Fans celebrate Lobo win over Fresno State at The Pit
Jan 20, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There was plenty of excitement as fans arrived at The Pit Monday hoping for another win this season as they faced off against Fresno State.
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Fans endured the cold temperatures to root on the Lobos who currently hold first place in the Mountain West Conference. "I'm really excited. I'm like a child, got my ticket. I'm ready to go watch the Lobos," said Eddie Varela.
"It's just electric when you get into The Pit they just run the ball and they make the baskets," said a fan.
The Lobos dominated Fresno State in the first half of the game. Going into this game, the Lobos had 15 wins and four losses.
They say excitement has been building this season as the wins have piled up. "The wins are coming because of the coach. He's such a good recruiter and he's teaching defense. Yeah, we are excited more of the defense than anyone else," said JC Lopez, Lobo fan.
They are hoping to see the Lobos make it to the NCAA March Madness tournament.
The Lobos won 95-67. The next game will be in Las Vegas where the Lobos will play UNLV this Saturday