Overview
- Freshman forward Tomislav Buljan led UNM with 17 points in 19 minutes, including 13 after halftime.
- Deyton Albury added 15 points, went 8-for-8 at the free-throw line, and posted three steals.
- The Lobos tallied 14 steals and four blocks and turned giveaways into 32 points.
- UT Arlington was held to 35.3% shooting and 3-for-25 from three, managing 19 points before halftime.
- Coach Eric Olen praised the defensive progress as New Mexico prepares to host UC Riverside on Tuesday.