Category Archives: What’s Happening

Portillo sent off as 10-man United falls to Oakland 1-0

New Mexico United’s (1-1-0) trip to Oakland fell short of expectations as they fell by a final score of 1-0. The counterattack of the Oakland Roots proved to be too much for the Black & Yellow when Johnny Rodriguez capitalized on a defensive miscue. The Saturday evening clash was forced to relocate due to issues…Continue Reading »

Nava-less United heads to Oakland

Nava-less United heads to Oakland

Week four of the USL Championship season is here and New Mexico United is finally set to play its second match of the season. it was two weeks ago that they opened the season on the east coast, and now they’re heading west to take on Oakland Roots SC. Oakland’s early season hasn’t quite been…Continue Reading »

United shines defensively en route to 1-0 win over The Miami FC

United shines defensively en route to 1-0 win over The Miami FC

New Mexico United earned a 1-0 victory on the road against The Miami FC thanks to a late penalty conversion by Justin Portillo. Unlike years past when the season opener started off shaky for United, the match against Miami was anything but. Zach Prince’s side worked the wide areas with confidence and looked composed on…Continue Reading »

2023 begins in Miami for United

2023 begins in Miami for United

Nearly five months to the day after the 2022 season ended for New Mexico United, they are back on the pitch for the opening match of the 2023 regular season. A week behind the rest of the league, United may have an advantage over their first opponent, The Miami FC. Miami began their season by…Continue Reading »

Lobos fall to Utah Valley in NIT

Lobos fall to Utah Valley in NIT

The UNM Men’s Basketball team fell to Utah Valley 83-69 in the opening round of the NIT Wednesday night at the Pit. The Lobos, who finished the season 22-12 shot just 40.6% from the field (20-69) and just 3-14 from 3-point range. You can’t win that way, especially on nights like tonight when the ball…Continue Reading »

Volcano Vista, Albuquerque Academy earn titles

Volcano Vista, Albuquerque Academy earn titles

The Volcano Vista and Albuquerque Academy Boys Basketball teams took him championship hardware at the NMAA State Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments last week at the Pit. Volcano Vista got past Sandia 43-31 in the 5A title in front of a loud and spirited crowd. The Hawks won their second-straight Boys title and third in…Continue Reading »

Lobos pajama party not a sleepwalk

Lobos pajama party not a sleepwalk

The University of New Mexico Men’s Basketball team hosted a pajama party at the Pit Friday, January 20. A wide variety of pajama-clad fans trapsed around the concourse, while others sported their cherry and silver. The 9 p.m. start time didn’t diminish their loud voices as they gave the Boise State Broncos a Lobo welcome…Continue Reading »

Lobos swinging the pendulum

Lobos swinging the pendulum

Momentum is a strange thing. Sometimes you have it, sometimes you can’t buy it. The University of New Mexico Men’s Basketball team has experienced the highs and the not-so-highs of momentum just in the past couple of weeks. Heading into this week’s games at home against San Jose State and Boise State at the Pit,…Continue Reading »

Lobos get back down to business

Lobos get back down to business

14-0 sure has a nice ring to it. Sort of like, “Here’s a free donut” or “You just won Mega Million.” But as they say, “all good things must come to an end.” Unfortunately, this end comes with a little adversity. The UNM Lobo men’s basketball team experienced a rough patch with back-to-back losses to…Continue Reading »