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News in Brief

November 5

Women's Golf Junior Kailin Downs led UNM to its second fall tournament title Sunday. Downs tied for second place individually at the Landfall Tradition Collegiate. Freshman Ashley Rollins finished the tournament tied for eighth place. Sophomore Christine Fernandez posted a career-best finish, tying for 15th place, junior Shannon Johnson tied for 19th and senior Katrina Leckovic rounded out UNM scoring in a 26th-place tie.

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Athletes of the Week

November 3

Zach Rupp Senior Football Rupp, a senior defensive end out of Pleasant Grove, Utah, helped show why UNM's run defense is one of the best in the nation. Against UNLV he had 15 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for a total loss of 25 yards. Rupp added 1.5 sacks for a loss of 13 yards, 5 solo tackles and a forced fumble.

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Men's soccer hitting stride

November 3

The UNM men's soccer team extended its winning streak to three games this weekend beating San Jose State 1-0 Friday and Sacramento State 3-0 Sunday. In Friday night's game the Lobos handed the No. 25 team in the country, the San Jose State Spartans, its first conference loss on a goal by forward Patrick Grange in the 84th minute.

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Mistakes cost Lobos in loss to Rebels

November 3

For a team that shot itself in the foot so many times in a 37-35 loss to UNLV on Saturday, the Lobos still had a chance to win at the end of the game. It was UNM's ball with three minutes remaining and the Lobos were down by only the two points.

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Early cupcake scheduling a hindrance

Michael Beniash | November 3

Home sweet home. The UNM men's basketball team won't be leaving the friendly desert of New Mexico for a while - at least not until January. With the exception of a meeting in Las Cruces to battle their intrastate rival NMSU in December, the Lobos won't leave the Land of Enchantment until their clash across the country with Wake Forest University 12 games into the season.

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Defense pulling Lobos' weight

November 3

Even though UNM lost 37-35 to the UNLV Rebels on Saturday at University Stadium, the defense fulfilled its part of the bargain. The Rebels would still be winless in Mountain West Conference play if it weren't for the 17 points they scored off Lobo turnovers.

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Run for glory

Audra Meiklejohn | November 3

Senior Sarah Gonzales became the first UNM cross country woman to be named to the All-Mountain West Conference first team, racing to a seventh-place finish Saturday at the MWC Championships in Albuquerque. Gonzales finished the 6K race at the UNM North Golf Course in 22:03 and led the Lobo women to fifth place out of 14 teams and 66 runners.

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Fires force MWC meet to NM

Audra Meiklejohn | October 31

by Audra Meiklejohn Daily Lobo The Mountain West Conference cross country championships were slated to begin Saturday in San Diego, but MWC officials announced Wednesday that the championship meet will be moved to UNM due to the ongoing fires in southern California.

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Lobos strive to keep winning streak alive

October 31

After two straight Saturdays away from University Stadium, UNM welcomes the UNLV Rebels to Albuquerque for this weekend's game. The Lobos (5-3, 2-1) are streaking, having won four games in a row. Quarterback Casey Kelly's offense has been successful over the stretch, averaging 34 points per game.

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UNM invited to regionals

Audra Meiklejohn | October 31

Even though tennis is primarily a spring sport, this fall the UNM women's team is showing a promising season is in store. Sunday, for the first time ever, a Lobo women's doubles team swept the ITA Central Region Championships. And Monday the regional tennis committee invited UNM, and only three other teams, to compete at the Regional Playoffs in Salt Lake City this weekend.

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UNM swept at home by AFA

Audra Meiklejohn | October 27

The UNM volleyball team ended a streak Friday night at Johnson Arena - but it wasn't its 13-game losing streak. For the first time in UNM history, the Air Force Falcons defeated the Lobos in Albuquerque. The Falcons made quick work of the Lobos, beating them in three games 30-16, 30-28, 30-26.

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UNM coach quits after Baylor flap

Audra Meiklejohn | October 27

Former Baylor men's basketball assistant Brian O'Neill announced his resignation from the UNM women's basketball program Friday, in light of the Baylor scandal that erupted after the death of former Lobo Patrick Dennehy. "It is with deep regret that I am resigning my position as assistant coach with UNM women's basketball," O'Neill said in a statement.

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Athletes of the Week

October 27

Kristine Sweat Freshman Soccer Sweat's overtime goal Friday night against the UNLV Rebels ended the team's six-game winless streak and secured UNM's first conference victory of the season. The goal, which came off a penalty kick, gives her the team lead with three for the season.

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Women seal overtime win

October 27

by Tony Niklinski Daily Lobo The UNM women's soccer team played its final two home games of the season this weekend, winning one over UNLV and tying San Diego State. With the victory and tie, the Lobos stand 2-8-4 overall, with a record of 1-3 in the Mountain West Conference.

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Neale steals spotlight at Howl

Audra Meiklejohn | October 27

Lobo fans got their first look at the men's basketball team at the Lobo Howl Saturday night at The Pit. Nine new faces were introduced in a 20-minute scrimmage, followed by a commercial taping and slam-dunk contest. "It's a time for everyone to have a good time," junior transfer Alfred Neale said.

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Win gives UNM lifeline in MWC

October 27

Staff Report The stats tell the story of UNM's 47-35 dismantling of No. 23 Utah, Saturday in Salt Lake City. The Lobo offense was opportunistic, with five plays of 40 or more yards. The big plays were key for the explosive Lobo offense, converting eight of 18 third downs and earning 12 more first downs than the Utes.

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Freshmen fill pool as seniors leave team

Audra Meiklejohn | October 24

Freshman names occupy the most roster space for the majority of UNM sports, and women's swimming and diving is no exception. There are only three seniors on the UNM swimming and diving team this season. "My freshman year, we started off with like 23 swimmers and divers," senior Alison Bushkill said.

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Utes' offense poses challenge

October 24

UNM travels to Salt Lake City this weekend to battle the Mountain West Conference leading Utah Utes. Both teams are going into the game on a roll. The Lobos (4-3, 1-1) have won three in a row, while No. 23 Utah (6-1, 3-0) hasn't lost in its last five contests.

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Moore unaffected by sophomore jinx

Audra Meiklejohn | October 22

DonTrell Moore has become a household name in New Mexico. Last season was the first time a UNM rookie was ever named to the first team All-Mountain West - and he was one of only two players who were unanimous picks of conference coaches and media. Moore took the MWC by storm when he stepped up to fill the accomplished shoes of starting tailback Quincy Wright, against Baylor, in the fourth game of the 2002 season.

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UNM gives Aggies a scare

October 22

Staff Report The UNM volleyball team gave the NMSU Aggies a scare Tuesday night, although they were defeated in a marathon, five-game battle 30-14, 30-28, 30-23, 27-30, 15-7. It was the 13th straight win for NMSU, while the Lobos have now lost 12 consecutive matches.