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OPINION: The 5 greatest Lobo women’s basketball players

Jaden McKelvey-Francis | May 19

Since the University of New Mexico’s women’s basketball team was officially established in 1974 — 75 years after the founding of the men’s basketball team — and began playing sanctioned games against other collegiate teams, there have been many outstanding players appearing in The Pit. However, these five are the best of the best. Vianè Cumber, is an honorable mention for this list. The Sandia High School graduate played all four years, from 2021-25 of her collegiate career at UNM and over that career became the all-time leader in three-pointers made at the University. 5. Dionne Marsh

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OPINION: bobbleheads of the week – Stanley Cup playoffs second round edition

Simon Reseigh | May 17

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is starting to wrap up, with the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers punching their tickets to the conference finals. While those teams had players who propelled them forward, those knocked out featured players who helped book their teams’ trips to Cancun.

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United lets crucial points slip against Phoenix Rising

Simon Reseigh | May 13

New Mexico United faced off against Western Conference foe Phoenix Rising at Rio Grande Credit Union Field on Saturday, May 10. United entered the contest third in the conference and needing a win to jump Monterey Bay for second place. Phoenix, meanwhile, had a rough start to the season. They came into the match in 10th place and winless in their last three games, including a loss to MLS side Houston Dynamo.

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Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh: A great reporter and a die-hard sports fan

Rodney Prunty | May 12

Growing up, Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh was always a huge sports fan. Watching sports throughout her life inspired her to pursue journalism, and now she’s graduating from the University of New Mexico with a degree in journalism & mass communication and a minor in military studies this semester after working for two semesters as a sports reporter for the Daily Lobo. While her love for her other teams goes deep, down to her core Kubiak-Reseigh bleeds green and yellow for the Green Bay Packers. She is also a fan of the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Avalanche. Her love for these teams and sports in general comes from her family, including her godfather and her dad.

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Isotopes rally in the eighth, winning over Bees

Rodney Prunty | May 6

The Albuquerque Isotopes secured a 5-2 victory against the Salt Lake Bees for the fourth game of the series on Friday, May 2. The Bees were in the driver's seat at the start of the game, leading the series 2-1 after defeating the Isotopes 8-3 in the third game of the series the day before.

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Baseball: Lobos come out on top against San Jose State University

Elizabeth Bolke | May 6

On April 25-27, the University of New Mexico Lobos baseball team went up against the San Jose State Spartans. The Lobos started the series opener on April 25 in the right rhythm, batting in six runs in the first inning. They then continued to put up a large number of runs on the board.

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Rockies Hall of Famer Todd Helton Visits Isotopes Park

John P. Hefti | May 5

On Wednesday, April 30, former Colorado Rockies first baseman and Hall-of-Famer Todd Helton stopped by Rio Grande Credit Union Field, home of the Rockies Triple-A affiliate team, The Albuquerque Isotopes to oversee operations and field questions from local media. Inducted into the Hall of Fame last ...

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week — Stanley Cup playoffs week one edition

Simon Reseigh | April 30

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, and we have made it through the first week of the two-month gauntlet to claim the Stanley Cup. Here are a few bobbleheads from this week’s playoffs.

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New Mexico United brings home another victory

Esmeralda Lozano | April 29

On Saturday, April 26, New Mexico United faced off against Union Omaha, where it secured a 2-0 victory. United kicked off the first half of the game with a burst of energy, ready for what was to come. Fans packed the stands, ready to cheer on the team with traditional chants. United did not disappoint; it had a great first half.

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From Johnson Field to CBS Sports: Daily Lobo alums reflect on their journeys

Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh | April 28

For many University of New Mexico students, the Daily Lobo isn’t just a student newspaper — it’s the start of a lifelong career. Two former reporters, Ryan Tomari and Isabel Gonzalez, carved their own paths from the Lobo newsroom to the world beyond. Ryan Tomari Tomari’s journey into journalism began before he ever stepped onto UNM’s campus. A natural storyteller and lifelong sports fan, Tomari worked as a high school sports reporter, inspired by a teacher who had once written for Stars and Stripes. After deciding to stay closer to home, he ended up at UNM, where he found his place at the Daily Lobo in 2008.

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Baseball: Final showdown ends in victory — Lobos sweep Aggies

Esmeralda Lozano | April 25

The University of New Mexico Lobos faced off against the rival New Mexico State University Aggies for the last time this season and delivered a game-winning strikeout April 22, ending the final match up 7-6. The Lobos faced the Aggies four times this season, which all ended in victories. Leading 7-6 on the scoreboard and having two outs, the Lobos struck out the last batter, eliminating the possibilities of a tied game. This is the first time this season the Lobos had a one-run advantage over the Aggies, where victory was truly on the line.

