1995-96 New Mexico Lobos — schedule and results

The 1995-96 New Mexico Lobos went 28-5 (14-4 in the WAC) under head coach Dave Bliss. The team peaked at #23 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 11.55.

Game-by-game results (33 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1995-11-17vs Simon Fraser UniversityW 81–67University Arena
1995-11-24vs UT Arlington MavericksW 76–56University Arena
1995-11-25vs Mercer BearsW 107–72University Arena
1995-11-29vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosW 80–56University Arena
1995-12-05at Arizona State Sun DevilsW 86–79Desert Financial Arena
1995-12-08vs New Mexico State AggiesW 91–75University Arena
1995-12-16at New Mexico State AggiesW 69–68Pan American Center
1995-12-19vs Texas State BobcatsW 72–62University Arena
1995-12-28vs Dartmouth Big GreenW 91–66University Arena
1995-12-29vs Boston University TerriersW 95–83University Arena
1996-01-02at Fresno State BulldogsL 75–76Selland Arena
1996-01-04at Air Force FalconsW 61–49Clune Arena
1996-01-08vs San Diego State AztecsW 77–74University Arena
1996-01-10vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsW 78–72University Arena
1996-01-13at Wyoming CowboysL 58–61Arena-Auditorium
1996-01-15at Colorado State RamsW 67–65Moby Arena
1996-01-20at UTEP MinersW 64–60Special Events Center
1996-01-25vs BYU CougarsW 83–77University Arena
1996-01-27vs Utah UtesL 64–82University Arena
1996-02-01at BYU CougarsW 88–81Marriott Center
1996-02-03at Utah UtesL 58–74Jon M. Huntsman Center
1996-02-10vs UTEP MinersW 81–52University Arena
1996-02-17vs Wyoming CowboysW 70–69University Arena
1996-02-19vs Colorado State RamsW 78–66University Arena
1996-02-22at San Diego State AztecsW 83–78San Diego Sports Arena
1996-02-24at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsW 88–79Special Events Arena
1996-02-29vs Air Force FalconsW 67–55University Arena
1996-03-02vs Fresno State BulldogsW 86–84University Arena
1996-03-07vs San Diego State AztecsW 94–75University Arena
1996-03-08vs Fresno State BulldogsW 104–99 (3OTOT)University Arena
1996-03-09vs Utah UtesW 64–60University Arena
1996-03-15neutral Kansas State WildcatsW 69–48Richmond Coliseum
1996-03-17neutral Georgetown HoyasL 62–73Richmond Coliseum

Game recaps

1995-11-17: New Mexico Lobos beat Simon Fraser Clan 81–67 as Charles Smith scored a team-high 20. Peter Guarasci had 23 for Simon Fraser Clan.

1995-11-24: New Mexico Lobos routed Texas-Arlington 76–56. Charles Smith led the winners with 18 points. Damon Johnson had 18 for Texas-Arlington.

1995-11-25: Behind Charles Smith's 29 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past Mercer Bears 107–72. Reggie Elliott had 26 for Mercer Bears.

1995-11-29: Behind Clayton Shields's 17 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past Texas-Pan American Broncs 80–56. Terrence Fitzpatrick had 21 for Texas-Pan American Broncs.

1995-12-05: New Mexico Lobos got past Arizona State Sun Devils 86–79 as Smith scored a team-high 23. Veal had 23 for Arizona State Sun Devils.

1995-12-08: New Mexico Lobos handled New Mexico State Aggies 91–75. Charles Smith led the winners with 21 points. Enoch Davis had 22 for New Mexico State Aggies.

1995-12-16: New Mexico Lobos survived New Mexico State Aggies 69–68 as Clayton Shields scored a team-high 26. Shakey Harrington had 19 for New Mexico State Aggies.

1995-12-19: Behind Charles Smith's 23 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Southwest Texas State Bobcats 72–62. Darius Buggs had 14 for Southwest Texas State Bobcats.

1995-12-28: Behind Charles Smith's 25 points, New Mexico Lobos rolled past Dartmouth Big Green 91–66. Seamus Lonergan had 17 for Dartmouth Big Green.

1995-12-29: New Mexico Lobos beat Boston University 95–83 as Charles Smith scored a team-high 21. Raja Bell had 25 for Boston University.

1996-01-02: Fresno State Bulldogs edged New Mexico Lobos 76–75. Kendric Brooks led the winners with 32 points. Charles Smith had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1996-01-04: New Mexico Lobos handled Air Force Falcons 61–49. Charles Smith led the winners with 18 points. Mike Freeman had 14 for Air Force Falcons.

1996-01-08: New Mexico Lobos edged San Diego State Aztecs 77–74. Kenny Thomas led the winners with 24 points. Paul Jarrett had 27 for San Diego State Aztecs.

1996-01-10: Behind Kenny Thomas's 26 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 78–72. Anthony Harris had 23 for Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

1996-01-13: Wyoming Cowboys edged New Mexico Lobos 61–58. LaDrell Whitehead led the winners with 19 points. Kenny Thomas had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.

1996-01-15: New Mexico Lobos survived Colorado State Rams 67–65 as Greg Schornstein scored a team-high 22. Delmonte Madison had 18 for Colorado State Rams. Kenny Thomas grabbed 16 rebounds.

1996-01-20: New Mexico Lobos got past UTEP Miners 64–60 as Charles Smith scored a team-high 19. Mark Ingles had 20 for UTEP Miners.

1996-01-25: Behind Charles Smith's 20 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Brigham Young Cougars 83–77. Randy Reid had 17 for Brigham Young Cougars.

1996-01-27: Utah handled New Mexico Lobos 82–64. Keith Van Horn led the winners with 25 points. Charles Smith had 14 for New Mexico Lobos.

1996-02-01: New Mexico Lobos beat BYU Cougars 88–81. Charles Smith led the winners with 24 points. Bryon Ruffner had 19 for BYU Cougars.

1996-02-03: Utah Utes handled New Mexico Lobos 74–58. Keith Van Horn led the winners with 30 points. Clayton Shields had 15 for New Mexico Lobos.

1996-02-10: New Mexico Lobos blew out UTEP Miners 81–52 as Charles Smith scored a team-high 26. Kimani Jones-Young had 13 for UTEP Miners.

1996-02-17: New Mexico Lobos survived Wyoming Cowboys 70–69 as Charles Smith scored a team-high 20. LaDrell Whitehead had 26 for Wyoming Cowboys.

1996-02-19: Behind Charles Smith's 23 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from Colorado State Rams 78–66. Delmonte Madison had 18 for Colorado State Rams. Kenny Thomas grabbed 15 rebounds.

1996-02-29: New Mexico Lobos beat Air Force Falcons 67–55 as Charles Smith scored a team-high 19. Michael Freeman had 16 for Air Force Falcons.

1996-03-02: New Mexico Lobos edged Fresno State 86–84. Kenny Thomas led the winners with 28 points. Darnell McCulloch had 22 for Fresno State.

1996-03-07: Behind Clayton Shields's 33 points, New Mexico Lobos pulled away from San Diego State Aztecs 94–75. Leon Carter had 17 for San Diego State Aztecs.

1996-03-08: New Mexico Lobos got past Fresno State Bulldogs 104–99 as Charles Smith scored a team-high 29. Dominick Young had 26 for Fresno State Bulldogs.

1996-03-09: Behind Kenny Thomas's 30 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Utah Utes 64–60. Brandon Jessie had 16 for Utah Utes. Kenny Thomas grabbed 17 rebounds.

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