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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Golden Hurricanes end Lobos’ season in Indianapolis

The New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team had an excellent showing in the National Invitational tournament, winning three games at home against the Sam Houston State University Bearkats, George Washington University Revolutionaries and Saint Joseph University Hawks in The Pit by double digits. Their spirit was not enough to carry them to a complete victory in front of fans in Indianapolis, as they came up short in a close game, battling the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricanes in the semifinals 74-69.

Football coach Jason Eck and basketball coach Eric Olen swap sports

After seeing the University of New Mexico Lobo men’s basketball team miss March Madness, the football Head Coach Jason Eck and basketball Head Coach Eric Olen made the decision to swap sports. UNM Director of Athletics Ryan Berryman said the change could bring a new era in Lobo sports, winning conference championships in both basketball and football. “We are always looking for ways to improve our athletics department. And at this point it’s like, whatever, go for it. If Eck thinks we can coach basketball better, let him try. Olen wants to do football? Sure,” Berryman said. “If a ‘Freaky Friday’ body swap is what we need, then let’s do it. We have the budget.”

Men’s Basketball: Lobos keep Hawks grounded in NIT quarterfinal

The University of New Mexico Lobo men’s basketball team is heading to Indianapolis next week for the National Invitation Tournament semifinals, after defeating the Saint Joseph’s University Hawks. Despite being down at the half, the Lobos wore down their opposition and went on to win 84-69 in the NIT quarterfinals.

Men’s basketball: Lobos stop the revolutionaries, advance to NIT quarterfinals.

The University of New Mexico Lobo men’s basketball team was back at The Pit after an impressive showing in round one of the National Invitation Tournament against the Sam Houston Bearkats, and looked to build on that performance in round 2 at home versus the George Washington University Revolutionaries. It was a tight game in the beginning, but the Lobos would go on a 13-6 run to lead 20-12 early. The Revolutionaries scored 5 unanswered points, cutting the deficit to 3 points before dunks by Lobo forward Antonio Chol, and guard Uriah Tenette.

Men’s Basketball: Lobos trap the Bearkats in NIT

After missing out on March Madness, the Lobo men’s basketball team has shifted their focus to the National Invitation Tournament, looking to end their season on a better note. To kick off the action, the University of New Mexico hosted the Sam Houston State University Bearkats in the first round at The Pit on Wednesday, March 18. By the end, the Bearkats most likely were wishing their invitation got lost in the mail, as the Lobos dismantled Sam Houston 107-83. The game started off fast and furious. The Lobos came out with a purpose, scoring 16 points to take an early nine-point lead less than 4 minutes into the first half, though the Bearkats did not go away; they went on a 12-4 run to cut the deficit down to 8 points. 

Men’s Basketball: Aggies sweep Lobos to close out regular season

The Lobos men’s basketball team headed to Logan, Utah to wrap up their regular season in a crucial contest against the Utah State University Aggies where they had the opportunity to share the Mountain West regular season title and claim the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. After a high-scoring first half, they were unable to maintain their game as they got cold down the stretch, losing 94-90 on Saturday, March 7.

Lobolition destroys students’ anger and stress

To take their minds off the stress of the semester, University of New Mexico students wreaked havoc with sledgehammers on a white junkyard car near the Student Union Building. The event was hosted by the UNM Student Activities Center in anticipation of the finale of college basketball season. In solidarity with the Lobo women’s basketball team’s March 8 Mountain West Conference Tournament game, and the men’s game soon after, the junkyard car was spray painted with logos of Mountain West foes. Britten Ratcliff said he had a lot of fun at the event.

Women’s Basketball: Rams show no love to the Lobos on Valentine’s Day

For the Lobos women’s basketball team, it turned out to be anything but flowers and chocolates on Saturday, Feb. 14, as Colorado State University pulverized the University of New Mexico 66-46 following a huge third quarter. After an early 4-2 deficit, the Lobos would respond with an 8-0 run in the first quarter. However, Colorado State would finish strong, going on an 11-0 run to close out the opening period and take a 19-12 lead. The Rams led by as much as 11 points in the second quarter,  but the Lobos found some momentum late to take to the locker room as they went on an 8-2 run to close out the half only trailing 31-27.

Mens Basketball: Lobos drop second straight in tight battle with Broncos

The Lobos men’s basketball team aimed to get back on track after a blowout loss to Utah State University as they hosted the Boise State University Broncos in The Pit. But in the end, their defense was not up to task again as the University of New Mexico lost 91-90 at home for their second straight defeat on Saturday, Feb. 7. Lobos Head Coach Eric Olen was disappointed in the loss but proud of his team’s effort, he said.

Lobo women’s basketball shuts down Utah State Aggies In The Pit

The University of New Mexico Lobo women’s basketball team, fresh off two straight wins, headed into battle versus the Utah State University Aggies in The Pit, looking to keep this momentum going on Saturday, Jan. 31. The Lobos proved to be too much for Utah State, building upon a huge halftime lead to win 58-33.  UNM gained control early after closing out the first period on a 6-0 run to take a 19-7 lead. Utah State looked uncomfortable from the beginning as the Lobos held them to 2-13 from the field just over 15%.

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VIDEO STORY: Students show school spirit, take out anger during 'Lobolition'

Students took a sledge hammer to a car spray-painted with Mountain West competition of the University of New Mexico men's basketball team. Alex Joe is a freelance videographer for the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @DailyLobo

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VIDEO STORY: 'Pumpkin Smash' keeps pumpkins out of the landfill

Project Feed the Hood was accepting old pumpkins to be smashed for compost at their community garden during their Pumpkin Smash event. Alex Joe is a freelance videographer for the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at sports@dailylobo.com or on X @DailyLobo

VIDEO STORY: Students de-stress with furry faces and wagging tails

Therapy dogs visited the Duck Pond during UNM's "Cuddle a Canine" event to help students de-stress during midterms.  Alex Joe is a freelance videographer at the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at sports@dailylobo.com and on X @DailyLobo