1989-90 New Mexico Lobos basketball — schedule and results

The 1989-90 New Mexico Lobos went 20-14 (9-7 in the WAC) under head coach Dave Bliss. Simple Rating System: 10.48.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 33 games from this season: 16–3 at home, 3–9 on the road, and 0–2 on neutral courts. The Mexico Lobos scored 76.0 points per game and allowed 70.2 (+5.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 7 games, from Feb 10, 1990 to Mar 3, 1990. The most lopsided win was 88–51 over East Carolina Pirates on Dec 27, 1989; the heaviest defeat was 78–49 at Louisville Cardinals on Dec 16, 1989. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against New Mexico State Aggies (73–74). 1 game went to overtime.

Among New Mexico Lobos' 103 recorded seasons, 1989-90's .588 winning percentage ranks 54th. Previous season: 1988-89 Mexico Lobos (22–11). Next season: 1990-91 Mexico Lobos (20–10).

Game-by-game results (33 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1989-11-24	vs hardin simmons	W 91–57	University Arena
1989-11-25	vs Monmouth Hawks	W 69–63	University Arena
1989-12-02	at New Mexico State Aggies	L 55–60	Pan American Center
1989-12-05	at Tennessee Volunteers	L 85–96	Thompson-Boling Arena
1989-12-07	vs New Mexico State Aggies	L 73–74	University Arena
1989-12-16	at Louisville Cardinals	L 49–78	Freedom Hall
1989-12-18	vs centenary la	W 86–69	University Arena
1989-12-22	vs Maine Black Bears	W 94–63	University Arena
1989-12-23	vs Detroit Mercy Titans	W 91–64	University Arena
1989-12-27	vs East Carolina Pirates	W 88–51	University Arena
1989-12-30	vs Towson Tigers	W 96–68	University Arena
1990-01-04	vs Wyoming Cowboys	L 87–89	University Arena
1990-01-06	vs Colorado State Rams	W 63–61	University Arena
1990-01-11	at Utah Utes	L 60–79	Jon M. Huntsman Center
1990-01-13	at BYU Cougars	L 78–79	Marriott Center
1990-01-18	at San Diego State Aztecs	L 62–78	San Diego Sports Arena
1990-01-20	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	L 71–74	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1990-01-27	vs Air Force Falcons	W 61–44	University Arena
1990-01-30	vs UTEP Miners	L 80–82	University Arena
1990-02-08	at Colorado State Rams	L 71–75	Moby Arena
1990-02-10	at Wyoming Cowboys	W 82–79	Arena-Auditorium
1990-02-15	vs BYU Cougars	W 60–51	University Arena
1990-02-17	vs Utah Utes	W 86–66	University Arena
1990-02-22	vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 82–71	University Arena
1990-02-24	vs San Diego State Aztecs	W 91–69	University Arena
1990-02-28	at Air Force Falcons	W 62–54	Clune Arena
1990-03-03	at UTEP Miners	W 61–56	Special Events Center
1990-03-07	at UTEP Miners	L 61–78	Special Events Center
1990-03-16	vs Oregon Ducks	W 89–78	University Arena
1990-03-20	vs Oklahoma State Cowboys	W 90–88	University Arena
1990-03-23	vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 80–58	University Arena
1990-03-26	neutral Saint Louis Billikens	L 73–80	Madison Square Garden (IV)
1990-03-28	neutral Penn State Nittany Lions	L 81–83 (OTOT)	Madison Square Garden (IV)

Game recaps

1989-11-24: Behind Luc Longley's 23 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past Hardin-Simmons Cowboys 91–57. Tommy French had 12 for Hardin-Simmons Cowboys. Luc Longley grabbed 15 rebounds.

1989-11-25: New Mexico Lobos beat Monmouth Hawks 69–63. Luc Longley led the winners with 22 points. Alex Blackwell had 19 for Monmouth Hawks.

1989-12-02: New Mexico State Aggies beat New Mexico Lobos 60–55. Keith Hill led the winners with 21 points. Luc Longley had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1989-12-05: Tennessee Volunteers handled New Mexico Lobos 96–85. Greg Bell led the winners with 34 points. Willie Banks had 23 for New Mexico Lobos.

