ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Tomislav Buljan returned to form in the biggest moment of the season, erupting for 24 points and 18 rebounds to lead UNM past San Diego State 81-76 in a sold-out, stripe-out showdown at The Pit. After a five-game stretch without a double-double, the freshman delivered his 12th of the season, tying a program record and anchoring the Lobos’ physical edge. UNM capitalized on second-chance opportunities and free throws while surviving late-game chaos to secure the rivalry win. The victory moves the Lobos into a tie for second place in the Mountain West, keeping their conference title hopes alive heading into the final stretch