Ten years ago no one could have predicted that a kid from a small town ten minutes from Taos would be claiming Mountain West Conference cross country runner of the week awards. But that's exactly what UNM cross-country runner Ben Ortega did this week.
Staff Report The UNM men's soccer team started the 2002 season in winning fashion taking two games in Las Vegas, Nev., over the weekend. The Lobos defeated Northern Illinois University 2-1 on Friday and shutout Marshall University 3-0 on Sunday. Both games showed off UNM's freshman class, especially freshman Lance Watson, who scored in both games.
An eager, energetic crowd of more than 900 came to cheer on the UNM women's soccer team in its home opener against Arizona State University. Unfortunately the equally energetic Lobos were unable to grab the victory, falling to the 23rd-ranked Sundevils 2-1 at the UNM Soccer Complex.
Senior tailback Quincy Wright of the football team and Anna Reines of the volleyball team are the New Mexico Daily Lobo Athletes of the Week. Wright had an impressive weekend in leading the football team to a 38-24 victory over Weber State University. The senior tailback ran for 265 yards on 27 carries, breaking the single-game rushing record by a UNM player set by Mike Williams.
On the first play from scrimmage, University of New Mexico tailback Quincy Wright proved that he is a man to be reckoned with this year. Wright shaked and baked his way through the middle of the Weber State University defense and scampered into the end zone for a 34-yard touchdown run 19 seconds into the game.
A record-breaking performance by Quincy Wright and a couple of big plays saved UNM from an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Weber State University Wildcats Saturday night at University Stadium. Wright finished the night with the all-time single-game record for rushing yards with 267 yards on 27 attempts with three touchdowns.
UNM women's soccer head coach Kit Vela doesn't candy-coat her thoughts on the Lobos exit from last year's Mountain West Conference tournament.
The Mountain West Conference announced the results of its preseason men's and women's cross country poll Thursday.
The New Mexico Lobos (0-1) look to put a pounding on Division I-AA opponent Weber State University this Saturday when they open their home football season at University Stadium.
The UNM men's and women's cross country team will open its season Friday at the Lori Fitzgerald Invitational in Santa Teresa, N.M.
The UNM volleyball team kicks off its season this weekend at Wichita State University's Green Mill Restaurant Classic.
The UNM men's soccer team shocked many in 2001. The Lobos, winless in regualr season play, entered the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament seeded eighth in the eight-team league and proceeded to win three games in four days - including a 3-2 first-round upset of regular season champion California State University at Sacramento.
It might not surprise you that Peter Dorato recently won a sanctioned, regional tennis tournament. What might surprise you, however, is that Dorato is more than 70 years old.
If you're a football fan, you know college football doesn't have a preseason. But if you're a UNM fan, applying the idea of a preseason to this season ain't a bad one.
Staff Report Junior midfielder Micah Newman propelled UNM to a 2-1 overtime victory over Fort Lewis College Sunday in Durango, Colo. Newman's goal came 12 minutes into overtime in the Lobos' final exhibition match of the season. The Lobos got off to a good start when freshman forward Ben Ashwill scored in the 11th minute of action.
North Carolina State University quarterback Philip Rivers threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as the Wolfpack handed the Lobos a 34-14 loss in the season-opening Black Coaches Association Bowl game in Raleigh, N.C. The Lobos (0-1) fell behind early, mostly due to the heroics of Rivers, who finished the game 15-of-24 passing for 276 yards, with just one interception.
UNM's soccer programs move a bit closer to regular season this weekend with scrimmages home and away.
Lobo fans and Web surfers might have had a hard time trying to view UNM's athletics department's Web site, www.golobos.com, Monday because hackers successfully shut it down.
Entering its season opening game at North Carolina State University Saturday, the big question surrounding UNM's football team will be if the new and inexperienced backfield can duplicate the success of last year's backfield.
The University of New Mexico men's and women's cross country teams begin their seasons Saturday with their annual intra-squad race at 10 a.m.
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