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Volleyball: With one losing streak ended, Lobos hope to end conference skid

Bo Yu | October 19

New Mexico’s volleyball team expects to bring momentum into its two conference road matches with Boise State on Thursday and Air Force on Saturday. The Lobos (11-11, 1-7 MW) just put an end to their seven-match losing skid, having gained confidence after snatching a win from Rio Grande rival New Mexico State Aggies on Sunday Now the Lobos, after two intense weeks of matches, take aim at a chance to end their conference losing streak when the team faces the Broncos (15-6, 6-2), and the Falcons (9-12, 0-8).

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Men's Soccer: Lobos look to turn road woes around against Denver

Isabel Gonzalez | October 19

The last non-conference challenge for the New Mexico men’s soccer team is going to be a tough one as it faces a nationally ranked opponent. The Lobos’ third consecutive road match pits them against the Denver Pioneers, a squad ranked No. 5 in the NSCAA Coaches Poll, and currently undefeated with a 12-0-2 overall record. The Pioneers are on a five-game winning streak, and a four-game shutout streak.

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Football: Big day on kick returns gives UNM freshman Player of the Week honors

Robert Maler | October 18

In his first game taking the reins on kickoff returns, UNM freshman Elijah Lilly put up more return yardage in one game than anyone else has for the season. And it didn’t go unnoticed, as his performance has garnered him Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week honors. New Mexico outlasted Air Force 45-40 on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in large part due to timely kickoff returns by Lilly that set up vital scoring drives for the Lobos.

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Women's Soccer: Lobos go unbeaten over weekend after 0-0 tie against Boise State

Matthieu Cartron | October 18

A contentious match between New Mexico and Boise State’s women’s soccer teams ended in a 0-0 tie after double overtime on Sunday night. Neither team dominated, but the Lobos saw more opportunities than the Broncos, outshooting them 22-1. Despite the high number of shots, neither side was able to convert their chances, largely because of the well-organized and disciplined defense on both ends of the field.

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Tennis: Women's season ends, while men make case for NCAAs

Robert Maler | October 18

The USTA/ITA Regionals concluded Sunday, along with New Mexico women’s tennis team’s fall season, but the men’s squad could gain a bid to the national championships this week. Women’s head coach Stephanie Wooten-Quijada had a busy week coordinating her first regional tournament as the host school, but the weather was perfect and the event went off without a hitch. Unfortunately, no Lobos were able to walk away with a tournament championship, effectively ending the season with no UNM players nationally ranked in singles or doubles.

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Volleyball: Lobos halt Aggies' winning streak, ending their losing skid

Bo Yu | October 17

New Mexico volleyball bounced back after dropping the first set — as well as its previous seven matches — to defeat in-state rival New Mexico State 3-1 in Sunday’s “Lobos Love Pink” match. The Lobos (11-11, 1-7 Mountain West) lost the first game 25-20, but won the next three 28-26, 25-19, 25-23. In addition to ending their longest losing skid in over 10 years, the Lobos cooled off a hot Aggies squad (17-5, 7-0 WAC) that had won 11 straight. “It’s about time,” Lobos head coach Jeff Nelson said. “That’s the way we should be playing ball.”

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Men's Soccer: Lobos miss chances in double-OT loss

Isabel Gonzalez | October 16

A double-overtime battle with Florida Atlantic University resulted in a 2-1 loss for the UNM men’s soccer team on Saturday night. With the loss, the Lobos’ record dropped to 7-5 overall and 1-3 in Conference USA. They have also lost five out of six road games this season, while holding an undefeated mark at home. The FAU Owls improved to 4-6-1 overall, 2-2-0 in conference.

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Women's Basketball: New coach preps for new season

Robert Maler | October 16

The annual Lobo Howl marked the unofficial start of New Mexico basketball Friday night — the women’s team hit the floor first, showing off the group’s talent and its fun side as well. The lights dimmed as each player charged onto the court after being introduced to the Lobo faithful. They ran drills, interacted with fans and even put on a choreographed dance routine. Energy was high and the experience was new for several of the members on the team.

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Men's Basketball: Lobo Howl marks start of season

Isabel Gonzalez | October 16

Friday’s Lobo Howl was a friendly reminder that college basketball season is just around the corner. But it was also a reminder that it’s time to get to work. The UNM men’s and women’s basketball teams made its first 2016-2017 season appearance in front of 5,463 fans on Friday.

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Football: Defense ups its game to secure the win

Robert Maler | October 16

New Mexico (3-3, 2-1 MW) got back to the .500 mark by staving off a late comeback from Air Force (4-2, 1-2 MW) Saturday in a Texas shootout at the Cotton Bowl, escaping with a 45-40 victory. It’s hard to praise a defense that surrendered 40 points to an opponent, but the Lobos managed to clamp down when it mattered. UNM’s defense got burned again by some big plays, but came up huge in the fourth quarter to preserve the win.

