UNM Lobos face Marquette in NCAA Tournament first round

The UNM Lobos are the No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 7 Marquette in Cleveland on Friday at 5:25 p.m. This marks the Lobos' second consecutive tournament appearance after ending a 10-year drought last season. The Lobos won the Mountain West regular season this year and received an at-large bid. Coach Richard Pitino emphasized the importance of enjoying the moment while preparing for the game against Marquette, which has a strong team led by standout player Kam Jones. The game will be broadcast on TBS, and fans traveling to Cleveland can find Lobo-specific seating in sections 121 and 122. Charter bus options are available for those interested in attending the game.