LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Darrington Hobson and Roman Martinez both scored 16 points Wednesday, leading No. 19 New Mexico past 25th-ranked Nevada-Las Vegas 76-66.
The Lobos built an 18-point lead in the second half, saw it cut to four down the stretch and then pulled away to take the lead in the Mountain West Conference.
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The conference had three teams ranked among the nation's Top 25 this week, with Brigham Young earning the 17th spot.
New Mexico made 11-of-21 shots from 3-point range while improving to 22-3 for the season. The Lobos are 8-2 in the league, a half game in front of BYU.
Dairese Gary added 15 for the Lobos, who out-rebounded the Rebels by 19.
Nevada-Las Vegas (19-5, 7-3) was led by Oscar Bellfield with 15.
