Lobos win OT thriller vs Nevada

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Pit celebrated 1,000 games on Friday night and UNM head coach Richard Pitino said it was his favorite. Not only did the Lobos win a fourth consecutive game for the first time this season, but the UNM did it by knocking off Nevada 82-81 in overtime at the buzzer.With under 20 seconds remaining and New Mexico trailing by one, the Lobos were able to get Nevada in a trap. That led to an errant pass and a steal by Nelly Jr. Joseph.
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