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United fizzles out against rival El Paso

Simon Reseigh | April 21

New Mexico United faced off against Western Conference rival El Paso Locomotive in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, April 16. The stakes were high: the winner would advance to the Round of 16. Early on in the match, United struggled with turnovers and sloppy passing. Just 20 minutes in, El Paso capitalized on a crucial corner, with forward Daniel Carter converting it into the game’s first goal.

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OPINION: Stanley Cup Playoff predictions — round one

Simon Reseigh | April 20

It’s the most wonderful time of the year as the quest for the Stanley Cup began Saturday, April 19. Only one team will claim the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Here are my predicted winners for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week — NBA Play-In Tournament edition

Jaden McKelvey-Francis | April 19

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. The NBA Play-In Tournament is a place no team wants to be. It is the ugly middle ground between being a true contender for a championship and being a mediocre team hoping to sneak into the playoffs. In this no-man’s land of basketball, there are quite a few athletes who decided to force their team backwards and into the offseason.

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Rough fifth inning leads to Isotopes loss

Rodney Prunty | April 19

On Friday, April 18, the Albuquerque Isotopes took on the El Paso Chihuahuas for the fourth game of their series. The Isotopes came into the game leading the series 2-1 over the Chihuahuas, after beating them 11-8 on Thursday, April 17. This game, however, did not have the same outcome for the Isotopes, as a 10-run fifth inning by the Chihuahuas fueled the Isotopes’ loss, tying the series at 2-2. That fifth inning was nightmarish for the Isotopes. Going into it, they found themselves up 3-1 due to a solid third inning. Pitching up until the fifth inning for the Isotopes was decent, but something switched going into the fifth.

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Chihuahuas take second game of the series against Isotopes

Elizabeth Bolke | April 18

On Wednesday, April 16, the second game of the six-game series between the Albuquerque Isotopes and the El Paso Chihuahuas ended in a 9-6 loss for the Isotopes. The Isotopes started the game with pitcher Carson Palmquist, who pitched for the first five innings. In the first inning, both teams came out of the gate putting up zeroes on the board. While the game started off slow, it picked up speed in the third inning when El Paso scored two runs, capitalizing off of errors by the Isotopes. At the bottom of the third, the Isotopes responded by scoring three runs.

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Baseball: Lobos dominate against Texas Tech

Elizabeth Bolke | April 18

The University of New Mexico baseball team took on the Texas Tech Red Raiders on April 8. The Lobos wasted no time during the game, starting the night off with two home runs that ignited a scoring surge — racking up seven runs in the first inning alone. UNM ended the game with a 15-5 win. UNM Head Coach Tod Brown said he was pleased with the team's aggressive start. “I thought our guys came out and had a great plan and executed it very well,” Brown said.

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OPINION: Is Derrick Rose a Hall-of-Famer?

Rodney Prunty | April 14

Former basketball player Derrick Rose is eligible to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after the 2027-28 season. But the question is: is he a Hall-of-Famer? As much admiration as I have for the way D-Rose played the game of basketball, I do not believe that he is a Hall-of-Famer. There is a lot of evidence pointing to the case for Rose being in the Hall of Fame. For starters, D-Rose was a crucial piece to the Chicago Bulls’ success during his early years with the team.

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REVIEW: New Isotopes concessions taste like a home run

Elizabeth Secor | April 13

Another year has passed, meaning another new lineup of food has been unveiled at Isotopes Park. Chef Jim Griego hit it out of the ballpark yet again, with seven new delightful dishes, including the Ballpark Sandwich, Spicy Roasted Half Chicken, Hungarian Hot Smoked Paprika Chicken Wings, Fanfare Milkshake, Ice Cream Nachos, Piña Colada Ice Cream Float and Brownie Sundae. Not one, not two, but four new desserts round out the bases this year at the Sweet Spot stand. Sadly, I only got to try the Fanfare Milkshake and Brownie Sundae. However, from the looks of the Piña Colada Ice Cream Float and Ice Cream Nachos, they’ll also be fan favorites.

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Isotopes take out the Bees again

Austin Bishop | April 9

On Saturday, April 5 the Albuquerque Isotopes saw a different story with the same outcome as Friday’s game when they played the Salt Lake Bees for the fifth game of the series. It was Mariachi Night, and the Isotopes certainly put on a show themselves, securing a 14-3 victory over the Bees. The Isotopes started the game off strong, clocking in a run in the first inning. In the second inning, the Bees returned fire with a run of their own, tying the game at 1-1. However, it didn’t stay like that for long. When the Isotopes went up to bat, they secured a run right back, taking the lead 2-1.