ALBUQUERQUE, NM (GreenBayPhoenix.com) --- A few key possessions might have been the difference for Green Bay on Wednesday night at The Pit, coming up empty on them before falling behind New Mexico and losing 93-78 in its first game of the Roman Legends Classic presented by Old Trapper. The upset-minded Phoenix (1-2) were looking to earn a road win not many teams do, as the Lobos (3-0) used a 9-0 run crossing the 5:00 minute mark that made the deficit much too large.

PJ Pipes tied his career-high with 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting, including three made 3-pointers. He also had a pair of steals and three assists, having now scored 34 points total in his last two games. JayQuan McCloud led the way offensively with 20 points, but he needed 20 shots to get there as the New Mexico defense had a hand in his face throughout the night. He dished out seven assists.

Trailing by only seven in the second half, Green Bay had four-straight defensive stops but came up empty on each possession offensively. Missed shots and turnovers, gave the Lobos the momentum back and proved to be the difference in the end. 

Green Bay visits Wisconsin next Thursday (Nov. 21) in its second game of the Legends Classic, making the short trip down to Madison. Tip will be at 8 p.m. CT and the game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

QUICK HITS

• GB forced New Mexico into 18 turnovers
• The Phoenix battled foul trouble all night, with four players registering 3 or more
• GB shot just 10-for-33 from long range
• GB went on a 9-0 run in the first half and led by four
• New Mexico shot 28 free throws compared to Green Bay's 11 attempts
• This was the first-ever meeting between the teams
• Jaquan Lyle led the Lobos with 31 points
• GB attempted 75 shots in the game
• GB will have a full week to prepare for Wisconsin
• Trevian Bell had 13 points off the bench with 3 assists

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