Colorado State Basketball Visits The Pit as Lobos Conclude Home Slate
The New Mexico home finale pits colorado state basketball against the Lobos in Albuquerque in a matchup with clear postseason implications. Schedules list the game at either 9: 00 p. m. ET or 10: 00 p. m. ET, and the outcome could shift both teams’ positioning in the final week of conference play.
Colorado State Basketball in Albuquerque
Colorado State enters the game on a seven-game winning streak and a 19-10 overall mark with a 10-8 record in conference play. The Rams come off an 85-73 road victory and travel south to face a New Mexico team chasing an improved postseason résumé. The recent run has the Rams aiming for a key road result late in the regular season.
colorado state basketball postseason stakes
The Lobos sit at 22-7 overall and 13-5 in conference, tied for second and one game behind the league leader, making this home game important for both teams’ postseason positioning. New Mexico is described as being on the NCAA Tournament bubble, and a win in the finale would help its standing. If Colorado State extends its winning streak, the Rams would strengthen their conference standing and resume; if New Mexico protects home court, it would bolster its march toward a postseason berth.
Lobos senior day and history
New Mexico will hold Senior Day ceremonies before the game, honoring Deyton Albury, Tomislav Buljan, Luke Haupt, Chris Howell, Tajavis Miller and Milos Vicentic, along with senior manager Lucas Kedge. The Lobos have recent momentum after an 81-76 win in which Buljan produced a 24-point, 18-rebound performance. The program leads the all-time series with Colorado State by a wide margin, and its home record in this venue is especially lopsided. New Mexico has won the last five meetings, including an 80-70 victory earlier this season in Fort Collins.
The Lobos will wrap up the regular season with a road trip to the league leader; that follow-up game is scheduled for 4: 00 p. m. ET on Saturday in Logan. Game listings for the Wednesday matchup differ on timing, so fans should check their local listings for the confirmed broadcast time that applies to their area.
- Game timing: schedules list the contest at 9: 00 p. m. ET and 10: 00 p. m. ET.
- Records: New Mexico 22-7 (13-5), Colorado State 19-10 (10-8).
- Situational note: Lobos hold recent series edge and will celebrate seniors before the game.
