The point guard matchup between New Mexico’s Donovan Dent and Marquette’s Kam Jones took over the headlines prior to the game. Although they didn’t guard each other, Dent won the matchup in the final minutes and he won the game for the Lobos. The junior finished 21 points, including 13 in the second half.

For the first time since 2012, the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the next round. This was the Lobos’ second year in a row making an appearance in the NCAA Tournament after falling short against Clemson last year.

The New Mexico men’s basketball team has found a replacement for departed head coach Richard Pitino.  According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Lobos and UC San Dieg

A Stepping Stone to the Power Five (or a Long-Term Home) – The last two Lobo head coaches—Richard Pitino and Steve Alford—parlayed their success at UNM into Power Five jobs. But for the right coach, New Mexico is a place to build a legacy, not just a stepping stone. A deep NCAA Tournament run here would turn any head coach into a household name.

The University of New Mexico men's basketball season came to an end on Sunday, March 23 after a loss against Michigan State. The Lobos squared off against the Spartans in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Pitino, 42, has led the Lobos to the last two NCAA men's tournaments. His New Mexico team defeated Marquette in the first round of the tournament Friday before succumbing to Michi

Dent returns back to his home state after a breakout season with the Lobos where he earned Player of the Year honors in the MWC