As summer heats up in Albuquerque, so too does the buzz surrounding the University of New Mexico athletics program — and for good reason.… Continue Reading »
Category Archives: What’s Happening
Two Stoppage-Time Goals Push United Past 10-Man San Antonio, 4-2
New Mexico United thought they would have their hands full with San Antonio FC. In a match where both sides were looking to make a statement, they each had their positive moments throughout. United was dominant during the first half, but had to rely on two stoppage-time goals to earn all three points. After losing…… Continue Reading »
Lobo Round-Up: Jordy Oriach Named NCBWA All-American as UNM Wraps Banner Spring on the Diamond and in the Classroom
The spring of 2025 will go down as one of the most memorable in Lobo history—and it’s still echoing with honors, records, and firsts.… Continue Reading »
United Loses Ryden in Loss to Lexington, 2-1
Lexington SC sat at the bottom of the Western Conference. New Mexico United sat at the top. On paper, the first ever meeting between the two sides should have gone the way of United. A second half injury to Kalen Ryden and two unanswered goals were the undoing for United. The performance gave Lexington a…… Continue Reading »
NM Sports Hall of Fame Inductees – 2024
The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame has officially enshrined its Class of 2024 — five elite athletes who each left indelible marks in their respective sports. From rodeo arenas to NFL gridirons, the latest inductees showcase the breadth of talent that has hailed from the Land of Enchantment.… Continue Reading »
Lobo Round-Up: Lobos Embrace Change and Chase Championships in a Year of Milestones and Momentum
In the shadow of a seismic shift in the collegiate sports landscape, the University of New Mexico isn’t just holding steady—it’s accelerating into a bold new era. Just six months into his tenure, Vice President and Director of Athletics Fernando Lovo has overseen a school year packed with championships, national honors, academic excellence, and now,…… Continue Reading »
United Surrenders Own Goal in 1-1 Draw
New Mexico United would have certainly liked a better end to their first match back at the lab in a month. The visiting Colorado Switchbacks FC were still looking to find their form and had confidence coming off of a win in Jagermeister Cup play over El Paso. United struck first, but an own goal…… Continue Reading »
Lobo Round-up: Seven Lobo Football Games to Air Nationally in 2025
The New Mexico Lobos will have a major national presence this fall, with seven games slated for national television broadcasts, including five Mountain West matchups. The national TV schedule was announced Tuesday by the conference in partnership with CBS and FOX.… Continue Reading »
Rakovsky Stellar in Penalties, Rising Beats United on Pens 3 (3) – 3 (2)
After being pushed back thirty minutes, New Mexico United and Phoenix Rising FC didn’t disappoint in USL After Dark. The two rivals went back and forth in the second match of the Jagermeister Cup group stage, each side notching three goals in regulation. After going to penalties, it was the play of Patrick Rakovsky, who…… Continue Reading »
Lobo Round-Up: Lobos Fight to the Finish; Baseball Bows Out, Golf Wraps at Nationals
It was a valiant final push in the desert, but the New Mexico Lobos’ baseball season came to a close Wednesday at Sloan Park as a late-inning rally fell just short in a 6–3 loss to San Jose State in the Mountain West Championship opener.… Continue Reading »