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Women’s Soccer: UNM back in mix for Mountain West tourney after Friday win

Matthieu Cartron | October 15

New Mexico women’s soccer entered Friday night 9th in the Mountain West Conference and facing 1st-place Utah State. The Lobos appeared to be set for a tough match, but found a way to vault into the top half of the standings with a win. New Mexico dominated from the start, and spent the majority of the first 45 minutes attacking in Utah State’s half of the field. The Aggies (9-6-1, 5-2-0 MW) were completely pinned back, and did not register their first shot on target until 10 minutes before the end of the game.

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Cross Country: Women finish 4th, men win open race at Wisconsin

Bo Yu | October 15

Both New Mexico cross country teams finished with solid performances at a very competitive Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational, as the women took 4th and the men won the open race on Friday in Madison, Wisconsin. “It was a great day,” New Mexico head coach Joe Franklin said. “We made a lot of progress.” Women’s cross country won the event last year, but were unable to defend their crown at the intense meet. Nonetheless, the runners were solid, earning their second fourth-place finish of the year.

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Volleyball: Lobos mired in longest losing skid in 13 years

Bo Yu | October 15

New Mexico volleyball showed fight, but finds itself bogged down in a seven-match losing streak, their latest defeat a 3-1 affair at the hands of Utah State Thursday night in Logan, Utah. The Lobos (10-11, 1-7 Mountain West) couldn't find their way out of some tough holes in the conference match, unable to to play consistently and falling in four sets (25-23, 25-27, 25-18, 25-19) to the Aggies (8-10, 3-4 Mountain West).

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Cross Country: Women to look to finish together, men to gain experience in Wisconsin

Bo Yu | October 13

The New Mexico cross country team expects to polish its weapons at Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational Friday in Madison, Wisconsin, and it gets ready for the upcoming championships. “I expect the team to have better performance this weekend,” head coach Joe Franklin said. The women’s team stormed to a dominant performance at Wisconsin last year with a team score of 32 points, and aims to pick up wins this Friday to compete for a ticket to the NCAA Championship.

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Women's Soccer: Lobos seek consistency against Utah State

Matthieu Cartron | October 13

In last weekend’s pair of away fixtures, the Lobos beat the University of Nevada 2-0, but lost 2-1 to UNLV in heartbreaking fashion, surrendering a goal in the final seconds of regulation. The Lobos also earned a split the prior weekend, beating a strong San Jose State team 3-1, only to lose to Fresno state 3-0 in a disappointing performance.

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Volleyball: Lobos lose sixth straight despite winning first set in almost two weeks

Bo Yu | October 12

New Mexico volleyball countered after dropping the first set, but still fell 3-1 to UNLV in an intense match Tuesday night in the Johnson Center. “They are second place in the conference, we had a chance to win,” UNM head coach Jeff Nelson said in an interview. Although the Lobos (10-10, 1-6 Mountain West) suffered their sixth straight loss, falling in four sets, 25-16, 19-25, 32-30, 25-16, the team may have gained some momentum from its bout with the Rebels (17-2, 6-1 Mountain West) before beginning its road trip.

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Men's Soccer: Lobos look for second C-USA win

Isabel Gonzalez | October 11

The UNM men’s soccer team is back on the road this week in hopes of a more successful weekend. The Lobos, who have won only one conference match so far in 2016, fell 2-1 to the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday. Charlotte, ranked No. 17 at the time, scored both of its goals against New Mexico from penalty kicks during the first half of the match.

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Football: Lobos prep for contest against Air Force

Robert Maler | October 11

New Mexico football looks to get back in the win column as the nation’s number one rushing attack meets the top-ranked rushing defense at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas on Saturday. The Lobos (2-3, 1-1 Mountain West) have the best running game in college football, touting a healthy 354 yards per game. But something has to give, as Air Force (4-1, 1-1 Mountain West) has only allowed 80.2 yards per game on the ground, also tops in the country. Both teams rely heavily on the option, and are proficient in both running and stopping the run. But the game might actually come down to which team makes the most of its opportunities in the passing game.

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Tennis: Lobos prepare to host ITA Regionals

Robert Maler | October 11

The New Mexico men’s and women’s tennis teams prepare for its respective USTA/ITA Regionals, with the women playing first — beginning Wednesday — as the host of the event. Women’s tennis head coach Stephanie Wooten-Quijada said she has never hosted the event before, but expects the environment to be an exciting one when the tournament kicks off. The women’s regional tournament will likely take place at the McKinnon Family Tennis Center, weather permitting, from Oct. 12 to 16. The men’s team will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete from Oct. 19 to 23.

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Men's Tennis: Lobos put in winning performances in Balloon Fiesta Invite

Robert Maler | October 11

The New Mexico men’s tennis had a solid outing as the host of the Balloon Fiesta Invitational, taking home one singles title and two in doubles over the weekend. The squad was unable to field a team of six due to the absence of Hayden Sabatka and Bart Van Leijsen, who were competing at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. New Mexico’s duo, ranked 15th in the nation, won their opening match in straight sets. However, they were knocked out in the round of 16 in their next match by Notre Dame’s Mate Cutura and Vaughn Hunter.