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Lobos forward Chris Wehan runs past South Caroline midfielder Martin Ramos during their game Sept. 25, 2015. The Lobos lost to the Gamecocks 2-1.

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Men's soccer: UNM looks to bounce back after conference loss

Isabel Gonzalez | September 30

The Lobos were crushed after losing 2-1 in their conference opener against South Carolina on Friday. UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein said it’s time to get over it. “Now it’s an opportunity to get back at it,” he said. “Our challenge now is ‘Hey can you learn from it?’ ‘Can you be motivated?’” Tonight, the Lobos (5-2-1) will get the opportunity to make improvements when hosting the University of San Francisco Dons for a non-conference match.

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Volleyball: Lobos drop four-set match to Aggies

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 30

After taking the first set in the Rio Grande Rivalry, New Mexico fell the New Mexico State 3-1. In the last nonconference game of the regular season, UNM had trouble capitalizing against the Aggies, dropping three sets in a row. New Mexico (8-7, 1-1 MW) jumped out to a hot start, something head coach Jeff Nelson has preached to his squad all year. However, following the Lobos dominant 25-20 showing, the Lobos couldn’t manage another.

Senior Joseph Abella fist bumps assistant coach Drew McGee after the Lobos tournament at UNM’s Championship Course. The Lobos received first place at the William H. Tucker intercollegiate golf tournament Saturday Sept. 26, 2015.

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Golf: Lobos come out with big win this weekend

Robert Maler | September 28

The New Mexico men’s golf team dominated the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate event over the weekend. The Lobos didn’t waste any time jumping out to a 7-stroke lead after round 1, and posted a team score of 21-under for the first day. The Lobos led the scoring in all three rounds, and were the only team on the field to shoot better than par in each round. Head coach Glen Millican said he was pleased to see the team show such consistent play and patience throughout the weekend. In fact, each player posted at least one round under par in the tournament.

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Football: New Mexico finds its offensive footing

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 28

It didn’t take long for New Mexico to find its offensive identity on Saturday. UNM established its run game early, making several big plays on the way to a 38-28 win at Wyoming. It’s the first time that the Lobos won their Mountain West conference opener since 2005. The Lobos (2-2, 1-0 MW) had no problem running the ball against the Cowboys. UNM rushed 47 times for 302 yards, for an average of 6.4 yards per carry, including touchdown runs of 56 and 43 yards.

Cassie House, #12 and Simone Henderson, #9, celebrate after a successful play during their game against Nevada Saturday Sept. 27, 2015. The Lobos went on to beat Nevada 3-1.

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Volleyball: Nelson still seeking continuity at libero

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 28

New Mexico volleyball head coach Jeff Nelson’s search for a starting libero continued in Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Nevada. For the third consecutive game, Nelson has had to command a jersey swap in the middle of a match due to lackluster performances from the defensive position. UNM (8-6, 1-1 MW) has completed 14 games, but the Lobos can’t seem to find any sort of rhythm at libero.

Lobos Goalkeeper Cassie Ulrich sends the ball downfield during their game against Idaho State Sept. 3, 2015. The Lobos beat Boise States’ Broncos 2-1 this past Sunday.

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Women's soccer: Lobos begin MW schedule with a pair of road wins

J.R. Oppenheim | September 28

New Mexico's brutal nonconference slate may have set the women's soccer team up well for Mountain West play. The Lobos captured two road wins to start the conference schedule with a 1-0 victory at Utah State on Friday and a 2-1 decision over Boise State on Sunday. They are 2-0 in the MWC after completing a 2-5 nonconference mark, where all five losses came against teams in the Power Five conferences. "I thought Boise State was outstanding," Lobo head coach Heather Dyche said in a statement. "They keep the ball and they connect passes. In the first half they were a better team than we were, but in the second half we made some adjustments, played a little higher, and I think that disrupted them a bit."

