Sports Desk: Rio Grande Rivalry is back at the Pit

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM basketball team is set to host NMSU on Saturday. The rivalry has had some heated moments over the years, and even with a new coaching staff and players in Las Cruces, the Lobos still know the importance of the matchup."I just think this is going to be a high level of competitiveness and energy on the floor with us and I know with their team and coaching staff," Jamal Mashburn Jr said. "I would just expect a high level of competition."Story continues