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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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Tennis star ranked No. 90 in the nation

by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo After a long offseason, sophomore Max Jones is ready to get back on the tennis court. "I'm really excited," Jones said. "I took pretty much the last three months off, and it's really got my appetite back for this year." Jones is coming into the season ranked nationally for the first time in his career.


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Consistent plays key to winning

by Andre van der Merwe Daily Lobo Junior Lucy Scott knows she will have to be aggressive to help her team get back to the upper echelon of tennis. The women's tennis team advanced to the NCAA Regional tournament last season with the help of Scott. With Scott's development and consistent play, she can play a big part in helping the Lobos get there, said Kathy Kolankiewicz, UNM head coach.


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Cross country Lobo shines at invitational

by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo Juan Ortega has always been one of the hardest workers on the cross country team. He worked so hard that early in his career it would frustrate teammates and coaches because he would suffer injuries from overtraining. Now in his senior year, it seems his hard work has finally paid off.


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Lobos' top receiver takes lead

Junior Travis Brown is the Lobos' top returning receiver and is taking on the leader role with his three years of experience. As a junior, he's taking on the role for most seniors because of how young the receiving corps is.


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Goalie credits tough defense

In his first full season as a starter, he set the UNM record for shutouts in a single season for the men's soccer team. However, goalkeeper Mike Graczyk is much more likely to give recognition to everyone else around him.


Lobo midfielder Bryan Saijadi, center, attempts to dribble the ball past teammates at a team scrimmage Tuesday at Robertson Field
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Men's Soccer faces UCLA for opening home game

The last three games were anything but a cakewalk for the UNM men's soccer team, and the schedule doesn't get any easier with No. 10 UCLA next on the list.Thankfully for the No. 15 UNM Lobos (1-1-1), they will finally have the opportunity to play with the fans behind them.


Zayn Bin-Bilal, left, adn Phillip Harrison run drills at Wednesday's practice.
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UNM seeks redress in NMSU matchup after Portland loss

After losing to underdog Portland State last week, the Lobos aren't going to need any extra encouragement going into Saturday's rivalry with the aggies. "Especially after what happened last weekend, this game is going to be something very important to us," Lobo junior Tyson Ditmore said.


Cross country head coach Matt Henry leads a cheer after a Wednesday practice at Robertson Field.
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Cross country starts season on home turf

It's one of the biggest meets in the state every year.For UNM's cross country teams, it's also going to be a test of how good the Lobos will be this season.The cross country season gets underway Saturday as UNM hosts the Lobo Invitational at the UNM North Golf Course.


Michigan State's Doug DeMartin, bottom, loses a battle for the ball to Lobo freshman defender Justin Davis during Friday's game in East Lansing, Mich.
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Men's soccer gets first win

Finally, the offense showed a sign of life. The No. 3 UNM men's soccer team improved to 1-1-1 after its 3-0 victory over the University of Michigan on Sunday in Ann Arbor, Mich.


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UNM wins twice over weekend

The UNM women's soccer team rolled in the UNLV Adidas Classic to improve its record to 3-1 on the season. The Lobos began the weekend with a 2-1 win over Oakland on Saturday. Senior Kristine Sweat handled the scoring for UNM with two goals.




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Volleyball snags win after four straight losses

The UNM volleyball team ended a four-game losing streak Saturday by defeating Louisiana-Monroe 3-2. The Lobos (2-5) struggled early in the Baylor Clarion Invitational, dropping the first three matches before earning their second win of the season.


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NM Bowl tickets affordably priced

First and foremost, the people who put together the New Mexico Bowl wanted the game to be reasonably priced. At a press conference Wednesday, New Mexico Bowl Executive Director Jeff Siembieda announced that tickets are now on sale for the state's inaugural bowl game.

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