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Skiing: Myklebust shines as Lobos take fifth in Utah invite

Staff Report | January 8

New Mexico got off to less than an ideal start to open up the 2015-2016 season in its three day trip to the Park City Invitational in Utah. UNM finished off the opening competition of the season in fifth place with a final score of 214. The men finished in 6th place as a while the women finished in fourth during the event which lasted from Jan. 4 through Jan. 6.

Redshirt sophomore guard Elijah Brown drives to the net against a University of Nevada player at WisePies Arena Dec. 30. The Lobos take on Utah State this Saturday at 4 p.m..

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Men's basketball: Lobos playing at increased tempo

J.R. Oppenheim | January 7

For the last three years New Mexico’s coaching staff has wanted to push the tempo on the hardwood. Two years ago it wasn’t an effective strategy with the team’s potency in the low post.

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Skiing: Lobos begin season at invite in Utah

Staff Report | January 4

This year’s roster for the New Mexico ski team knows what it’s like to be successful, returning several skiers from last year’s team that finished fifth at NCAAs. The Lobos, who kick off their season opener at Park City for the University of Utah invitational on Jan.

Sophomore guard Xavier Adams drives to the net at WisePies Arena Wednesday, Dec. 30. UNM improved to 2-0 following Saturday's win over Fresno State.

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Men's basketball: Lobos improve to 2-0 in MW play

J.R. Oppenheim | January 2

Cullen Neal scored 20-plus points for the fourth time this season to lead New Mexico to its second straight win Saturday night over Fresno State. The redshirt sophomore guard had 26 points against the Bulldogs, three away from his best total this season, in UNM’s 77-62 victory in Fresno, California.

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Women's basketball: Lobos enter Mountain West play with a win

Liam Cary-Eaves | January 1

Following a ten day break New Mexico turned around and gutted out a 51-47 road win at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. The Lobos had ample amount of time to think about their 52-47 second half collapse against New Mexico State on Dec. 20. However, head coach Yvonne Sanchez said she liked the way her team responded to the loss.

Sophomore guard/forward Sam Logwood leaps through Nevada's defense as he attempts a layup at WisePies Arena Wednesday night. The Lobos beat the Wolf Pack 88-76.

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Men's basketball: Lobos off skid, win MW opener

December 30

New Mexico needed a get-right game. On Wednesday, it got right. Far from flawless, the Lobos did enough to put the four straight Christmastime losses behind them and opened the Mountain West slate with a 88-76 victory over Nevada at WisePies Arena. Where UNM (8-6, 1-0 MW) excelled was in a 25-2 first-half run that followed a slow start.

Senior forward Khadijah Shumpert tips the ball in the air at WisePies Arena Dec. 20. The Lobos will play Nevada this Wednesday in Reno.

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Women's basketball: New Mexico opens conference play against wounded Wolfpack

Liam Cary-Eaves | December 30

The time has come for New Mexico to stop dwelling on its second half collapse which merited New Mexico State’s season sweep over the Lobos. Head coach Yvonne Sanchez has bigger plans with conference play on the horizon.

Redshirt sophomore guard Cullen Neal falls for the ball against two Rice players at WisePies Arena Dec. 19. The Lobos lost three out of three games in the Hawaiin Airlines Diamond Head Classic and will play Nevada this Wednesday at 7 p.m..

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Men's basketball: Young Lobos enter MW play after four straight losses

J.R. Oppenheim | December 29

New Mexico head coach Craig Neal is quick to remind everybody the youth on this year’s Lobos squad, even calling it the youngest in nine years. In every game this year, the Lobos started three sophomores – two of them redshirts – and two juniors.

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Men's basketball: Lobos drop three at Hawaii tourney

Daily Lobo staff report | December 25

New Mexico hit a slump heading into the Mountain West schedule after dropping three games in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. The sweep at the tournament extends a Lobo losing streak to four straight games when coupled with nonconference home loss to Rice, a game where UNM called a timeout it didn’t have just prior to the end of regulation.

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Football: Byrd killed in car crash

Thomas Romero-Salas | December 23

New Mexico safety Markel Byrd died Tuesday afternoon in a single car accident near Gallup, New Mexico, according to a UNM release.

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Men's Basketball: Director of Operations under investigation by UNM

Liam Cary-Eaves | December 22

UNM announced Tuesday afternoon that New Mexico Director of Operations for men’s basketball Cody Hopkins is currently on a leave of absence as the university undergoes an internal investigation for the use of his purchasing card. The New Mexico Athletic Department is working together with UNM Internal Auditing to review Hopkins’ P-card, in a statement released by UNM Athletics.

