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Senior runner Ruth Haynes crosses the finish line at the Lobo Invitational Saturday, September 3, 2016 at UNM's North Golf Course. 
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Cross Country: Lobos remain competitive without starters

Saturday’s preseason meet featured competing spots, community runners and high school competitors as UNM hosted the Lobo Invitational. Many of the starters for the men and the No. 1 defending national championship women’s squad were sidelined to prepare for the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational on Sept. 30, when meet results officially count towards standings.



Arizona State's Maya McClendon (3) attempts a kill against UNM's Cassie House (12)  and Mariessa Carrasco (21) on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Johnson Center. The Lobos played their first day in the UFS Tournament on Friday, splitting a doubleheader. 
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Volleyball: Strong performances blurred in second game of double header

Three double-doubles were not enough for New Mexico in game two of the USF Tournament on Friday night. Sophomore Carson Heilborn, alongside seniors Julia Warren and Devanne Sours, individually posted a solid outing against South Florida, but UNM (4-2) couldn’t close in the second match of the day after taking down Stetson 3-1 in the first contest of the day.



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Cross Country: Number one ranking far from focus in only home meet

As if defending a national championship wasn’t big enough, the women’s cross country team heads into the 2016-2017 campaign as the No. 1 team in the nation. The target on UNM’s back does not intimidate head coach Joe Franklin, he said in a phone interview. The preseason rankings are nothing but a token of respect from what his team was able to accomplish last season.



Junior running back Richard McQuarley, 3, finds a line through South Dakota's defense Thursday September 1, 2016 at University Stadium. The Lobos set the pace for their 2016 season with a 48-21 win over the Coyotes in their season opener. 
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Football: Lobos rout South Dakota after slow start

For a few short minutes it looked like New Mexico might be in trouble against South Dakota. Trailing 14-7 in the middle of the first quarter, UNM let a couple of mistakes – a fumble and a missed tackle – allow USD (0-1) to gain an upper hand. That score didn’t last long as the Lobos went on to score the next 28 points, taking control of a game that would end up being a 48-21 win Thursday night at University Stadium.


UNM’s bench prepares for game point against Fairfield on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Johnson Center. The Lobos begin the USF Tournament in Tampa, Florida, this Friday against Stetson.
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Volleyball: Lobos eye perfect weekend in South Florida

After nearly sweeping the weekend, New Mexico turns its attention to the Sunshine State to partake in the USF Tournament. The tournament will consist of Stetson, South Florida and Western Carolina in Tampa, Florida. Stetson will be first on the horizon for the Lobos, with first serve scheduled for 9 a.m. MT.


The Lobos will kick off their 2016 campaign on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at University Stadium against the South Dakota Coyotes. The game will serve as a point of reference for head coach Bob Davie to decide which players deserve more playing time at the start of the season.
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Football: Starting QB kept secret for opening kickoff

Bob Davie knows who will take the first snap for the Lobos in its season opener Thursday, but fans and the opposing team will not find out until kickoff. The New Mexico head coach declined to name a starter in Monday’s press conference, but did say that both Lamar Jordan and Austin Apodaca would see time on the field.





Freshman J'Kaylee Clark (17)  prepares to spike the ball against Fairfield at Johnson Center on Saturday, August 27, 2016. The Lobos beat Fairfield 3-0, finishing the UNM Tournament with a 3-1 mark.
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Volleyball: Younger look generates winning result

The final game of the UNM Tournament on Saturday night had a different rotation than what most were expecting, one boasting a more youthful appearance. After a thrilling 3-1 victory over Arizona State late Friday, the Lobos came out flat in the first game of Saturday’s double header, head coach Jeff Nelson said.


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Women's Soccer: Ranked opponents give UNM winless start

The University of New Mexico women’s soccer team looked to bounce back after their 2-1 loss last Friday at Tech Texas, but fell short in a 2-0 loss to No. 21 California on Friday to remain winless on the young season. The Lobos came out of the gate aggressive and finding opportunities early. During the first 15 minutes of the game the Lobos outshot the Bears 4-2. 




The women’s soccer team form together to celebrate their victory against San Jose State late in the fall 2015 season. The Lobos will play California University this Friday in Berkeley, California.
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Women's Soccer: Two opening games, two ranked opponents

Following New Mexico’s season opening loss to No. 19 Texas Tech on the road, the women’s soccer team is headed to the west coast to take on yet another ranked opponent in the California Golden Bears. The Lobos (0-1-0) scheduled to start the season away from home, playing its first seven matches away from the UNM Soccer Complex.



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