New Mexico does a good job creating fouls to get to the free throw line. With a short number like this, the Lobos are the better free throw shooting team. They also have an edge on the boards along with one of the best home court atmospheres in the country. Mountain West home favorites have done very well over the years and New Mexico is 12-0 SU at home.

Might we be looking at a preview of the Mountain West Tourney title game next month in Las Vegas? Utah State isn't the overwhelming choice it once was, proving a bit vulnerable in recent losses to Grand Canyon and UNLV, plus a narrow escape at Colorado State, and the Utags had to grind on the weekend vs. the Aztces, surviving despite hitting only 41% from the floor and 23% beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Eric Olen's Lobos have been one of the storylines of the season in the Mountain and have yet to lose at The Pit this season, with Olen getting superb balance from four double-digit scorers led by frosh wing Jake Hall (scored 27 in Saturday's win at San Jose State). Play New Mexico