Nelly Junior Joseph led the New Mexico Lobos to a first-place finish in the Mountain West Conference with a dominant performance against UNLV. Joseph recorded 26 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks to secure an 81-67 victory for the Lobos. Donovan Dent and Tru Washington also contributed with 20 and 19 points, respectively.
The Rebels, led by Jalen Hill with 16 points, couldn’t keep up with the Lobos’ offensive firepower. Jeremiah Cherry and Jaden Henley both scored 14 points for UNLV. Despite their efforts, UNLV couldn’t overtake New Mexico, who took the lead early and never looked back.
With this victory, New Mexico secured a bye into the quarterfinals of the conference tournament, while UNLV will open against Air Force as the No. 6 seed. The Lobos put on a strong defensive performance throughout the game, holding off any comeback attempts by the Rebels.
This exciting matchup marked the end of the regular season, with New Mexico finishing with a stellar 25-6 record. The Lobos will now turn their attention to the conference tournament, where they will look to continue their winning ways and make a deep run. Stay tuned for more thrilling basketball action from New Mexico as they vie for the Mountain West Conference title.
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