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United haunted by costly mistakes in loss to San Antonio FC

Kaedon Petties | August 31

With a 13-match unbeaten streak on the line, New Mexico United squared off against San Antonio FC on Aug. 29 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. This matchup was the second between the two teams this season, with San Antonio taking the first match 1-0. Saturday’s match was delayed an hour due to weather, so the anticipation was felt once United ran out of the tunnel for warmups.  During the 6th minute, United defender Kipp Keller conceded an own goal that had the entire home crowd silent. United suffered devastation in more ways than one, allowing the point to impact the game flow. United was their own worst enemy throughout the first half as they couldn’t appear to find the swagger they had during the unbeaten streak they came into the game touting. 

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Volleyball: Lobos fall out of sync, drop season opener against Cal Baptist

Elizabeth Bolke | August 30

The New Mexico Lobos struggled to find their rhythm in Friday night's game against the Cal Baptist Lancers, falling 3-1 through four sets. Head coach Brian Hosfeld spoke about how the team's energy during warm-up and the game affected the team's performance.  “We're gonna have to get better. I don't know if there were some nerves in there, or exactly why we didn't see the synergy that we've had in practice in terms of them working together to create points,” Hosfeld said. 

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Alex Joe | August 30

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes, certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. Tennessee Titans - Quarterback Will Levis Texas Rangers - Starting pitcher Jacob DeGrom St. Louis Cardinals- Starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore

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United remains dangerous, resilient in 2-1 win over Lexington SC

Kaedon Petties | August 28

In their fourth ever clash, New Mexico United and Lexington SC went head-to-head on Aug. 26 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Both teams looked to attack early, but better goalkeeper play on both ends kept the offense on their toes. Lexington SC goalkeeper Oliver Semmie picked up a yellow card during the 10th minute, the first of the match, followed by a very physical battle throughout the first half. Leading into the break, both teams remained scoreless, making it a rough offensive showing for both sides.

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FOOTBALL: ‘Multiple quarterbacks’ to play in season opener; Layne out for the season

Edge Garcia | August 28

New Mexico is entering the 2026 season without a definitive QB1. Head Coach Jason Eck announced Thursday that the team will play “multiple quarterbacks” in their season opener at home against Central Michigan on Sep. 5. The decision followed nearly three weeks of competition between James Laubstein, Luke Moga and Toa Fa’avae, with the majority of the coaching staff’s evaluation coming from scrimmages designed to replicate game situations.

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Aviators shut down Isotopes

Alex Joe | August 26

Following a tough road trip to Oklahoma City, the Albuquerque Isotopes were back at home to face off in a series versus the Las Vegas Aviators last week. The Isotopes ended up struggling in the series, losing 5 out of 6 games.

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Day 14-15 Fall Camp report: Tasi, Robnett talk offensive line and run game; UNM’s new ‘star’ on defense

Edge Garcia | August 25

The boys up front are playing as if they can move mountains. “I think we had a good mentality on Saturday,” center Kaden Robnett said. “We just turned it up — a switch was flipped.”  New Mexico wrapped up their fourteenth and fifteenth days of fall camp last weekend as they inch closer to the season opener against Central Michigan at home on Sept. 5. Running back Kiefer Sibley’s strong performance during last week’s scrimmage appears to have had a trickle-down effect on the run game as of late.

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Women's Basketball: Coach Amy Eagan is already making the Land of Enchantment feel like home

Jacob Kagan | August 24

This year, Amy Eagan is heading into her first season as head coach of the women’s basketball team at the University of New Mexico. Eagan grew up in northeast Missouri, where she was one of five kids, and was a three-sport athlete in high school, juggling basketball, track and softball.  She attended Truman State to play basketball, where she was a four-time conference standout, starting in 98 out of the 100 games she played. Eagan is the career record holder in both steals and assists, while also holding the Bulldogs’ single-game point record of 46. 

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Volleyball: Lobos split record during exhibition weekend

Elizabeth Bolke | August 24

The New Mexico Lobos women’s volleyball team arrived at The Pit to take on Northern Arizona  and the University of Arizona in two exhibition matches over the weekend.  The Lobos fought hard against Northern Arizona, but in the end they came up short, walking away with a loss, but the Lobos pulled off a quick turnaround against Arizona on Saturday to take 3 out of the 4 sets.  New Head Coach Brian Hosfeld explained what it means to play in The Pit, a new development for the team, who previously held home games at Johnson Center.

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Women’s Soccer: Lobos fall 3-1 to Gonzaga

Max Ulz | August 24

Coming off of a win against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, the New Mexico Lobos were back at home to take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs for the second game of the women’s soccer season Sunday afternoon. Gonzaga would go on to defeat the Lobos 3-1.  Neither side gave any leeway during the first half, with the score sitting at 0-0 at the break. That quickly changed when Gonzaga forward Samantha Snorksy scored in the 49th minute with an assist from midfielder Amelia Severn. 

