ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — A Mountain West Conference men’s basketball matchup featuring teams at opposite ends of the standings unfolds Tuesday when the New Mexico Lobos host the Air Force Falcons at The Pit. New Mexico (19-6) enters the contest firmly in the conference title chase, while Air Force (3-22) seeks to end a prolonged slump. The Falcons have lost 12 consecutive games, with their last win dating to early January. Their most recent outing was a 93-63 road loss to Fresno State on Saturday. The Lobos, meanwhile, are looking to build momentum after a 70-64 road victory over Grand Canyon on Feb. 11. That win snapped a brief two-game skid for New Mexico. The teams met just over a month ago in Colorado Springs, with New Mexico delivering a dominant 91-49 victory on Jan. 10. The Lobos have won the last 15 meetings in the series. A key player to watch for Air Force is guard Lucas Hobin, who is coming off a 26-point performance in the loss to Fresno State. Over his last eight games, Hobin has averaged 13.3 points, providing a consistent scoring option for a struggling Falcons offense. New Mexico counters with standout guard Jake Hall, who scored 23 points in the win at Grand Canyon. Hall has been a prolific scorer, averaging over 18 points per game in his last seven contests, including a 27-point outing at San Jose State. The Lobos are a perfect 12-0 at home this season, leveraging the renowned altitude and raucous environment of The Pit. Air Force has yet to win a true road game (0-11) this season. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST Tuesday. The game continues a tough stretch for Air Force, which will host UNLV on Saturday. New Mexico hits the road for its next game, a Saturday contest at Fresno State.