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.
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.
UNM offensive coordinator Bob Toledo said the Lobo football team's new West Coast offense is going to surprise a lot of opponents this year with its perplexity.
One day left. One thought lingering - inexperience. The 108th season of UNM football opens Saturday as the Lobos host the Portland State University Vikings at University Stadium. UNM returns just 35 lettermen and is testing a new offense and a slightly different defense, as well as dealing with some changes in the coaching staff.
The UNM volleyball team finished third in this weekend's Hilton Albuquerque Volleyball Classic. The Lobos opened the tournament with a 3-1 loss against the Utah State University Aggies on Friday. UNM rebounded for a 3-0 win against University of California-Riverside before falling 3-1 in its final game against tournament champion Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday.
UNM's women's soccer team started the season by overpowering Canisius College for a 3-1 win on Friday but fell to the University of Akron 1-0 on Sunday in the championship game of the Caroline Pardee Invitational in Akron, Ohio.
Double overtime, 110 minutes and still no score. The No. 3 UNM men's soccer team settled for a scoreless draw with the University of Portland Pilots on Saturday at Merlo Field in Portland, Ore.
If Kristine Sweat can perform like she did in 2005, women's soccer fans may have something special to look forward to this year.
UNM women's head soccer coach Kit Vela is ready for the five-year philosophy she has had to pay off starting Friday.
The UNM men's soccer team will return to action Saturday, traveling to play the University of Portland.
Last season, Dylan Rose-Coss was not one of the most recognizable faces on the UNM cross country team. This year, Rose-Coss may be expected to contribute a whole lot more.
I used to hate watching preseason NFL football. There are loads of obvious reasons why it's a bad thing - big-time injuries in small-time games, starters playing scarce minutes - but let's focus on the positive.
It's hated by many - including players, owners and coaches - and it's loved by few - pretty much the same people who watch the whole day of the NFL Draft.
If the UNM men's soccer team is going to return to the College Cup final this season, some of its younger players may have to contribute significantly.
Experience is scarce on the UNM volleyball team, but there isn't a lack of leadership with senior Kelly Therkelsen helping command the young team.
Ah, preseason. A time where world-class athletes with $1 million contracts get to screw up countless times before the regular season starts; a time where teams start looking for a go-to guy; a time where contracts are signed and players are cut; a time to start the damn season already.
Last season, the women's soccer team made a run to the Mountain West Conference tournament championship game and held a 2-0-1 record against top-25 competition.
After being passed up in the NFL Draft and then traded after signing a rookie free agent contract, it seemed Hank Baskett had a long road ahead of him to be successful in the NFL.
Despite losing four key players to Major League Soccer, the UNM men's soccer team is still regarded as one of the most elite teams in the nation.
Replacing DonTrell Moore won't be easy, and it may take three tailbacks to fill the void left by the former Lobo.
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