True-freshman walk-on Isaiah Chavez helped the New Mexico Lobos beat the Wyoming Cowboys two weeks ago, ending a 14-game losing streak while securing the first win of the Danny Gonzales era of Lobo football. The former Rio Rancho high star followed up that fantastic performance with another stellar game against the Fresno State Bulldogs. Chavez…… Continue Reading »
Brandon Shook named MWC Defensive Player of the Week
The University of New Mexico broke a 14-game losing streak and secured the first victory of the Danny Gonzales era of Lobo football with a 17-16 win over Wyoming on Saturday. There were many impressive performances by the Lobos, including true freshman walk-on Isaiah Chavez throwing the eventual game-winning touchdown in the closing minutes of…… Continue Reading »
Isaiah Chavez and Bobby Cole lead UNM to first win of 2020
The streak is over. The University of New Mexico Lobos finally got off the schneid and defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 17-16 to earn their first win of the season and end a 14-game losing streak while securing the first win for head coach Danny Gonzales. It was an impressive win for the Lobos when you…… Continue Reading »
Falcons run wild on Lobos in 28-0 win
The number one rushing offense in the nation faced off against the third-ranked rush defense in Colorado Springs on Friday night, as the Air Force Falcons hosted the New Mexico Lobos. For the first half of the game, the vaunted Falcons triple-option had the upper hand on the Lobos, with Air Force scoring a rushing…… Continue Reading »
Final drive comes up short as Lobos fall to Wolf Pack 27-20
Nevada quarterback Carson Strong set a Mountain West Conference record with his sixth consecutive game with 300 or more passing yards as the Wolf Pack overcame a slow start to beat the University of New Mexico Lobos 27-20 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon. Strong completed 12 of 20 passes for…… Continue Reading »
Two UNM men’s basketball players test positive for COVID-19
Two University of New Mexico men’s basketball players tested positive for COIVD-19 last weekend. According to a release from the school, the two athletes are not experiencing symptoms. Below is the full statement from UNM Director of Athletics, Eddie Nuñez: “This past weekend, we had two positive Covid-19 test results in the men’s basketball…… Continue Reading »
MWC announces modified basketball schedule format for 2020-21 season
The Mountain West Conference announced changes to the 2020-21 Men’s and Women’s Basketball schedule format on Monday afternoon. According to the release, teams will play a 20-game schedule under a modified format that will take place over 11 weeks. Teams will face each other in a two-game series in the same week, with a one-day…… Continue Reading »
Chevan Cordeiro throws four touchdown passes as Rainbow Warriors defeat Lobos 39-33
Just like the 2020 Presidential Election, it is not how you start but how you finish. Tevaka Tuioti and the Lobos jumped out to an early 17-3 lead on the Rainbow Warriors at Aloha Stadium in Hawai’i on Saturday night, with two first quarter touchdowns to Jordan Kress and a 27-yard field goal by George…… Continue Reading »
UNM’s scheduled home game against Nevada on 11/7 to be played on neutral field in Las Vegas
Lobo fans will have to wait at least another week and likely more before UNM will play a home game at University Stadium. The school and the Mountain West Conference announced today that UNM’s November 14th game against Nevada will be played one a neutral field at Sam Boyd Stadium before no fans. This will…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football: Nick Starkel throws for five touchdowns as Spartans beat Lobos 38-21
The University of New Mexico Lobos faced an uphill battle in their first game of the 2020 season. Not only were the Lobos forced to play their first home game on the road in San José due to COVID-19 restrictions in Albuquerque, but they also kicked off the first game of the Danny Gonzales era…… Continue Reading »