ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team was back in the Pit on Saturday afternoon against UT Arlington. New Mexico came away with a 74-56 victory.

Offensively, the Lobos were slow to start. The team opened the game 10-30 (33%) from the field and 2-14 (14.3%) from deep. The Lobos finished the second half strong by shooting 48.1%.

The defense stepped up and held the Mustangs to only 19 first-half points. The UNM defense finished the game with 14 steals and 4 blocks.

Individually, Tomislav Buljan led all scorers with 17 points. Deyton Albury was the only other Lobo to score in double-figures (15). UNM also racked up 15 team assists.

"I thought today was a good performance," said UNM head coach Eric Olen. "Specifically, defensively again. Really got off to a good start th

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