Lately, San Diego State has tormented the UNM softball team. The Lobos turned that around Sunday as they used a three-run sixth-inning surge to top the Aztecs 6-4 at Lobo Field.
There couldn't have been a better way for the seniors to celebrate Sunday. Not only did the UNM women's tennis team sweep Air Force 7-0 to conclude Mountain West Conference play, but the team also acknowledged the accomplishments of four seniors - Iva Gersic, Nora Quintal, Allison Davis and Elisa Bonner - who concluded their regular-season collegiate careers Sunday at the UNM Tennis Complex.
The UNM women's tennis team has endured one roller-coaster ride of a conference season. After starting 0-4 in the Mountain West Conference, the Lobos have won four in a row and ended regular-season play with three sweeps at home this weekend.
Before this weekend, Jeremy Johnson and Timmie Murphy had never raced in a 10,000- meter run. When their results came in, you might have thought it was the two's specialty.
The UNM women's tennis team returned home in style. The Lobos swept Mountain West Conference foe Colorado State 7-0 on Thursday at the UNM Tennis Complex.
It's Donovan Porterie's show to run now. After the UNM football team lost starting quarterback Kole McKamey to a season-ending knee injury early last season, Porterie got a lot of unexpected playing time.
After falling from a No. 1 national ranking, UNM golfer Charlie Beljan is setting the bar high for the rest of the season. Beljan now ranks No. 27, according to Golfstat standings released Friday. The number is down from No. 11 last week.
If Tiyana Peters can repeat her results from last weekend, she can help lead the UNM track and field team to success the rest of the season. Peters won the B section of the high jump at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on Friday, clearing 5-8 3/4 to defeat a field of 19 in Austin, Texas.
It was a long-awaited victory for the UNM women's tennis team. The No. 69 Lobos earned their first win in conference play Saturday, beating Utah 5-2 in Salt Lake City.
The UNM baseball team had a rough weekend, getting swept in a three-game series against San Diego State in San Diego. With the losses, the Lobos fall to 14-21 overall and 3-6 in the Mountain West Conference. Meanwhile, the Aztecs improve to 21-14 on the season and 6-2 in MWC play.
There are some striking similarities between Mikaela Backstedt and Jodi Ewart. For the UNM women's golf team, that's a good thing.
Once upon a time, there was a team that ruled baseball. No, I'm not talking about the New York Yankees. The often-overlooked other team - the Atlanta Braves. In the 1990s, the Braves were virtually unstoppable. Always the team to beat in the National League East, Atlanta garnered a record 14 straight division titles dating back to 1991.
If Daisuke Matsuzaka lives up to one-tenth of the preseason hype, it could be a good year for myself and other Boston fans. And if his name were any harder to spell, my face would have collapsed typing that previous sentence.
For two innings, the UNM baseball team hung with the Albuquerque Isotopes. Unfortunately for the Lobos, they couldn't hold on to a 2-1 lead and fell 7-2 on Tuesday at Isotopes Park in an exhibition game. UNM head coach Rich Alday said there were some positives to take from the loss to the Triple-A Isotopes.
Steve Alford has had more than his share of attention since being hired as the head coach of the men's basketball team. Due in part to his $975,000 annual salary, Alford's hiring has been one of the most analyzed topics in Albuquerque. Fans have criticized and praised UNM for its decision to hire the former Iowa coach.
Every year, some of the nation's best fighters gather in Albuquerque to showcase their abilities.
The UNM baseball team fell short of sweeping San Diego State this weekend but won its first series in conference play.
Rich Alday can add another number to his list of accomplishments. The UNM baseball team's head coach earned his 500th win in an 11-5 victory over San Diego State on Friday.
The UNM volleyball team has a lot to feel good about after last weekend. The Lobos went 4-0 at Johnson Gym on Saturday, showing promise in their first matches under head coach Jeff Nelson.
Being at the top of the Mountain West Conference has its pros and cons for the UNM men's tennis team.
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