Sports
Bowl bid at stake in CSU-Lobo game
Ron Gonzales | November 16Not counting the fact that a Rocky Long-led UNM football team has never defeated Colorado State University, Saturday's game against the Rams is arguably the biggest game to confront the fourth year coach and his team.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Coach calls Chatfield true 'blue-collar' star
Ron Gonzales | November 16When Fran Fraschilla signed on to coach the UNM men's basketball team, he said he was committed to bringing "blue-collar" players to the program - players who would work hard in practice, in the classroom and on the floor at game time.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Women start season with taste for success
Francisco Ojeda | November 16The UNM women's basketball team had a whirlwind ending to its season last year, making the Women's National Invitational Tournament championship game. With that momentum and confidence still in hand, the Lobos look to take a step further this season.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Douglas introduces newcomers to fans
Ruben Douglas | November 16A new year brings new expectations. Our basketball team is loaded with talent and fresh faces: two freshmen - Chad Bell and Jamaal Williams - and two junior college transfers - Moustapha Diagne and Cody Payne.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: More to McKinnon than hustle
James Barron | November 16Floor burns might be senior guard Molly McKinnon's claim to fame on the UNM women's basketball team, but she has turned out to be much more than that.
Athletes of the Week
November 12Moore, a freshman, helped lead the Lobos to the second round of the WNIT. She shot 12-of-21 from the field for 30 points and dished out 15 assists.
Lobos struggle with new offense
Francisco Ojeda | November 12The triangle offense was prevalent in The Pit on Sunday, with both UNM and Colorado University running the system as its main offensive set. But there was a major difference - one team ran it well, while the other team looked confused in the new system.
Lobos win title
Iliana Limn | November 12It was a fairy tale weekend for the UNM men's soccer team, which pulled off three upsets in the conference tournament to win the championship and clinch its first NCAA Tournament bid in school history.
UNM runs out of gas in WNIT
Regina Ruiz | November 12The UNM women's basketball team showed signs of greatness and inexperience in Sunday's 78-63 loss to Colorado University in the second round of the Preseason Women's National Invitational Tournament in The Pit.
Young runners lead success cross-country
November 12The UNM men's and women's cross-country teams had an impressive showing in the NCAA Mountain Regional Championships meet Saturday in Provo, Utah, with a pair of sophomores leading the way.
Football bowl dreams still well within reach
Ron Gonzales | November 12The UNM football team scored 13 unanswered second-half points to earn a 27-17 come from behind victory over the University of Nevada at Las Vegas to keep its bowl game hopes alive.
Young runners lead success cross-country
November 12The UNM men's and women's cross-country teams had an impressive showing in the NCAA Mountain Regional Championships meet Saturday in Provo, Utah, with a pair of sophomores leading the way.
Sports in brief
November 12The UNM volleyball team ended its regular season schedule by splitting a pair of road games against Mountain West Conference foes.
All-Stars expose Lobo weaknesses
Ron Gonzales | November 9The UNM men's basketball team ended its exhibition season on a sour note Thursday night dropping an 87-81 decision to the EA Sports Southwest All-Stars in front of a crowd of 15,350 in The Pit.
Basketball prepares for NIT preseason tourney
November 9The UNM women's basketball team starts the season where it left off last year - in the Women's National Invitational Tournament. However, this year is the preseason version and the Lobos will display a new offensive system tonight when they face the University of the Pacific in the first round at 7 p.m. in The Pit.
Roles reversed for Rebels, Lobos
Ron Gonzales | November 9Followers of UNM football might remember the University of Nevada at Las Vegas' win over the Lobos last year, which crushed the team's postseason hopes.
Lobos ousted from MWC tourney
November 8The UNM women's soccer team's bid for a Mountain West Conference Tournament title ended abruptly in a 2-1 loss to the Air Force Academy in the conference quarterfinals Wednesday at Las Vegas, Nev.
Sports in brief
November 5The UNM women's soccer team lost its final regular season game to Northern Arizona State University 4-1 on the road Sunday.
UNM women easily handle Denmark in exhibition
Francisco Ojeda | November 5It was a mission accomplished for the UNM women's basketball team, which earned a dominating 85-44 victory against the Denmark Select Saturday at The Pit.


