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Freshman pole vaulter Jason Atencio looks up at the bar after vaulting over it during the Mountain West Championships at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The Lobos will compete in the NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Track and Field: Women send record number of athletes to nationals

Robert Maler | March 10

The New Mexico track and field team set a school record by sending the largest amount of female athletes in its history to the NCAA Indoor Championships. Three individual athletes and a distance medley relay team set the new mark which also extends a record eight consecutive years in which New Mexico has sent at least four athletes to the national championship.

Sophomore Eastyn Baleto (left) and junior Julia Warren look up for a high ball during a spring 2015 game. The Lobos will play Grand Canyon University and San Jose State this upcoming Sunday in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Beach Volleyball: Lobos build on last season

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 10

Heading into just the second tournament of the season, New Mexico already has as many wins as they did all of last season. In 14 matches during UNM’s inaugural season, the Lobos collected a 3-11 record against tough opponents. Head coach Jeff Nelson said he saw it as a growing experience to start the program off with a competitive edge.

Freshman Ricky Hernandez-Tong stares down the ball after he hits it back to his opponent at the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium. The Lobos will play in the Mountain-Pacific Invitational this upcoming weekend in Albuquerque.
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Tennis: Women seek more wins on the road while the men play host to home tourney

Robert Maler | March 10

The New Mexico women’s tennis team looks to build on its first road victory, while the men’s team stays home to host the Mountain-Pacific Invitational. Women’s head coach Kelcy McKenna said getting the first victory on the road could be a pivotal moment in the team’s current road trip. The Lobos were able to salvage a split by defeating Rice after failing to close out the previous match against Houston.

Junior cornerback Nias Martin takes down an Arizona University player during the 10th Gildan New Mexico Bowl. Martin allegedly sexually assaulted and kidnapped a 19 year old female UNM student.
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UNM Police search apartment of Lobo cornerback

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 10

The UNM Police Department exercised a warrant to search the Lobo Village apartment of Nias Martin, a junior cornerback for the UNM football team, on February 21. While no charges have yet been filed, an alleged sexual assault and kidnapping incident occurred between Martin and a 19-year-old female student who also attends UNM. The 19-year-old reported the incident on Feb. 20, with her father and sister.

Junior pitcher Carson Schnieder pitches against Dallas Baptist March, 4, 2016 at Santa Ana Star Field.
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Baseball: Early hole too much for New Mexico bats

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 9

New Mexico didn’t get off to the start it wanted on Tuesday, and paid the price despite assembling a late rally. In the bottom of the third, UNM (6-5) found itself in a 7-0 hole to start, something the potent offense could never quite recover from as the squad fell to NMSU 9-6. The contest was played on a neutral site in El Paso, Texas.

Freshman outfielder Brooke Breeland (27) slides into home plate Saturday afternoon at the Lobo Softball Field. The Lobos swept Northern Colorado this past weekend out of three game series.
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Softball: Lobos secure sweep in home openers

J.R. Oppenheim | March 7

So much for the New Mexico softball team needing come-from-behind victories this weekend. The Lobos offense struck early in its home-opening series and held leads to the end. Previously this season, the Lobos had allowed their opponents the first run in 12 games, but UNM scored first in all three of its games against Northern Colorado Saturday and Sunday, resulting in a sweep over the Bears. The Lobos’ offensive output led to final scores of 7-3, 8-3 and 10-1.

Freshman Ricky Hernandez-Tong celebrates after scoring a point against Air Force Saturday afternoon at the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium. The Lobos swept both BYU and Air Force this past weekend in Albuquerque.
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Men's Tennis: Lobos on five-match win streak

Robert Maler | March 7

The New Mexico men’s tennis team extended its winning streak to five matches after an epic battle against BYU Friday and after besting Air Force twice in a doubleheader on Saturday. Head coach Bart Scott’s prediction came to fruition Friday when New Mexico and BYU engaged in a duel that lasted more than three hours. The tightly contested match saw several lead changes throughout the night.

