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Lobos Cassie House (12) and Simone Henderson (9) leap to block a CSU players spike during their game October 3. The Lobos lost their two games on the roade this week against Colorado State and Wyoming State.

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Volleyball: Lobos swept at Colorado State, Wyoming

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 12

New Mexico was swept by Colorado State and Wyoming this past week. UNM started a new lineup at Wyoming, but the Lobos still fell 0-3 on Saturday as they had on Thursday against CSU. Middle blocker Simone Henderson started at outside hitter, Mercedes Pacheco at libero, and Cassie House was put into the front row late in the match. The moves weren’t enough to kick start UNM’s offense.

Quarterback Lamar Jordan pushed back a NMSU defensman Oct. 3 at University Stadium. The Lobos lost to Nevada 17-35 this past Saturday and play the University of Hawaii Oct. 17.

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Football: Lobos let game slip away

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 12

New Mexico had its fair share of chances at Nevada. However, the Lobos weren’t able to take advantage of those opportunities in a 35-17 loss to the Wolf Pack in Reno, Nevada on Saturday. The missed opportunity that ended any chance of a Lobo comeback came when wide receiver Dameon Gamblin fumbled the ball at the 1-yard line as he was fighting for a touchdown. Nevada recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchback, making the score 28-17 going into the fourth quarter.

Lobos Mens Soccer Director of Operations Travis Campbell congradulates midfielder Josh Goss after their game against Kentucky State. Campbell has been the Director of Operations for the Lobos for two seasons now.

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Men's soccer: Team's director of operations keeps Lobos running

Isabel Gonzalez | October 12

The Lobos have ranked in the top 15 in attendance nationally every season since 2001, when the NCAA began keeping attendance statistics. In 2014, New Mexico ranked eighth with a total of 25,038 spectators in 11 games, and an average of 2,276 per game. It’s no secret that the Lobos like to see the UNM Soccer Complex packed for home matches. But it’s the job of one guy in particular to get that crowd going. His name is Travis Campbell, the director of operations for the Lobo men’s soccer program.

Lobo defender Yuri Domiciano protects the ball from a SFU player September 30. The Lobos lost to Old Dominion 0-2 and play VALPO Wednesday at UNM's Soccer Complex.

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Men's soccer: Lobos' C-USA woes continue in loss to Old Dominion

Isabel Gonzalez | October 12

The New Mexico men’s soccer team lost its third Conference USA match 2-0 against the No. 11 Old Dominion Monarchs on Saturday night. The Lobos have yet to win a conference match this season. Their regular season was off to a promising start with a 5-1-1 record in the first seven matches. The one loss was against then-No. 1 UCLA. New Mexico was ranked as high as No. 7 in the NCAA Coaches’ Poll this season. However, the Lobos have dropped three of their last four games. Saturday’s match brought their record to 6-4-1 overall and 0-3-0 C-USA.

Forward Eileen Zendejas scrambles for the ball downfield against a UNLV player during their game on Oct. 4. Over the weekend the Lobos tied with Wyoming and beat Colorado State 2-0.

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Women's soccer: Lobos get four points out of weekend road trip

J.R. Oppenheim | October 12

New Mexico women's soccer remains unbeaten in three meetings with Colorado State following Sunday's 2-1 victory in Fort Collins, Colorado, putting the Lobos back in the win column. UNM lost to UNLV last weekend and tied Wyoming in a scoreless draw on Friday. Goals from midfielder/forward Lindsey Guice and forward Quincy Slora against the Rams ensured that trend didn't continue. All 22 Lobos on the road trip saw playing time against either Wyoming or Colorado State.

Lobos Augustus Ge sets up his serve during the Balloon Fiesta Invitational Oct. 9. The invitational was held at the McKinnon Family Tennis Center and lasted three days with singles and doubles matches.

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Men's tennis: Jauregui, Ge perform well at Balloon Fiesta Invite

Robert Maler | October 11

New Mexico duo Rodolfo Jauregui and Augustus Ge walked away winners in doubles competition at the Balloon Fiesta Invitational on Sunday. The Lobos performed well in individual competition as well, with each player reaching the final or consolation final in his respective draw. Jauregui and Ge defeated the University of Arizona’s doubles team of Will Adkisson and Trevor James in the one set final, 8-4. “We played solid,” Ge said.

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Football: Lobos dominated by Wolf Pack

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 10

New Mexico’s run defense had no answer for Nevada’s pistol offense, allowing the Wolf Pack to rush for 351 yards in a 35-17 rout in Reno, Nevada on Saturday.

Lobo running back Richard McQuarley dives into the end zone during their game against NMSU Saturday Oct. 3, 2015. UNM beat out NMSU 38-29 and play Oct. 10 in Reno.

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Football: Lobos look for third straight win

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 10

It’s time for New Mexico to see if it can handle the rest of the Mountain West. The Lobos are already 1-0 in the conference after winning 38-28 at Wyoming two weeks ago. UNM heads into the rest of the Mountain West slate with a two-game winning streak, something it hasn’t done in a single season since 2012.

Midfielder Alyssa Coonrod braces for a header while playing against UNLV on Sunday Oct. 4, 2015. The Lobos are playing out of state against Wyoming Oct. 9.