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SOCCER: Lobos start the Karley Nelson era with a win

Marley Herndon | August 23

The Lobos returned to action at the UNM Soccer Complex for their season opener against the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks on Thursday. The Lobos took care of business, felling NAU 2-0.  This was the first win for new Head Coach Karley Nelson, who spent 11 years with the Lobo women’s soccer program before taking the helm for this season. “Winning feels great, the players are outstanding, and they won. I’m really lucky I get to work with this group,” Nelson said. The night may have been stormy, but the beginning of the game was anything but as the Lobos drew first blood when forward Nicole Anderson found the back of the net one-on-one with Lumberjacks keeper Lexi Saveski in the 19th minute, with a long assist from midfielder Sherry Diep. There was a nearly two-hour delay due to lightning but the team was unfazed.

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Day 13 Fall Camp report: A deeper dive into the starting quarterback race; Moga and Miller showcase chemistry

Edge Garcia | August 22

The countdown to kickoff on the big screen at University Stadium continues to tick away — New Mexico football is on the horizon. The Lobos are closing in on two weeks worth of fall camp practices ahead of their season opener at home against Central Michigan on Sep. 5 at 8:00 p.m. Few questions linger regarding a conference championship-caliber roster, but a profound one remains unanswered: quarterback. UNM held their second scrimmage of fall camp Thursday evening, this time at University Stadium, as the team gets accustomed to the environment of playing at home. All five rostered quarterbacks saw action, though the red jerseys (meaning the wearer can be tackled) were worn by Luke Moga and Toa Fa’avae.

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Lobo volleyball team ready to ‘fight together’ ahead of weekend exhibitions

Elizabeth Bolke | August 21

The University of New Mexico’s volleyball team is getting ready to get back on the court for the 2026-27 season. On Tuesday, the team hosted its preseason media day. Over the past year, the team's coaching staff has been flipped on its side — including the hiring of a new head coach — and with a new season on the horizon, the team has worked to come together and sharpen its craft.  “There's going to be a lot of conversation about our mentality and what we're bringing to the table and how we're going to fight together to create opportunities to score points and win games. And so we're just going to continue to grow and develop our players,” Hosfeld said.

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OPINION: Men's basketball season preview

Rodney Prunty | August 17

Last season, the New Mexico Lobos came into the year with a lot of questions surrounding them. Those questions were quickly answered by new head coach Eric Olen and his squad, exploding onto the scene, posting a 26-11 record and finishing third in the Mountain West while making a deep run in the NIT ...

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OPINION: Football season preview

Edge Garcia | August 17

Since the last season ended, hardly a day has passed without the words “Mountain West Championship” and “New Mexico Lobos” sharing the same conversation. In his first season, head coach Jason Eck led UNM to its first bowl game since 2016 and just the sixth nine-win season in program history. ...

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OPINION: Women's basketball season preview

Rodney Prunty | August 17

Following a 62-61 loss to the Boise State Broncos in the Mountain West Tournament in March, the New Mexico Lobos decided to part ways with long-time head coach Mike Bradbury. While consistent, Bradbury never delivered in the big games, going 3-10 in Mountain West Tournament play while never making the NCAA Tournament during his decade-long tenure at the helm. With Bradbury out the door, the Lobos ushered in the new era of Lobo basketball when they hired  Amy Eagan to take over as head coach. 

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FOOTBALL: Day 9 Fall Camp report: Sibley flashes home-run potential; Fa’avae’s strong showing in scrimmage

Edge Garcia | August 16

On Day 9 of the Lobos’ fall football camp, the whistles sounded the same, but the collisions didn’t. After eight practices of wrapping and tagging, the Lobos finally got to hit at full speed during their scrimmage Saturday. Quarterbacks Luke Moga and Toa Fa’avae left their usual gray practice jerseys in the locker room, instead sporting red ones that signal to the defense they weren’t off-limits anymore. 

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Isotopes melt Sugar Land

Elizabeth Bolke and Alex Joe | August 12

The Albuquerque Isotopes returned home red hot last week, as they swept the Chihuahuas in El Paso during their six-game series at the end of July. They  looked to build on their streak as they challenged the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, and while the Isotopes were tested throughout this series, they came out on top, winning four of six games, including the last two.

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FOOTBALL: Day 5-6 Fall Camp report: ‘As long as there’s not a fight, fall camp hasn’t really started’

Edge Garcia | August 12

To say things got chippy Tuesday night would be an understatement. It’s hard to imagine head coach Jason Eck’s bingo card for this week had “break up a fight” on it, but when the pads come on, the competitive nature turns up a few notches — maybe a few too many notches. The Lobos are closing in on a full week's worth of practices after equipping the full set of pads under the lights Tuesday night. The Lobos invited a batch of referees to practice for live team periods, the first of which so far during camp.

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FOOTBALL: Day 3-4 Fall Camp report: A dynamic duo at TE; where does the receiver room stand?

Edge Garcia | August 11

The pads — well, just shoulder pads— have been equipped for Days 3-4 of Lobos fall camp. While four days isn’t enough to deem a surefire starter at quarterback, nor at any other position without a clear-cut starter or starters, there’s more than enough to feel confident about heading into the second season under head coach Jason Eck.