If there ever was perfect timing to sustain a serious injury, Mark Walters picked it. During individual off-season workouts in late May, the UNM freshman suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The injury came two months after the 2002-03 regular season and doctors projected six months would be needed for a full recovery.
Staff Report The UNM men's tennis team will play for keeps at its annual Balloon Fiesta Invitational this weekend at the Lobo Tennis Club. The University of California-Riverside, Northern Arizona University, the University of Denver, the College of Santa Fe, NMSU, the New Mexico Military Institute and the Air Force Academy will be in on the action.
by Phil Parker Daily Lobo The Lobos have been chewing the fat for six weeks now, but after this weekend's bye it will be time to get to the real meat of the football schedule. UNM is exactly halfway through the season - let's take some stock in what we know, and what we don't know, about this year's Lobo football team.
Staff Report Mountain West Conference preseason picks are out and the Lobo women's basketball team is expected to finish third in the conference, while the men's team is slated to finish seventh. The ranking is the result of selections by MWC coaches and media.
Sunny Malibu, Calif. provided no rays of hope for the UNM men's golf team Monday or Tuesday. A dark cloud seemed to hang over the Lobos despite what head coach Glen Millican called windless, idyllic conditions at Pepperdine University's Club Glove Intercollegiate.
Playing in Division I college athletics is not as glamorous as it may seem. Sure, it's fun to travel and flattering to be recognized on the streets and asked to sign autographs, but these things come at a price: a tremendous amount of pressure, hard work and dedication.
Senior Casey Kelly threw for 230 yards and sophomore DonTrell Moore rushed for 132 yards on 30 carries to lead the Lobos to a 34-7 win over the Utah State Aggies Saturday at University Stadium. The Lobos were pleasantly surprised by the ease of the win.
Sean Flaherty Senior Cross Country Flaherty led the Lobo men to a top finish in this weekend's meet at San Diego. He set a personal record Saturday, finishing second in the 8K in 26:31. Flaherty's previous best was a 13th place finish last year. Kristen Winters Junior Soccer Winters allowed the Saint Mary's Gaels to score only one goal out of 24 shots on Sunday afternoon in Moraga, Calif.
If the Lobos' offense steps up its performance and the defense continues its stellar play, the team will be capable of beating anyone it faces, UNM head football coach Rocky Long said. Both of those things happened Saturday night, resulting in what Long called "the most well-rounded game of the season.
by Tony Niklinski Daily Lobo Lobo fans packed the gym at Johnson Center Friday on "Jam Johnson" night as 1,339 supporters came to see the volleyball team play the Utah Utes. Despite the fans' support, the UNM volleyball team could not snap its 10 game losing streak, dropping three straight games to the visiting Utes 30-19, 30-21, 30-12.
Homecoming festivities will come to a close tomorrow night at University Stadium and Lobo Lucy, Lobo Louie, the UNM spirit squad and the spirit marching band have been gearing up for the occasion. "Homecoming is an especially busy time from beginning to end - it's a perfection," UNM spirit coordinator Sandi Williams said.
Staff Report A successful 2002-03 season has earned UNM women's tennis player Maja Kovacek a chance to battle against the nation's best at the All-American Championships at the Rivera Country Club in Los Angeles, Calif. A central region ranking of No.
by Phil Parker Daily Lobo The Utah State Aggies come to town this weekend for UNM's annual Homecoming game. After winning last weekend against NMSU, the Lobos hope to put together a win streak and also avenge one of their tougher losses last season.
The UNM volleyball team lost its ninth straight game last night, being swept at Johnson Arena by BYU 30-18, 30-28, 30-25. "When it comes right down to it, you have to be able to pass under pressure and you have to be able to side out," head coach Kelly Sliva McKee said.
The UNM women's golf team led wire to wire en route to its third straight Dick McGuire Invitational title Thursday through Saturday - and set a few records along the way. Rounds of 295-281-295-871 gave the Lobos a convincing 16-stroke victory over second-place Oklahoma State University at the 6,069-yard, par 73 UNM Championship Course.
In today's game of college basketball, incoming freshmen are seldom called upon to play quality minutes. For head coach Ritchie McKay and his UNM men's basketball team, that adage can be tossed straight out the window. After a turbulent and distressing off-season, the Lobos will begin their 2003-04 campaign with a fresh attitude and new faces.
Kailin Downs Junior Golf Downs earned the first win of her college career this weekend at the Branch Law Firm/ Dick McGuire Invitational. Downs finished 7 under at the par 73 course. She led the Lobos to a first-place team finish with scores of 70-68-74-212.
UNM football possesses one of the biggest and most talented offensive lines in the nation. The starting five offensive linemen, tabbed "The Hitmen," by teammates are all returning lettermen from a unit that lead UNM to a spot in last year's Las Vegas Bowl.
A record crowd of 44,075 was on hand to watch UNM rally from a seven-point halftime deficit against NMSU Saturday at University Stadium. Turnovers were key in the 24-17 Lobo win. The Lobos were down 14-7 to start the third quarter, but it didn't take long for UNM to fight back.
Men's Soccer The men's soccer team traveled to Las Vegas, Nev. this weekend to take part in the UNLV/Fila Classic. Tournament play started on Friday, at 5 p.m. with the Lobos playing against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Peter Johann Memorial Field. The battle ended with a 1-1 tie.
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