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Par above the rest (Slideshow)

There wasn't much competition out on the golf course this weekend. The UNM women's golf team cruised to a 19-stroke victory at the Mountain West Conference Championships on Saturday. The Lobos shot a three-day total of 888 - 12 strokes over par. Sophomore Jodi Ewart won the individual title, shooting even for the tournament.


Center fielder Samantha Hughes slides into second base during UNM's 5-3 loss to UNLV on Sunday. The Lobos lost a doubleheader to No. 22 San Diego State on Friday before dropping games to UNLV on Saturday and Sunday.
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Softball suffers losing weekend, drops 4 straight

The UNM softball team had its opportunities over the weekend but struggled to drive in runs when it needed to. The Lobos lost a doubleheader to No. 22 San Diego State on Friday before losing to UNLV on Saturday and Sunday at Lobo Field. The Lobos fell to 20-8 overall and 4-6 in the Mountain West Conference.


Shortstop Mike Brownstein makes a throw during UNM's 5-4, 12-inning win over Utah on Friday at Isotopes Park. The Lobos swept the Utes in three games over the weekend.
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Baseball sweeps Utes in three-game series

Before hosting a clinic for some of Albuquerque's youth, the UNM baseball team put on a clinic for Utah, sweeping the Utes in the weekend's three-game series. UNM opened the weekend Friday with a thrilling 12-inning 5-4 victory. On Saturday, the Lobos allowed fans to catch their breath as they eased past the Utes 13-3.


Shortstop Scott Gracey scores in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 10-6 loss against Arizona at Isotopes Park. Arizona went on to win Wednesday's game 4-2.
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Arizona halts UNM's momentum in series

Riding a four-game winning streak, including a dominating series sweep against Air Force, the UNM baseball team built some momentum heading into a two-game series against Arizona. But momentum wasn't enough, as the Wildcats took both games from UNM this week at Isotopes Park.


Alexadra Phelps putts at the UNM Championship Golf Course during the Mountain West Conference Championships on Thursday. The UNM women lead the tournament after day one.
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Lobos take first-round lead

Staff report The UNM women's golf team got off to a great start at the Mountain West Conference Championships on Thursday, taking a first-round lead. The Lobos took a nine-shot lead at 6-under par at the UNM Championship Golf Course. Sophomore Jodi Ewart is the overall leader, shooting a 1-under 72.


Senior Jennifer Ryba hits a forehand during her singles match on Saturday against BYU at the UNM Tennis Complex. UNM defeated BYU 4-3.
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Tennis closes season, looks to tourney

The No. 55 UNM women's tennis team defeated two higher ranked teams this weekend to close out its regular season schedule. The Lobos beat No. 54 Utah and No. 38 BYU before falling to No. 24 TCU on Sunday at the UNM Tennis Complex. UNM finishes its regular season 14-8 overall and 6-2 in the MWC.


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Former Lobo gets a shot at the WNBA

Former UNM women's basketball standout Dionne Marsh will get the chance to take her basketball career to the highest level. Marsh was invited to attend the Sacramento Monarchs' training camp, where she will have a shot to land a roster spot. Marsh said she was let down when she wasn't selected in Wednesday's WNBA draft but will take advantage of her opportunity with Sacramento.


Infielder Katie Gilmore tags out a Colorado State runner at second base during Sunday's 4-1 win at the Lobo Softball Field.
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Softball sweeps series against Colorado State

After dismantling CSU 15-4 on Saturday, the UNM softball team took the field looking to replicate the success. Coming off a day accented by 13 hits, Sunday was a different story but resulted in the same ending - a 4-1 Lobo victory. UNM head coach Ty Singleton said Sunday's victory boosted the Lobos' chances at winning the Mountain West Conference "We can continue to control our own destiny," he said.


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Sports in Brief

Track and field Lee Emmanuel established himself as one of the fastest distance runners in the nation Saturday at Arizona State's Sun Angel Classic. The junior clocked a time of 3:40.77 in the 1,500-meter run, which is the fastest time recorded by a collegiate runner this season.


Britney Choy works on her swing Thursday during practice at the UNM Championship Golf Course. The UNM women's golf team will host the Mountain West Conference Tournament beginning April 17.
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Golf to host MWC Tournament

The UNM women's golf team made progressions as the season went along and will get a chance to make its biggest progressive impact next weekend. The Lobos will host this season's Mountain West Conference Tournament, which will be played at the UNM Championship Golf Course.


