All odds were against the Lobos. But UNLV's 10-game winning streak came to a screeching halt Saturday night at The Pit as UNM upset the Rebels in the last seconds, handing them their first conference loss of the year. The Lobos just wanted to remind UNLV and the conference's leading scorer how it feels to lose.
by Phil Parker Daily Lobo Katie Montgomery's clutch jumpers netted the Lobos an unlikely 70-66 win over the UNLV Rebels Saturday night in front of more than 18,000 fans in The Pit. After playing from behind for most of the second half, UNM managed to chip the Rebel's lead to just two points, at 66-64, with less than three minutes remaining.
Saturday night in Las Vegas the UNM men's basketball team continued its struggles on the road, losing to UNLV 89-80. The lack of intensity and defense in the first half eventually did the Lobos in, letting another opportunity to break their road losing streak slip away.
by Tom Sena Daily Lobo The UNM women's basketball team came out on fire and coasted to a 76-42 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs Thursday night at The Pit. The Lobos (11-6, 3-1) scored the first 21 points, including seven by senior forward Melissa Forest.
In the grand plan, the UNM men's basketball team accomplished what it should have - swept a home series against conference foes and protected its home floor in the process. Next up in the Lobos' quest for the conference crown is achieving another important goal - winning on the road.
by Phil Parker Daily Lobo The Lobos returned to playing tough defense Saturday against Utah, proving they can be a force in the Mountain West Conference. "We got back to defending the way we had before Wyoming," UNM head coach Ritchie McKay said.
Staff Report UNM's leading scorer Lindsey Arndt was held scoreless in the Lobos' 52-43 loss to Utah, Sunday in Salt Lake City. UNM jumped out to an early lead, but was not able to hold on to it for long. The Lobos had a 9-1 advantage midway through the first half.
What a difference a week makes. After a humiliating loss a week ago at the hands of Air Force, the UNM men's basketball team rebounded with its own version of a blowout - a 70-54 dismantling of the Utah Utes. "We had an intense week of practice after that Air Force beating," Danny Granger said.
Iva Gersic Tennis Freshman Gersic is ranked No. 82 in the nation and beat NAU's top competitor Kristina Klokinis in two sets. Gersic also teamed up with Maria Ruiz-Fabrega and remained undefeated in doubles competition. The UNM women didn't lose a match to the Lumberjacks.
The UNM men's and women's tennis teams got off to perfect starts in their spring season openers this weekend at Lobo Tennis Club. The Lobos welcomed Northern Arizona University, but proved to be poor hosts as each team recorded 7-0 sweeps of the Lumberjacks.
by Phil Parker Daily Lobo UNM head baseball coach Rich Alday welcomes an old friend to his dugout with the hiring of assistant Dave Bingham. Bingham will primarily work with pitchers in the upcoming season. Bingham has coached baseball for more than 30 years, and brings a remarkable resumÇ to the program.
Thursday's practice was especially tough on Lobo swimmers. "We're just warming up right now, and that's her out in front," head coach Bill Spahn said. "That's typical of her. Everyone else is just kind of paddling along, and she's out in front." In her freshman season, Robyn Miller broke a UNM record in the 400 Individual Medley, with a time of 4:28.
A must-win in late January? For the UNM men's basketball program and its showdown with the Utah Utes Saturday, the clichÇ "must-win" hits the nail on the head. UNM welcomes the best of the Mountain West Conference this weekend, the University of Utah and Brigham Young University.
While many UNM students enjoyed a peaceful winter break, the UNM ski team ground out a grueling month of practice and competition amid the Rocky Mountains. With only a small window of opportunity to trek home and see their families for the holidays, the ski team started the 2003-04 ski season strong.
Brigham Young's last memory of the Lobos is a bitter one - losing to UNM in the Mountain West Conference championship game last season. Thursday, the Lobos will travel to Provo, Utah to face the Cougars, who are still licking their wounds. The Cougars were back-to-back MWC champions until the Lobos dethroned them 52-46 last season in Las Vegas.
Despite losing the first two conference games to Wyoming and Air Force, two new additions to the Lobo roster show promise for the second half of the season. Since forward Danny Granger and shooting guard Troy DeVries became eligible on Dec. 21, the Lobos have had a new sense of confidence.
Wanda Olude has called Maryland, Nigeria and Manitoba home, and she was recruited by the likes of UMass, Nebraska, Boston College, Auburn and Minnesota. But Miss Basketball Manitoba now wears the cherry and silver, and she is a force to be reckoned with. As a freshman, Olude is already known for her great strength.
More than 18,000 people watched the Lobos make history Saturday night - by losing to the Air Force Falcons. The Falcons had never beaten UNM in The Pit. In fact, Air Force had not defeated the Lobos in Albuquerque since 1962 when they played in Johnson Center.
Despite the Christmas Eve massacre in Las Vegas, 2003 was a year that the Lobo football squad can be proud of. UNM is the only team in the country to increase its win total each of the last five years, improving one game every year since they went 3-9 in 1998.
The grueling Mountain West Conference slate officially kicks off tonight and it's the meat of the Lobos' schedule. It's a time when winners are made, losers are forgotten and champions are crowned. With the additions of the heralded transfers Troy DeVries and Danny Granger on Dec.
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