DONOVAN DENT NEWS

Dent scores 22, New Mexico takes down Grambling 80-58

Led by Donovan Dent's 22 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Grambling Tigers 80-58 on Thursday

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dent scores 25, New Mexico beats Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 100-81

Led by Donovan Dent's 25 points and 10 assists, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 100-81

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops 17 in loss Dent provided 17 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 87-85 loss to Utah State.

Impact The Lobos were without their leading-scorer in Jamal Mashburn on Saturday, but Dent elevated his game to help keep New Mexico in the game for so long. The sophomore guard from California was New Mexico's second-leading scorer, dropping 17 points while shooting 50 percent from the field to go along with his five assists and three boards. Expect Dent to keep performing at a high level as New Mexico takes on Air Force on Mar. 13 in the opening round of the Mountain West Tournament.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Clutch bucket vs. Colorado State Dent chipped in 16 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 68-66 win over Colorado State.

Impact Dent shot just 40 percent from the field during Wednesday's narrow win, but he went the length of the court and hit an and-one layup with 2.7 seconds remaining to put New Mexico ahead by two points. The sophomore out of California tied Jamal Mashburn as the Lobos' leading scorer, finishing with 16 points, along with three boards and three assists. Expect Dent to continue performing down the stretch as New Mexico now sits at third place in the Mountain West Conference standings.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Dent's three-point play lifts UNM over No. 22 CSU Donovan Dent converted a three-point play with 3.2 seconds left to give New Mexico a 68-66 victory over No.22 Colorado State on Wednesday ni...

FEBRUARY 22 • SACBEE.COM

Dent goes length of floor for winning layup in New Mexico's 68-66 win over No. 22 Colorado State

Donovan Dent drove the length of the court to lay in the winning shot with 2.8 seconds to play and give New Mexico a 68-66 win over No. 22 Colorado State

FEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-time decision Dent (ankle) has been termed a game-time decision ahead of Friday's matchup with SDSU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dent, who sustained an ankle injury during Tuesday's game against Nevada, will likely be a game-time for the Lobos as they prepare to face off against the Aztecs. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has been a lead contributor for New Mexico this season, averaging 15.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.6 steals across 23 starts. If Dent is ultimately unable to suit up Friday, Tru Washington and Jemarl Baker would figure to see expanded roles in his absence.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Dent, Jaelen House, J.T. Toppin power No. 25 New Mexico past Wyoming 91-73.

Donovan Dent had 19 points and seven assists and Jaelen House added 17 points and eight rebounds, leading No. 25 New Mexico to a 91-73 victory over Wyoming

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 19 New Mexico visits Wyoming following Dent's 31-point performance

No. 19 New Mexico takes on the Wyoming Cowboys after Donovan Dent scored 31 points in the Lobos' 86-78 loss to the Boise State Broncos

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UNLV hosts Dent and New Mexico

New Mexico takes on the UNLV Rebels after Donovan Dent scored 21 points in the Lobos' 77-60 victory against the Wyoming Cowboys

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dent's 21 lead New Mexico past Wyoming 77-60

Led by Donovan Dent's 21 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 77-60

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dent leads New Mexico against New Mexico State after 22-point showing

New Mexico faces the New Mexico State Aggies after Donovan Dent scored 22 points in the Lobos' 93-76 victory over the Santa Clara Broncos

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dent's 23 lead New Mexico past UCSB 84-61

Donovan Dent’s 23 points helped New Mexico defeat UCSB 84-61

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impresses in exhibition Dent tallied 26 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-11 FT), six assists, three steals, three blocks and one rebound in 32 minutes during Thursday's 83-65 exhibition win over CSU Pueblo.

Impact Dent got the starting nod in Thursday's exhibition with Jaelen House (lower body) out. Dent is expected to come off the bench again this season after making two starts as a freshman.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Dent is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Air Force.

Impact Dent will replace Jaelen House (undisclosed) in the starting lineup Friday. The freshman guard will make his first start in his collegiate career.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active Wednesday Dent (ankle) will be active for Wednesday's matchup with Utah State, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Dent will be available after dealing with an ankle injury earlier this week. The 6-foot-2 freshman has appeared in all 22 games this season, logging 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks on 18.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday's matchup Dent (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Utah State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports

Impact Dent appears to be nursing an ankle injury which likely arose during the Lobos' win over Air Force on Friday, ultimately leaving his availability versus the Aggies in question. If the freshman guard is eventually unable to gain medical clearance prior to tip off, then KJ Jenkins would presumably be the superior beneficiary.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has injured ankle Dent has an ankle injury, according to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal.

Impact Dent suffered an ankle injury when New Mexico previously hosted the Air Force and was unable to practice two days ago. Currently, his availability status is questionable before NM's game at Utah State on Wednesday.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine points off bench Dent accumulated nine points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 82-75 victory over Oral Roberts.

Impact The freshman has shot surprisingly well 47.1 percent from the field despite averaging just 5.7 points per game. The guard's performance Monday was his highest scoring game since Dec. 20. where he scored 14 points. Expect Dent to continue to be a second unit player for the Lobos.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in win Dent posted 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 102-63 win over Western New Mexico.

Impact The 6-foot-2 guard is shooting 51.5 percent from the field through the first eight games of the season. He has continued to look more comfortable as Dent now has hit double-digit scoring performances in the last two games played. Expect more opportunity for the freshman moving forward as he has reached back-to-back 25 minutes played, a season high.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE