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Men's Tennis: Lobos face-off against No. 6 UCLA

Robert Maler | January 28

The UNM men’s tennis team went winless in Nona, Florida to start the season, but seem optimistic as it travels to the other coast Saturday. New Mexico went 0-3 against some stiff competition a couple of weekends ago, falling to No. 23 Texas Tech, Arizona and Central Florida, although head coach Ben Dunbar said the matches were much closer than the score indicated. He said the team lost three close matches against really good opponents, but they competed hard and saw some good things. “The guys are going to get better from the experiences we’ve had—we’re right there.” Dunbar said.

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Women's Tennis: Team to begin spring against elite competition

Robert Maler | January 26

The New Mexico women’s tennis team will start a tough spring schedule in Athens, Georgia against one of the best teams in the nation. The Lobos saw a lot of action on the road during the fall, as first-year UNM coach Stephanie Wooten-Quijada prepared the team for the elite competition they will see on Saturday. The Lobos will have their hands full as Georgia was ranked No. 6 in the country in the ITA rankings according to ncaa.com. The Bulldogs are the host school in the ITA Kick-Off Weekend event.

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Women's Basketball: UNM gets season sweep over Utah State, moves to third MW standings

Matthew Narvaiz | January 26

The Lobo women's basketball team claimed its sixth conference win of the season on Wednesday night, as well as gained a season sweep of Utah State with a 68-58 win in Logan, Utah. The Lobos (10-9, 6-3 MW) are back over the .500 threshold once again with the victory, while the Aggies dropped their second straight conference game to fall to 9-10 on the season, and 2-6 in the Mountain West. New Mexico is also now third in the conference standings, behind Wyoming and Colorado State.

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Men's Basketball: Lobos near 1st place in Mountain West after beating Utah State

Isabel Gonzalez | January 25

The Lobos have stretched their winning streak to four games with another Mountain West victory. New Mexico(13-8, 6-3 MW) took a 74-61 victory over Utah State Tuesday night, putting the team just half a game away from a first place standing in the conference. “We improved (Tuesday),” head coach Craig Neal said. “We are continuing to take one step forward. I’m really happy for the guys.” The Aggies fell to 8-11 overall and are just 2-6 in conference. Freshman Koby McEwen’s 17-point effort combined with Jalen Moore’s 14 weren’t enough to lift their team to a win.

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Track and field: Team hoping to put momentum from opener into Team Invite

Bo Yu | January 25

26 top-10 finishes by the New Mexico track and field team made for an impressive start to the season, but nowhere near the squad’s ultimate goal as the season continues to heat up. “Our feet are ready to go, and let people see some improvements this weekend,” head coach Joe Franklin said. The Lobos will host the New Mexico Team Invitational at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Saturday, eyeing some more sterling performances at second home meet.

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Women's Basketball: Keys to beating Utah State

Matthew Narvaiz | January 24

The Lobo women's basketball will travel to Logan, Utah Wednesday night to face off against Utah State for the second time this season. The Lobos (9-9, 5-3 MW) enter Wednesday’s contest with the same overall number of wins as their opponent (nine), but UNM sports the better conference record (9-9, 2-5 MW).The Lobos are also coming off of a loss at Wyoming, while Utah State is looking to rebound after a loss at Colorado State. The last time New Mexico and Utah State faced off was near the beginning of the calendar year on Jan. 4 — a 78-67 victory that the Lobos nabbed late at WisePies Arena.

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Men's Basketball: Streaking Lobos seeks revenge against team trending the other way

Isabel Gonzalez | January 23

Two weeks ago the Lobos were mired in the middle of a three-game losing stretch and on Tuesday, New Mexico will get a shot at redemption as it plays host to the team that started that streak. The Utah State Aggies hosted the Lobos on Jan. 4 and handed them a 79-75 loss. UNM head coach Craig Neal and the team have moved on from that loss, but recognize the opponents are still a threat. “I thought we played very well there the first time,” Neal said. “I like their team, they have a very really good player in (freshman) Koby McEwen,, he is a really good point guard. They’ve changed their lineup a little bit. Jalen Moore could be a first-team all-league player.”

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Women’s Soccer: Lynch eyes strong final season as a Lobo

Matthieu Cartron | January 22

To say that junior Albuquerque native Claire Lynch has had a successful UNM soccer career would be an understatement, and the best could be yet to come as she prepares for her final collegiate season. In her freshman season for the Lobos, she made 15 appearances and was the team’s top scorer with four goals. Impressively, three of those four goals were game winners, two of which came against Boise State. As a sophomore, Lynch’s role began increasing, making 20 appearances and 18 starts. She scored another game-winning goal against Colorado College on Oct. 23, 2015 and registered five goals for the season. Lynch increased her scoring total to eight goals this past season, including a superb long-ranged shot against the Nevada Wolfpack last Oct. 7.

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On this date in UNM history...

Daily Lobo Staff | January 22

A look back at the importance of January 23 over the years, as told through Daily Lobo coverage. 

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Men's Basketball: Lobos best Wyoming 78-71 at home

Isabel Gonzalez | January 22

New Mexico got its first home win of 2017 on Saturday by taking down the Wyoming Cowboys 78-71, on a night that was a good one for current and former Lobos. The win came in front of former Lobo great Danny Granger, who was in attendance as an analyst for CBS Sports Network. UNM head coach Craig Neal said the team talked about how important protecting home court would be for the rest of the season, and the team took a step in the right direction.

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Track and field: Lobos dominate at Cherry & Silver Invitational

Bo Yu | January 22

“This is a huge jump. I feel really good.” UNM track and field jumper Jannell Hadnot had that to say in a release after defending her triple jump title at the Cherry & Silver Invitational at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Saturday. Her victory was just part of a near perfect season debut for the Lobo track and field team: 26 Lobos earned top 10 finishes in the competitive field. Although the Lobos just got back together as a team to train days ago, their solid performance exceeded even head coach Joe Franklin’s expectations. “There was a lot of positives for being here for literally four days and then coming out and racing,” head coach Joe Franklin said in a release.

