The University of New Mexico athletic department released the full schedule for the upcoming 2018-19 men’s basketball season. 22 of the 30 games on the slate will be televised on either AT&T SportsNet, CBS Sports Network, or one of the family of ESPN stations. UNM’s non-conference schedule includes home games against Colorado, Penn, Central Arkansas,…… Continue Reading »
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Marcus Hayes earns MW defensive player of the week honors
Redshirt freshman Marcus Hayes received Mountain West Conference defensive player of the week honors for his two-interception performance on Saturday in UNM’s 42-25 victory over in-state rival New Mexico State. Hayes, a native of Rockford, Illinois, was clutch down the stretch with both of his interceptions coming in the fourth quarter to help New Mexico…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football: Lobos face tough challenge vs Badgers
The Lobos continue the 2018 regular season with a difficult road matchup against the No.5 ranked Wisconsin Badgers in Madison on Saturday. The Badgers enter the contest 1-0 after a lopsided win over Western Kentucky, as star running back Jonathan Taylor rushed for 145 yards, and two touchdowns on 18 carries and quarterback Alex Hornibrook…… Continue Reading »
Lobos Kick Off 2018 Against Incarnate Word
The University of New Mexico football team kicks off the 2018 regular season against the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Saturday evening at DreamStyle Stadium. The Lobos look to start the season 1-0 for the fourth straight season under Bob Davie, as the team tries to bounce back from a disappointing 3-9 2017 season. The Lobos…… Continue Reading »
Regents Approve Proposal to Eliminate Men’s Soccer & other Sports
The University of New Mexico board of regents approved a plan to eliminate men’s soccer, men’s and women’s skiing, and women’s beach volleyball after the 2018-19 season to address a need to close a nearly $2 million budget gap. In addition, the program cuts will help get the university more in compliance with Title IX…… Continue Reading »
UNM Linebacker Rayshawn Boyce Suspended Indefinitely
According to a report from multiple media outlets, including KOB-TV in Albuquerque, 22-year- old UNM linebacker Rayshawn Boyce was arrested on Sunday on various charges from an incident last month. Boyce has been charged with one count each for aggravated battery, negligent use of a deadly weapon, battery of a household member, and criminal damage…… Continue Reading »
UNM Baseball: Lobos close out 2018 with 8-4 win over UC Davis
The University of New Mexico Lobos closed out the 2018 regular season with an 8-4 victory over UC Davis at Santa Ana Star Field on Sunday afternoon. Although the Lobos finished with a disappointing 20-33-1 record and failed to make the Mountain West Conference tournament for the first time under head coach Ray Birmingham, UNM…… Continue Reading »
UNM Baseball: Lobos fall to Falcons in Series Finale
The University of New Mexico Lobos and host Air Force Falcons combined to score 29 runs and notch 38 hits in an offensive-fueled series finale on Mother’s Day Sunday in Colorado Springs. First baseman Nic Ready drove in a game-high eight runs, and catcher Rob Dau added five RBI of his own as the Falcons…… Continue Reading »
UNM Baseball: Lobos fall 7-3 in Rubber Match Against Aztecs
Julian Escobedo went four-for-four with three RBI and one run scored to lead the visiting San Diego State Aztecs to a 7-3 victory in the rubber match of a three-game weekend series against UNM on Sunday. Jorge Fernandez allowed three earned and scattered seven hits in 5.2 innings of work to earn his sixth win…… Continue Reading »
UNM Baseball: Bullpen Blows Save as Lobos fall 3-2 Against San José State
San José State scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete the sweep of the Lobos on Sunday, the third time in as many days in which the Lobos came up short by just one run. UNM starter Nathaniel Garley was masterful over six and one-third innings of one-run baseball, with…… Continue Reading »