• Lobo defense shuts down UC Santa Barbara in win

    Lobo defense shuts down UC Santa Barbara in win
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team extended its win streak to seven on Wednesday night. UNM defeated UC Santa Barbara 84-61, largely thanks to a strong defensive effort in the second half.After the opening 20 minutes, UNM led 42-35. The Gauchos shot 42.4% from the field in the opening half, but the Lobos defense turned it on in the second.In the final 20 minutes, UNM held UCSB to only 26 points on 28% shooting. The Gauchos shot 0-9 from three.UNM's defensive eff

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