NEW MEXICO (15-13, 4-9) at UTAH (9-17, 4-9)
HUNTSMAN CENTER
Today, 3:30 p.m. TV: The mtn.
Radio: 700AM
Season series: 1-0, New Mexico
The rundown
KEY MATCHUP: Utah coach Ray Giacoletti vs. New Mexico coach Ritchie McKay. The loser must get his team ready for MWC play-in game.
FAST FACT: The Lobos have lost 17 straight games in Salt Lake.
PLAYER TO WATCH: Will Utah center Luke Nevill or New Mexico's J.R. Giddens play today?
Probable starters
T. DANDRIDGE S. GREEN
(12.9 ppg, 2.7 rpg) (11.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg)
D. FARIS R. JOHNS
(4.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg) (6.2 ppg, 1.6 apg)
A. JOHNSON L. NEVILL
(6.3 ppg, 7.6 rpg) (17.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg)
D. PRENTINCE L. BORHA
(8.1 ppg, 3.4 apg) (4.9 ppg, 1.5 apg)
C. TOPPERT J. BRYANT
(9.7 ppg, 2.6 rpg) (15.2 ppg, 2.7 apg)