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Men's soccer: UNM drops C-USA opener to South Carolina

Isabel Gonzalez | September 25

The UNM men’s soccer team fell 2-1 in its Conference USA opener to the South Carolina Gamecocks during an overtime battle. The Lobos (5-2-1, 0-1-0 MW) came into tonight’s match with a five-game winning streak and a No.

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Women's soccer: Lobos grab first victory ever against Utah State

J.R. Oppenheim | September 25

Ruth Bruciaga scored late to lead the New Mexico women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory at Utah State in Friday's Mountain West opener. In the 76th minute, Bruciaga netted the game's lone goal off a corner kick.

Lobo midfielder Chris Wehan just moments before firing on UCSB's goal Sept. 6, 2015. The Lobos have won their last five games and plan for a sixth against South Carolina this Friday.

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Men's soccer: South Carolina, Charlotte on tap for Lobos' C-USA openers

Isabel Gonzalez | September 25

The No. 7 UNM men’s soccer team will begin conference play tonight with an away match against the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Lobos (5-1-1) are the only team in Conference USA that has yet to play a conference match. The Gamecocks (4-2-1) won their C-USA opener by defeating the University of Alabama at Birmingham 1-0 last week. Before this game, South Carolina was having trouble on the defensive side, having allowed 11 goals in its previous three matches.

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Men's golf: Lobos host only home meet this weekend

Robert Maler | September 25

New Mexico men’s golf will tee off at home in the first and only regular season home tournament today. The William H. Tucker Intercollegiate event will take place Friday and Saturday at the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course. The team has a different look after losing four seniors. While UNM might have lost a lot of leadership, the expectations remain high. The latest rankings had the lobos ranked 23rd in the country. Glen Millican, himself a UNM alumnus, has been coaching the UNM men’s golf team for 14 seasons and enjoyed much success along the way. Millican said he believes the players have strengths that will allow them to compete against any field.

Lobo's forward Korynn Blanksma fights her way through two Idaho State players during their game Sept. 3, 2015. The Lobos are on the road playing Utah State this Friday.

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Women's soccer: Lobos enter MW play after fierce nonconference slate

J.R. Oppenheim | September 25

No more Big Ten, ACC, Pac-12 and Big 12 teams. The New Mexico women’s soccer team can now turn its attention to the Mountain West. The Lobos (2-5) open MW play this weekend with a road trip to Utah State and Boise State after completing a schedule that includes programs from the top collegiate athletic conferences. All five UNM losses came against the so-called Power Five conferences, and three of those outings could have been Lobo victories. The losses to Texas Tech, Minnesota and Michigan State all came by 1-0 decisions, and head coach Heather Dyche’s squad actually outshot Big Ten’s Golden Gophers and Spartans two weeks ago.

Lobo's setter Hannah Johnson sets the ball for Skye Gullatt during their game against San Diego State Thursday night. The Lobos started the Mountain West opener with a 3-0 loss against the Aztecs.

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Volleyball: Offense ineffective in Lobos' three-set loss to SDSU

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 24

A sour start to conference play leaves New Mexico searching for answers. The Lobos came into tonight’s game disgruntled about its fifth-place preseason placement, but had a rough showing against the Aztecs in the three set loss.

Devanne Sours (left) and Skye Gullatt look at the ball as it slips by them during their game against LSU Sept. 19, 2015. The Lobos ended the Lobo Invitational with a 2-3 loss against LSU and play San Diego State this Thursday.

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Volleyball: Lobos out to prove doubters wrong as MW begins

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 24

After a bitter ending to the Days Inn and Suites Lobo Invitational, New Mexico heads into conference play with a chip on its shoulder. In front of 3,267 fans -- the 13th largest crowd in program history -- the New Mexico volleyball team recorded a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to LSU at WisePies Arena on Saturday. However, middle blocker Skye Gullatt said her squad is ready to put the nonconference schedule on the back burner and take the Mountain West by storm.

