1988-89 New Mexico Lobos basketball — 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.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 32 games from this season: 14–5 at home, 6–5 on the road, and 1–1 on neutral courts. The Mexico Lobos scored 79.1 points per game and allowed 73.3 (+5.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 6 games, from Jan 14, 1989 to Feb 1, 1989. The most lopsided win was 102–72 over San Diego State Aztecs on Mar 2, 1989; the heaviest defeat was 89–57 to UTEP Miners on Mar 9, 1989. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors (70–71).

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1988-89's .667 winning percentage ranks 34th. Previous season: 1987-88 Mexico Lobos (22–14). Next season: 1989-90 Mexico Lobos (20–14).

Game-by-game results (32 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1988-11-26	vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds	W 96–71	University Arena
1988-11-27	vs San Diego Toreros	L 53–64	University Arena
1988-11-30	at Arizona Wildcats	L 67–80	McKale Center
1988-12-03	vs Prairie View A&M Panthers	W 100–75	University Arena
1988-12-05	at New Mexico State Aggies	L 66–70	Pan American Center
1988-12-08	vs Oklahoma Sooners	L 96–100	University Arena
1988-12-17	vs New Mexico State Aggies	W 64–61	University Arena
1988-12-28	vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons	W 76–71	University Arena
1988-12-29	vs George Washington Revolutionaries	W 94–73	University Arena
1989-01-05	vs BYU Cougars	W 88–84	University Arena
1989-01-07	vs Utah Utes	W 85–66	University Arena
1989-01-12	at Colorado State Rams	L 62–64	Moby Arena
1989-01-14	at Wyoming Cowboys	W 106–89	Arena-Auditorium
1989-01-19	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 81–63	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1989-01-21	at San Diego State Aztecs	W 83–76	San Diego Sports Arena
1989-01-26	vs Colorado State Rams	W 65–62	University Arena
1989-01-28	vs UTEP Miners	W 70–67	University Arena
1989-02-01	at Miami (FL) Hurricanes	W 110–93	Miami Arena
1989-02-04	at UTEP Miners	L 60–73	Special Events Center
1989-02-09	vs Wyoming Cowboys	L 66–68	University Arena
1989-02-11	vs Air Force Falcons	W 79–67	University Arena
1989-02-12	vs Georgia Bulldogs	W 80–66	University Arena
1989-02-16	at Utah Utes	W 79–76	Jon M. Huntsman Center
1989-02-18	at BYU Cougars	L 79–90	Marriott Center
1989-02-25	at Air Force Falcons	W 80–73	Clune Arena
1989-03-02	vs San Diego State Aztecs	W 102–72	University Arena
1989-03-04	vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	L 70–71	University Arena
1989-03-08	neutral Air Force Falcons	W 74–60	Jon M. Huntsman Center
1989-03-09	neutral UTEP Miners	L 57–89	Jon M. Huntsman Center
1989-03-16	vs Santa Clara Broncos	W 91–76	University Arena
1989-03-21	vs Pepperdine Waves	W 86–69	University Arena
1989-03-23	vs Saint Louis Billikens	L 65–66	University Arena

Game recaps

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

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 BYU Cougars 88–84. Charlie Thomas led the winners with 24 points. Michael Smith had 31 for BYU 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: BYU 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, Saint Louis Billikens held off New Mexico Lobos 66–65. Luc Longley had 21 for New Mexico Lobos. Luc Longley grabbed 16 rebounds.

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