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'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.


'The guys executed' but New Mexico United falls just short of playoffs; coach Lesesne will not return next season
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Despite finishing the regular season on a winning note, the New Mexico United will have to wait until next season to try and secure a playoff berth.


Lobo women's soccer earns 7 all-conference honors, 3 individual awards
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The Lobos women’s soccer team was well represented when the Mountain West announced the 2021 All-Conference teams and individual awards this week.


'We don’t need another stadium': Vote for Albuquerque New Mexico United home raises concerns
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Stop the Stadium hosted a free screening of a documentary called “Battle for Brooklyn” in the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice in Albuquerque, N.M., to raise awareness about gentrification in local neighborhoods.


'Duplicitous' Lobos hockey team looks to continue 13-0 dominance
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The University of New Mexico Lobos hockey team is currently undefeated at 13-0 and looks to continue its dominance.


Famed MMA fighter earns suspension from Albuquerque gym
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Trouble with the law in Las Vegas prompted the suspension of a famed MMA fighter from an Albuquerque gym.


'He’s got all the intangibles': UNM hoops senior Singleton ready to lead Lobos this season
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Lobos senior guard Saquan Singleton said he has been practicing his shooting and is ready to help the Lobos address one of their biggest weaknesses for the upcoming season.


'It’s really frustrating': Lobos regular quarterback Wilson still out with elbow swelling
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The University of New Mexico Lobos are still unsure who will be the starting quarterback in Saturday's game as regular quarterback Terry Wilson is still out with swelling in his elbow.


UNM women's soccer ends 3-game skid with wins over Fresno State, Colorado College
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The New Mexico women’s soccer team on Oct. 17 defeated former sole conference leader Fresno State 2-1 to cap a three-game losing streak.


New Mexico football drops fifth straight with 'frustrating' 36-7 loss to Colorado State
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The New Mexico Lobos football team’s offensive woes continued with a 36-7 home loss to Colorado State.


'A sad day': Clock runs out on popular Roswell youth football tournament
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Organizers of a popular youth football tournament in Roswell have decided to pull the plug on the event.


Lobo women's hoops picked second in Mountain West preseason poll
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The University of New Mexico Women's Basketball Lobos were picked to finish second in the Mountain West Preseason Poll with 251 points and seven first-place votes as voted on by the Mountain West head coaches and media.


Lobo men's golf earns 'impressive' win in Nevada with Boneta at the helm
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The New Mexico men's golf team captured its first title of the season, winning the Wolf Pack Classic at the Hidden Valley Country Club with a four-stroke victory over San Francisco at the Hidden Valley Country Club.