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Baseball: Lobos stomp Thunderwolves

Marley Herndon | April 27

Following their series against the University of Nevada, the University of New Mexico Lobos continued their home stand by crushing the Colorado State University Pueblo Thunderwolves 11-3 on Tuesday, April 21. After starting pitcher Ethin Woltz faced the minimum, the Lobo offense promptly got the party started as the first four men in the Lobo lineup reached and plated 2 runs before the Thunderwolf starting pitcher Cole Bloomer could record an out.  Bloomer was promptly pulled from the game, but the Lobo offense continued as they batted around in a 5-run first inning that saw doubles from right fielder Anthony Diaz, shortstop Karsen Waslefsky and first baseman Gene Trujillo.

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Softball: Lobos come back, win second game against NMSU

Elizabeth Bolke | April 27

After their loss to New Mexico State University in March, the Lobos had been hoping to avenge the loss, and they did just that on Tuesday, April 21, winning 10-6.  “I think we were playing better softball a month later than we were a month ago,” University of New Mexico Head Coach Nicole Orgeron said.  The game against the Aggies started with NMSU scoring 4 runs in the first inning, highlighted by a 3-run home run from designated player Madi Bachman.

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Rodney Prunty | April 24

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes, certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. The NFL draft and NBA playoffs are here and we have seen a bobbleheaded pick and bobbleheaded performance.

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Baseball: Isotopes take the series from the Comets

Elizabeth Bolke and Marley Herndon | April 21

The Isotopes returned to Albuquerque after a series win in El Paso against the Chihuahuas for a six-game set against the Oklahoma City Comets. The Isotopes would go on to win the series, taking four of the six games. At the top of the second inning in game one of the series, the Comets got on the board first with a 5-run inning highlighted by left fielder Zach Ehrhard hitting the first inside the park grand slam at Isotopes Park. The Isotopes scored their second run in the 5th and were down 9-2 before a rally in the bottom of the seventh, plating 4 runs. 

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Baseball: Lobos salvage series against Wolf Pack

Elizabeth Bolke and Marley Herndon | April 20

After sweeping San Diego State University the previous weekend but dropping a game in Las Cruces against New Mexico State University, the Lobos returned to Santa Ana Star Field for a three-game set against the University of Nevada Wolf Pack.  The University of New Mexico would win one of the three games in the series, which was held Friday to Sunday, April 17-19, with Nevada taking first place in the Mountain West. “We could have just as easily won two out of three or lost all three games, but winning one was very important and I’m proud of the fight this team showed in this series,” Lobo Head Coach Tod Brown said.

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Football: Linebackers anchor down defense during scrimmage

Edge Garcia | April 18

The Lobo football team wrapped up their third week of spring practice on Friday, April 17. The University of New Mexico held its second scrimmage throughout practice as they inch closer to their annual spring game. Linebackers kept making play after play during the scrimmage. The linebacker position has a case to be the strongest position group heading into next season.

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Baseball: Lobos fall to Red Raiders

Elizabeth Bolke and Marley Herndon | April 14

The Lobos returned to Santa Ana Star field after their weekend series win against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for a rematch with the Texas Tech University Red Raiders who run-ruled them the last time these teams matched up and ultimately crushed the Lobos again, 10-5.  The game began with Ethin Woltz, the first of 10 pitchers the Lobos threw in this bullpen game, spinning two scoreless innings while Lobos designated hitter Damian Garcia started scoring with a sacrifice fly in the first.

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Baseball: Lobos sweep Aztecs out of first place

Elizabeth Bolke and Marley Herndon | April 13

In a series between two of the top teams in the Mountain West, the Lobos came out on top by sweeping the three-game set and taking first place in the Mountain West standings. After losing to Texas Tech University earlier in the week, the University of New Mexico was able to win three straight against the San Diego State University Aztecs on April 10-12. Game one of the series was an absolute thrill ride. Starting pitcher Cristian Mogen was looking for a bounce-back start after a rough outing his last time in Las Vegas, and he delivered in a big way. He gave the Lobos a quality start, going 7 innings, allowing 3 runs and striking out 11 while walking just 1 runner.

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OPINION: Terrific Ten: NHL Power Rankings

Simon Reseigh | April 13

We’ve entered the final stretch of the NHL season, where playoff dreams come true and others come to a screeching halt. Several teams have already punched their tickets to the postseason, but the race for the Eastern and Western Conference wild-card spots is shaping up to be a photo finish. Here are the picks for this week’s top 10 teams in the NHL.

