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Lobo junior forward Alexa Chavez, 11, attempts to shoot the ball into the hoop during the exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico University at the Pit on Sunday afternoon. The Lobos will play against UTPA in Chicago this afternoon at 2:30 p.m.
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Women's basketball: Team preps for Windy City game

The New Mexico women’s basketball team will open its season in Chicago against opponents that will give the Lobos some much needed experience. UNM boarded nine underclassmen on the plane to the Maggie Dixon Classic that begins today against University of Texas Pan America. The Lobos only have one starting senior following Ebony Walker’s suspension. “We’re going to be able to get out there and play three tough games,” head coach Yvonne Sanchez said. “These guys are looking forward to it and so are we.”




New Mexico sophomore guard Cullen Neal gives fives to his teammates as he takes the floor for Saturday’s exhibition game against Western New Mexico. Neal scored 22 points in an 89-45 win, the Lobos’ first exhibition game of the 2013-14 season.
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Lobos tip off with strong start in exhibition

The New Mexico men’s basketball team took the court for the first time this season in front of 13,131 fans at home, defeating West New Mexico 89-45 in the team’s first exhibition. Senior guard Hugh Greenwood and sophomore guard Cullen Neal combined to score the team’s first 23 points, nine of which came off of three straight 3-pointers by Greenwood.


Lobo redshirt senior center Ebony Walker, left, passes to junior guard Brea Mitchell during Friday’s Lobo Howl at the Pit. Mitchell advanced to the final round of the 3-point shooting contest that night, beating out freshman guard Cherise Beynon 16-12.
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Women's basketball: Team shows off court, dance skills at Lobo Howl

In a night ruled by nerves, good 3-point shooting and a team song and dance, the New Mexico women’s basketball team was introduced to its home crowd during the annual Lobo Howl. Coming down the ramp in The Pit for the first time in the 2014 season in front of 7,123 fans on Friday night, the Lobos appeared decidedly uncomfortable.“These guys were so nervous during the 11-man break, the full-court drill that we did,” head coach Yvonne Sanchez said. “You could tell by the shots and the passes; but they enjoyed it so much.”


New Mexico men’s basketball head coach Craig Neal has his head shaved during Friday night’s Lobo Howl event at the Pit. Neal, along with his son, sophomore guard Cullen Neal, and senior guard Hugh Greenwood, has been growing out his hair to raise money for breast cancer awareness and show support for Greenwood’s mother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 18 months ago.
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Close shave for Neal at Lobo Howl

Walking around campus this past year and a half, students may have noticed something a little different about senior guard Hugh Greenwood. That something? He has been growing his hair past his shoulders.He said he grew the long locks because his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 18 months ago.Other members of the Lobo men’s basketball team got on board to help, too. Head coach Craig Neal and his son, sophomore guard Cullen Neal, have also been growing out their hair to show support for Greenwood’s family.


New Mexico women’s basketball head coach Yvonne Sanchez, center, goes over plays with her team during Saturday’s practice. The Lobos were picked to finish ninth in the Mountain West preseason poll, following last year’s 11-19 finish.
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Basketball: Chemistry key for Lobos

The New Mexico women’s basketball team is counting on its solid rapport to propel the unit through the season. The Lobos were picked to finish ninth (122 points) in the Mountain West preseason poll, following last year’s 11-19 finish. UNM is looking to build on its 6-12 conference record last season that featured a first-round exit in the Mountain West Tournament.Media members selected Colorado State to finish first in the MW after receiving 21 first-place votes and 276 points. Boise State was picked to finish second with 241 points and Wyoming was selected to place third with 235 points.


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Lobos third in Mountain West media poll

Media members aren’t predicting a down year for the New Mexico men’s basketball team.Mountain West Conference officials released the men’s basketball MW Preseason Media Poll Tuesday afternoon, where the Lobos found themselves sitting in third place.


New Mexico guard Bryce Owens practices defensive drills on Saturday. The Lobos open up the season with an exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico in early November.
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Women's basketball: Team will learn from its mistakes

ast year New Mexico couldn’t win tight games down the stretch, and head coach Yvonne Sanchez said doing so will be a stepping stone for the 2014 women’s basketball season. UNM has lost its last seven games that have been decided by six points or fewer. Sanchez said that was partly due to the immaturity of the team last year, but she expects the squad to learn from those mistakes.“A lot of those close games we just weren’t tough enough to finish. We were just too young,” said Sanchez, whose team opened practice last week. “I’ve learned a lot from that, and it starts with me.”


New Mexico basketball head coach Craig Neal reviews game notes during the game against San Diego State last season. The upcoming Lobo season will see nine new recruits along with a new assistant coach, strength coach, video coordinator and director of basketball operations.
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Basketball: New players gear up for season

A lot of new faces stepped onto the Rudy Davalos Center court on Friday afternoon. Nine, to be exact.“I’m real excited. Fired up to start,” second-year UNM head coach Craig Neal said. “I’m going to miss the guys that graduated for sure. We’ve got a good group of guys here — a lot of talent, on paper, but they have to show that on the floor.”






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Lobo women sing Sirens to sleep on Italian tour

The New Mexico women’s basketball team has grown during its exhibition tour in Italy. The squad improved to 2-0 with a 70-54 victory over the Adriatic Sea Sirens last Saturday. “We played well,” head coach Yvonne Sanchez told reporters of GoLobos.com.



UNM's Cameron Bairstow finds his way around Paul Watson #22 of the Fresno State Bulldogs into the lane during Thursday nights game
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Bairstow signs with Chicago Bulls

Former New Mexico men’s basketball player Cameron Bairstow signed a three year deal with the Chicago Bulls earlier today. The Bulls selected Bairstow in the second round of the NBA draft with the 49th overall selection in June. The terms of the contract were not released per term policy.


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UNM women gearing up for international tour

Team chemistry and shaping the incoming freshmen for collegiate play is the major focus of the New Mexico women’s basketball team this offseason. Head coach Yvonne Sanchez has added five new faces to a roster containing just three seniors. In order to get her young unit ready, Sanchez and the Lobos will be boarding an international flight to Italy to play four exhibition games in anticipation for the 2014-2015 season.


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Former women's basketball player become assistant head coach

From player to coach, Amy Beggin has climbed through the ranks of the New Mexico women’s basketball program by taking advantage of opportunities. Beggin’s next break will be as assistant head coach, after her promotion from director of operations last Tuesday. She takes over for former Assistant Coach Edwina Brown, who stepped down last month.

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