Lobos Eye Mountain West Title After Dominating Air Force

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New Mexico Lobos are close to winning the Mountain West title after a strong victory over Air Force.

New Mexico is on the brink of clinching its first Mountain West Conference regular-season title in 12 years, needing just one more victory. The Lobos showcased their dominance with a commanding 92-71 win over Air Force, where Donovan Dent led the charge with 23 points, while Nelly Junior Joseph notched his 14th double-double of the season.

Currently, New Mexico sits atop the conference standings, ahead of Colorado State and Utah State. Colorado State kept its title aspirations alive by defeating Utah State 93-66, intensifying the race for the top spot. Meanwhile, Boise State and San Diego State are locked in a tie for fourth place after navigating challenging road games.

In the SEC, Ole Miss secured a vital victory against Oklahoma, improving their conference record to 9-7 and breaking a three-game losing streak. The Rebels now face tough matchups against Tennessee and Florida as they aim to finish the regular season strong.

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