ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For a second straight game, the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team would have a slow first half, but once again they turned it on in the second half to win by a large margin. UNM outscored Texas Southern 61-37 in the second half to win their second straight game at home, 99-68.

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“I thought we missed some open looks in the first half, which we clearly converted in the second half. We continue to change teams at a rapid pace. Obviously it’s good to have some guards in CJ with 8 rebounds and Tru with 10 rebounds,” said UNM men’s basketball head coach Richard Pitino.

Five UNM scorers finished in double figures, topped by a game high 19 points and 10 rebounds from Tru Washington. Overall, the Lobos continue to cause disruptions with deflections and steals, as they finished with 10 steals and forced 20 turnovers.

Now sitting at 5-1 on the season, UNM moves on to play two tough games on the road. The Lobos will play at this year’s Acrisure Classic in Palm Springs, California. UNM opens its game against Arizona State on Thursday at 9:30 p.m.

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