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Track and Field: Frerichs' stint in Rio ends with 11th place finish

Robert Maler | August 15

Former Lobo Courtney Frerichs helped propel the United States to an impressive finish in her event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. All three of the U.S. women placed in the top 11, but it was Ruth Jebet of Bahrain who ran away from the field. She outdistanced her competition by over seven seconds, winning the women’s 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 8:59.75.

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Football: Stadium enhancements designed for fan enjoyment

Robert Maler | August 15

By Robert Maler Seeing a favorite team or alma mater take the field is all the incentive most college football fans need to go out to a game, but New Mexico's faithful fans can start looking forward to some additional benefits that aim to enhance the game day experience in 2016. The New Mexico football season kicks off in less than three weeks, with its home opener against South Dakota on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Senior forward Niko Hansen attempts to evade a UCCS player April 19, 2016 at the UNM Soccer Complex. The Lobos will start their fall 2016 season with an exhibition against UNLV Monday August 15 at 7 p.m.

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Men's Soccer: Strong spring season hopes to translate to fall

Isabel Gonzalez | August 15

If the fall exhibition season is anything like the spring, the UNM men’s soccer team will be in good shape. Less than a week into their official fall training, the Lobos are getting ready to begin the preseason. They will get three matches over three dates, starting with University of Nevada Las Vegas on Monday, continuing with Fort Lewis on Thursday and finishing with Washington on Saturday.

Redshirt quarterback Lamar Jordan runs down the field during the 10th Gildan New Mexico Bowl on Saturday, December 19, 2016 at University Stadium. Jordan is one of four captains appointed for the 2016 fall season. Fellow quarterback Austin Apodaca along with Dakota Cox and Daniel Henry round out the four captains.

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Football: Two-QB system highlights team captains

Robert Maler | August 15

New Mexico football has named its four team captains for the upcoming season, and the selections are unprecedented in more ways than one. The team elected senior linebacker Dakota Cox, safety Daniel Henry and the two starting quarterbacks from last season, Austin Apodaca and Lamar Jordan.

Junior midfielder Claire Lynch, right, attempts to steal the ball from freshman defender Avadney Osbourne Thursday August 11, 2016 at the UNM Soccer Complex. The Lobos played their annual Cherry versus Silver match.

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Women's Soccer: Cherry takes down SIlver in first action of the year

Nate Taglialegami | August 12

Divided into two separate teams, the University of New Mexico women’s soccer team stepped on the field for their first game action of the year on Thursday night. In the intrasquad scrimmage, Cherry ended up defeating Silver by a 3-2 count. The entire team was in attendance besides head coach Heather Dyche.

Head mens soccer coach Jeremy Fishbein critiques his players in regards to their first fall 2016 practice.

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Men's Soccer: Lobos look to right the ship in 2016

Isabel Gonzalez | August 11

After a long summer break, players and coaches returned to Robertson Field for the first official Lobo men’s soccer practice of the season on Wednesday morning. “I’ve been anxiously awaiting today and came away feeling great. I really like this team,” said head coach Jeremy Fishbein. “Energy levels were good today. The players where fit, sharp, unified. All you could ask for, for a first practice.”

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Tennis: Search for next head coach comes to a close

Robert Maler | August 8

Change doesn’t necessarily mean some things can’t stay the same. New Mexico completed the search for a pair of new tennis head coaches. Although there will be some new faces at the helm, a pedigree of success is something the new hires can continue to build on.

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Football: Lobos picked to finish fifth for 2016 campaign

Liam Cary-Eaves | July 27

The preseason polls are in and New Mexico has been selected to finish fifth in the Mountain West and two defenders have made the cut for preseason All-Mountain West.

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History Repeats Itself: Rio Grande Rivalry, then and now

July 25

The Rio Grande Rivalry has been around for decades, and like this past season, UNM football took the victory against New Mexico State in 1969.

