02: New Mexico Lobos routed San Diego State Aztecs 102–72. Charlie Thomas led the winners with 20 points. Shawn Bell had 18 for San Diego State Aztecs.

1989-03-04: Behind Reggie Cross's 19 points, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors held off New Mexico Lobos 71–70. Luc Longley had 28 for New Mexico Lobos.

1989-03-16: Behind Rob Robbins's 21 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Santa Clara Broncos 91–76. Mitch Burley had 17 for Santa Clara Broncos.

1989-03-21: New Mexico Lobos beat Pepperdine Waves 86–69 as Longley, Luc scored a team-high 18. Davis, Craig had 21 for Pepperdine Waves.

1989-03-23: Behind Roland Gray's 34 points, St. Louis held off New Mexico Lobos 66–65. Luc Longley had 21 for New Mexico Lobos. Luc Longley grabbed 16 rebounds.

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