New Mexico guard Hugh Greenwood celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Las Vegas. New Mexico won 71-69. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Joe Furstinger, Patrick McCaw
New Mexico forward Joe Furstinger dives for the ball against UNLV guard Patrick McCaw, right, during the second on half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Las Vegas. New Mexico won 71-69. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Patrick McCaw, Hugh Greenwood
UNLV guard Patrick McCaw (2) fouls New Mexico guard Hugh Greenwood (3) during the second on half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Dave Rice
UNLV coach Dave Rice watches a shoot by his team during the second on half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Las Vegas. New Mexico won 71-69. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Craig Neal
New Mexico coach Craig Neal shouts during the second on half of his team’s NCAA college basketball game against UNLV on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Las Vegas. New Mexico won 71-69. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Jelan Kendrick, Sam Logwood
UNLV guard Jelan Kendrick (22) drives into New Mexico guard Sam Logwood (20) during the second on half of their NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Las Vegas. New Mexico won 71-69. (AP Photo/John Locher)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jordan Goodman’s tip-in with 9.1 seconds left lifted New Mexico past UNLV 71-69 on Wednesday night for its 11th win in 13 games at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Christian Wood’s basket cut UNLV’s deficit to 69-67 with 1:42 left and his dunk a minute later tied it at 69. After Goodman’s basket, UNLV had its layup attempt stripped at the buzzer.
Hugh Greenwood had 22 points and eight rebounds for New Mexico (13-6, 5-2 Mountain West). The Lobos have held their opponents under 70 points in every game this season.
Greenwood’s sixth and final 3-pointer gave New Mexico a 63-60 lead.
Wood scored 20 points for UNLV (10-9, 1-5), and Rashad Vaughn and Patrick McCaw added 13 apiece.
UNLV went on a 7-0 run, capped by Vaughn’s 3-pointer, to take a 50-48 lead. New Mexico quickly tied it up, and Arthur Edwards steal and dunk gave New Mexico a 52-50 lead.