It was another packed week for the University of New Mexico, as the Lobos piled up statement performances, program milestones, coaching additions, and national recognition across multiple sports. From clutch finishes at The Pit and record-setting runs on the track to steady progress on the golf course and key additions to coaching staffs, UNM continued to showcase depth, momentum, and ambition across the athletic department.
Men’s Basketball Extends Historic Home Streak With Pair of Statement Wins
The Pit remained a fortress as New Mexico men’s basketball picked up two more home victories, pushing its home winning streak to 23 games—third-longest in program history and one of the longest active streaks in the nation.
The week began Wednesday night with an 83–74 win over Fresno State, as the Lobos (15–4, 6–2 MW) used defensive pressure and balanced scoring to control most of the contest. After trading baskets early, UNM ripped off a 14–0 run midway through the first half to seize control, eventually taking a 36–23 lead into halftime. Fresno State made multiple pushes in the second half, trimming the margin to single digits late, but New Mexico closed the door down the stretch.
Jake Hall led the Lobos with 16 points, extending his streak of double-figure games to five. Uriah Tenette matched a career-high with 15 points and added a career-best four steals, while Tomislav Buljan recorded his eighth double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Deyton Albury chipped in 11 points, as UNM forced 24 turnovers and scored 29 points off Bulldog miscues.
Saturday night brought an even tougher test, as Nevada came into The Pit riding momentum of its own. After falling behind by nine early in the second half, the Lobos stormed back for an 80–73 victory, their fifth straight win over the Wolf Pack. Hall was electric from beyond the arc, pouring in 19 points on five three-pointers to break Kendall Williams’ long-standing freshman record with his 59th triple of the season.
Buljan added his ninth double-double of the year with 11 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, while Tenette scored 13 and JT Rock provided 11 points off the bench. New Mexico erased Nevada’s early second-half surge with an 8–0 run, then sealed the win with clutch shooting and rebounding in the final minutes.
Women’s Basketball Rolls Past Air Force Behind Magalhães’ Career Night
New Mexico women’s basketball delivered one of its most complete performances of the season Saturday, dominating the second half in a 74–57 road win over Air Force.
Joana Magalhães turned in a career performance, scoring a career-high 29 points while knocking down a career-best five three-pointers. She scored 22 of her points after halftime, including 13 in the third quarter and nine more in the fourth, as the Lobos outscored the Falcons 42–26 over the final 20 minutes. Her 29 points were the most scored by any player against Air Force this season.
Destinee Hooks added 13 points, while UNM’s defense fueled the victory. The Lobos tied a season high with 19 steals and forced 24 turnovers, with Alyssa Hargrove recording a game-high five steals and Kaia Foster blocking four shots. Eight different Lobos registered at least one steal as UNM improved to 9–0 when holding opponents under 60 points.
Men’s Golf Climbs Leaderboard at Southwestern Invitational
The No. 17 New Mexico men’s golf team continued its spring opener at the Southwestern Invitational, climbing one spot into eighth place after the second round at North Ranch Country Club. The Lobos shot 6-over on Tuesday to sit at 18-over through 36 holes in a loaded field featuring 11 top-60 teams.
Emil Albers led the way with a stellar 4-under 66, vaulting into eighth place individually at 2-under for the tournament. Thayer Plewe shot 2-over on the day, while Mesa Falleur added a 3-over round. The event concludes Wednesday, with Pepperdine holding the team lead at 16-under.
Swimming & Diving Honors Seniors, Captures Three Event Wins
Senior Day brought both celebration and success for UNM swimming and diving, as the Lobos captured three event wins against Northern Arizona while honoring Tahlia Micallef, Amaya Oliphant, and Kaylah Yazzie.
UNM opened the meet in style, winning the 200 medley relay behind a quartet of Arianna Stokes, Emily Ford, Sophia Corder, and Rian Bleyendall. Stokes later claimed the 50 freestyle title, edging teammate Olivia Hann, before Hann responded with a personal-record 51.33 to win the 100 freestyle.
In diving, Esme Abbadi-MacIntosh led UNM on the 1-meter board, while Alice English topped the Lobos in the 3-meter. Despite falling 195.5–89 in the dual meet, the Lobos saw multiple season-bests as they prepare for the Mountain West Championships later this month.
Track & Field Shines at MLK Invitational, Endrödy Earns National Spotlight
New Mexico track & field delivered a weekend filled with records, personal bests, and national relevance at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational in Albuquerque.
Matthew Endrödy stole the show on Saturday, breaking the four-minute barrier in the mile with a 3:58.85 performance that converts to a 3:53.65 for NCAA ranking purposes. The mark ranks No. 3 nationally, stands second all-time in program history, and earned Endrödy Mountain West Men’s Track Athlete of the Week honors—the first weekly award of his career.
Across the two-day meet, the Lobos logged 12 all-time top-10 program marks and 14 personal bests. Highlights included Rebecca Grieve setting a program record in the 300 meters, Brodie Young winning the men’s 300, and Ajia Hughes recording the third-best high jump in UNM indoor history in her Lobo debut.
Men’s Tennis Battles National Competition at ITA Kickoff Classic
New Mexico men’s tennis faced elite competition at the ITA Kickoff Classic, opening with a 4–0 loss to No. 10 UCLA before battling Pacific in a tightly contested 4–1 setback.
Against UCLA, the Lobos competed toe-to-toe in doubles before the Bruins clinched the point, then secured three straight-set singles wins. In the consolation match versus Pacific, UNM rebounded with strong singles play, earning its lone point from Philip Bosin, but ultimately fell in multiple third-set battles as the Tigers pulled away.
Coaching Staffs Bolstered Across Multiple Programs
Off the field, UNM announced several key coaching additions. Football head coach Jason Eck unveiled a revamped staff highlighted by Zach Lujan as Associate Head Coach/Receivers, Erik Link as Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, Darrius Smith as running backs coach, and Zach Parrella as Associate Athletic Performance Coach.
Men’s golf added Brady Edwards as assistant coach, bringing extensive experience from Vanderbilt, the PGA Tour, and the junior college ranks. Volleyball welcomed Katie Keiper as an assistant coach, while women’s soccer added Tom Hurdle as recruiting coordinator, strengthening talent identification across the program.