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Lobos forward Khadijah Shumpert demonstrates her pre-game superstition at the Davalos Training Center Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Khadijah’s ritualistic superstition involves her washing her hands five times before setting foot on the court.
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Halloween: For sports, superstition is the way

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 29

The wide world of sports is a magical place. So much so, in fact, that obsessive-compulsive tendencies rule its world. A plethora of fans, sports information directors and, of course, the players themselves, have rituals they endure in order to facilitate a positive energy toward their respected teams. Superstition in sports has been around for decades. Tracing back to ancient tales, timeless traditions, and of course longstanding curses, the majestic ambiance has a rightful place in every arena, field or ballpark. New Mexico’s junior outfielder Danny Collier said the feeling can be traced to his freshman Sandia High School baseball shorts.

Junior forward Niko Hansen fights past two UAB players at the UNM Soccer Complex Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. The Lobos play the 49ers Tuesday at 7 p.m..
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Men's soccer: Lobos still striving for C-USA tourney bid

Isabel Gonzalez | October 27

Five teams have already secured their spots in this year’s Conference USA Championship, but UNM is still looking to qualify. Two more spots are up for grabs, but if the Lobos want one of them, they need to start racking up points fast. “I hate to say it, but it’s coming down to these last few games,” UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein said. “We’re definitely starting to feel the pressure.”

Middle blocker Simone Henderson (left) and Devanne Sours attempt to block a UNLV attack at Johnson Center Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. The Lobos face off with Air Force Tuesday night at Johnson Center. 
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Volleyball: Lobos looking past San Diego State hiccup

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 27

The New Mexico volleyball team finally gets to relax, eat some green chile and play in front of their fans at Johnson Center. Well, that may not be entirely true. The Lobos just returned from a 3-2 loss at San Diego State as part of the team’s 1-1 split on the road. After returning to the Land of Enchantment on Sunday, the Lobos must turn around and play their only Tuesday night match of the season against Air Force.

Redshirt senior running back Jhurell Pressley runs through Hawaii’s defense at University Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Lobos lost to San Jose State 21-31 on Saturday, Oct. 25.
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Football: Apodaca hit-and-miss in first start at QB

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 26

After weeks of internal debate, head coach Bob Davie finally decided to start quarterback Austin Apodaca. The move worked out early as New Mexico took a 14-7 lead midway through the first quarter against San Jose State after a 4-yard score by tailback Diquon Woodhouse. However, UNM’s lead didn’t last long, as SJSU outscored the Lobos 24-7 for the rest of the game, resulting in a 31-21 loss in San Jose, California on Saturday.

Senior forward Madisyn Olguin tries to pass Fresno State’s Fanny Johansson at the UNM Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 18. The Lobos beat Air Force 3-0 on Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Women's soccer: Lobos stay in second place after win at Air Force

J.R. Oppenheim | October 26

New Mexico put itself in position for a first-round bye in the Mountain West women’s soccer tournament after capturing two key wins in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Friday night’s win against Colorado College secured a conference tournament bid for UNM and, benefiting from a San Jose State loss earlier on Friday, New Mexico now sits in second place in the standings. Sunday’s 3-0 win over Air Force kept the Lobos in the hunt for the No. 2 seed.

Madeline Horner dives through the air as Allyson Concepcion watches at the Seidler Natatorium on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Lobos lost to Wyoming 170-130.
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Swimming: Underclassmen shine in loss to Wyoming

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 26

Gutsy performances from the freshman class were not enough to push the New Mexico swimming and diving team past Wyoming during Saturday’s dual meet at Seidler Natatorium. Adriana Palomino took three wins in tough distance races, but more contributions were needed as the Lobos fell to Wyoming 170-130.

Outside hitter Julia Warren (5) leaps into the air for the ball at Johnson Center while playing against UNLV Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. The Lobos lost to San Diego 2-3 on Saturday, Oct. 24.
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Volleyball: UNM fails to overcome intermission collapse

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 26

Three hitters collecting double-digit kills were not enough for New Mexico to overcome its post-intermission lull. The Lobos came out of the gates scorching hot on the team’s trip to San Diego State, winning the first two games with 25-16 scores. However, Cassie House, Simone Henderson and Devanne Sours’ 10-kill performances on Saturday were not enough to push UNM to a single victory in the final three sets.

