For most teams, three straight losses would put a big damper on any feelings of optimism. But for the Lobos (16-8, 5-6), those losses led into a mid-week bye, allowing them time to recuperate. The added benefit from that is the team may be expecting the return of both JaQuan Lyle and Vance Jackson in…… Continue Reading »
ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM and NM United Announce Two-Year Partnership Extension
ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM and New Mexico United are pleased to announce a new two-year extension of our radio broadcasting partnership through the 2021 season. A minimum of 25 matches will be broadcasted, including all 17 home matches and select road contests, including the season opener at Austin Bold FC. Our coverage kicks off…… Continue Reading »
UNM National Signing Day Player Tracker
The excitement continues to grow around the University of New Mexico football team, as first-year head coach Danny Gonzales and his coaching staff have been active this winter looking for recruits to help turn around a struggling program. With the Lobos entering 2020 on the heels of a disappointing 2-10 campaign last season and eight…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos hope to end road skid against Fresno State
Not much has gone right for the Lobos (16-7, 5-5) over the past month and a half. Sure, they extended a home unbeaten streak to 15 games, but on the road, it fell apart, at least on the court. Off the court, the issues have piled up, and the team was hit with another this…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: JaQuan Lyle suspended two games for conduct detrimental to the team
According to a release from the UNM athletic department, redshirt senior guard JaQuan Lyle has been given a two-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. A female UNM athlete was shot in the leg while attending a party at a house rented by Lyle last Saturday. Lyle issued the following statement on his Twitter…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos put home winning streak on the line against No. 4 San Diego State
Something is going to give when the unstoppable force known as San Diego State (21-0, 10-0) meets the immovable object of The Pit. Without a doubt, the Lobos (16-6, 5-4) have been at their best at home this season. Going back to last season, the Lobos have won 15 consecutive games at home, but that…… Continue Reading »
Rocky Long to return to UNM as Defensive Coordinator
Former UNM head coach Rocky Long has returned to the university to take over as defensive coordinator according to a Tweet from Lobo head coach Danny Gonzales. Long, a former star quarterback for UNM back in the early 70’s returns to his alma matter after nine seasons as the head coach at San Diego State.…… Continue Reading »
Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
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 »