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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Marley Herndon | November 22

When there’s a winner there’s a loser. Sometimes a player can do everything in their power to win a game and still lose, just as often a player’s performance can cost their team the game. These players are favorably called bobbleheads. Seattle Seahawks: quarterback Sam Darnold At the end of the 2024 season, a major talking point was how much money Sam Darnold had played himself out of. He had been an incredible quarterback all year long; throughout the regular season, he had 35 touchdowns to just 12 interceptions and threw for over 4,300 yards.

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Lobo mens basketball falls to New Mexico State

John P. Hefti | November 19

The University of New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team took a trip south to Las Cruces on Saturday, Nov. 15, where they came up short against their state rival, the New Mexico State University Aggies, losing 76-68. The Aggies struck first during the Rio Grande Rivalry matchup, with New Mexico State guard Anthony Wrzeszcz sinking a three-point shot from the corner to thrill the home crowd.

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Lobo women’s basketball continues to own the Rio Grande

Wyatt S. Padilla | November 17

On Sunday, Nov. 16, the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team was out for revenge in Las Cruces looking to take down the New Mexico State Aggies, who swept the Lobos last year. The Aggies led the rivalry in the last five games 3-2, but throughout his tenure, Lobos Head Coach Mike Bradbury dominated the Aggies 11-4. This game followed suit, snapping NMSU’s win streak of two, with a Lobo triumph of 77-45. The Lobos showed how deep their bench can get, as it accounted for 36 points, with 10 of the Lobos getting a bucket in their dominant performance over the Aggies. Sophomore guard Nayli Padilla came off the bench as the leading scorer for UNM with 14 points, going four of five from three, and grabbing six boards in 25 minutes. The Lobos, for the second time in a row, outrebounded their opponent by a double-digit margin, 43-31.

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Lobos find a way, defeating Rams 20-17

Rodney Prunty | November 17

Since 2010, the University of New Mexico Lobos football team has lost every match up with the Colorado State University Rams. That all changed on Saturday, Nov. 15, when the Lobos took down Colorado State 20-17 at University Stadium. This win not only brings about the end of the 13 game losing streak against CSU, but also marks the first winning season for UNM since 2016. It wasn’t the prettiest game for the Lobo offense, fumbling the ball away four times. Turnovers were not the offense’s only issue, as they underperformed on third down, converting five of 14 on the game. Lobo quarterback Jack Layne touched on the offensive struggles after the game.

Opinion

OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Alex Joe | November 14

There are winners and there are losers. Not every loser is the same, as these players' performances were key in costing their teams this week. These players are favorably known as bobbleheads. “You can’t win ‘em all” is a phrase these pro sports players definitely had to hear after some terrible performances this week. Here are the players whose play this week earned them the title of bobblehead. Pittsburgh Steelers: quarterback Aaron Rodgers There were a few players to pick from NFL week 10, but ultimately, the future hall-of-famer gets the nod for a bizarre performance on Sunday night football.

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Lobos end home-stand with a win over UC Riverside

Marley Herndon | November 14

The University of New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team ended their first homestand of the season with a win over the University of California, Riverside Highlanders. The Lobos capped off the opening homestand with a win, and move to 3-0 on the season. UNM won 82-68 after a second-half explosion. The game began in a peculiar way, with UC Riverside forward BJ Kolly committing a foul and turning the opening tip-off into a Lobo inbound. This set the tone for how physical this game would be, as the Highlanders committed 10 fouls in the first half.

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Lobos bench leads to victory over New Orleans

Wyatt S. Padilla | November 14

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the University of New Mexico’s women’s basketball team was playing to a crowd that included field trippers from metro area schools, and the Lobos were putting on a lesson of offensive firepower against the University of New Orleans Privateers. This lesson included appearances from every single Lobo player, with Destinee Hooks leading UNM with 18 points over their 99-65 blowout win over the Privateers. Hooks put on a show for the young crowd, as she had 18 points, shooting 58% on the night, grabbing four rebounds and one block. Coming off the bench, Nayli Padilla tied her career high of 15 points, which she hit just three days prior against North Carolina A&T. Padilla is proving herself to be a key offensive threat for the Lobos off the bench.

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Lobos win over Aggies in offensive comeback

Wyatt S. Padilla | November 10

On Sunday, Nov. 9, the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team hosted the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aggies. The Lobos were forced to rely on defensive pressure as the Aggies were a tough bug to swat away. New Mexico’s offense had its moments, allowing the Lobos to stay in pace or jump ahead, but overall could be disjointed, as they were forced to work for their 71-64 win. That is not to say the flow of the game was serene; it was more like hitting every light on Central Ave., as 44 fouls were called, half of which were on UNM. Lobo guard Destinee Hooks led UNM in scoring, as the junior had 20 points, shooting 46% on the night, drawing three steals and gaining four boards.

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Lobos earn blowout victory against Mavericks

Wyatt S. Padilla | November 10

The Lobos put on a display of defense that led the Lobos to a blowout victory of 74-56 at The Pit on Saturday, Nov. 8, when the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team hosted the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks. Forward Tomislav Buljan led the Lobos in scoring, as the freshman had 17 points, shooting six of eight on the night, drawing six fouls and converting five of seven at the free-throw line. Lobos guard Deyton Albury also chipped in 15 points and helped lead the defensive front, creating three steals while being a pest for the Mavericks. Last year, the Lobos were one of the fastest-paced teams in the country. This year, the defense has led the way for the team two games into the season, with the Lobos’ offense seeming a bit disjointed at times.

