We hired Vera Jo Bustos, Director of Operations for the University of New Mexico Lobos Women’s Basketball Team, as grandson Billy’s personal basketball trainer. Vera was kind enough to secure a season press badge for me, and I was excited to use it for the first time on Wednesday evening to shoot a non-conference game with the Lamar Cardinals at UNM’s Dreamstyle Arena (aka “The Pit” due to its below street level location). The Lobos (now 12-1 in non-conference play) won the game handily by a 90-58 score.
The Cardinals (5-5) lead the nation in steals and added 13 more in the Lobos match-up. But UNM senior Tesha Buck (#2) hit 10 shots from down town and scored 40 points as the Lobos over powered the Cardinals. Buck’s 10 3-pointers set a UNM single game record and a Mountain West Division record. The National single game record is 12 3-pointers.
The UNM Lady Lobos next game is on December 28th at Air Force.
Photos of the game may be viewed by clicking here.
I encourage parents of children with a love of the game of basketball to schedule a training session with Vera Jo. You will quickly see significant improvement in your son or daughter’s ball handling skills, shot making, and confidence. Check out VJ’s website for details, testimonials, and scheduling by clicking here.
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