Coming off of a 28-win season, the University of New Mexico has decided to extend softball head coach Nicole Orgeron’s contract, keeping her in charge through 2028. This past season was Orgeron’s best, as the team finished with a 28-27 record (13-12 in conference), marking her first winning season since taking the position in 2022. The 28-win season isn’t just an accomplishment for Orgeron, but the program itself — it is the most wins in a season for the team since 2015.
In a press release by the University on Saturday, Vice President and Director of Athletics Ryan Berryman acknowledged the positive year the team had.
"It was a breakthrough year for Lobo softball, on the field, in the classroom, and in the community and that success is a testament to Coach Orgeron's leadership,” Berryman said. “The momentum surrounding Lobo softball continues to build, and I'm excited for what's ahead.”
Orgeron is only the sixth coach in the program's history and will now enter her fifth season in charge. With the extension, all eyes are now on Orgeron to continue the success she found this past season.
“With this extension and the roster we have returning, I look forward to continuing the standard that has been set, and reaching new heights with bigger goals in the coming years," Orgeron said in a press release.
With a total of 16 players returning and the start of the new season coming underway in February, Lobo fans can only wait to see what unfolds for the program moving forward with Orgeron leading the way.
Rodney Prunty is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at sports@dailylobo.com or on X @rprunty05