1989-12-18: Behind Rob Robbins's 19 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Centenary Gentlemen 86–69. Patrick Greer had 14 for Centenary Gentlemen.

1989-12-22: New Mexico Lobos blew out Maine Black Bears 94–63 as Luc Longley scored a team-high 16. Dean Smith had 16 for Maine Black Bears.

1989-12-23: Behind Rob Robbins's 23 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past Detroit Mercy Titans 91–64. Michael Aaron had 16 for Detroit Mercy Titans. Michael Aaron grabbed 15 rebounds.

1989-12-27: Behind Rob Robbins's 15 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past East Carolina Pirates 88–51. Reed Lose had 16 for East Carolina Pirates.

1989-12-30: New Mexico Lobos blew out Towson Tigers 96–68 as Luc Longley scored a team-high 31. Kurk Lee had 17 for Towson Tigers.

1990-01-04: Wyoming Cowboys edged New Mexico Lobos 89–87. Reginald Slater led the winners with 29 points. Luc Longley had 26 for New Mexico Lobos.

1990-01-06: New Mexico Lobos survived Colorado State Rams 63–61 as Luc Longley scored a team-high 19. Andy Anderson had 17 for Colorado State Rams.

1990-01-11: Behind Grant's 30 points, Utah Utes pulled away from New Mexico Lobos 79–60. McGee, D. had 16 for New Mexico Lobos.

1990-01-13: Behind Marty Haws's 23 points, BYU Cougars held off New Mexico Lobos 79–78. Luc Longley had 22 for New Mexico Lobos.

1990-01-18: Behind Michael Best's 24 points, San Diego State Aztecs pulled away from New Mexico Lobos 78–62. Luc Longley had 22 for New Mexico Lobos.

1990-01-20: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors survived New Mexico Lobos 74–71 as Chris Gaines scored a team-high 24. Luc Longley had 26 for New Mexico Lobos.

1990-01-27: New Mexico Lobos beat Air Force Falcons 61–44 as Luc Longley scored a team-high 20. Chris Lowry had 20 for Air Force Falcons. Luc Longley grabbed 15 rebounds.

1990-01-30: UTEP Miners edged New Mexico Lobos 82–80. Henry Hall led the winners with 19 points. Luc Longley had 28 for New Mexico Lobos.

1990-02-08: Colorado State Rams got past New Mexico Lobos 75–71 as Mike Mitchell scored a team-high 18. Darrell McGee had 24 for New Mexico Lobos.

1990-02-10: Behind Luc Longley's 29 points, New Mexico Lobos held off Wyoming Cowboys 82–79. Kenny Smith had 17 for Wyoming Cowboys.

1990-02-15: Behind Willie Banks's 15 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated BYU Cougars 60–51. Andy Toolson had 16 for BYU Cougars.

1990-02-17: New Mexico Lobos blew out Utah Utes 86–66 as Kurt Miller scored a team-high 17. Walter Watts had 21 for Utah Utes.

1990-02-22: New Mexico Lobos beat Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 82–71 as Luc Longley scored a team-high 23. Cliff Beaubrun had 15 for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

1990-02-24: New Mexico Lobos blew out San Diego State Aztecs 91–69 as Rob Robbins scored a team-high 24. Shawn Jamison had 19 for San Diego State Aztecs.

1990-03-03: New Mexico Lobos got past UTEP Miners 61–56 as Luc Longley scored a team-high 21. Prince Stewart had 15 for UTEP Miners.

1990-03-16: New Mexico Lobos handled Oregon 89–78. Kurt Miller led the winners with 22 points. Kevin Mixon had 21 for Oregon.

1990-03-20: New Mexico Lobos survived Oklahoma State Cowboys 90–88 as Kurt Miller scored a team-high 24. Darwyn Alexander had 19 for Oklahoma State Cowboys.

1990-03-23: New Mexico Lobos blew out Hawaii 80–58 as Luc Longley scored a team-high 19. Chris Gaines had 17 for Hawaii.

1990-03-26: Saint Louis Billikens beat New Mexico Lobos 80–73. Bonner led the winners with 24 points. D. McGee had 23 for New Mexico Lobos. Bonner grabbed 19 rebounds.

1990-03-28: Behind J.Barnes's 19 points, Penn State held off New Mexico Lobos 83–81. Banks had 19 for New Mexico Lobos.

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