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Women's soccer: Lobos settle for scoreless tie vs. Wyoming

J.R. Oppenheim | October 9

The New Mexico women’s soccer team gained a point in the Mountain West Conference standings Friday afternoon with a scoreless draw at Wyoming. Lobo goalkeeper Cassie Ulrich stopped a season-high eight saves, including a Cowgirl penalty kick in the 88th minute.

Devanne Sours (1) and Skye Gullatt (17) leap into the air to block a shot by a CSU player during their game Thursday October 8, 2015. The Lobos lost 0-3 to CSU.(Cisco Mora/Colorado State University)

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Volleyball: New Mexico falls to CSU in three

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 9

Colorado State continued its domination against the New Mexico during a 3-0 sweep on Thursday night. The Lobos have not beaten CSU on its home court in over two decades, and must wait another year to try to end that streak.

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Women's soccer: Lobos travel to Wyoming, Colorado State this weekend

October 9

In a conference where teams are beating each other up in the standings, every win becomes valuable and every loss can hurt. That’s the way the Mountain West Conference has been shaking out this women’s soccer season so far. There are no more unbeaten as Colorado College fell to Fresno State on Thursday. Eight of the 12 teams have at least two wins after the first two and a half weeks.

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Men's soccer: Lobos still seeking first C-USA win this season

Isabel Gonzalez | October 9

Two games in, the Lobos are still looking for their first Conference USA win of the season. New Mexico’s next opportunity will be on Saturday when they go on the road to face No.

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Tennis: UNM plays host to Balloon Fiesta Invitiational

Robert Maler | October 9

The UNM men’s tennis team will send four players to compete in the upcoming Balloon Fiesta Invitational this weekend. Albuquerque natives Michael Tran and Sean Baklini, will compete alongside teammates Augustus Ge and Rodolfo Jauregui will all compete in singles and doubles competition at the event.

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Athletic Department tabs new associate director of communications

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 8

New Mexico announced on Thursday the hiring of Eugene Canal as the new associate director of communications for UNM. Canal spent the past several years at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. He will handle media relations at UNM for the men’s basketball program and the women’s soccer program.

Lobos Simone Henderson reaches above the net to block a Nevada players attack during their game September 26, 2015. The Lobos are expected to play Colorado State October 8.

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Volleyball: Lobos seeking first win at CSU since 1994

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 7

Fort Collins, Colorado has not been hospitable to the visiting New Mexico volleyball team. Colorado State has had UNM’s number under head coach Jeff Nelson, who has never garnered a win on the road against the Rams. Since taking over as head coach in 2007, Nelson has only beaten CSU twice out of 16 matches against the Rams.

Forward Khadijah Shumpert reaches past her teammates for a shot during their second practice of the season Tuesday October 6, 2015. The Lobos face off with Western New Mexico November 4 at WisePies Arena.

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Women's basketball: Lobos adjusting to life without Antiesha Brown

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 7

With the departure of Antiesha Brown, New Mexico is in search of leadership. Brown’s offensive presence led UNM to the longest winning streak in UNM women’s basketball history. In last season’s campaign, Brown led the team in games played, minutes played, points, free throws and free throw percentage.

Lobos Cullen Neal (1) guards Dane Kuiper during their practice drills at the Davalos Basketball Center Friday Oct. 2, 2015. Neal is returning from a season ending ankle injury that he sustained a year ago.

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Men's Basketball: Cullen Neal eager for return after season-ending ankle injury

J.R. Oppenheim | October 7

If there was anyone chomping at the bit for the first day of basketball practice, it was Cullen Neal. After all, the sharpshooter missed most of last season. Neal received a medical hardship redshirt year after injuring his ankle in the third game of the 2014-15 season. He returned to the court as the Lobos opened practice Friday and was a full-go participant in 5-on-5 drills.

Lobo goalkeeper Cassie Ulrich grabs the ball away from UNLV’s offense during their game on Sunday. UNM is on the road playing Wyoming October 9.

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Women's soccer: Goalkeeper Ulrich in third for career wins at UNM

J.R. Oppenheim | October 7

During New Mexico’s conference opening road trip Sept. 25-27, Cassie Ulrich didn’t know when she moved into third in UNM’s record books most wins by a goalkeeper, at least not immediately. “Last weekend I think maybe after the Boise game or something someone said I was tied,” she said. “It got tweeted about, and then of course the win against Boise I moved up into that. I just found out through my teammates and (Head Coach) Heather (Dyche) said in the press conference that I had.”

Lobo forward Niko Hansen battles with a Kentucky player during their game Sunday Oct. 4, 2015. The Lobos fought their way into overtime but lost the game 0-1.

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Lobos fall to wildcats in 2OT thriller.

Isabel Gonzalez | October 5

The UNM men’s soccer team fell 1-0 to the Kentucky Wildcats during a grueling double-overtime match on Sunday.

NMSU's Larry Rose III gets taken down by UNM's defensive line during their game Saturday Nov. 3, 2015. New Mexico's defense held Rose III to just 26 rushing yards in the second half.

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Football: Lobo defense shuts down Aggies

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 5

After a shaky start, New Mexico’s defense shut down NMSU in the second half, propelling the Lobos to a 38-29 victory. Larry Rose III was on pace for a career night. The Aggies running back showcased his big play ability in the first half on three separate touchdown runs of over 50 yards. “I have to give the credit to the O-line up front: All I had to do was run straight,” Rose III said. “They opened holes up, and I just ran. I give all the credit to them. The first half was fun, it was amazing.