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Men's soccer: Conference hopes end for Lobos

Isabel Gonzalez | November 14

A pair of late goals ended the New Mexico men’s soccer team’s Conference USA tournament run in a 2-1 loss to Old Dominion Wednesday. The Lobos traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, to face the tournament host Old Dominion for quarterfinal action. The Lobos had defeated the Monarchs 4-0 earlier this season, and were looking for yet another victory against them. But this time, the tables turned.

Lobo sophomore guard Cullen Neal, right, attempts to pass Adams State junior guard Travante Williams, left, during the basketball exhibition game against Adams State at the Pit on Friday night. The Lobos will be hosting Idaho State tonight at 8 p.m.

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Men's basketball: Injuries plaque team before season opener

Kyle Tomasi | November 14

njuries have been the curse for the men’s basketball team’s preseason, and it may continue into Friday’s season-opener. Head coach Craig Neal said junior college transfer Jordan Goodman will not play against Idaho State. Neal also said guard Cullen Neal may not play due to a heel injury that has been nagging at him recently. Both of them participated in practice on Wednesday and looked to be healthy. Goodman has been recovering from a knee surgery that he went through in June and has still not fully healed. Wednesday was his third straight practice for the Lobos.

New Mexico head coach Bob Davie, right, speaks with defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove during the game against Boise State on Saturday. The Lobos must win its remaining three games in order to be bowl eligible.

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Football: Team needs every win for shot at the bowl

Thomas Romero-Salas | November 14

New Mexico’s bowl game chances are slowly slipping away. The Lobos sit at 3-6 (1-4 Mountain West) on the season and must win its remaining three games in order to be bowl eligible for the first time in seven years. The last time UNM made a bowl game was in 2007 when it won the New Mexico Bowl 23-0 over Nevada. First, UNM must win at Utah State this Saturday in Logan, Utah. The Aggies are 7-3 (4-1 Mountain West) on the year despite losing their top three quarterbacks this season. Utah State is an 18-point favorite over UNM.

New Mexico midfielder Niko Hansen attacks the ball during the game against Missouri State on Oct. 12. The No. 5 seed Lobos will face Conference USA tournament host No. 4 seed Old Dominion today for quarterfinal action.

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Lobos ripe for Conference USA tournament

Isabel Gonzalez | November 12

The UNM men’s soccer team ended its regular season on a high note, but now it’s crunch time. The No. 5 seed Lobos will begin their tournament season today as they face the No. 4 seed and Conference USA host, Old Dominion.

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UNM falls short at home in 60-49 shootout

Thomas Romero-Salas | November 10

One more yard was all New Mexico needed to extend Saturday’s game. For the first time in the game, UNM found itself trailing Boise State 53-49. The Lobos were able to drive the ball to midfield on their next possession, but faced a critical fourth-and-2 situation at their own 48-yard line with 4:11 remaining. After a timeout, redshirt freshman quarterback Lamar Jordan tried to dive for the first down by keeping the ball on an option run. At first the referees signaled that Jordan had gained enough for a new set of downs. However, the play was reviewed and subsequently overturned as the replay official saw Jordan’s elbow hit the turf before he made it to the first-down marker.

Lobo senior guard Deshawn Delaney, 33, looks for someone to pass the ball to during the basketball exhibition game against Adams State on Friday night at the Pit. The Lobos defeated Adams State 62-50.

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Basketball: Lobos triumph despite spotty shooting

Kyle Tomasi | November 10

A poor shooting night for the New Mexico men’s basketball team resulted in a much closer game than fans had hoped to see. UNM defeated the Adams State Grizzlies 62-50 in a Friday night exhibition at The Pit, but the Lobos shot a measly 27 percent (20-73) from the floor. They also shot 61 percent (17-28) from the free-throw line. “I’m really concerned about our shooting, concerned about our turnovers and our free throw shooting today,” head coach Craig Neal said.

New Mexico right side hitter Chantale Riddle prepares to bump the ball during the game against San Diego State on Saturday. Riddle took sole possession of UNM’s point record during the Lobos’ 3-1 victory.

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Volleyball: Record-setting win after alumna induction

Liam Cary-Eaves | November 10

The history books will have to be rewritten for New Mexico’s volleyball program. With 1,838 kills, redshirt senior Chantale Riddle took sole possession of UNM’s points record during the Lobos’ 3-1 victory over San Diego State (11-13, 6-7 MW) Saturday from Tania Gooley, UNM’s previous point leader (1,818). The right side hitter seemed shocked after breaking the record at home, in front of the previous kill record holder and the team’s fans.

Lobo sophomore forward Josie Greenwood, center, fights for control of the ball with Eastern New Mexico University post Jasmine Johnson, left, during the exhibition game at the Pit on Sunday afternoon. The Lobos won 61-49.

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Basketball: Lobos make do without Walker

Liam Cary-Eaves | November 10

Head coach Yvonne Sanchez said New Mexico took a hit without the team’s starting center, but that the depth inside will overcome Ebony Walker’s presence down low. That depth came through in the Lobos’ exhibition game Sunday. UNM outscored Eastern New Mexico 42-8 in the paint despite losing Walker to a suspension after her being charged with domestic violence on Nov. 4. Sanchez said, following UNM’s 61-49 victory over Eastern New Mexico, that it was a refreshing change of pace after a hectic week.

New Mexico midfielder Niko Hansen attempts to break free from South Carolina defenders during the game on Friday. The Lobos defeated the Gamecocks 2-1, earning the No. 5 seed for the C-USA tournament.

