Lobos Dominate Rainbow Warriors to end losing streak
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – FOOTBALL
Hawaii (2-6) VS New Mexico (3-4)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| New Mexico | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
| Total Offense | Hawaii | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Yards | 403 | 429 |
| Plays | 67 | 64 |
| Avg. Per Play | 6.01 | 6.70 |
| TDs | 3 | 6 |
New Mexico’s offense was very efficient. They scored touchdowns on their first four drives. Meanwhile, the Lobo defense intercepted three passes and recovered a fumble. They achieved a 42-21 win over the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors. This win brought their season record to 3-4 (1-2 in the conference). Hawai’i, on the other hand, dropped to 2-6 for the season and 0-3 in the Mountain West.
Hawai’i still leads the all time series with New Mexico, 16-11.
GAME NOTES
New Mexico had a 76.9 completion percentage for the game, going 20-26.
The Lobos ended the longest conference losing streak in the nation. (14 straight losses)
Derrick Moore, Zach Vigil and Kaydin Pope all made their first career starts.
Zach Morris got UNM’s first interception of the season.
Andrew Henry had a season-high 112 rushing yards on 13 carries and scored his first UNM touchdown.
Dylan Hopkins threw for 202 yards.
Jeremiah Hixon had his second two-TD game of the season
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