Ariel Burr runs at the Albuquerque Convention Center during the 2007 season. The UNM women's track and field team is ranked No. 24 in the nation.
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Track running a solid season

The UNM track and field team is enjoying one of its most successful seasons and is now getting some national attention. The Lobo women were listed as the No. 24 team in the country by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. UNM debuted at that spot in the first Division I Outdoor Track and Field Rankings for the 2008 outdoor season.



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From the Sports Gutter

Welcome to another edition of "From the Sports Gutter." This week, the topic is Major League Baseball. The American League has been putting a beating on the National League for the past decade-plus. Will any NL team step up to the plate and win the World Series this year? Maybe if the AL has an off year.


Lobo quarterback Donovan Porterie hands off to tailback Paul Baker last season against TCU. Porterie and Baker will be counted on to lead a young UNM offense next season.
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Players step up to lead a young pack

UNM head football coach Rocky Long said his team goes through cycles of experience and youth - and 2008 happens to be a year where inexperience will rule. So that makes the spring season, which begins this week, that much more important if the Lobos are going to continue to make strides in the program.


UNM's Max Jones returns a volley in singles action against San Diego State on Sunday at the UNM Soccer Complex. Jones helped the Lobos go 3-0 over the weekend, including Sunday's 5-2 win over the Aztecs.
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Lobos claim victory against three conference opponents

The UNM tennis team clawed its way to victory last weekend, racking up wins against Utah, Air Force and San Diego State. The Lobos beat Utah 4-3 on Friday before following up the win with a clean sweep against Air Force, 7-0 on Saturday. The Lobos closed out the weekend by defeating San Diego State 5-2 on Sunday.


Midfielder Marcos Rivera tries to claim the ball over Northern Arizona's Lon Giancola. Both teams compete in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference.
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Learning the ropes

Lacrosse may not be as big in the Southwest as it is on the East Coast, but members of the UNM lacrosse club are eager to change that. Marcos Rivera, the team's vice president, said his goal is for the school's club team to help generate interest in the sport.


Lobo midfielder Michael Reed dribbles the ball away from Fort Lewis defender Keane Hamilton on Saturday at Robertson Field. UNM defeated Fort Lewis 2-0 and Air Force 3-0 in Saturday's spring exhibition games.
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Despite changes in lineup, soccer still holding strong

The UNM men's soccer team lost one of its most successful goalkeepers in program history and is seeing some changes in the coaching staff. But none of that seemed to matter in the Lobos' spring season debut, as they defeated Air Force 3-0 and Fort Lewis 2-0 on Saturday at Robertson Field.


UNM's Coty Wilson slides into second base as Isotopes shortstop Chase Lambin turns a double play Wednesday. The Isotopes beat the Lobos 3-0 in an exhibition game.
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Lobos use Isotopes game to nurture young players

On display Tuesday night at Isotopes Park were all the elements of a professional game: the lights, the wooden bats, the press, the peanut gallery. However, instead of two major league teams, the UNM baseball team took on the Albuquerque Isotopes. On paper, the matchup may seem unfair.


Middle blocker Anna Lehne spikes the ball during the Lobos' 2-1 win over the University of Denver during the UNM Spring Volleyball Tournament on Saturday. The Lobos went 5-0 at the invite.
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Volleyball still competitive in off-season

The UNM volleyball team is keeping busy in the off-season. The Lobos went 5-0 at their spring invite last weekend, defeating teams from the University of Denver, Frank Phillips College and an all-star team made of ex-college players. Head coach Jeff Nelson said UNM is showing progression from last season.


UNM catcher Rafael Neda connects with a pitch during Saturday's first game of a doubleheader, a 9-4 win over Vermont. The Lobos swept Vermont in a four-game series at Isotopes Park this weekend.
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Lobos overtake Vermont in series

Last weekend at Isotopes Park was hectic for the UNM baseball team. UNM pitcher Will Kerr threw a complete game, and Brian Cavazos-Galvez broke out of his early season struggles as the Lobos swept Vermont in a four-game series, improving to 18-10. Coach Ray Birmingham said it was important that his team didn't underestimate its opponent.

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