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Forward Madisyn Olguin battles with Fresno State's Alyssa Cruz for the ball on Sunday at the UNM Soccer Complex. The Lobos won the game 5-1.
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Women's soccer: Lobos cruise past Fresno State in 5-1 victory

J.R. Oppenheim | October 19

Head Coach Heather Dyche called Friday’s overtime loss particularly hard because it had been the best New Mexico has played this year. The Lobos made sure on Sunday that their best resulted in a win. UNM’s offense clicked into a gear not seen since the Sept. 3 Idaho State game, scoring three first-half goals en route to a 5-1 victory over Fresno State at the UNM Soccer Complex. The game saw the most Lobo goals scored this season, and the most they’ve had since netting four against the Bengals during nonconference play.

Outside hitter/middle blocker Cassie House leaps for a kill against UNLV on Saturday at Johnson Center. The Lobos defeated the Rebels 3-1.
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Volleyball: Defensive changes pay off in Lobos' win over UNLV

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 19

Head Coach Jeff Nelson’s newly added zone blocking scheme has rejuvenated New Mexico’s defensive muscle, translating to a jumpstart in the Lobos’ offense. For the first time since Oct. 6, 2011, the Lobos garnered a home victory over the UNLV Rebels. Coming into Saturday’s 3-1 victory, New Mexico had a 1-5 record for the previous six meetings between the clubs.

Callie Thackery (left) and Alice Wright lead the pack during the NCAA Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Nov. 14, 2014. The Lobos dominated at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational on Oct. 16, 2015.
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Cross country: Lobo women crush field at Wisconsin

Robert Maler | October 19

If anyone is questioning the No. 1 ranking of the New Mexico women’s cross country team, they are still searching for reasonable doubt. The UNM women’s cross country team not only took first place at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational on Friday, but it dominated the field in the six-kilometer race and won by 156 points. The Lobo men, meanwhile, finished in 23rd place.

UNM midfielder Francesco Casucci defends the ball from a UAB player at the UNM Soccer Complex Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. The Lobos beat UAB 3-2. 
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Lobos overcome big hole for first C-USA victory

Isabel Gonzalez | October 18

The Lobos kept grinding and finally got their reward. After losing its first three Conference USA matches this season, the UNM men’s soccer team (7-4-2, 1-3-0 C-USA) got a much-needed “w” in a 3-2 home victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Sunday night.

The Lobos stand up from the bench and root as their defense holds down the University of Hawaii while the clock runs out at University Stadium Oct. 17, 2015. UNM turned the game around with a couple of minutes to spare and beat out Hawaii 28-27. 
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Football: Lobos rally to beat Hawaii 28-27

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 17

Quarterback Austin Apodaca proved he’s ready for any situation. After sitting on the bench the entire game, Apodaca was inserted to construct an 80-yard drive with just 2:14 left in the game and trailing Hawaii 27-21. The Lobos had the opportunity to win the game after Hawaii missed a short field goal attempt that would have sealed the victory. Apodaca came through when he hit wide receiver Dameon Gamblin for a 28-yard touchdown off a double-move for a 28-27 win over Hawaii at University Stadium on Saturday. The quarterback finished the drive 6 of 10 for 70 yards.

UNM's defensive line holds back junior running back Steven Lakalaka at University Stadium Oct.17, 2015. The Lobos beat the Rainbow Warriors 28-27. 
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Football: Strong second-half defense secures Lobos' victory

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 17

For the second consecutive home game, New Mexico’s defense stepped up in the second half, eventually earning the team a late victory. Head coach Bob Davie said the game was a lot like the New Mexico State game on Oct. 3, where the Lobos didn’t come out with enough fire in the first 30 minutes of play.

The Lobos finish their dance show during the Lobo Howl at WisePies Arena Oct. 16, 2015. The womens basketball team ran practice drills and finished off their session with a dance session on the court.
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Women's basketball: Groove is in the Lobos' heart

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 16

To get the freshmen acclimated to the ambiance of WisePies Arena, aka The Pit, everyone is required to take part in the annual dance at the Lobo Howl. Barring injury, this is non-negotiable. For incoming freshman guard Emily Lines, the dance was the most worrisome part of her introduction to New Mexico fans.

