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UNLV loses to New Mexico in Mountain West Conference semifinal

Photos by John Locher

March 9, 2012 - 7:03 pm

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UNLV lost to New Mexico 72-67 in their Mountain West Conference tournament semifinal at the Thomas & Mack Center Friday, March, 9, 2012.

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