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History Repeats Itself: UNM strives for athletic success through the years

July 25

UNM athletics was unable to bring home a national title for 115 years. Then, in just over a decade, two programs stood alone in their respective sports.

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Track and Field: First female athlete from UNM to compete in Olympics

Robert Maler | July 25

Shortly after setting a new collegiate record, 9:24.41, in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase last month, Frerichs signed a professional contract, joining Bowerman Track Club, to continue training for the Olympic Trials. Frerichs’ dream became a reality when she qualified for the Olympics with a late burst to finish second in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase in Eugene, Ore. on July 7, finishing in 9:20.92.

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Women's Soccer: Heather Dyche heads to Rio to assist national team

Liam Cary-Eaves | July 21

New Mexico women’s soccer Head coach Heather Dyche will be making the trip to the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio this year. Dyche will be scouting and analyzing opponents in Rio, a UNM release stated.

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Men's Tennis: Lobos stay in house for new men's tennis head coach

Robert Maler | July 18

New Mexico decided to “keep it in the family” and announced former player and assistant coach Ben Dunbar as its new men’s tennis head coach. Dunbar played tennis for the Lobos from 2008-2012 and served as the assistant coach for the past two seasons, joining the staff when his predecessor, Bart Scott, took over the program.

Head women's tennis coach Kelcy McKenna, left, shakes hands with Dominique Dulski during a break April 1, 2016 at the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium. McKenna has accepted a coaching position at the University of Wisconsin.

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Tennis: Lobos in search for pair of coaches

Robert Maler | July 18

The New Mexico tennis program has been dealt another hard blow, leaving both tennis teams leaderless. Head coach Bart Scott of the men's squad recently announced his resignation to pursue a career in the private sector. Now multiple reports have confirmed former UNM women's tennis head coach Kelcy McKenna has accepted a coaching position at the University of Wisconsin.

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Women's Basketball: Lobos announce departure of highly touted recruit

Liam Cary-Eaves | July 13

Freshman recruit Sammie Woodward will no longer be a Lobo, as announced by the University of New Mexico late Wednesday morning.

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Track and Field: Former Lobo qualifies for spot in Olympics

Robert Maler | July 13

Last month, at the NCAA outdoor championships, Frerichs set a new collegiate record in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, turning in a time of 9:24.41. Television analysts said Frerichs had a good chance to make the Olympic team if she could shave another four seconds off her time—on Thursday, she did exactly that.

UNM hockey players sit on their bench during September 27, 2013 at the Outpost Arena.

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UNM hockey team gives fans something to root for

Nate Taglialegami | July 11

The University of New Mexico Men’s Hockey team is one of the longest active club sports teams in school history dating back to the late 1960s. Currently, the team comprises the only upper level competitive hockey program that the state of New Mexico offers, which makes it unique. The Lobos sold out almost every single game last season, and is continuing to grow a tremendous fan base.

Junior Emily Oliver returns the ball during a singles match Sunday April 24, 2016 at the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium.

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Women's Tennis: Co-captain brings big things to UNM

Robert Maler | July 5

Big things come in small packages — unless perhaps you are talking about someone with seemingly endless energy, fierce competitiveness and a larger than life personality, so much so that everything just won’t fit. Emily Olivier is anything but a small package.

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UNM student-athletes set new highs in the classroom

Liam Cary-Eaves | July 1

In two straight semesters, New Mexico athletes have broken GPA records in the classroom. According to a UNM release, the Lobos have broken the record three times in the past five semesters. The 3.31 achieved by student athletes in the Spring of 2016 just edged out the 3.30 plateau reached in the Fall of 2015.

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Track and Field: Frerichs set for professional debut; signs contract with Nike

Liam Cary-Eaves | June 28

Courtney Frerichs has continued to ride her extraordinary collegiate career and has raced right into the waiting arms of a contract with Nike. The former Lobo runner who ran her way a team national championship in cross-country and an NCAA record in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, garnering an individual gold medal. Her time of 9 minutes 24.41 is sixth best in U.S. history.