NEW MEXICO LOBOS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Mountain West ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Albuquerque's storied basketball venue, The Pit, hosts New Mexico women's basketball in a city where 25,441 University students fuel one of the Mountain West's most distinctive programs. Built at the university established in 1889, The Pit's underground court provides a home advantage that the Lobos leveraged effectively during their 17-9 overall season, posting a robust 10-5 record at home compared to 7-4 away from Albuquerque. Head coach Mike Bradbury has constructed a squad of 14 players that averaged 66.7 points per game while holding opponents to 61.0, demonstrating offensive capability that slightly edges defensive restraint—a formula producing 6-6 Mountain West Conference play.

New Mexico's scoring average of 66.7 points places them in a disciplined, defensive-minded approach within contemporary women's college basketball, contrasting sharply with the up-tempo style that defined men's programs at The Pit historically. The away record of 7-4 suggests the Lobos respond well outside Albuquerque despite the undeniable comfort The Pit provides, while their 10-5 home mark reflected strong conversions of court positioning and crowd support into wins.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of New Mexico
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationAlbuquerque, New Mexico
VenueThe Pit
Head CoachMike Bradbury

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
44Laila AbdurraqibG
10Cacia AntonioG
40Clarissa CraigF
5Kaia FosterG
4Alyssa HargroveG
7Quintilla HidalgoG
3Destinee HooksG
24Jessie JoaquimF
20Tyler JonesG
15Drew JordonG
13Joana MagalhaesG
23Emma NajjumaF
11Nayli PadillaG
14Leonor PeixinhoF

SEASON RECORD

22-10

Overall

12-6

Home

10-4

Away

9-7

Conference

67.4 PPG / 60.7 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Northern Arizona LumberjacksW 77-59
Nov 7Colorado BuffaloesL 59-84
Nov 9North Carolina A&T AggiesW 71-64
Nov 12New Orleans PrivateersW 99-65
Nov 16New Mexico State AggiesW 77-45
Nov 21UT Martin SkyhawksW 77-45
Nov 23Texas Tech Lady RaidersL 57-82
Nov 28Chicago State CougarsW 80-53
Nov 29Cincinnati BearcatsL 60-63
Dec 7Arizona WildcatsW 72-69
Dec 14Houston CougarsW 63-41
Dec 18Boise State BroncosW 70-63
Dec 20UNLV Lady RebelsL 71-89
Dec 31Wyoming CowgirlsW 62-48
Jan 3San José State SpartansW 89-51
Jan 8Colorado State RamsW 66-59
Jan 10Nevada Wolf PackL 61-70
Jan 14San Diego State AztecsL 56-73
Jan 17Grand Canyon LopesL 62-75
Jan 24Air Force FalconsW 74-57
Jan 29UNLV Lady RebelsW 68-57
Jan 31Utah State AggiesW 58-33
Feb 5Wyoming CowgirlsW 58-51
Feb 7Boise State BroncosL 35-63
Feb 12San José State SpartansW 66-61
Feb 14Colorado State RamsL 46-66
Feb 19Grand Canyon LopesW 70-68
Feb 21Air Force FalconsW 73-53
Feb 26Utah State AggiesW 69-54
Feb 28Nevada Wolf PackW 63-56
Mar 4Fresno State BulldogsW 86-64
Mar 8Boise State BroncosL 61-62

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does New Mexico Women's Basketball compete in?
New Mexico Lobos Women's Basketball competes in the Mountain West Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does New Mexico play women's basketball home games?
New Mexico Women's Basketball plays home games at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM.
Who is the head coach of New Mexico Women's Basketball?
The head coach of New Mexico Lobos Women's Basketball is Mike Bradbury.
When was New Mexico Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for New Mexico Women's Basketball is not currently available.