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Lobo women’s basketball shuts down Utah State Aggies In The Pit

Alex Joe | February 2

The University of New Mexico Lobo women’s basketball team, fresh off two straight wins, headed into battle versus the Utah State University Aggies in The Pit, looking to keep this momentum going on Saturday, Jan. 31. The Lobos proved to be too much for Utah State, building upon a huge halftime lead to win 58-33. UNM gained control early after closing out the first period on a 6-0 run to take a 19-7 lead. Utah State looked uncomfortable from the beginning as the Lobos held them to 2-13 from the field just over 15%.

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Lobo Football reloads ahead of 2026 season

Edge Garcia | February 2

The Coach Jason Eck era in University of New Mexico Lobo football has given the city of Albuquerque a new spark when fall comes around at University Stadium. The Lobos are coming off a historical season, finished tied for second in the Mountain West conference with an overall record of 9-4 and an appearance in the Rate Bowl. So far the Lobos are losing eight players to the transfer portal. The most notable losses come on the offensive side of the ball; tight end Dorian Thomas is heading to the University of California, Berkeley, and running back DJ McKinney will play for University of Tulsa. Standout punter Daniel Hughes is also leaving, taking his talents to Florida State University.

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Simon Reseigh | February 2

OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week Where there are winners, there are losers. While some losses are unavoidable, others can be traced to a single performance or decision. Those players earn the unfortunate distinction of being this week’s bobbleheads. The conference champions have been crowned, and ...

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Lobo women’s basketball wins second straight, gets revenge on UNLV

Marley Herndon | January 30

Following their road victory in Colorado against the U.S. Air Force Academy, the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team returned to The Pit and won 68-57 against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lady Rebels to start this two-game homestand. This was the second meeting of these teams, with the first coming on Jan. 12, 2025, a game in which the Rebels emerged victorious over the Lobos. Much like the previous matchup, the Lobos got on the board first from a three by guard Destinee Hooks.

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Historic night in Las Vegas: Lobo men’s basketball blows out Rebels

Austin Bishop | January 30

The University of New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team walked into Las Vegas and dismantled their Mountain West rival, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 89-61. This marks the largest UNM victory over the Rebels in the history of the rivalry and rounded off one of UNM’s most complete performances this season, with the Lobos controlling the game from start to finish. UNM set the tone immediately, starting the game on a 4-0 run and forcing UNLV to use an early timeout. With the Lobos playing exceptional defense, UNLV could not keep the pace offensively as UNM grew their advantage, leading the first half strong.

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UNM Track and Field shakes off the ice with season opener

Elizabeth Bolke | January 26

On Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23-24, the University of New Mexico track and field team held its first home meet of the season, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational. The meet was held at the indoor track at the Albuquerque Convention Center, which features a 200-meter Mondo oval with 12-degree banked turns and six 36-inch lanes along with a 60-meter infield and high jump area. Kyra Mohns, assistant coach of sprints, hurdle and multis, said it is important to have meets at a higher altitude, especially at the beginning of the track and field season.

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Lobo men’s basketball howls louder than the Wolf Pack

Alex Joe | January 26

The University of New Mexico Lobo men’s basketball team, after a home victory against the California State University, Fresno Bulldogs, aimed to defend their undefeated home record versus the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack. The battle was tough on Saturday, Jan. 24, but in the end UNM pulled away late with a 80-73 victory. Lobo forward Tomislav Buljan only had two points in the first half but proved to be a force in the game, finishing with a double-double of 11 points and 15 rebounds.

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Lobo women’s basketball breaks three game losing streak against Falcons

Wyatt S. Padilla | January 26

On Saturday, Jan. 24, The University of New Mexico Lobos Women’s basketball team lifted itself out of a massive slump that included a three-game losing streak, as sophomore guard Joana Magalhães scored a career-high 29 points, grounding the U.S. Air Force Academy at Falcon Stadium in a 74-57 win. Magalhães went nine of 14 from the field, five of six from three and went perfect from the free throw, going six of six. The Lobos saw a big-time return of their defense to offense style. The largest factor, besides Magalhães going off, was the 24 turnovers that the Lobos forced onto the Falcons, which created 18 points and 19 steals for UNM. Guard Alyssa Hargrove chipped in a game-high five steals, with Magalhães and guard Destinee Hooks combining for another seven.