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Women's Basketball: Lobos fade late, fall to Wyoming on the road

Robert Maler | January 21

UNM women's basketball traded blows with the top team in the conference, but couldn't finish against Wyoming on Saturday, fading down the stretch. New Mexico (9-9, 5-3 MW) held a slim first-half lead over Wyoming (15-3, 7-0 MW), but the Cowgirls grinded out a 68-52 win for a ninth consecutive victory. The 7-0 start in Mountain West play is a program best for Wyoming, a release said. The loss put the Lobos back at .500 again on the season and could be tied with a pair of other teams for third place in the conference standings.

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Women's Basketball: Lobos hit road to face top Mountain West team

Robert Maler | January 21

The UNM women's basketball team will travel to face Wyoming for a chance at another three-game winning streak on Saturday. New Mexico (9-8, 5-2 MW) has seemed to find its rhythm again. After dropping back-to-back games, the team has rebounded to win two in a row, most recently taking a 75-68 home decision over Boise State on Wednesday. But Wyoming (14-3, 6-0 MW) has been rolling its opponents. The Cowgirls have won eight straight, all by double-digit margins, including six straight to start conference play. Wyoming also played Wednesday, punishing San Jose State 89-60.

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Men's Basketball: Lobos looking to continue momentum with three wins in row

Isabel Gonzalez | January 20

The Wyoming Cowboys ride into Albuquerque Saturday evening as the Lobos return to WisePies Arena in search of their third-straight win. The UNM men’s basketball team enters the game off huge back-to-back road victories. The team took an 84-71 win over the Colorado State Rams and an 81-70 triumph over the Boise State Broncos, teams that are known for being difficult to beat at home. Lobo head coach kept the answer simple when asked how he felt after his team’s successful trips. “Good,” he said. “It feels good. Happy for the kids.” New Mexico (11-8, 4-3 Mountain West) became the only team in conference history to successfully take down San Diego State, Colorado State and Boise State on the road in a single season.

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Women's Basketball: Lobos use several runs to prevent Boise State comeback bid

Matthew Narvaiz | January 19

The Lobos evaded some potent offense and a near-comeback bid from Boise State to walk out of WisePies Arena victorious on Wednesday night. Sophomore guard Alex Lapeyrolerie, who normally comes off the bench, got the start and made the most of her opportunity. When the Broncos got within striking distance late, she sunk a huge mid-range jumper with less than a minute remaining. That shot, as well as some timely free throw shooting, helped seal the victory. New Mexico (9-8, 5-2 MW) walked away with a 75-68 win to get back on the right side of .500 and strengthen its footing in the Mountain West conference, where the Lobos are third in the standings.

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Track and Field: Lobos kick off indoor season with home meet

Bo Yu | January 19

We’ve just got to find where we are this weekend. It’s going to be eye-opening for a lot of people.” Head coach Joe Franklin said the preceding about the team’s upcoming meet, where the athletes finally get a chance to showcase their talents after a lot of hard work and practice. The New Mexico track and field team will kick off its indoor season at the Cherry and Silver Invitational in Albuquerque at the ABQ Convention Center on Friday.

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Men's Basketball: UNM survives second-half scare to post back-to-back wins

Isabel Gonzalez | January 18

The UNM men’s basketball team grabbed an 81-70 victory over Boise State at the Taco Bell Arena, taking “Taco Tuesday” to a whole new level in handing the Broncos their first home loss of the season. The Lobos have posted back-to-back wins, both of which game on the road in tough venues. They improve their record to 11-8 overall and 4-3 in the Mountain West conference. “I am proud of these guys,” head coach Craig Neal said in a release. “They have been through a lot the last two weeks, but it has made us stronger as a group." New Mexico led the game wire-to-wire, with senior center Obij Aget putting up the first points of the game from the free throw line.

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Women's Basketball: Lobos try to snap two-game skid in home tilt vs Broncos

Matthew Narvaiz | January 18

The University of New Mexico women's basketball team will have its hands full on Wednesday night in WisePies Arena, as they host the Boise State Broncos. New Mexico (8-8, 4-2 Mountain West) will enter the game coming off a crushing home loss against Colorado State – a team that drained 18 three-pointers to take a decisive 78-63 victory, despite the Lobos leading in almost every statistical category. The defeat put the Lobos back at an even .500 for the season and on a two-game losing streak. Both losses were critical as they came against in-conference opponents.

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Men's Basketball: Lobos eye win streak against one of the top MW teams

Isabel Gonzalez | January 17

The Lobos snapped a three-game losing streak in their last game, but will have to pass a tough away test against one of the top teams in the conference to start a winning streak. New Mexico (10-8, 3-3 MW) will hit the road to take on Boise State (11-5, 4-1 MW). The Broncos are in a tie for first place in the Mountain West with Nevada, but the Wolf Pack have a better overall record at 15-3 on the season. Boise State had been undefeated in league play, but dropped its first conference game to Fresno State on Saturday, 89-80. New Mexico got back in the win column by taking down Colorado State, 84-71, also on Saturday.

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Hansen makes the cut for professional soccer

Isabel Gonzalez | January 15

Another player has been added to the Lobos in the Pros list. Forward Niko Hansen was selected as the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft on Friday afternoon. He was picked up by Columbus Crew SC, but had already signed an early guaranteed MLS contract, a type of contract signed by only 10 college seniors. After his selection, Hansen was asked by Alex Stec, a Columbus Crew SC brand journalist, what his reaction had been when he first heard his name called.