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Baseball: Birm now a member of three halls

Liam Cary-Eaves | December 21

UNM baseball head coach Ray Birmingham has been well-endowed as a firm believer in helping out the state of New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment has honored the Hobbs native by electing Birmingham to the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. He will be formally introduced as one of eight members inducted during a banquet on April 3, 2016.

Sophomore guard Laneah Bryan prepares to shoot against a New Mexico State player at WisePies Arena Sunday afternoon. The Lobos lost to the Aggies 52-47

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Women's Basketball: Lobos' second half collapse gives Aggies season sweep

Liam Cary-Eaves | December 20

New Mexico’s 52-47 loss to NMSU was defined by both head coaches as a game of toughness. For NMSU, a resilient effort in a physical game. For UNM, a complete mental collapse down the stretch in the final nonconference game of the season.

Arizona red shirt junior wide receiver Cayleb Jones breaks through Lobo's Isaiah Brown at University Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Wild Cats beat the Lobos 45-37 in the 10th Gildan New Mexico Bowl.

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Football: High-profile plays assist Arizona in victory over New Mexico

Liam Cary-Eaves | December 19

Trickery, fourth down conversions, and big-time plays fueled Arizona in a highly emotional 45-37 win over UNM in the 10th annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl on Saturday night. Having appeared in four straight bowl games at the helm of the Arizona football program, Rich Wright is no stranger to what it takes to win a bowl game. The head coach said he knew New Mexico was going to try to throw some new looks and some trick plays at his squad before the opening whistle sounded.

Senior guard Tim Jacobs screams after loosing to Rice at WisePies Arena Saturday night. Rice's Egor Koulechov sunk a technical free throw with 0.01 seconds left on the clock beating out the Lobos 90-89.

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Men's basketball: Botched timeout costs Lobos in loss to Rice

J.R. Oppenheim | December 19

New Mexico now has its own Chris Webber moment. Holding a 17-point second-half edge, Saturday night at WisePies Arena UNM got sloppy and allowed Rice to surge back.

Senior wide receiver Carlos Wiggins (24) is brought down down by Arizona's defense at University Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Lobos lost to the Wild Cats 45-37 in the 10th Gildan New Mexico Bowl.

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Football: Lobos fall short in New Mexico Bowl

Thomas Romero-Salas | December 19

New Mexico had enough effort and resilience to mount a comeback against Arizona.

Redshirt sophomore running back Romell Jordan out runs Air Forces defense at University Stadium Nov. 21. The Lobos will play in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl against Univeristy of Arizona this Saturday at 12 p.m..

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Football: UNM in familiar role against Arizona

Thomas Romero-Salas | December 18

It’s fair to say New Mexico has grown comfortable in the underdog role. The Lobos past three wins against Utah State, Boise State and Air Force were all as double-digit underdogs.

The Lobo bench erupts in excitement as they make a basket at WisePies Arena Wednesday night. The Lobos will play Rice this Saturday at 6 p.m..

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Men's basketball: Lobos look to end home nonconference schedule unbeaten

J.R. Oppenheim | December 18

Head coach Craig Neal over the last several weeks has discussed the team’s goal to win every game at New Mexico’s own WisePies Arena.

Senior forward Khadijah Shumpert leaps into the air against a Pepperdine player at WisePies Arena Dec. 12. The Lobos will play the Aggies this Sunday.

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Women's Basketball: Lobos to rely on defense to split series with Aggies

Liam Cary-Eaves | December 18

New Mexico head coach Yvonne Sanchez wouldn’t classify the two game series against NMSU as a traditional rivalry. Sanchez said there is a lot of mutual respect between the 225 miles that separate Las Cruces and Albuquerque. With that said, the head coach deemed the final in-state clash as an important indicator for her squad.

University of Arizona's Will Parks(left) laughs alongside head coach Rich Rodriguez at Friday mornings Gildan New Mexico Bowl luncheon. At the luncheon Rodriguez spoke about his plan to defend the Lobo's triple option.

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Football: Wildcats must be able to contain Lobo triple-option at New Mexico Bowl

Liam Cary-Eaves | December 18

The Arizona Wildcats know exactly what will be coming at them defensively during the 10th annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl tomorrow afternoon. However, New Mexico’s triple option has proven to be difficult to contain for the entirety of a 60 minute ballgame. It takes just one mistake, one missed tackle, one missed assignment, and a Lobo may be prancing downfield toward the pylons.