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UNM guard Brandi Kimble dribbles while NMSU forward Sherell Neal defends during Sunday's 58-42 loss in Las Cruces.
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Winning streak against NMSU ends

LAS CRUCES - The UNM women's basketball team hadn't lost to NMSU since 1996. But the Lobos dropped a 58-42 heartbreaker on Sunday at the Pan American Center, ending a 22-game winning streak against the Aggies.



UNM's Jamaal Smith dribbles past a Southern Utah defender during Wednesday's game at The Pit. The Lobos won 57-48.
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Senior uses speed, not height, to win

Every time the UNM basketball team finds itself on a fast break, senior guard Jamaal Smith is always a part of it. Whether he starts it or ends it, he's always there. Smith is the Lobos' fastest player this season and has been a huge part of the team's 7-0 start.


The Setonian
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Bowl bid pending outside factors

Even though the UNM football team is unsure of its postseason fate, the team is confident of its postseason chances. "It's been an outstanding year for us," Athletics Director Paul Krebs said. "We don't think our football season is over. We feel very good about the fact, and there is a very high probability that we will be in a bowl game."


UNM's Amy Beggin dribbles past Nicholls State's Nikina Hill in the second half of Friday's game at The Pit. Beggin was named the Albuquerque Midtown Tournament's Most Valuable Player.
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Amy Beggin at a glance

Head coach Don Flanagan said Amy Beggin is unlike any other athlete he has ever coached. "Amy has more energy than anyone I've ever seen," he said. "She's not even tired after playing 40 minutes. I've never seen anyone that can play at that level for that long.


UNM's Brandi Kimble shoots during a 79-49 win over Nicholls State at The Pit on Friday. The Lobos went on to beat Oregon Saturday to clinch the Albuquerque Midtown Tournament title.
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Tough defense leads to tourney title

The UNM women's basketball team relied on its stingy defense to win the Albuquerque Midtown Tournament this weekend. After a 79-49 trouncing of Nicholls State in the first round Friday, the Lobos topped Oregon 65-46 in the championship game Saturday to clinch the title.




UNM wide receiver Marcus Smith runs downfield after a UNLV kickoff on Saturday at University stadium. The Lobo's won 27-6.
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Senior has standout year despite setbacks

In the final regular season game of his UNM career, Marcus Smith proved why he is considered one of the most talented football players in the Mountain West Conference. Smith helped lead the Lobos to a 27-6 win Saturday against UNLV at University Stadium with a couple of explosive plays.


The Setonian
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Runner outpaces adversity

A couple of years ago, Jeremy Johnson was told he probably wouldn't be able to race again. However, Johnson has managed to compile one heck of a career as a UNM cross country and track and field athlete - and there's a chance he isn't done yet.


UNM's Chad Toppert takes the ball inside for a layup during Wednesday's game against Hawaii at The Pit. The Lobos won 89-60.
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3-pointers fly when Lobo hits the court

When opposing teams watch game film on the UNM basketball team, there's one thing they will learn quickly: Don't play too much zone defense. The Lobos have come out the gate like a racehorse, in part because of their effectiveness from beyond the 3-point line.





The Setonian
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Sports in briefe

Men's soccer The UNM men's soccer team was not selected to host an NCAA Tournament game and will travel to play UCLA in the first round Saturday. UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein said his team is prepared for the matchup against the Bruins. "It's a good one," he said. "That's a team that everyone dreams ...


The Setonian
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Soccer's stingy defense cliches conference title

A scoreless draw may not be the most awe-inspiring way to win a conference championship, but the UNM men's soccer team will take it. The Lobos won their fourth straight Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship after a 0-0 double-overtime tie at Denver on Sunday. With the draw, UNM will advance to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth year in a row.


The Setonian
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AP: Turnovers lead to Lobos' loss

by Doug Alden The Associated press SALT LAKE CITY - Utah coach Kyle Whittingham felt like he was having flashbacks. The Utes' 14-point lead Saturday against New Mexico had dwindled to four points, and Whittingham was vividly remembering what happened a year ago in Albuquerque.



UNM guard J.R. Giddens dunks in a game against St. Bonaventure during Saturday's Basketball Travelers Invitational at The Pit. The Lobos swept the tournament Sunday.
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Basketball sweeps invitational

It wasn't the prettiest win for the UNM men's basketball team, but the Lobos managed to pull off an 86-58 win over Loyola Marymount at The Pit on Sunday. UNM won three straight games on the weekend to capture the Basketball Travelers Invitational trophy.


The Setonian
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Sports in brief

Men's soccer The UNM men's soccer team will compete in a playoff-like atmosphere this weekend in its final two games of the year. The Lobos are leading the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation standings as they travel to Colorado, but the conference championship could likely come down to Sunday's matchup ...

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