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Women's Basketball: New coach preps for new season

Robert Maler | October 16

The annual Lobo Howl marked the unofficial start of New Mexico basketball Friday night — the women’s team hit the floor first, showing off the group’s talent and its fun side as well. The lights dimmed as each player charged onto the court after being introduced to the Lobo faithful. They ran drills, interacted with fans and even put on a choreographed dance routine. Energy was high and the experience was new for several of the members on the team.

Jalen Harris attempts a dunk from the free throw line at the 201

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Men's Basketball: Lobo Howl marks start of season

Isabel Gonzalez | October 16

Friday’s Lobo Howl was a friendly reminder that college basketball season is just around the corner. But it was also a reminder that it’s time to get to work. The UNM men’s and women’s basketball teams made its first 2016-2017 season appearance in front of 5,463 fans on Friday.

Redshirt sophomore Tyrone Owens returns the ball to the referee after running in a touchdown against Boise State on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at University Stadium. The Lobos upset the Air Force Falcons on Saturday night with a 45-40 victory.

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Football: Defense ups its game to secure the win

Robert Maler | October 16

New Mexico (3-3, 2-1 MW) got back to the .500 mark by staving off a late comeback from Air Force (4-2, 1-2 MW) Saturday in a Texas shootout at the Cotton Bowl, escaping with a 45-40 victory. It’s hard to praise a defense that surrendered 40 points to an opponent, but the Lobos managed to clamp down when it mattered. UNM’s defense got burned again by some big plays, but came up huge in the fourth quarter to preserve the win.

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Women’s Soccer: UNM back in mix for Mountain West tourney after Friday win

Matthieu Cartron | October 15

New Mexico women’s soccer entered Friday night 9th in the Mountain West Conference and facing 1st-place Utah State. The Lobos appeared to be set for a tough match, but found a way to vault into the top half of the standings with a win. New Mexico dominated from the start, and spent the majority of the first 45 minutes attacking in Utah State’s half of the field. The Aggies (9-6-1, 5-2-0 MW) were completely pinned back, and did not register their first shot on target until 10 minutes before the end of the game.

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Cross Country: Women finish 4th, men win open race at Wisconsin

Bo Yu | October 15

Both New Mexico cross country teams finished with solid performances at a very competitive Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational, as the women took 4th and the men won the open race on Friday in Madison, Wisconsin. “It was a great day,” New Mexico head coach Joe Franklin said. “We made a lot of progress.” Women’s cross country won the event last year, but were unable to defend their crown at the intense meet. Nonetheless, the runners were solid, earning their second fourth-place finish of the year.

Senior Cassie House, 12 and redshirt sophomore Mariessa Carrasco attempt to block a attack from UNLV Tuesday Oct. 11, 2016 at Johnson Center Gym. The Lobos lost to Utah State 3-1.

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Volleyball: Lobos mired in longest losing skid in 13 years

Bo Yu | October 15

New Mexico volleyball showed fight, but finds itself bogged down in a seven-match losing streak, their latest defeat a 3-1 affair at the hands of Utah State Thursday night in Logan, Utah. The Lobos (10-11, 1-7 Mountain West) couldn't find their way out of some tough holes in the conference match, unable to to play consistently and falling in four sets (25-23, 25-27, 25-18, 25-19) to the Aggies (8-10, 3-4 Mountain West).

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Cross Country: Women to look to finish together, men to gain experience in Wisconsin

Bo Yu | October 13

The New Mexico cross country team expects to polish its weapons at Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational Friday in Madison, Wisconsin, and it gets ready for the upcoming championships. “I expect the team to have better performance this weekend,” head coach Joe Franklin said. The women’s team stormed to a dominant performance at Wisconsin last year with a team score of 32 points, and aims to pick up wins this Friday to compete for a ticket to the NCAA Championship.

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Women's Soccer: Lobos seek consistency against Utah State

Matthieu Cartron | October 13

In last weekend’s pair of away fixtures, the Lobos beat the University of Nevada 2-0, but lost 2-1 to UNLV in heartbreaking fashion, surrendering a goal in the final seconds of regulation. The Lobos also earned a split the prior weekend, beating a strong San Jose State team 3-1, only to lose to Fresno state 3-0 in a disappointing performance.

Victoria Spragg attempts to hit the ball over the net against the UNLV Rebels on October 11th 2016 at Johnson Center

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Volleyball: Lobos lose sixth straight despite winning first set in almost two weeks

Bo Yu | October 12

New Mexico volleyball countered after dropping the first set, but still fell 3-1 to UNLV in an intense match Tuesday night in the Johnson Center. “They are second place in the conference, we had a chance to win,” UNM head coach Jeff Nelson said in an interview. Although the Lobos (10-10, 1-6 Mountain West) suffered their sixth straight loss, falling in four sets, 25-16, 19-25, 32-30, 25-16, the team may have gained some momentum from its bout with the Rebels (17-2, 6-1 Mountain West) before beginning its road trip.

Senior forward Niko Hansen looks back towards his teammates after evading two LMU players on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at the UNM Soccer Complex. The Lobos will play FAU this Saturday.

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Men's Soccer: Lobos look for second C-USA win

Isabel Gonzalez | October 11

The UNM men’s soccer team is back on the road this week in hopes of a more successful weekend. The Lobos, who have won only one conference match so far in 2016, fell 2-1 to the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday. Charlotte, ranked No. 17 at the time, scored both of its goals against New Mexico from penalty kicks during the first half of the match.

Redshirt sophomore running back Tyrone Owens lands back in the end zone after jumping up and celebrating the Lobos’ first touchdown against Boise State on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at University Stadium. The Lobos will play their third conference game against Air Force this Saturday in Dallas, Texas.