Redshirt junior forward Tim Williams reaches up towards the net Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos will play Nevada Thursday, March 10 for the Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Men's Basketball: Lobos get fourth seed for MW tourney

J.R. Oppenheim | March 5

New Mexico heads into the Mountain West Basketball Championships as the fourth seed following the Lobos' 71-66 victory over Nevada Saturday night in Reno, Nevada. The Lobos were assured at least a sixth seed heading into the regular-season finale, but San Diego State's 92-56 rout over UNLV ensured UNM would receive a first-round bye.

Senior outfielder Mariah Rimmer slides into third base Saturday afternoon at the Lobo Softball Field. The Lobos beat Northern Colorado in their first out of two game series 7-3.
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Softball: Lobos open home slate with two wins

J.R. Oppenheim | March 5

The New Mexico softball team captured two wins in a home-opening doubleheader against Northern Colorado on Saturday afternoon. The Lobos (10-7) struck first in both games, resulting in a 7-3 victory in Game One and a 8-3 win in the second contest.

Freshman guard/forward Dane Kuiper (14) and senior guard Tim Jacobs (25) try to defend a San Diego State player Tuesday night at WisePies Arena. The Lobos will play Nevada this Saturday in Reno at 8 p.m.
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Men's Basketball: Lobos will get either fourth, fifth or sixth seed for MW tourney

J.R. Oppenheim | March 5

The Lobos’ Mountain West tournament scenarios are simple: should San Diego State beat UNLV, the outcome of Saturday’s New Mexico-Nevada contest will determine what colors those teams will wear in a rematch next week. UNM will finish either fourth, fifth or sixth in the Mountain West standings regardless of any other outcome in this weekend’s regular-season finale. As long as the Aztecs beat the Runnin’ Rebels, UNM and Nevada will jockey for the fourth or fifth seeds.

Senior Khadijah Shumpert guards the ball from Nevada players Friday evening at WisePies Arena. The Lobos won against Nevada 66-42.
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Women's Basketball: Shumpert shines for squad on senior night

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 4

Forward Khadijah Shumpert led the surge in her final game at WisePies Arena on Friday night, propelling UNM to a 66-42 victory over Nevada. The game was back and forth until late into the third quarter. With a 36-36 tie, Shumpert decided enough was enough. The senior scored 12 of UNM’s 14 points at the end of the third and into the start of the fourth quarter.

Senior infielder Dalton Bowers slides into home base as a Dallas Baptist catcher tries to tag him out Friday night at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos lost to Dallas Baptist 5-2 in their first of three games. 
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Baseball: Lobos fall to remarkable Dallas Baptist pitching

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 4

The No. 24 New Mexico baseball team knew it would have its hands full with Dallas Baptist coming into town. The Lobos’ offense has been outstanding giving the team’s starting pitching plenty of cushion to work with. However, in the opening game of a three game stand against the Patriots (6-3), the offense fell quiet against DBU’s starter, Collin Poche.

Junior Shelbie Franc makes a play during the Lobos first practice Feb. 8, 2016 at the Lobo Softball Field. The Lobos will play their first home game this Saturday against Northern Colorado at 1 p.m.
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Softball: After three tournaments, Lobos open home slate this weekend

J.R. Oppenheim | March 4

After three straight out-of-state tournaments, the New Mexico softball team gets its first taste of home competition this weekend. The Lobos (8-7) host Northern Colorado for its home opener after playing in events in Arizona and California to open the season. Saturday’s doubleheader begins at 1 p.m. with one more game in the series Sunday at 10 a.m.

Head basketball coach Craig Neal calls out a play to his players during their games against Boise State Feb. 17, 2016 at WisePies Arena. Neal said during a press conference Thursday afternoon that recent criticism has affected the Lobos performance. 
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Men's Basketball: Criticism affecting team's play, coach says

J.R. Oppenheim | March 4

As criticism continues to mount against Craig Neal and the New Mexico Lobos, especially on this current four-game losing streak, the negativity seems to be taking its toll on player performance. Neal said Thursday afternoon that he’s sensed some of the external noise about the team and references to the coach being “on the hot seat” has affected his players. Several players are active on Twitter, so it’s often difficult to avoid the comments, he said.

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