No. 6 UNR loses first game this season, 85-58 to New Mexico
Nevada forward Jordan Caroline, center, goes up for a shot as New Mexico's Corey Manigault, left, and Vance Jackson defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Nevada forward Cody Martin drives for a layup against New Mexico during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. New Mexico won 85-58. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
New Mexico forward Vance Jackson celebrates a 3-point basket against Nevada during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. New Mexico won 85-58. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Nevada forward Jordan Caroline, center, is fouled by New Mexico's Carlton Bragg, obscured, as New Mexico's Makuach Maluach (10) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Nevada forward Jordan Caroline, center, goes up for a shot as New Mexico's Corey Manigault, left, and Vance Jackson defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Nevada forward Caleb Martin (10) is fouled by New Mexico's Vladimir Pinchuk, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — No. 6 Nevada was shut down by New Mexico and Anthony Mathis scored 27 points to help the Lobos hand the Wolf Pack their first loss of the season with an 85-58 victory on Saturday night.
High-scoring Nevada (14-1, 1-1 Mountain West) shot just 33.3 percent (19 for 57) from the field and committed 14 turnovers. The Wolf Pack also went 16 for 27 at the free-throw line.
While Nevada flopped, New Mexico rolled to its most impressive win of the season.
Vance Jackson had 18 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals for the Lobos (8-6, 2-0). Makuach Maluach scored 14 points, and Carlton Bragg had nine points and 12 rebounds.