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United move on to Conference Semifinals

John P. Hefti | November 8

New Mexico United faced off against San Antonio FC at Isotopes Park, with the Kings of Chaos ending San Antonio’s season with a 2-0 score in their USL Conference Quarter Finals match on Saturday, Nov. 1st. Numerous Albuquerque public figures showed up to show their support for United, such as former Lobo power forward and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas, incumbent Mayor Tim Keller, and former UFC fighters Holly Holm and Carlos Condit. United goalkeeper Kris Shakes continued to illustrate how crucial his performances have been to the recent success of the Black and Gold, racking up four saves, earning himself a shutout.

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Lobos coast to a win against East Texas A&M

Rodney Prunty | November 7

The University of New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team took care of business on Wednesday, Nov. 5 when they faced off against the East Texas A&M University Lions. The Lobos were in the driver's seat from the very beginning, making sure there was no chance for the Lions to even make it a game. Combine that with a terrible performance by East Texas A&M, and the Lobos eased to a 76-54 victory. This win marks the first as a Lobo for Head Coach Eric Olen, who was hired by UNM back in March of this year after the departure of former Head Coach Richard Pitino.

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Lobos struggles in conference play continue after loss to UNLV

Michael Padilla | November 7

The University of New Mexico Lobos volleyball team has been on the struggle bus of conference play, and that seems to remain the case after another loss to the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels on Thursday, Nov. 6. The Lobos lost to the Rebels already midway through October, and missed their chance to avenge the earlier loss, suffering a three set defeat. The Lobos started the night with a tight first set loss ending 25-20. After a promising start in the second set with both teams exchanging points at net, the Rebels started to pull away from New Mexico, culminating in a second set loss for the Lobos 25-17.

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Defense and depth lead UNM to beat NAU

Wyatt S. Padilla | November 7

On Monday, Nov. 3, the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team hosted the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks in its season opener, showcasing shooting and depth in a 71-59 win. Cacia Antonio, who started in the first exhibition game and scored 10 points in the second game, did not play due to being ineligible for the first three regular-season games due to participation on a club team during the COVID-19 pandemic while in Angola. The Lobos put the Lumberjacks to the test, playing at a high tempo on both ends of the ball. Offensively, the Lobos were able to get production from ten of the 12 rostered players.

Opinion

OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Alex Joe | November 7

There are winners and there are losers. Not every loser is the same, as these players' performances were key in costing their teams this week. These players are favorably known as bobbleheads. “You can’t win ‘‘em all” is a phrase these pro sports players definitely had to hear after some terrible performances this week. Here are the players whose play this week earned them the title of bobblehead.

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Lobos are bowl bound after defeating UNLV

Rodney Prunty | November 3

For the first time since 2016, the University of New Mexico Lobo football team earned bowl game eligibility. This comes after the Lobos went on the road and defeated the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels 40-35 on Saturday, Nov. 1. There was not much action early in the first quarter, but things started to pick up towards the quarter’s end. After the Lobo defense was able to force a turnover on downs, New Mexico’s offense was able to put the first points of the game on the board. UNM strung together a drive that ended when Lobo quarterback Jack Layne found running back Damon Bankston open in the endzone for a 30-yard touchdown pass.

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Lobos sweep Nevada in Pink Game

Austin Bishop | November 3

The University of New Mexico Lobos volleyball team painted the court pink and kept energy high on Wednesday, Oct. 29, sweeping the University of Nevada Wolf Pack 3-0 in the annual Pink Game match. The Lobos dominated the first two sets before narrowly coming away with a win against Nevada in a tighter third set. In the first set, the Lobos started off strong with a four-point lead, causing Nevada to stay on their heels. The Wolf Pack attempted to fight back, however the Lobos continued increasing the momentum in their favor. The first set concluded quickly, with the Lobos winning 25-14.

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Lobos cruise to preseason win over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks

Marley Herndon | November 3

After dropping their first preseason game against Washington State University on the road, the University of New Mexico Lobos returned to The Pit for their first home appearance of the year. Though they showed preseason jitters and had a few sloppy plays, the Lobos took control early and cruised to a 64-54 win over the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks. On Thursday, Oct. 30, the Lobos got off to a hot start thanks to the night’s star, guard and forward Antonio Chol, who broke the ice with an early three-pointer and didn’t let up as he scored all nine of the game’s first points.

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Alex Joe | October 31

There are winners and there are losers. Not every loser is the same, as these players' performances were key in costing their teams this week. These players are favorabily known as bobbleheads. “You’ll get 'em next time” is a phrase these pro sports players definitely had to hear after some terrible performances this week. Here are the players whose play this week earned them the title of bobblehead.

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A new ice age in UNM women's sports

Elizabeth Bolke | October 31

This past year, women’s ice hockey has been brought to the University of New Mexico. The UNM Lobo women’s ice hockey team had its first home-opening series on Oct. 25 and 26, taking on the New Mexico Mustangs, based in Rio Rancho. The Lobos finished with a strong 7-2 win on Oct. 25. Lobo Head Coach Jarrod Ronquillo, expressed his pride in the players’ performance. “I think they all left everything they had on the ice. I’m proud of them,” Ronquillo said.

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Lobos Take Down Adams State 81-33

Wyatt S. Padilla | October 27

The University of New Mexico Women’s Basketball team came out hot in The Pit on Wednesday, Oct. 22, where the team hosted the Division II Adams State University Grizzlies in the squad’s first of two exhibition games they will play. UNM started junior guard Destinee Hooks, graduate guard Alyssa Hargrove, junior transfer guard Cacia Antonio, sophomore guard Joana Magalhães and redshirt senior center Clarissa Craig. This could be the first indication of who will start for the team after UNM lost two key starters from last year, Vianè Cumber and Hulda Joaquim.