It’s been a tumultuous week for the Lobos (12-2, 2-0) to say the least. After the announcement by UNM Athletic Director Eddie Nunez of the indefinite suspensions of Carlton Bragg and JJ Caldwell, two integral members of the team, UNM struggled early to find their rhythm against Houston Baptist. Without the duo, the Lobos trailed…… Continue Reading »
Chris Paul delivered vintage performance against the Bulls
On Dec. 16, we saw a glimpse of vintage Chris Paul and why he is regarded as one of the league’s top point guards of the decade. The 34-year old, who has now been playing in the NBA for 14 consecutive years, put on a show for the homestand. Paul demonstrated his capability of scoring…… Continue Reading »
Carlton Bragg and J.J. Caldwell Suspended
According to a tweet by Geoff Grammar of the Albuquerque Journal, Carlton Bragg and J.J. Caldwell will not play against Houston Baptist today for disciplinary reasons. Per Grammer’s report, the infractions are not related, and both players could miss an extended period of time. Bragg leads UNM with 10.8 rebounds per game and is second…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos host Houston Baptist as perfect December rolls on
It would be easy to look at the Lobos’ (11-2, 2-9) upcoming game against the Houston Baptist Huskies (0-9, 0-1) and write it off as an easy win. In all honesty, it’s hard to look at it any other way. If UNM were to lose, it would be one of the most improbable results of…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos try for six in a row as they host Grand Canyon
Basketball, like all sports, is a game of numbers. The Lobos (10-2, 2-0) are in the midst of their best start to a season since the 2012-13 campaign. They’ve already completed a season sweep of the Aggies, upended their first Power 5 school since 2012, and opened their conference schedule with two wins. In this…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football: Danny Gonzales to be named UNM’s new head football coach
According to Yahoo Sports Pete Thamel, the University of New Mexico’s next head coach will be Danny Gonzales. A former walk-on at UNM who would go on to letter in three seasons as a Lobo, Gonzales joins UNM after a successful stint as the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Arizona State. Gonzales has…… Continue Reading »
Bam Adebayo Earns Two Triple-Doubles in Span of Four Days
With James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic dominating the league thus far in the 2019-20 season, it is difficult for other players who have impressive performances to receive the spotlight. Bam Adebayo, the 22-year old Miami Heat stud, has earned himself not one, but two triple-doubles this past week. Adebayo’s performance against Trae Young…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos go for season sweep against Aggies
After a successful beginning to the start of conference play, the Lobos (9-2, 2-0) are set to close out the season series against the New Mexico State Aggies (6-5, 0-0). Back at the pit, where a near, if not complete, sellout is anticipated, the Lobos are currently favored to win by four points. There is…… Continue Reading »
Lobos agree to play Auburn, Oklahoma, and Oregon State on future schedule
The University of New Mexico Football team is still without a head coach as athletic director Eddie Nuñez continues his search for the school’s replacement for the departed Bob Davie. Whoever takes over the head job will be tasked with rebuilding a program that has struggled mightily over the past few seasons. The new coach…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos go for fourth straight against Wyoming
It’s early in the season, but the Lobos (8-2, 1-0) and the Wyoming Cowboys (3-6, 0-1) already appear to be on different trajectories. Both schools have streaks of three going, the Lobos of course with three wins and the Cowboys suffering three losses. After a thriller in the conference opener against Boise State, there’s an…… Continue Reading »