The Setonian
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Late match ends in a draw for Lobos at Marshall

Isabel Gonzalez | October 24

The UNM men’s soccer team and the Marshall Thundering Herd battled through 110 minutes in a match that ended with a 1-1 draw Friday night. The Lobos (7-4-3, 1-3-1) were fresh off their first Conference USA win of the season after defeating UAB 3-2 last Sunday night. This weekend, they were striving for a second win.

The Setonian
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Women's soccer: Lobos qualify for MW tourney

J.R. Oppenheim | October 23

New Mexico clinched a spot in the Mountain West women’s soccer tournament following a 1-0 victory over Colorado College Friday afternoon in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Midfielder Claire Lynch scored her fourth goal in the season nearly 18 minutes into the game, benefitting from an assist from midfielder Dylann O’Connor.

Midfielder Claire Lynch looks to make a play on the ball against Fresno States Fanny Johansson at the UNM Soccer Complex Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. The Lobos play Colorado College this Friday. 
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Women's soccer: MW tourney chase heats up

J.R. Oppenheim | October 23

Last Friday’s loss may have kept New Mexico out of second place in the Mountain West women’s soccer standings, but the Lobos are still in the hunt for a conference tournament bye. Three points separate second, third and fourth place heading into the last three regular season games: with San Jose State at 18 points on the season, UNM at 16 and Colorado College at 15.

Midfielder Josh Goss goes up against a UAB defender during their game on Sunday. The Lobos play Marshall University this Friday in West Virginia.
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Men's soccer: Lobos hunt for a second victory after 'tough stretch'

Isabel Gonzalez | October 22

The Lobo men's soccer team got its first Conference USA win on Sunday, and this week it will be on the hunt for a second one. Before the team’s 3-2 victory over UAB, UNM was going through what Lobo keeper Jason Beaulieu described as a “tough stretch.” Beaulieu said his team has not given up during the rough patch, during which they have only garnered one victory in their five most recent matches.

Middle blocker Simone Henderson leaps for a kill against UNLV at Johnson Center on Saturday. The Lobos play the Nevada Wolf Pack in Reno this Thursday.
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Volleyball: New Mexico looks to mount MW standings on the road

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 22

After having found some consistency at home this week, New Mexico will go back on the road in hopes of climbing the Mountain West standings ladder. The Lobos (11-9, 4-3 Mountain West) currently sit among the four teams in the conference with a winning record in MW play. Wyoming holds a half-game advantage with their 5-3 MW record (15-5 overall), and Boise State has a full game on UNM at 6-2 (14-6 overall).

Guard Cherise Beynon reaches for a shot while forward Kianna Keller tries to block her during the Lobo Howl on Oct. 16. The Lobos have their first exhibition on Nov. 4 against Western New Mexico.
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Women's basketball: Lobos will be among the teams to beat, Sanchez says

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 22

The New Mexico women’s basketball team excited its fans with song and dance at the Lobo Howl on Friday, Oct. 16. Tuesday’s media day was all business. Head coach Yvonne Sanchez said Tuesday that she is not looking to build a team that is good for a year. The four-year head coach said she has been building her program up to have a much longer run than the 2015-16 campaign.

Freshman midfielder Francesco Casucci pauses to pass the ball at the UNM Soccer Complex Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Casucci won the Lobos seventh C-USA player of the week award. 
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Men's soccer: Casucci nets Lobos' seventh weekly C-USA award

J.R. Oppenheim | October 20

Another Lobo men's soccer player earned Conference USA Player of the Week honors: this time it's Francesco Casucci. The New Mexico freshman midfielder recorded two goals and an assist during Sunday's 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Alabama-Birmingham, propelling UNM to its first conference victory of the season.

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