Dec. 10, 2008
Box Score
SAN DIEGO (AP)--Roman Martinez scored 12 points and New Mexico used a stingy defense for a 57-54 win over San Diego on Wednesday night.
New Mexico (5-4) limited the Toreros to 27.3 percent shooting from the floor. The Lobos, who led 34-29 at halftime, won despite a big margin in fouls that enabled San Diego to hit 15 of 18 free throws. New Mexico was 8-for-11 from the free throw line.
San Diego (4-5), which lost its third straight game, was led by Matt Dorr's 12 points. But Dorr, who was 4-for-14 shooting, missed a 3-pointer with one second left that would have tied the game. Dorr was followed by three Toreros with 9 points - Gyno Pomare, Devin Ginty and Danny Brown. Pomare attempted just 6 shots in 33 minutes of action.
New Mexico's Daniel Faris had career highs in rebounds (13) and blocks (six).
On Saturday the Toreros will play their fourth game in eight days when they take on the Oregon Ducks in Portland, Oregon at the Rose Garden. Game time is 5 p.m. in the 11th annual Pape' Jam.
