The University of New Mexico announced the signing of former West Mesa Star Eloy Medina. Medina in the third NM native added to the 2020-21 roster. “Eloy is a talented young man with a tremendous passion for being a Lobo,” said head coach Paul Weir via a release from the school. “His shooting ability stands…… Continue Reading »
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Mountain West Conference Postpones all Fall Sports
The Mountain West Conference announced today the postponement of all fall sports, including football. Per the official release, the conference will look at the possibility of rescheduling football, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s volleyball, and women’s soccer, including playing out those sports in the spring. “Nothing is more important than the health and well-being…… Continue Reading »
UNM Athletic Department releases statement on positive COVID-19 test
The University of New Mexico athletic department released a statement this afternoon that one of its athletes, coaches, or staff tested positive on Saturday, June 27th. Per the release from Director of Athletics, Eddie Nuñez: “The University of New Mexico Athletics Department conducted 88 COVID-19 tests on Saturday, June 27. Those tests were conducted on…… Continue Reading »
Malachi Flynn leaving school early to enter NBA Draft
San Diego State point guard Malachi Flynn will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Flynn averaged 17.6 points and 5.1 assists as a junior last season for an Aztec team that went 30-2 and steamrolled the Mountain West Conference. “I talked to a lot of…… Continue Reading »
Saquan Singleton signs NLI to play with Lobos in 2020-21
The University of New Mexico Lobos formally announced the signing of junior college transfer Saquan Singleton on Wednesday. Singleton announced his intentions via social media earlier this month and confirmed his plans today by signing his National Letter of Intent today. Singleton is a talented point guard who was named to the 2020 All-Region VI…… Continue Reading »
Vance Jackson joins JJ Caldwell in the transfer portal
University of New Mexico fans woke up to the news that point guard JJ Caldwell entered the transfer portal after one season with the Lobos. Considering Caldwell’s frustration with the way the university handled his suspension for a battery charge that was eventually dropped, it was not much of a surprise the Galveston, Texas native…… Continue Reading »
JJ Caldwell to transfer from UNM
JJ Caldwell told Stadium Sports late Sunday night that he intends to transfer away from the University of New Mexico. Caldwell played in 13 games for the Lobos, averaging 5.8 points and 5.7 assists per game before missing the remainder of the season for an indefinite suspension for a battery charge that was later dropped.…… Continue Reading »
No Fans Allowed: UNM to limit sporting events and practices to essential personnel
The University of New Mexico announced that fans will not be allowed admittance to all home games, events, and practices for the foreseeable future. Per a release from the school: “The University of New Mexico athletic department will follow the NCAA’s protocol for all home events and practices for the time being. All UNM home…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Lobos advance to Quarterfinals, rematch with Utah State
It didn’t take long for the Lobo (19-13) offense to erupt Wednesday night. After falling behind San Jose State (7-24) 8-4 in the opening minutes, the Lobos went on a 21-0 run and never looked back. Redshirt-junior Vance Jackson led the charge for the Lobos with 26 points and 12 rebounds for this third double-double…… Continue Reading »
UNM Basketball: Tourney time for Lobos starts with San Jose State
In one of the earlier previews this season, it was said that anything could happen in the Mountain West Conference. Time after time, that adage has proven true for the Lobos (18-13, 7-11) this season. Most of those instances did not go in the team’s favor. On Saturday night, however, Lady Luck was in the…… Continue Reading »