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Cross Country: Lobos seek sweep in conference championships

Robert Maler | October 29

Conference titles will be on the line at the Mountain West Cross Country Championships this Friday in Reno, Nevada. The women’s team, ranked No. 1 in the nation, will be the conference favorite. Among the Mountain West field they will be battling Boise State University, who is ranked No. 9 in the nation. The men’s team currently resides at the four spot in the conference behind Boise State, Air Force and Colorado State.

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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.

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Men's soccer: Charlotte's defense too stern for New Mexico

Isabel Gonzalez | October 27

The UNM men’s soccer team fell 2-0 to the Conference USA preseason favorites, the Charlotte 49ers on Tuesday night. New Mexico head coach Jeremy Fishbein said he thought he had an idea of what to expect coming into the game, but unfortunately the Lobos were not able to keep up with Charlotte.

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Volleyball: Good all-around play gives UNM sweep over Falcons

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 27

The Lobos’ newly acquired identity has translated into recent success. A complete team effort allowed New Mexico to rid of Air Force in a three set sweep in Johnson Center on Tuesday night. With head coach Jeff Nelson’s new lineup, UNM has won four of the team’s last five games.

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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.”

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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.

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Women's soccer: Chavez nabs MW's weekly defensive honors

J.R. Oppenheim | October 26

New Mexico defender Emily Chavez earned this week’s Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week honors, the conference announced Monday. Chavez helped the Lobos' back line to two shutouts over the weekend, a 1-0 victory at Colorado and a 3-0 win at Air Force.

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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.

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Tennis: Lobo duo falls in finals at UTSA/ITA Regional Championships

Robert Maler and Robert <aler | October 26

New Mexico was unable to crown any victors at the end of the 2015 USTA/ITA Regional Championships on Sunday. UNM tennis doubles partners Hayden Sabatka and Bart Van Leijsen made it to the finals of the five-day event before falling to Denver University’s Henry Craig and Alex Gasson in a tight battle.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Football: Lobos look to change underdog image in coming weeks

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 22

New Mexico finally has a chance to change the way it's perceived. For years, ever since the Rocky Long era, the Lobos have been seen as underdogs by their competition. That will likely remain true this year, with only five games left in the season, but UNM has a chance to change that with a win or two.

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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.

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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.