According to a report by TMZ and confirmed by ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Kobe Bryant has passed away in a helicopter accident today in Calabasas, California. Bryant was 41-years old. Bryant is one of five people killed in the accident. The names of the other victims of this tragedy have not been released…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos face Alford, Neal for first time in Reno
A return to The Pit, and a change of pace, gave the Lobos (16-5, 5-3) exactly what they needed to break their two-game losing streak. It didn’t hurt that their opponent was San Jose State, either. With four starters out, it would have been easy to pick against the Lobos, especially since they lost to…… Continue Reading »
NM United U-23 to Play in USL League Two in 2020
The USL announced this afternoon via a press release that New Mexico United will field a U-23 team in the USL League 2 Mountain Division. The U-23 squad will provide a way for United to scout and train players who may eventually be promoted to the main United roster and compete in the USL. “This…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos return home searching for answers, win against San Jose State
After losing two consecutive games, each by 22 points or more, the Lobos (15-5, 4-3) return to The Pit on Tuesday, still looking for answers. UNM has struggled to defend the three or have any presence in the paint in both losses. And now, they return home to face a San Jose State (6-13, 2-5)…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Road trip continues as Lobos face UNLV Rebels
Often in sports, when something bad happens, the broadcasters say that the player(s) affected by it need to have a short memory. Forget about the negative and move on. Others suggest that the players should use those moments to draw from and improve on the performance. For the Lobos (15-4, 4-2), now is probably the…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos move forward as they take on Colorado State
Just when it looked like the situation might improve for the Lobos (15-3, 4-1), the team was dealt yet another blow. After a brief return to the court, forward Carlton Bragg Jr. was dismissed from the team after being arrested on suspicion of DWI and possession of marijuana. Bragg’s dismissal, and the continued suspension of…… Continue Reading »
Carlton Bragg Arrested and Charged with DWI
The 2019-20 season has been a tumultuous year for Carlton Bragg Jr, with a three-game suspension for off-field issues. His off-field issues went from bad to worse. According to an article by Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal and first reported by DiaDeLobos via Twitter, Bragg was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with aggravated…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos go for 12-0 at home against Air Force
After the inexplicable loss to San Jose State, the Lobos (14-3, 3-1) needed to make a statement against Fresno State. Despite another slow start from UNM, Vance Jackson would take over and lead the Lobos to a 14 point victory over the Bulldogs, 78-64. The redshirt-junior finished the night with 29 points and 13 rebounds,…… Continue Reading »
NM United Release 2020 Schedule
The 2019 inaugural season was a smashing success for New Mexico United, with near sellouts of each match and an impressive run in the 2019 US Open Cup. 2020 looks to be even more exciting for United, with a host of challenging home games on their schedule and a partnership with Sandia Resort and Casino.…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos try to bounce back against Fresno State
Sometimes things happen in sports that defy explanation. Sometimes, the other team wants it more. Most times, though, it comes down to being outplayed. It’s hard to say which of these things was the deciding factor in the Lobo (13-3, 2-1) loss to San José State last week. After surrendering a 14 point lead, the…… Continue Reading »