New Mexico Lobos

New Mexico Lobos

27-8 - 1st in Mountain West
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New Mexico hires UC San Diego's Eric Olen as new coach New Mexico hires UC San Diego's Eric Olen as new coach

New Mexico has hired UC San Diego's Eric Olen as the school's next head coach.

Sources: New Mexico has agreed to a five-year deal to make UC San Diego’s Eric Olen the school’s next head coach. He led the school to the 2025 NCAA tournament in its first year it was eligible. He’s gone 51-17 the last two years and won the Big West this year at 18-2. Sources: New Mexico has agreed to a five-year deal to make UC San Diego’s Eric Olen the school’s next head coach. He led the school to the 2025 NCAA tournament in its first year it was eligible. He’s gone 51-17 the last two years and won the Big West this year at 18-2.

Donovan Dent commits to UCLA from portal after New Mexico exit Donovan Dent commits to UCLA from portal after New Mexico exit

Guard Donovan Dent, who averaged 20.4 points and 6.5 assists for New Mexico this season, has committed to UCLA after entering the transfer portal.

Sources: Richard Pitino set to leave New Mexico for Xavier Sources: Richard Pitino set to leave New Mexico for Xavier

Xavier is expected to hire New Mexico's Richard Pitino as its next head coach, sources told ESPN on Tuesday night.

Xavier expected to hire New Mexico's Richard Pitino as next head coach - Jeff Borzello, Pete Thamel Xavier expected to hire New Mexico's Richard Pitino as next head coach - Jeff Borzello, Pete Thamel

New Mexico star Donovan Dent, Mountain West Player of the Year, announces he's entering transfer portal - On3sports New Mexico star Donovan Dent, Mountain West Player of the Year, announces he's entering transfer portal - On3sports

Everything to know about Sunday's second round NCAA tournament games Everything to know about Sunday's second round NCAA tournament games

Whether you missed or want to relive the action, here's what to know about the final games of opening weekend.

Michigan State reaches 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with 71-63 March Madness win over New Mexico Michigan State reaches 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with 71-63 March Madness win over New Mexico

— Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico on Sunday night.

Mountain West Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
New Mexico 80.5 - 8 27
Colorado State 75.2 1.5 10 26
Utah State 79.9 0.5 8 26
Boise State 76.0 1.5 10 26
San Diego State 70.8 4 10 21
UNLV 69.2 8 15 18
Nevada 72.3 9 16 17
San José State 72.1 12 20 15
Wyoming 67.2 13.5 20 12
Fresno State 70.7 19.5 26 6
Air Force 61.9 21.5 28 4
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Donovan Dent
  • Assists Per Game

    Donovan Dent
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Nelly Junior Joseph

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Nelly Junior Joseph
  • Steals Per Game

    Tru Washington
  • Blocks Per Game

    Nelly Junior Joseph