An erroneous backcourt violation called against Anthony Mathis is the closing minute of the game proved to be the momentum killing play in a 68-66 loss against the Utah State Aggies on Saturday afternoon. After an ice-cold first half in which he failed to make a bucket, Mathis led the Lobo comeback in the second…… Continue Reading »
Category Archives: Lobo Beat
Karim Ezzeddine Leaving UNM
According to a release from the UNM Athletic Department, Lobo forward Karim Ezzeddine “informed Lobo coach Paul Weir yesterday of his decision to leave the program immediately and pursue professional basketball opportunities overseas. He will withdraw from classes this semester and intends to sign a contract as soon as possible.” The news does not come…… Continue Reading »
Offensive Coordinator Calvin Magee leaving UNM for Ole Miss
The Calvin Magee era of Lobo football lasted just one year, as the former offensive coordinator under Rich Rodriguez at Arizona is joining his former colleague as part of the Ole Miss coaching staff. According to a report in the Albuquerque Journal, head coach Bob Davie recently learned of Magee’s intentions on leaving the program,…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos defeat Mustangs 103-47 at Ralph Tasker Arena
The University of New Mexico Lobos traveled to the Southwest corner of the state to take on the University of the Southwest Mustangs at the historic Ralph Tasker Arena in Hobbs on Sunday afternoon before 1,200 fans. As one would expect of a Division 1 program taking on an NAIA program like the Mustangs, the…… Continue Reading »
Lobos blow 14-point lead and fall to Colorado 78-75
The New Mexico Lobos came up just short in their upset bid over the 8-1 Colorado Buffalos at DreamStlye Arena on Tuesday Night. Anthony Mathis scored a game-high 23 points, including seven of ten from behind the arc, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Lobos from blowing a 14-point second half lead and eventually…… Continue Reading »
UNM to retain Bob Davie for the 2019 Season
University of New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nunez released a statement today that the school will retain head coach Bob Davie for the 2019 season amid speculation that the school would move on from Davie after another disappointing season. The Lobos lost their final seven games of the season to finish with a 3-9 record…… Continue Reading »
Comeback Comes up Short as Lobos Fall to Aggies 98-94
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 »
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 »
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 »
Lobos kick off MW play against Rebels
The Lobos and Rebels kick off Mountain West Conference play on Saturday afternoon at Sam Boyd Stadium. UNM enters the game on the heels of an exciting 52-43 loss at home to Liberty in which the Lobos nearly overcame a 42-10 halftime deficit, while the Rebels enter play after a disappointing road loss to Arkansas…… Continue Reading »