Midfielder Dylan O'Connor (3) cuts the ball off from UNLV's defender Isabella Myers Oct. 4. The Lobos play San Jose State this Friday for a spot to play Mountain West champs San Diego State. 
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Women's soccer: Lobos, Spartans in pivotal MW game Friday

J.R. Oppenheim | October 16

New Mexico and San Jose State are both trying to position themselves to knock off three-time Mountain West women’s soccer champ San Diego State. After this Friday's game, one of them could have an inside track against the Aztecs. The third-place Lobos host the Spartans, who are tied with San Diego State atop the standings, in a potentially pivotal contest Friday night at the UNM Soccer Complex. Only two points in the standings separate UNM (6-6-1, 4-1-1 MW) from the two co-leaders at the conference’s midway point.

Callie Thackery (left) and Alice Wright set the pace for New Mexico during the NCAA Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Nov. 14, 2014. Thackery and Wright will be running alongside one another again in the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational on Friday.
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Wisconsin Adidas Invite the next stop for New Mexico XC

Robert Maler | October 16

The Lobo cross country team is ready to compete at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational on Friday. The women’s team showed why it is worthy of its No. 1 national ranking, winning in dominant fashion at Notre Dame. The event saw five Lobos finish in the top 12 and senior Courtney Frerichs receive Mountain West Cross Country Athlete of the Week honors.

Skye Gullatt leaps into the air to send the ball towards Fresno Oct. 15, 2015 at Johnson Center. The Lobos swept Fresno State with a 3-0 win and play UNLV Saturday night at 7 p.m..
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Volleyball: Lobos return to Johnson a success

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 16

All season, Nelson has been trying to find a way to limit the errors and find a rotation that worked to his advantage. He may have just found some answers. With a new blocking scheme, a unique look at the libero spot, and limited errors, the Lobos took down Fresno State 3-0 Thursday night at Johnson Center.

Khadijah Shumpert looks down court while practicing at the Davalos Training Center Oct. 6. Shumpert was  named to the College Sports Madness’s All-Mountain West First Team.
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Women's basketball: Shumpert earns spot on College Sports Madness's All-MW team

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 15

No one has questioned Khadijah Shumpert’s valued role as a forward on the New Mexico roster. Now, the senior forward is getting recognition across the Mountain West after being named to the College Sports Madness’ All-Mountain West First Team. The Lobo captain averaged 10.8 points per contest (16th MW) and a team-high 5.8 boards per game (15th MW). Shumpert had a successful season while gutting out an ankle injury for a greater part of the 2014-15 campaign. Shumpert’s ability to make her presence, emerging as one of the UNM leaders, came in her sophomore season where she finished among the top-15 conference players in rebounds and blocked shots. With a healthy ankle in mix with her final season in Cherry and Silver, the 6-footer from Minnesota has the potential to make some noise in the Mountain West this year. Liam Cary-Eaves is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo.

Midfielder Alyssa Coonrod rushes past a UNLV player on Oct. 4 at UNM’s Soccer Complex. The Lobos play at home against San Jose State on Oct. 16 and Fresno State on Oct. 18.
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Women's soccer: Players thrive in a variety of roles

J.R. Oppenheim | October 15

Alyssa Coonrod: an attacking midfielder who has been playing at a left back defensive position. Jennifer Muñoz: listed at midfielder/forward seeing time at the center back spot. Quincy Slora: a forward who has been at about every position possible. Several players on the New Mexico women’s soccer team are getting action outside their natural positions. In some cases those players are thriving in their new roles, head coach Heather Dyche said.

Cherise Beynon (0) reaches past Khadijah Shumpert and Jayda Bovero (24) during their second practice of the season on Oct. 6 at the Davalos Training Center. The Lobo Howl event will be held at WisePies Arena this Friday at 6 p.m..
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Women's Basketball looks to build on last year's success

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 15

A season ago, the New Mexico women’s basketball team overcame adversity to finish second in the conference with an NIT bid. This year, the Lobos have their sights set higher. The 2014-15 campaign saw a preseason ranking of ninth, the loss of UNM’s only true center and a shaky 1-7 start in head coach Yvonne Sanchez’s contract year. Yet the team finished second in the Mountain West and made it to the MW Championship game.

UNM middle blocker Skye Gullatt spikes the ball against Nevada on Sept. 26 at Johnson Center. The Lobos play Fresno State and UNLV this weekend.
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Volleyball: Lobos return battered by rough road trip

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 15

New Mexico’s misfortune on the road warrants a need to foster wins in front of a home audience. Away games have been a bit of a sore spot for UNM during the 2015 campaign, as the Lobos have only pieced together a 1-5 record in enemy territory. At Johnson Center and WisePies Arena, New Mexico has been able to garner a 5-3 record.

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