Lobo’s forward Sam Gleadle rushes for the ball during their game against Missouri State Sept. 18, 2015. The Lobos next home game is Sept. 30, 2015 against the University of San Francisco.

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Men's soccer: Tough scheduling, strong efforts paying dividends for Lobos

Isabel Gonzalez | September 24

“It’s been fast and furious so far,” said UNM men’s soccer head coach Jeremy Fishbein. The Lobos, who moved up to seventh in the polls this week, began the 2015 season with a loss against the then-ranked No. 1 UCLA Bruins. UNM went on to tie its second game 2-2 against the University of San Diego, a team ranked No. 18 at the time.

Lobo’s Austin Apodaca prepares to send the ball downfield during their game against Tulsa Sept. 12, 2015. The Lobos play University of Wyoming this Saturday.

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Football: Davie says Lobos lacking identity on offense

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 24

For the first time under head coach Bob Davie, New Mexico is having an identity crisis on offense. With the offensive line in a state of flux since the beginning of the season, and quarterback play being passable at best, UNM hasn’t been able to establish its triple-option offense. Instead, the Lobos have tried to throw more passes than they’re comfortable with, and the results haven’t been positive.

Lobo forward Niko Hansen rejoices with his teammates during their game against the Eagles Sunday Sept. 20, 2015. Hansen and his teammate Nicholas Rochowski have been awarded Conference USA Player of the Week.

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Men's soccer: Lobos sweep C-USA weekly awards for second time

Staff Report | September 22

New Mexico forward Niko Hansen and defender Nicholas Rochowski both earned Conference USA Player of the Week awards, marking the second week this season the Lobos have taken both awards.

New Mexico redshirt sophomore quarterback Lamar Jordan throws a pass against ASU on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Lobos 34-10. (Reilly Kneedler/The State Press)

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Football: Lobo offense struggles to get off the ground in 34-10 loss to ASU

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 21

There wasn’t much of a rhythm to New Mexico’s offense at Arizona State on Friday. The issue was at a key position: quarterback. UNM’s Lamar Jordan and Austin Apodaca both struggled, resulting in a 34-10 loss to the Sun Devils in Tempe, Arizona. Jordan, who started the game, went just 4-11 for 22 yards. Apodaca did slightly better, going 8-18 with 89 yards and an interception. Both quarterbacks took the same number of snaps, leading the Lobos to just 295 yards of total offense.

Ashley Kelsey reaches for the ball during the Lobos’ game against Grand Canyon on Mar. 21. The beach volleyball team will hold tryouts Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.

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Beach volleyball: Tryouts slated for Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 21

New Mexico is looking to build exposure in addition to finding hidden talent for its newest sport. The Lobo beach volleyball program is hosting tryouts Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 for anyone who thinks they can make the cut. Head coach Jeff Nelson said he’s been approached by several individuals on campus interested in trying out. “I just think it’s time we give kids on campus a shot,” Nelson said. “There will be a three-day tryout, and we’ll just see how it goes.”

UNM setter Hannah Johnson celebrates a point during Saturday’s match against Louisiana State University. The Lobos lost to LSU 2-3 and will play at Johnson Center september 24th.

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Volleyball: Lobos struggle vs. LSU in invite finale

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 21

Crucial errors down the stretch hindered New Mexico’s five-set bid in the title game at the Days Inn and Suites Lobo Invitational against LSU on Saturday night. After taking the first matches against Cal State Northridge and Long Island University Brooklyn, the Lobos hit a lull for a 3-2 loss against the Tigers in the final game the squad will play this season at WisePies Arena aka The Pit.

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Men's soccer: Lobos claim title at home invitational

Isabel Gonzalez | September 20

\The No. 15 UNM men’s soccer team took down the No. 21 American University Eagles 2-1 in overtime on Sunday at the UNM Soccer Complex. With the win, the Lobos claimed the TLC Plumbing & Utility Invitational Championship. It was a good victory for the Lobos, but by no means an easy one, UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein said.. "We were fortunate," he said.