Fans and players were introduced to new UNM men’s head basketball coach Richard Pitino today at an outdoor press conference at University Stadium. Pitino outlined the type of program he plans on running at the university, stating that “My goal is offensively and defensively, they’re very similar in a lot of ways. Offensively, we want…… Continue Reading »
The University of Minnesota let go of head coach Richard Pitino on Monday after an eight-year run in which Pitino led the Golden Gophers to a 141-123 record and two NCAA tournament berths, and an NIT Championship. Pitino’s unemployment period lasted less than 24 hours, with the University of New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nuñez…… Continue Reading »
Nathaniel Garley took the mound for the Lobos on Sunday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game series against Fresno State, looking to give UNM a 2-1 series victory over the host Bulldogs. Garley, a 6-3, 230lbs senior from Albuquerque, faced off against a Fresno State team that was stifled on Saturday afternoon by…… Continue Reading »
Tristin Lively struck out 11 batters and gave up just four hits over eight innings of shutout baseball Sunday afternoon against UNLV, only to earn a no-decision in UNM’s 1-0 loss in extra innings. UNM dropped all three games against the Rebels over the weekend, including Sunday’s heartbreaking extra-inning loss in what turned out to…… Continue Reading »
The University of New Mexico Lobo baseball team kicked off Mountain West Conference play with a double-header on Saturday afternoon at the newly renovated Santa Ana Star Field. A sold-out crowd of 600 fans in limited seating was treated to updated seats, a beautiful sunny day of late winter Albuquerque weather, and a pair of…… Continue Reading »
The New Mexico Lobos entered Sunday’s game against Kansas State, licking their wounds after a bullpen implosion against Gonzaga on Friday night and a 14-1 drubbing on Saturday against Oregon State. The Lobos would be without their manager Ray Birmingham, who was serving a two-game suspension for his ejection on Friday night arguing balls and…… Continue Reading »
For the fourth straight season, the University of New Mexico Lobos kicked off their season in Surprise, Arizona, as part of the Sanderson Ford College Baseball Classic. The Lobos won two of four games in the classic last season, with a pair of wins over BYU before falling just short in the final game of…… Continue Reading »
Makuach Maluach posted a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, and freshman Javonte Johnson hit a game-tying three-point shot in the closing minute to force overtime, but the Lobos were unable to come up with their second MWC victory of the season, falling to Wyoming 83-74 on Wednesday Night. After trailing 33-29 at the…… Continue Reading »
The University of New Mexico Men’s basketball team was scheduled to take on San Diego State in a pair of “home” games in Lubbock, Texas, this week. Rampant speculation hit social media on Tuesday afternoon that UNM will cancel the series against the Aztecs due to possible opt-out requests from Lobo basketball players. Geoff Grammer…… Continue Reading »
All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox were rumored to be interested in trading for the star third baseman, especially the Dodgers, who have an opening at third base with free agent Justin Turner on the open market. Instead…… Continue Reading »