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Lobos snap five-game home losing streak

The UNM football team ended its five-game home losing streak with superb performances on both sides of the ball against UTEP with a 26-13 win Saturday. UNM took the ball and the momentum away from UTEP on the first drive of the game. Sophomore Herbert Felder sacked Miner quarterback Jordan Palmer, causing a fumble.



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Sports in brief

Staff Report Men's Golf The UNM men's golf team crushed the competition in the 52nd William H. Tucker Invitational, taking the individual and team titles. Charlie Beljan took the singles title and contributed to the team's 10-over par score. The Lobos won its ninth Tucker championship by slipping ...







Lobo defender Alanna Abeyta scores on a header off a free kick in the second half, contributing the third goal during the Lobos' 4-0 win against UTEP at the UNM Soccer Complex on Sunday.
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Lobo women crush UTEP after losses

Coming off two close home losses, the UNM women's soccer team bounced back with a 4-0 win over the UTEP Miners on Sunday. After losing to No. 8 Texas, 2-1, and No. 24 Purdue, 1-0, in its last two games, UNM (4-3-0) earned one of its biggest victories of the season against UTEP.


Lobo quarterback Chris Nelson gets sacked by Missouri defensive end Brian Smith during the Lobos' 27-17 loss at University Stadium on Saturday. Nelson was sacked eight times during the game.
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Lobo offense drops the ball

Eight sacks, three turnovers and one late meaningless touchdown pass. The UNM football team cooked up an offensive recipe for disaster Saturday night in its 27-17 loss to the Missouri Tigers.


Lobo backup quarterback Chris Nelson throws a pass during offensive play drills at Wednesday's practice at the Lobo football practice field.
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Replacement QB ready to lead Lobos this season

The UNM football team will face its toughest test of the season Saturday - taking on Missouri without starting quarterback Kole McKamey. McKamey is out for the season after tearing his left anterior and lateral cruciate ligament on the third play of last week's 34-28 victory over NMSU.


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Soccer team set for No.1 SMU

The last time a No. 1 team came to the UNM Soccer Complex, the Lobos won, vaulting them into the top 10 in the rankings. Since that 1-0 double-overtime victory over No. 1 Indiana on Sept. 19, 2004, UNM has remained in the top 25.


UNM middle blocker Joelle Ingram blocks a spike from NMSU middle hitter Anna Callis during Monday night's match in Johnson Gym. The Lobos lost 3-0.
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Mistakes costly in rivalry match

Staff Report The UNM volleyball team lost 3-0 to rival NMSU on Monday night. The loss drops the Lobos to 4-7, while NMSU improves to 11-0. Freshman Anna Lehne led UNM with 11 kills in the match, while sophomore Gayle Tripp had a team-high 12 digs. Amber Simpson led the Aggies in the match with 10 kills, while Jordan Bostic recorded a team-high 13 digs.




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Seahawks will suffer Super Bowl Jinx

Ever since the Pittsburgh Steelers won last year's Super Bowl, I have been patiently waiting for the next NFL season to start. There is only so much World Cup, tennis and golf coverage a sports fan can take.


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Sophomore serves up success

At 5 feet 2 inches, she may not be the tallest player on the team. But what Gayle Tripp lacks in height, she makes up for in talent. Tripp, the libero and defensive specialist for the Lobo volleyball team, uses her high-speed serves and digs to help the team when it needs her most.


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Senior focuses on final season

Head coach Kit Vela said senior Kaela Kelly is one of the most athletic players on the UNM women's soccer team. "She is a tremendous athlete," Vela said. "She needed to clean up some of her game, but athletically she's outstanding."


Lobo forward P.J. Wilson heads the ball during the second half of the Lobos' 1-0 victory over Cal State- Northridge at the UNM Soccer Complex on Sunday.
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Lobos shut out Matadors

The UNM men's soccer team defense has proven to be one thing this season - stingy. The Lobos bounced back from a tough 2-0 loss to No. 10 UCLA on Friday night by shutting out Cal State-Northridge, 1-0, on Sunday.


Lobo fans celebrate with Robert Turner, No. 59, and Thomas Wilson, No. 89, after UNM's 34-28 win over New Mexico State in Las Cruces on Saturday.
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UNM beats NMSU despite QB injury

by David J. Chavez Daily Lobo Without its starting quarterback for most of the game, the UNM football team won the battle of I-25 with a 34-28 victory over the NMSU Aggies. Kole McKamey injured his left knee on the third play of Saturday's game. Backup Chris Nelson stepped in for McKamey and threw three touchdowns.

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