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Simon Reseigh | January 26

Where there are winners, there are losers. While some losses are unavoidable, others can be traced back to a single performance or decision. Those players earn the unfortunate distinction of being this week’s bobbleheads. The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs wrapped up Sunday, Jan. 18, with an instant classic, as the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime in front of a raucous Soldier Field crowd. Meanwhile, the NHL season continues to roll along, and with the Winter Olympics approaching in Milan, many athletes are either justifying their selection to represent their country or giving fans reason to question those decisions. Here are the Bobbleheads of the Week, whose mistakes came at costly moments.

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Lobos bounce back with win over Fresno State Bulldogs

Marley Herndon | January 22

After dropping their previous game in San Diego State, the University of New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team returned home to face the California State University, Fresno Bulldogs and get back in the win column with an 83-74 victory in front of the fans. The Lobos got on the board first when guard Jake Hall hit a three, and despite the Bulldogs eventually taking a one-point lead, this sparked an early 14-0 run that the Lobos never looked back from. The Pit exploded when guard Luke Haupt dunked late in the first half, which felt like the exclamation on a first half that had the Lobos looking truly dominant.

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Lobo men’s basketball pushes San Diego State to the brink in narrow defeat

Austin Bishop | January 20

The University of New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team seemed up for the challenge against the San Diego State University Aztecs, in what could be the Lobos last trip to Viejas Arena, with the Aztecs moving to the Pac-12 next year. The game came down to the wire, with SDSU guard BJ Davis making a last-second shot, leading to an 83-79 win on Saturday, Jan. 17. With the Aztecs having a slim lead early over the Lobos, guard Luke Haupt made a crucial three-pointer to put the Lobos up. Lobo guard Jake Hall kept the momentum going, scoring two shots. With the team flowing, guard Tajavis Miller stepped up, making crucial shots to keep the game close while the team fought to stay up.

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GCU vanquishes Lobo women's basketball team in The Pit

Wyatt S. Padilla | January 19

The new kids on the block in the Mountain West, the Grand Canyon University Antelopes, were blessed with a victory against the University of New Mexico Lobos women’s basketball team, winning 75-62 on Saturday Jan. 17. The Lopes came into the Pit with a 5-12 record, but tied UNM in the Mountain West standings at 4-3. The Lobos entered on an unusual losing slide that included a homecourt loss to Nevada and a brutal 17-point road loss to San Diego State, hoping to right the ship with a return to The Pit. GCU, however, had different plans and handed UNM its third loss in a row, as well as its third loss in The Pit this season.

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Brian Hosfeld takes reins as Lobo volleyball head coach

Rodney Prunty | January 19

On Dec. 3, 2025 the University of New Mexico and volleyball Head Coach Jon Newman-Gonchar mutually decided to go their separate ways. It didnu2019t take the Lobos long to find his replacement, as on Dec. 21, 2025, UNM announced Brian Hosfeld as their new volleyball head coach. With the hiring, Hosfeld is now the 11th coach in the programu2019s history.u00a0 Newman-Gonchar spent the past six years as the Lobos volleyball head coach, and was able to amass a 97-94 record at the helm. This past season, the Lobos went 13-16, with thirteen of those 16 losses coming within the Mountain West conference. u00a0

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the Week

Simon Reseigh | January 19

Where there are winners, there are losers. And while some losses are unavoidable, others can be traced to a single performance or decision. Those players and coaches earned an unfortunate distinction: Bobbleheads. The first round of the NFL playoffs wrapped up Monday, Jan. 12, with the Houston Texans defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in what may have been Aaron Rodgers’ final professional game. Meanwhile, the NHL season continues its grind, with contenders and pretenders becoming clearer as the league passes the halfway mark. Here are the Bobbleheads of the Week, whose mistakes came at costly moments.