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Soccer: Seniors sent off in style

Isabel Gonzalez | November 10

Senior Night proved successful as the New Mexico men’s soccer team finished its regular-season campaign with a 2-1 victory over South Carolina on Friday. With the win, the Lobos (11-5-1, 4-4-0) earned the No. 5 seed and will face the Conference USA tournament host Old Dominion (fourth-seed) on Wednesday for quarterfinal action. “I was real proud of our guys,” head coach Jeremy Fishbein said. “There were some nerves going in because it was a big game. It was important to get that (win) under the belt and send the seniors out in style.”

New Mexico halfback Teriyon Gipson paces the sideline at the end of Saturday’s 60-49 loss to Boise State. Gipson, who ended the night with career highs in carries (24) and yards (205), entered the game after New Mexico’s leading rusher, Jhurell Pressley, left the game with an ankle injury in the second quarter.

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Gipson steps up after Pressley injury

Liam Cary-Eaves | November 10

Sophomore halfback Teriyon Gipson answered the call Saturday night after New Mexico’s leading rusher, Jhurell Pressley, limped off the field with an ankle injury in the second quarter. Gipson had a great night on the ground following the Pressley injury, rushing the ball 24 times for 205 yards, both career highs. In Saturday’s 60-49 loss to Boise State (7-2, 4-1 MW), UNM’s rushing attack stayed strong despite losing a key contributor. “I thought he was good, I thought our entire power offense was pretty impressive,” head coach Bob Davie said of the running game. “We had 400 yards of offense in the first half ... That’s with a redshirt quarterback, a true sophomore running back, and a redshirt freshman tailback.”

Lobo redshirt senior right side Chantale Riddle serves the ball during their game against Utah State at Johnson Gym on Thursday, Oct. 2. Riddle was named National Player of the Week.

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Riddle nets national player of the week honor

Liam Cary-Eaves | November 7

Chantale Riddle added yet another accomplishment to her list of achievements throughout her tenure at New Mexico. The All-American said she was surprised, but not completely shocked at receiving the Sports Imports/AVCA Division 1 National Player of the Week, on Tuesday.

New Mexico quarterback Lamar Jordan (13) attempts to avoid being tackled by a San Diego State defenseman during the Oct. 10 game. The Lobos host Boise State Saturday at 5 p.m.

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Lobos start strong but stall in second half

Thomas Romero-Salas | November 7

New Mexico hasn’t had much of a home field advantage this season. The Lobos are 0-4 at home this season and have lost by an average of 15 points per game.

UNMís Hugh Greenwood, right, defends Western New Mexicoís Brandon Williams, left, as he looks for an open teammate to pass to during their game Saturday in the Pit.

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Lobos adopting a swifter offense

Kyle Tomasi | November 7

The New Mexico men’s basketball team has had an up and down offseason, but hopes to fix many of the issues that have been the reason for the inconsistency.

Sophomore midfielder Josh Goss controls the ball during Saturday’s loss to Marshall. The Lobos take on South Carolina tonight at 7 p.m.

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End of senior tough on soccer seniors

Isabel Gonzalez | November 7

The New Mexico men’s soccer team will host South Carolina tonight for senior night and its regular-season finale. Although the UNM is no longer in the run for the regular-season title, the Lobos say they think they can still take the Conference USA tournament, and perhaps the NCAA. “We control our own destiny,” head coach Jeremy Fishbein said.

New Mexico redshirt freshman quarterback Lamar Jordan (13) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the Sept. 6 game against Arizona State. Jordan will replace junior quarterback Cole Gautsche, who may miss the rest of the season with a significant foot injury, as New Mexico’s starting quarterback.

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Freshman Jordan on deck after Gautsche's injury

Thomas Romero-Salas | November 5

The injury bug has once again infected Cole Gautsche. New Mexico’s starting quarterback may miss the rest of the season with a significant foot injury, head coach Bob Davie announced on Monday.

UNM midfielder Christopher Wehan races to gain control of the ball during Saturday’s game against Marshall. The Lobos lost 2-1.

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Thundering Herd tramples Lobos

Isabel Gonzalez | November 3

It was a stunning loss for the New Mexico men’s soccer team. With 31 shots on goal and 15 corner kicks, the Lobos statistically proved better than Marshall University, who only recorded seven shots and no corner kicks. But Marshall proved better where it really counted. The Thundering Herd defeated the Lobos 2-1 on Saturday night. The loss brought an end to the Lobos’ five-game home winning streak.

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Lobos quell Rebels in close-fought contest

Thomas Romero-Salas | November 3

It took one play and one drive for New Mexico to escape UNLV with a 31-28 victory. UNM had just blown a 17-point lead in the third quarter when cornerback Isiah Brown took the field in the fourth quarter against UNLV.

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Sixth sweep running for UNM cross country

Staff Report | November 3

The New Mexico men’s and women’s cross country teams continued their run of dominance by sweeping the Mountain West Cross Country Championships for the sixth consecutive year on Friday. For the women, it was their seventh straight MW title, while the men won their sixth successive championship.

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Sports briefs for Nov. 3

November 3

The New Mexico women’s soccer team clinched the No. 3 seed in the Mountain West Tournament with a 2-1 win over regular-season champion San Diego State 2-1 Friday. UNM has won three straight games and will take on sixth-seed Boise State on Tuesday.

New Mexico sophomore guard Cullen Neal gives fives to his teammates as he takes the floor for Saturday’s exhibition game against Western New Mexico. Neal scored 22 points in an 89-45 win, the Lobos’ first exhibition game of the 2013-14 season.

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Lobos tip off with strong start in exhibition

Kyle Tomasi | November 3

The New Mexico men’s basketball team took the court for the first time this season in front of 13,131 fans at home, defeating West New Mexico 89-45 in the team’s first exhibition. Senior guard Hugh Greenwood and sophomore guard Cullen Neal combined to score the team’s first 23 points, nine of which came off of three straight 3-pointers by Greenwood.