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Lobos women stay perfect at The Pit
Sports

When you talk about a home court advantage, point to the Lobos women’s basketball team as an example of a team that knows how to defend its turf.


Albuquerque High continues to 'talk about tradition,' honor standout Owen Smaulding
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During the same month as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Albuquerque High School is making it a point of emphasis to honor star athlete alum Owen Smaulding years after he left his mark on the school, KRQE reported.


'Another 40-minute battle': Lobo women's hoops edges San Diego State to stay atop Mountain West
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Nothing like spreading the wealth to help a team win. Five Lobos scored in double figures as the team fought its way to a 75-72 Mountain West women’s basketball conference win over San Diego State Sunday.


Lobos' Duff sinks late-game trey to edge UNLV
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A fourth-quarter surge let the L​obos women’s hoops squad walk off the court with a 71-68 win over UNLV Monday.


UNM announces vaccine requirements for The Pit after 2 home games postponed
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Last week's announced vaccination requirements for entering The Pit at the University of New Mexico are the responsible thing to do, a university athletics official said in a news release


Former UNM Men's hoops coach starts Albuquerque Basketball Club to elevate high school players to 'a higher level'
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In an effort to give local youth more exposure to college basketball programs, former UNM men's basketball assistant coach Brandon Mason has started the Albuquerque Basketball Club (ABC).


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The New Mexico Tech Miners rugby team finished in the runner-up spot during the Cohen Cup Final, losing to the Christendom Crusaders 34-29 during the collegiate rugby championship game.


Albuquerque native Holm to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame next year
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An Albuquerque native best known for her ferocity in the UFC is set to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) next year.


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It might not be Duke vs. North Carolina on a national scale, but when interstate rivals New Mexico and New Mexico State meet on a basketball court it can be as intense as any rivalry in the country.


Lobo volleyball's Biassou, Guereca earn Mountain West all-conference honors
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Lobo’s women’s volleyball players Kaitlynn Biassou and Uxue Guereca were recognized by Mountain West coaches as being among the best in the Mountain West Conference Wednesday and selected to play for the All-Conference Team.


'Just a good young man': Duke City Gladiator identified as Albuquerque murder victim
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A player on Albuquerque’s Indoor Football League team has been identified as one of the city’s murder victims in November. Martesse Patterson, 26, a star lineman for the Duke City Gladiators, was shot to death earlier this month outside of a convenience store, according to police reports.


Lobos' 'really nervous' Cumber winner of women's hoops' inaugural Mountain West Freshman of the Week
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A freshman member of the New Mexico Lobos women’s basketball team is the new Mountain West Freshman of the Week honor’s first winner.


'The hardest game you have played all year': Lobos hoops blows past Grambling State with 86-61 victory
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Smarting from their 87-76 loss to Colorado, the New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team took their frustrations out on a winless Grambling State at The Pit on Nov. 15.


'I've had her saliva on my face from her yelling': West Las Vegas girls basketball members want coach replaced
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Some members of the girls basketball team at West Las Vegas High School are refusing to play, claiming their head coach is verbally abusive and needs to be replaced.


Disc Golf Coming to SWAN Park
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The City of Santa Fe recently approved a new 18-hole disc golf course to be installed on the Southside of Santa Fe. The course will be called Jaguar Ridge and will be located in the Southwest Activity Node (SWAN Park) at the intersection of NM 599 and Jaguar Road.


House leads Lobos basketball past Florida Atlantic
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Legendary coach Rick Pitino notched his first regular-season victory at the University of New Mexico this week, leading the host Lobos to a 99-92 win over Florida Atlantic University.


'A team of what if?': Lobo football looks to fine tune against Fresno State
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The University of New Mexico football team is hoping for a completely different scene against host Fresno State.


Lobo women’s soccer face offensive powerhouse, former Mountain West rival BYU in NCAA Tournament
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The University of New Mexico women’s soccer team knows what to expect when they face off against No.4 seed BYU in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.


'We move forward together': Albuquerque voters reject bond for New Mexico United soccer stadium
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Over half of voters in Albuquerque rejected the ballot measure on Tuesday regarding a $50 million bond designated for the building of a new soccer stadium for New Mexico United.


'Our effort was really good': Lobo women's basketball breezes through exhibition play
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The Lobos women's basketball team at the University of New Mexico won its first exhibition game on Sunday, Oct. 31, with a final score of 94-53.