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Aztecs refuse Lobos in one final battle

Wyatt S. Padilla | January 15

Under Head Coach Mike Bradbury, the University of New Mexico Lobos women’s Basketball team has faced no other opponent more than the San Diego State University Aztecs, playing SDSU 22 times and going 10-12. The two teams have met 12 times over the last four years, with eight meetings in conference play, and four times in the conference tournament. The Lobos and Aztecs are 6-6 in those last twelve meetings, but the Aztecs have remained the thorn in the Lobos’ shoulders. The last win the Lobos got in the Mountain West Tournament was against the Aztecs in the Semifinals in 2022, and since then, the Aztecs have been the team to bounce the Lobos from the tournament the last three years. The Aztecs continued to have the Lobos’ number on Wednesday, Jan. 14, dominating UNM in the fourth quarter to pull a victorious win 73-56, in what could be the last meeting between the two teams as SDSU moves on to the Pac-12 next season.

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Lobos and The Pit overwhelm the Lopes

Alex Joe | January 14

The University of New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team returned home to The Pit on Tuesday, Jan. 13 after a two game road trip in Colorado — winning both games — to face the Grand Canyon University Antelopes. Despite some jabs from GCU, they were unable to keep up with UNM and the dam broke late on route to a decisive 87-64 home victory.

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Lovo no longer a Lobo, Berryman named interim AD

Alex Joe | January 3

After just over one year as the University of New Mexico’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, Fernando Lovo has accepted a job to become the next Athletic Director for the University of Colorado Boulder. The CU Boulder Board of Regents unanimously approved the hire on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. The terms of Lovo’s contract span five years, keeping Lovo in Colorado through 2030. His new contract includes a base pay of $600,000 per year in addition to another $600,000 for media activities and community relations. During his time at UNM, Lovo’s contract had a base pay of $400,000 per year over a five-year term. Lovo may have to pay UNM approximately $800,000 as his contract states that he would owe 50% of his base salary for the remainder of the contract term if he were to terminate the contract.

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UNM falls in OT against Minnesota in Rate Bowl, 20-17

Rodney Prunty | December 27

On Friday, Dec. 26, the University of New Mexico Lobo football team entered Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, looking to earn their fifth bowl game victory in program history against the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Rate Bowl. However, that victory did not come, as the Golden Gophers sent the Lobos back to Albuquerque empty-handed, as UNM fell short in a 20-17 overtime loss. The Lobo defense was the driving force keeping UNM in the game, holding Minnesota’s offense to 252 total yards and recovering a fumble off a botched snap, while also sacking Minnesota Quarterback Drake Lindsey three times.

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Lobos are bowling in Phoenix, hope to have fans cheer them on

Rodney Prunty | December 17

The University of New Mexico Lobos football team will be headed to Phoenix, Arizona to face off against the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Rate Bowl on Friday, Dec. 26. This will be the team's first bowl game since 2016, and the first time they travel out of state for a bowl game since 2004, when they faced the Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy in the Emerald Bowl. Head Coach Jason Eck is the only first-year head coach to make a bowl game in Lobo history, and has also led a push to increase Lobo football attendance, consistently challenging fans to come out to games, leading to a 51.2% increase in average attendance since last season. Eck is asking fans to show up once again, stating in a video on social media that the team needs “10 thousand Lobos there” to cheer them on.

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Lobos unleashed at the Pit, send Broncos back to Santa Clara

Alex Joe | December 8

The Lobos came into the contest on a wave of momentum after vanquishing New Mexico Highlands University, which they looked to build upon against a talented Santa Clara University team on Saturday, Dec. 6 at The Pit. They secured a decisive performance in a 98-71 home victory. The Lobos started out with an aggressive approach, as forward Tomislav Buljan was fouled twice in the first two minutes of the game, leading to four free throws. The defense forced four quick turnovers, giving the Lobos an early 11-6 lead. Tomislav Buljan finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season.