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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 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.

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.

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Men's Soccer: Lobos to match up against a familiarly stout defense

Isabel Gonzalez | October 7

Weather permitting, the Lobos are getting ready to take on Charlotte by storm. After back-to-back wins at home, the UNM men’s soccer team is hitting the road for a match against the Charlotte 49ers in hopes of getting its second Conference USA win of the season. The game on Saturday will be the first of three road matchups in the next two weeks.

Head volleyball coach Jeff Nelson talks with his team during a break in the first set as the Lobos trailed Colorado State University on Thursday night. 
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Volleyball: Lobos' losing streak hits four at the hands of CSU

Bo Yu | October 7

New Mexico is still searching after the team’s fourth consecutive loss on Thursday night, this one a sweep at the hands of Colorado State. The Lobos (10-8, 1-4 Mountain West) couldn’t get any momentum on night where the team was encouraging fans to “Jam Johnson,” instead falling 25-19, 25-21, 25-21 against the Rams (10-5, 4-0). CSU’s attack was dominant, posting a .389 hitting percentage, while Lobos were only hitting .074. CSU had good blocks as well — 12 team blocks were just four times more than those of UNM.

Redshirt junior running back Romell Jordan finds a gap in Hawai'i University's defensive line on Oct. 17, 2015 at University Stadium.
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Football: “There’s a lot that you don’t see because they don’t become public."

Robert Maler | October 6

Junior running back Romell Jordan was lost due to a knee injury before the football season even began; last week he experienced the toughest loss one could imagine. Jordan was seen entering University Stadium toward the end of Thursday’s practice just days after he reportedly found out his mother died. As practice concluded, teammates and coaches embraced the running back, and seemed to be consoling him and offering words of encouragement.

Victoria Spragg prepares to block the ball against Air Force on
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Volleyball: Lobos looking to recover at home against CSU

Bo Yu | October 5

New Mexico volleyball is looking to bounce back in Johnson Center this weekend after suffering three straight losses, and finding itself towards the bottom of the conference standings Head coach Jeff Nelson admitted it was a rough trip for Lobos (10-7, 1-3 Mountain West) last week, as they dropped both road matches. “We did not take anything away from San José State,” Nelson said at Monday’s media luncheon. “And on Saturday we just really struggled with Fresno State.”

Redshirt senior safety Lee Crosby grabs a San Jose State player on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at University Stadium. The Lobos will face off with Boise State this Friday at 7 p.m.
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Football: Team aims to repeat history against Boise State

Robert Maler | October 5

Last season New Mexico stunned Boise State by dealing the Broncos a rare home loss on its distinctive blue turf; now Boise State will be looking to exact revenge when the teams square off Friday at University Stadium. The Lobos were 30.5 point underdogs, but never trailed in last year’s upset, a 31-24 triumph that arguably became head coach Bob Davie’s signature win during his tenure at New Mexico.

Jeff Nelson address the team during a timeout against Air Force
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Volleyball: Lack of fight leads to loss aganist Fresno

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 3

After opening up conference play with a win, New Mexico has stumbled its past three matches and finds itself towards the bottom of the standings early in Mountain West play. Fresno State (10-5, 1-3 MW) needed just three sets to send UNM home and back to the drawing board after a 3-0 sweep on Saturday afternoon. “I just think it’s gut-check time,” head coach Jeff Nelson said in a release. “We were 10-4 and now we’re 10-7.”

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