Welcome to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check. First, some thoughts on the departure of New Mexico Athletic Director, Fernando Lovo. Then a quick breakdown of the Lobos 88-65 win ver San Jose St to open conference play. Followed by a preview of the Lobos at Boise St on Dec. 30th. Show is wrapped with Lobo recruiting news!

On this episode of the Cherry Heat Check we get you prepped for Mountain West Conference play with guest Nick Urias. Ricky breaks down the Lobos win over FGCU before he is joined by Nick for a Mountain West discussion. The guys talk biggest surprises in the conference so far and things that have stood out. The show ends with a preview of the game on 12/20/25 when San Jose St. visits New Mexico.

The New Mexico Lobos knock off the VCU Rams on the road, and we're here to break down the big time win. Ricky dives into how the Lobos were able to hang on down the stretch and what gave them the edge in the game. We also look at Jake Hall's record setting pace from the 3 point line and look ahead to New Mexico's matchup with Florida Gulf Coast.

On this episode we check in on the Lobos after their blowout win in The Pit vs Santa Clara, 98-71. Ricky dives into how New Mexico was able to play their best game of the season so far. Then the upcoming matchup of UNM at VCU is previewed, as we jump into what makes the Rams a threat, and what to expect in the game on December 10, 2025.

The Cherry Heat Check is back! In this episode we check in on the Lobos latest wins vs Alabama St. and New Mexico Highlands. Then we deep dive into Santa Clara and everything that the will be bringing with their 8-1 record to The Pit for a great Non Conference hoops matchup.

The Cherry Heat Check is back to catch up on the Lobos big win over Mississippi St. in the Hall of Fame Classic. We discuss the Lobo losses to NMSU and Nebraska, along with the Deyton Albury flagrant foul heard round the world. Then we dig into the UNM win over Mississippi St. led by Tomislav Buljan, and what the Lobos now have to build on.

Ricky is joined by New Mexico St. reporter and podcaster, Marshall Mecham, to preview the New Mexico at NM State game on November 15, 2025. They break down the key players for the Aggies and how they will match up with the Lobos. Ricky ends the episode by giving his thoughts on the Lobos win over UC Riverside and what he likes about the team thus far.

The New Mexico Lobos basketball team and Coach Eric Olen get their first win of the 2025-26 season. Ricky breaks down his biggest takeaways from the game vs East Texas A&M. Show is wrapped up with roster news and quick preview of the upcoming game vs UT Arlington.