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Men’s Basketball: Lobos lose key contributor to transfer portal

Jaden McKelvey-Francis | April 13

At the end of the 2024-25 basketball season, the University of New Mexico men’s basketball faced a mass upheaval, losing every single player and coach for the 2025-26 roster. This offseason will have slightly more continuity, though not by much. After the NCAA Transfer Portal opened on Tuesday, April 7, only one player has announced his intention to remain with the Lobos while seven players have declared they will enter the portal. In his first year as head coach, Eric Olen took the Lobos to the semifinals of the National Invitational Tournament and finished the season with a 26-11 record.

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Eagan Era Begins For Women’s Basketball

Wyatt S. Padilla | April 13

The University of New Mexico welcomed its seventh women’s basketball coach on Wednesday, April 8, at an introductory press conference that saw Amy Eagan assume the role as decade of Mike Bradbury officially ended. Eagan faces the task of retaining the players on the roster, transfer hunting for new additions and staff building, all to build a roster for next season that can compete for a Mountain West title. Eagan has experience competing at the top and the success that follows, with an overall coaching record of 329-191 that spans across five different stops. Under her belt of 17 seasons, she has six conference titles, five NCAA DII Tournament appearances and a DII National Runner-up trophy. 

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Aces spoil opening week at Isotopes Park

Elizabeth Bolke and Marley Herndon | April 8

After dropping their first series in Oklahoma City, the Isotopes returned to Albuquerque last week and dropped four of their six games against the Reno Aces. On Tuesday, March 31, starting pitcher Gabriel Hughes began the first game of the series by collecting two of his eventual eight strikeouts that night, tying his career record. Albuquerque and Reno traded runs in the second inning, but both clubs sat at a standstill until the Aces broke through with third baseman LuJames Groover's go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning. The score held at 2-1 through to the eighth inning, when the Aces scored 6 runs, highlighted by a 3-run double from center fielder Ryan Waldschmidt. With a final score of 8-1, the Aces spoiled the Isotopes’ home opener.

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OPINION: NFL first round mock draft, defensive ends fly off the board

Edge Garcia | April 6

With the 2026 NFL Draft just a few weeks away on April 23-25, many fans are wondering which of their favorite athletes could get picked. Giving more clarity on what holes each team needs to fill on their roster long-term, here's an early look at how night one of the draft could shape out.

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Women’s Tennis: Lobos lose momentum after doubles match

Paulina Acosta-Marta | April 6

After the Lobos took the win from Colorado State University, the University of New Mexico women’s tennis team seemed to have fallen back with a defeat from the University of Wyoming Cowgirls. UNM women’s tennis team secured a narrow 4-3 victory over Colorado State on Thursday, April 2, rallying after losing in doubles. The Lobos dominated singles play, winning four of six matches.  Lobo Head Coach Vicky Maes shared her expectations before the game.

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Lobos make their case for the NFL draft

Edge Garcia | April 6

The Lobos had 15 NFL teams represented by scouts at their annual Pro Day on March 23, 2026. After a successful 2025 season for the University of New Mexico Lobos under Head Coach Jason Eck, the Lobos are gaining national recognition, including from the NFL, as we inch closer to the 2026 NFL Draft.  The 15 teams in attendance included the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers. 

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Golden Hurricanes end Lobos’ season in Indianapolis

Alex Joe | April 6

The New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team had an excellent showing in the National Invitational tournament, winning three games at home against the Sam Houston State University Bearkats, George Washington University Revolutionaries and Saint Joseph University Hawks in The Pit by double digits. Their spirit was not enough to carry them to a complete victory in front of fans in Indianapolis, as they came up short in a close game, battling the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricanes in the semifinals 74-69.

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Isotopes unveil new concessions ahead of opening day

Marley Herndon | March 27

A new year means new concessions for the Albuquerque Isotopes with five entrées and a dessert.  All of these concessions and more will be available to eat in time for the home opener on Tuesday, March 31 against the Reno Aces.  The Farm Team Isotopes Executive Chef Jim Griego is bringing a new sandwich called “The Farm Team,” featuring layers of crispy fried chicken cutlet, roasted turkey and smokey duck bacon with brie spread, raspberry jam and lettuce served on an onion roll. Griego is a proud fan of legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden, paying homage to Madden and his iconic dish, the turducken, he said.