The Lobo fans who opted not to leave early when UNM fell behind nearly 20 points with under 10 minutes to play were treated to an exciting nine minutes of basketball and a near comeback win for New Mexico over in-state rival New Mexico State. Three Lobos finished the game in double figures, including redshirt…… Continue Reading »
High School GOTW Quarterfinal Playoff Preview
The Class 6A football playoff quarterfinals are upon us, and on Friday night, we take you out to Lightning Bolt Stadium on the campus of Cleveland High School, when the one-seeded Storm host the eighth-seeded Manzano Monarchs for a shot at the semifinals of the playoffs. Manzano is fresh off of their 40-14 first-round win…… Continue Reading »
Class 6A Quarterfinals Preview
After a hectic previous week of the first round filled with statement wins and upsets galore, we are now ready for quarterfinal action in the NMAA Class 6A football playoffs. Here’s a preview of each game to take place this week. #1 Cleveland Storm vs. #8 Manzano Monarchs: Friday, 11/16, 7:00 pm @…… Continue Reading »
Jackson and Manigault Shine as Lobos beat Iona 90-83
Corey Manigault and Vance Jackson each posted double-doubles to lead the University of New Mexico Lobos to a 90-83 victory over Iona in UNM’s home opener of the 2018-19 season. Manigault, 6-9, 225 forward playing in his first game at the Pit after joining the team as a transfer from Indian Hills CC, filled the…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico Runners Gearing Up for Inaugural Season
Days from now, the New Mexico soccer world will embark on the first part of a new journey for the sport when the New Mexico Runners arena soccer team debuts at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. The Runners, who announced their formation on June 20th, are part of the MASL 2 league,…… Continue Reading »
High School GOTW 1st Round Playoff Preview
It’s playoff time in the state of New Mexico, and 101.7 The TEAM will bring you first-round action in the Class 6A playoffs, when the ninth-seeded Rio Rancho Rams make the trip down to Albuquerque to face off against the eighth-seeded Manzano Monarchs at Wilson Stadium. Despite dropping their final two contests of the season…… Continue Reading »
Class 6A First Round Preview
The stage is set for the first round of the NMAA Class 6A playoffs after the release of the bracket on Saturday night. To get you ready for each game, here is a brief preview of each game and what to expect from each. #5 Mayfield Trojans vs. #12 Cibola Cougars: Friday, 11/9, 7:00 pm…… Continue Reading »
High School GOTW Week 10 Preview
After a month-long hiatus, ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM returns to its coverage of high school football, and as the season comes to a close with the final week of the regular season on Friday, we take you out to Wilson Stadium, when the Sandia Matadors face off against the Eldorado Eagles. Despite these two…… Continue Reading »
Jim Villanucci Joins the TEAM
A living legend of the air waves returns to Albuquerque as Jim Villanucci takes to the microphone Monday, Oct. 22 as the drive-home host for ESPN Radio 101.7 FM The Team (KQTM-FM). The talk show, billed as “Sports, Talk and More,” will air Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. “The range of…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football: Lobos Continue MW Play Against Heavily Favored Fresno State
The University of New Mexico Lobos return home this weekend to continue Mountain West Conference play against the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon at DreamStyle Stadium. UNM enters the week 1-1 in conference play after blowing a late one-point fourth quarter lead last week to the Colorado State Rams. The Lobos looked primed to…… Continue Reading »