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Football: Lobos prep for contest against Air Force

Robert Maler | October 11

New Mexico football looks to get back in the win column as the nation’s number one rushing attack meets the top-ranked rushing defense at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas on Saturday. The Lobos (2-3, 1-1 Mountain West) have the best running game in college football, touting a healthy 354 yards per game. But something has to give, as Air Force (4-1, 1-1 Mountain West) has only allowed 80.2 yards per game on the ground, also tops in the country. Both teams rely heavily on the option, and are proficient in both running and stopping the run. But the game might actually come down to which team makes the most of its opportunities in the passing game.

Redshirt sophomore Michael Tran lunges for the ball during the Balloon Fiesta Invitational on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium. The Lobos men's tennis team will be on the road, with the women's team playing in Albuquerque this week.

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Tennis: Lobos prepare to host ITA Regionals

Robert Maler | October 11

The New Mexico men’s and women’s tennis teams prepare for its respective USTA/ITA Regionals, with the women playing first — beginning Wednesday — as the host of the event. Women’s tennis head coach Stephanie Wooten-Quijada said she has never hosted the event before, but expects the environment to be an exciting one when the tournament kicks off. The women’s regional tournament will likely take place at the McKinnon Family Tennis Center, weather permitting, from Oct. 12 to 16. The men’s team will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete from Oct. 19 to 23.

Redshirt senior Rodolfo Jauregui rushes towards the ball on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium. The Lobos competed in the Balloon Fiesta Invitational, a three-day event in Albuquerque.

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Men's Tennis: Lobos put in winning performances in Balloon Fiesta Invite

Robert Maler | October 11

The New Mexico men’s tennis had a solid outing as the host of the Balloon Fiesta Invitational, taking home one singles title and two in doubles over the weekend. The squad was unable to field a team of six due to the absence of Hayden Sabatka and Bart Van Leijsen, who were competing at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. New Mexico’s duo, ranked 15th in the nation, won their opening match in straight sets. However, they were knocked out in the round of 16 in their next match by Notre Dame’s Mate Cutura and Vaughn Hunter.

Senior defender Olivia Ferrier slides into a group of Air Force players on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at the UNM Soccer Complex. The Lobos lost to UNLV 2-1.

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Women's Soccer: Lobos can't match first-half intensity after the break

Matthieu Cartron | October 10

In the 90th minute and tied at 1-1, the Rebels and the Lobos appeared to be destined for overtime at Peter Johann Memorial Field. That all changed with just three seconds to go, when UNLV senior midfielder Jordan Magnin fired a looping ball into the top corner of the net, giving junior Lobo goalkeeper Taylor Hammack no chance.

Senior cornerback Isaiah Brown reaches out to intercept a pass from a Boise State player on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at University Stadium.

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Football: Lobos show improvement, but not enough to win

Robert Maler | October 9

New Mexico’s goal of winning a division title took a serious hit Friday night, as the Lobos lost its first conference game after getting dominated 49-21 by No. 19 Boise State. The Lobos looked like they might be able to hang around early in the game, playing to a 7-7 tie after the first couple of series, but then Boise State started to assert itself. Both teams were somewhat one-dimensional, but the Broncos could not be stopped in the passing game, while the Lobos were never able to challenge despite strong numbers in the run game. New Mexico played the game without Teriyon Gipson, who suffered a hamstring injury in last week’s 48-41 victory over San José State.

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Men's Soccer: Lobos allow multiple goals for the first time in 2016, lose to 49ers

Isabel Gonzalez | October 8

For the third time this season, mistakes in the 18-yard box haunted the UNM men’s soccer team. The Lobos fell 2-1 to Charlotte on Saturday night after two first-half penalties by the 49ers. This type of situation is nothing new for the Lobos, who dropped their first two matches of the 2016 fall season 1-0 due to penalty kicks.

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Women's Soccer: Lobos try to start winning streak against UNLV

Matthieu Cartron | October 8

UNM faces a big test on Sunday as head coach Heather Dyche’s squad seeks a third win in conference play. The Lobos (6-5-2, 2-3-0 MW) beat Nevada on the road comfortably on Friday night, but will face a tough UNLV squad that is currently tied for second place in the Mountain West conference on Sunday.

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Volleyball: Lobos face 5th straight loss as Cassie House reaches 1,000 career kills

Bo Yu | October 8

Cassie House recorder career kill No. 1,000 in New Mexico’s 3-0 loss to Wyoming on Saturday afternoon in Johnson Center. After winning the conference opener, UNM has dropped its past five games in the Mountain West. This is a developing story check back in at Dailylobo.com for the full story.

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Women's Soccer: Lobos win to stay in the mix for MW tourney

Matthieu Cartron | October 8

After suffering arguably their worst defeat of the season to Fresno State, the Lobos desperately needed a good result in Reno, Nevada on Friday night. That is exactly what they got. The Lobos put on a commanding show, and were largely untroubled defensively by Nevada in a 2-0 win.

Redshirt senior safety Daniel Henry kneels after a failed interception attempt against Boise State on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at University Stadium.

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Football: Boise State exacts revenge on Lobos

Robert Maler | October 8

Boise State avenged last season’s loss by thumping New Mexico 49-21 Friday night as its quarterback heated up for 368 yards and five touchdown tosses — in the first half alone. UNM head coach Bob Davie said No. 19 Boise State is a handful for anyone to try to slow down. The quarterback-receiver tandem created problems and the Lobos, unable to match their torrid pace, played from behind almost the entire game.