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UNM football hosts surging Colorado State, honors Lobo legend Moore
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Lobos will be playing Colorado State Ram's at University Stadium during Saturday's football game.


'Unbelievable' former Lobo running back DonTrell Moore to enter Ring of Honor
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Roswell native and University of New Mexico running back DonTrell Moore will be added to the UNM Football Ring of Honor on Oct. 16 as the Lobos take on Colorado State at University Stadium.


Albuquerque Isotopes Bird earns All-Star nod; it's 'icing on the cake' after strong season
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Albuquerque Isotopes' first baseman Greg Bird was named to the Triple-A West Post-Season All-Star Team, KRQE reported.


Transfer catcher brings 'experience behind the dish' to Lobos softball
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University of New Mexico softball coach Paula Congleton recently announced that the team has signed transfer catcher Janae Cameron.


UNM football drops 20-13 contest to UTEP after COVID-19 protocols leave Lobos down 6 players
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With six of University of New Mexico football's best receivers unable to play due to COVID-19 protocol, coach Danny Gonzales still wasn't offering any excuses for the team's 20-13 road loss to UTEP.


Lobos women's golf gets 'great finish' from McDonald, comes in 6th at Molly Collegiate Invitational
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Head coach Jull Trujillo found "some bright spots" in the New Mexico University women’s golf team's sixth-place finish at the Molly Collegiate Invitational at Bayonet Gold Course.


'See ya in 2022': Albuquerque Isotopes top Reno Aces 5-2 in final home game of season
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The Albuquerque Isotopes recently finished up their 2021 home schedule with a 5-2 victory over the Reno Aces during a Mariachi Night game.


UNM soccer's Katesigwa named Mountain West Freshman of the Week
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A University of New Mexico women’s soccer player has garnered Mountain West Freshman of the Week.


Coach: 'The youth is exciting' as Lobo women’s hoops holds first practice of the season
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The University of New Mexico Lobo women's basketball team held its first practice of the season this week as it looks to build on last year’s success.


Former New Mexico State basketball coach taught players to 'do it your way'
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Neil McCarthy, the outspoken former New Mexico State basketball coach, left fond memories and valuable lessons behind for one of his players.


University of New Mexico cross country off to 'strong start' and strong finishes
Sports

It was a strong start for the University of New Mexico cross country teams.


Lobo volleyball 'clicking,' sweeps Air Force
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The University of New Mexico women's volleyball team dominated Air Force (25-20, 25-16, 25-17) in its eighth sweep of the season.


New Mexico United's new director of personnel 'a statement'
Sports

Itamar Keinan has been named the club’s technical staff as the first-ever Director of Player Personnel for the New Mexico United, the USL team announced.



No. 7 Texas A&M brings 'A-game,' blanks Lobos football
Sports

The nationally-ranked Texas A&M Aggies defeated the New Mexico Lobos 34-0 on Sept. 18, according to Sports Illustrated.


Lobo QB Wilson named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, Manning Award Quarterback of the Week
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Terry Wilson, a senior at New Mexico University, has been recognized for two separate honors this week, earning the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week and the Manning Award Quarterback of the Week, according to a New Mexico Lobos press release.


'They had told the coaches that the turf was hot'; parents protest discipline of West Mesa football players
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West Mesa High School head football coach Anthony Ansotigue believes how he disciplined his players was "nothing cruel or unusual," but some parents believe the coaching staff took it too far.


UNM AD discusses new changes at Lobos athletic events to focus on fan safety, 'the experience'
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New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez late last month discussed the school’s change  to mobile ticketing, cashless parking, mobile concessions and the new clear bag policy for Lobo events.


Fourth-place national ranking 'quite humbling' for Lobos women's cross country
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The University of New Mexico women's cross country team got tabbed for fourth place nationally this week in the NCAA Division I National Coaches' Preseason Poll.


New Mexico United lowering September home game capacity to 'do our part' against COVID-19
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New Mexico United team officials recently announced the team will be reducing capacity at upcoming home games to 60% as part of a plan aimed at lowering the transmission of COVID-19 across the community.