UNLV Lady Rebels Fall to New Mexico, Trail in Mountain West Standings

The Lady Rebels' loss brings their conference record to 9-2 and overall record to 14-7.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:15pm

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The UNLV Lady Rebels suffered a 68-57 loss to the New Mexico Lobos on Wednesday night in Albuquerque, marking their second defeat in Mountain West Conference play and their first road loss within the conference this season. The Lobos dominated the first quarter, outscoring the Lady Rebels 20-9, and their strong shooting performance proved decisive as UNLV struggled to find its rhythm.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Lady Rebels, currently in second place in the Mountain West, further behind the first-place San Diego State Aztecs, who have already defeated UNLV this season. The game against third-place Colorado State on Saturday is now a crucial matchup in the conference standings.

The details

New Mexico shot 50.9% from the field (28 of 55) and 45% from the three-point line (9 of 20), while UNLV shot 40.4% (21 of 52) overall and just 27% from beyond the arc (4 of 15). Jasmyn Lott led the Lady Rebels with 19 points, and Aaliyah Alexander added 12 points. New Mexico's balanced attack was led by Joana Magalhaes with 15 points, and Jesse Joaquim secured 14 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Wednesday night in Albuquerque.
  • The Lady Rebels will face the Colorado State Rams on Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas.

The players

Jasmyn Lott

Led the Lady Rebels with 19 points, shooting 7-for-13 from the field and 4-for-5 from the free-throw line.

Aaliyah Alexander

The only other UNLV player to score in double figures, contributing 12 points with 3-for-8 shooting from the field.

Joana Magalhaes

Led New Mexico's balanced attack with 15 points.

Jesse Joaquim

Secured 14 rebounds for New Mexico.

Destinee Hooks

Had a strong performance for New Mexico with 13 points, shooting 5-for-6 from the field and 2-for-2 from three-point range.

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What they’re saying

“A road loss, particularly one where the team fell behind early, can be a significant setback. The Lady Rebels will need to refocus and leverage their home-court advantage against Colorado State to maintain their position in the Mountain West standings.”

— Samantha Carter, Chief Editor

What’s next

The Lady Rebels, currently in second place in the Mountain West, will return to their home court in Las Vegas to face the Colorado State Rams on Saturday afternoon. A win for UNLV could help close the gap with the first-place San Diego State Aztecs, who have already defeated the Lady Rebels this season.

The takeaway

The Lady Rebels' loss to New Mexico highlights the competitive nature of the Mountain West Conference, where every game is crucial in determining the standings. The team will need to regroup and capitalize on their home-court advantage against Colorado State to maintain their position in the conference.