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Infielder's patience pays off

Jordan Pacheco doesn't spend too much time stressing about what's ahead of him. From play to play, inning to inning and moment to moment, the UNM infielder tries to limit his thoughts to the present.


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McKay heads east to take new head coach position

Ritchie McKay didn't take too long to find a new home. The former UNM men's basketball head coach - who was fired Feb. 22 - will be coaching Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., according to several news sources.


Catcher Drew McDonald swings at a pitch during Sunday's game against Utah at Isotopes Park. The Lobos lost 11-9.
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Baseball falls to Utah

The UNM baseball team will have extra motivation to pick up its next win. The Lobos kicked off Mountain West Conference play at home this weekend, dropping 2-of-3 games to Utah at Isotopes Park on Sunday.


UNM basketball players, from right, J.R. Giddens, Daniel Faris and Chad Toppert listen to their new head coach, Steve Alford, during Friday's press conference in the SUB.
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New coach, new beginning

Lobo players looking for a fresh start after a disappointing season last year have something that might redirect their attention. The hiring of Steve Alford as head coach of the UNM men's basketball team means the Lobos can try to wipe the slate clean from last season's 15-17 record.



Pitcher Tori Rogers throws to catcher Liz Young during practice at Lobo Field on Wednesday.
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Wildcats won't tame Lobos

Just because Arizona is the defending national champion doesn't mean the Lobos are intimidated by the Wildcats. The UNM softball team will take on No. 5 Arizona this weekend in Tucson, Ariz., in a three-game series.


Katie Coronado throws a javelin during practice Thursday at the UNM Track Complex.
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UNM sets sights on regionals

After qualifying two athletes for regionals in their opening meet, the Lobos will try to improve on that success this weekend. The UNM track and field outdoor season continues today in Los Angeles at USC's Trojan Invitational.




Third baseman Ian Hollick gets hit by a pitch from NMSU's Matt Melendez in the sixth inning of the Lobos' 13-6 win Tuesday against the Aggies at Isotopes Park.
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Lobos make comeback to crush intrastate rival

It took a bizarre sixth-inning comeback, but the UNM men's baseball team clinched the season series with NMSU on Tuesday. The Lobos trailed 4-3 heading into the bottom of the sixth but scored seven runs in the inning - including four on three bunts - en route to a 13-6 win over the Aggies at Isotopes Park.


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No room for Cinderella in predictable tournament

This year's men's NCAA Tournament can be defined by one word - predictable. As I do every year when facing the dilemma of filling out an NCAA bracket for an office pool, I tend to go for the higher seeds. This year, my strategy is finally paying off.



UNM softball players cheer on No. 8 Amy Ray after she scored a run during Thursday's game against Utah Valley State at Lobo Field. The Lobos won 8-0.
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Pitcher hurls two shutouts to win series for Lobos

Utah Valley State probably isn't too eager to face Kelly Ninemire again anytime soon. That's because Ninemire, a pitcher on the UNM softball team, rolled through the Wolverines this weekend, pitching 12 scoreless innings and allowing just four hits and no walks in two games.



Tennis player Graeme Kassautzki hits a forehand during the Lobos' match against Northern Arizona. The Lobos won 6-1.
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Home season ends with three victories

If they can compete on the road the way they have at home, the Lobos should have a successful season. The No. 61 UNM men's tennis team concluded its home schedule this weekend with victories over Radford, Minnesota and Northern Arizona at the UNM Tennis Complex.


Guard Julie Briody shoots a basket during Wednesday's game against UNLV in the Lobos' 80-52 quarterfinal win in the Mountain West Conference Tournament in Las Vegas.
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Lobos will have to change gears to defeat Wyoming

LAS VEGAS - The UNM women's basketball team excelled in dealing with speed and pressure in Wednesday's 80-52 pummeling of UNLV. Unfortunately for the No. 3-seeded Lobos, it's back to the drawing board for Friday's semifinal matchup of the Mountain West Conference Tournament with No. 2-seeded Wyoming.


Guard J.R. Giddens argues with forward Aaron Johnson about a play during the last minutes of Tuesday's 62-54 loss to Texas Christian in the play-in game of the Mountain West Conference Tournament in Las Vegas.
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Waters finally calm for UNM

LAS VEGAS - The Lobos' last game went a lot like their season - initially promising, but ultimately disappointing. While there were some highlights this year - an 11-2 start, a 13-6 record at The Pit - the season ended with a free fall for the UNM men's basketball team.



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UNM tops Wyoming to make it to tournament finals

LAS VEGAS - Hannah Zavecz and Megan McGuffey had their way with the UNM women's basketball team's defense today, scoring more than 20 points each. Unfortunately for the two Wyoming players, the Lobos shutdown everyone else, as the rest of the Cowgirls combined for just 10 points.


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Briody carries Lobos to 65-53 win

LAS VEGAS - One of Julie Briody's most clutch performances came when the UNM women's basketball team needed it most. With post players Dionne Marsh, Timi E-Nunu and Angela Harthill in foul trouble, the Lobos needed an inside scorer and rebounder. Briody - a guard who is built more like a cross country runner than a post player - delivered, finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds and three steals in UNM's 65-53 win over Wyoming on Friday in Las Vegas.

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