Box Score Feb. 14, 2015 Box Score
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The University of Nevada women's basketball team suffered a 63-45 Mountain West road loss Saturday afternoon to New Mexico, the Lobos' seventh consecutive win.
It was a rough period for the Wolf Pack (7-16, 3-9 MW) offense in the opening half, shooting just 30.4 percent from the field. After a jumper by freshman Teige Zeller at the 13:21 mark, the Pack went on a five minute scoring drought, allowing the Lobos (14-10, 10-3 MW) to push their lead out to 10. The difference maker, however, in the 14-point halftime deficit for Nevada was hitting 5-of-13 from the free throw line.
Nevada played a more balanced second half, holding its opponent to 29 percent shooting and nearly outscored the Lobos in the period, 29-25. The Wolf Pack connected on 45 percent (9-of-20) on offense in the second half and 66.7 percent from the free throw line.
New Mexico led for the entire 40 minutes and had 11 players get in on the scoring action, including the game's leading scorer Antiesha Brown who put up 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting. The Pack was led by senior Mimi Mungedi who collected her seventh double-double of the season with 11 points and 17 rebounds. Mungedi also established a new Nevada single-season blocking record, breaking her own record from a year ago. She now has 61 blocks on the year.
The Wolf Pack got significant contribution from its bench, which came into the game to register 25 points. Off the bench, Nevada was led by Zeller who recorded a career-high nine points. Senior Emily Burns blocked three shots on the day, moving her into a tie for seventh all-time in career blocks.
Nevada remains on the road to face Wyoming this Wednesday, Feb. 18 for a 6 p.m. PT tip time.
