California 78 - 86 New Mexico
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Hobson leads New Mexico over California 86-78

Dec 3, 2009 - 4:29 AM ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(AP) -- Darington Hobson collected 22 points and 15 rebounds to help New Mexico stay unbeaten with a 86-78 victory against California on Wednesday night.

A late 3-pointer from Roman Martinez put the Lobos (7-0) ahead to stay. Martinez finished with 16 points.

Jamal Boykin had 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Golden Bears (4-3).

The game was tight throughout, but New Mexico closed with a 9-2 run, resulting in happy students rushing the floor as the final buzzer sounded.

Martinez's big shot came with 3:14 remaining and the score 74-74. The game had 17 lead changes and was tied 12 times.

Phillip McDonald added 15 points for New Mexico, while Jerome Randle added 20 for Cal.






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