Alekova conquers court, classroom
Anika Amon | February 14The first thing Natalia Alekhova did when she came to the United States was learn how to speak English.
The first thing Natalia Alekhova did when she came to the United States was learn how to speak English.
The vast green tennis court appears much too large for 5-foot-6-inch tall Takeshi Itoh until he begins to move from sideline to sideline reaching every ball hit in his direction.
Just 48 hours after losing a heart-wrenching game at the Air Force Academy, the UNM men's basketball team returned home to a raucous Pit crowd last night and displayed an equally raucous effort in deposing Georgia State University 91-78 in a non-conference game.
After UNM’s loss to Brigham Young University earlier in the season, UNM head coach Fran Fraschilla said his team played as individuals. But on Monday night, the Lobos won as a team.
The University of New Mexico women's basketball team looked sluggish and out of sync but played well enough to beat the Air Force Academy 65-52 Saturday at The Pit.
The UNM men's basketball team has reached a whole new low that seemed unimaginable when the Lobos built a promising 12-2 record to begin the season.
Playing at the Albuquerque Sports Stadium for the first time in a decade seemed to help the UNM baseball team in its 11-6 win over Southern Utah, ending a season-opening six-game losing streak.
UNM head football coach Rocky Long seemed pleased when announcing the list of 26 signees for UNM's 2001 football squad.
The UNM track and field program named volunteer Doug Schneebeck, a local attorney with the Modrall-Sperling firm, hurdlers coach this week.
Fans and critics of the UNM women's basketball team undoubtedly have opinions about point guard Nikki Heckroth.
SALT LAKE CITY - Kevin Bradley scored 19 points and Jeff Johnsen had 15 as Utah made a late run to defeat New Mexico 80-69 Monday.
UNM’s inability to contain the outside shooting of Brigham Young University and lack of clutch plays down the stretch hurt in its 79-72 loss Saturday night at The Pit.
The UNM men's basketball team scored a season-low 49 points and Brigham Young University converted 16 of its 21 free throw attempts in the second half in dealing UNM its fourth loss in five games 61-49.
Over the years The Pit has been known as a place opponents feared, but Saturday night the Brigham Young University women’s basketball team showed no fear in beating UNM 79-72 in a key Mountain West Conference game.
The UNM women’s softball team’s 2-1 loss to Kansas University Sunday gave it a 1-3 split in its weekend games during the UNM Diamond Invitational.
A three-run second inning keyed the UNM softball team’s win in the second game of its season opening doubleheader against the University of Mississippi.
Monday's 82-78 loss to the University of Wyoming was real tough, but it will be something that the team can grow from. We played hard; it wasn't for a lack of effort. The Cowboys just got the best of us this time.
Both of UNM’s basketball teams will see action this weekend, as the men hit the road for a 4 p.m. game against Brigham Young University Saturday, while the women also entertain BYU in The Pit Saturday at 7 p.m.
The UNM softball team begins its season today with a doubleheader in the Diamond Tournament at Lobo Field against the University of Mississippi today at noon.
Two UNM track and field athletes broke school records at the Air Force Academy Invitational last weekend in Colorado Springs, Colo.