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Senior jumper Yannick Roggatz leaps into the air Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The Lobos will compete again at the New Mexico Classic and Multis Saturday, Feb. 5.

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Track and field: Lobos open the season with strong individual showings

Robert Maler | February 1

Several New Mexico athletes posted personal bests over the weekend at the New Mexico Invitational. The Lobos did not post the top team score in either the men’s or women’s division at the meet, but did notch some high scores throughout the day. Head coach Joe Franklin said he was impressed by many of the performances, some of which were pleasant surprises. “I really liked the fact that we had some kids that came out and competed really hard and when they least expect it, great things happen,” he said.

Lobos Jaisa Nunn (left) and Whitney Johnson (right) attempt to guard Boise States Miquelle Askew as she drives to the net Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos lost to Boise State...

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Women's Basketball: Slow start plagues UNM against Boise State

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 1

A 23-point performance from New Mexico’s senior forward Khadijah Shumpert was to no avail as UNM fell 81-60 to Boise State on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Yvonne Sanchez said in her postgame press conference that her squad did not get off to the start it needed in order to be successful against the Broncos. “When you’ve got a team that good that has its way early you’re in trouble,” Sanchez said. “It was exactly the kind of start we knew we had to avoid.”

Redshirt sophomore guard Elijah Brown (4) charges around a Air Force player Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2016 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos...

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Men's Basketball: Lobos move into second with win at Boise State

J.R. Oppenheim | January 30

A battle of potent offenses, with second place on the line, proved to be as high scoring and contentious as advertised. With a second half dictated by length runs, the Lobos used nine made free throws out of 10 attempts to slip past Boise State 88-83 for second place in the Mountain West Standings.

Sophomore guard/forward Sam Logwood scans the court before he drives to the net Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos will be on the road playing Boise State this Saturday.

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Men's Basketball: Second place on the line Saturday

J.R. Oppenheim | January 29

New Mexico’s next slate of games could have implications on the seeding process for the Mountain West in March. A peek at the schedule shows two road games against the conference’s top two teams – Boise State and San Diego State – with a suddenly streaking UNLV squad sandwiched in between. With the Lobos currently sitting in third in the standings, Saturday’s contest with the Broncos will be for possession second place.

Freshman center Jaisa Nunn leaps past a San Jose State player for an inside jumpshot Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos will play Boise State this Saturday at 2 p.m..

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Women's Basketball: Focus is on one game at a time, not last year's MW tourney championship

Liam Cary-Eaves | January 29

A conference tournament title was on the line the last time New Mexico and Boise State faced off. The Broncos squashed UNM’s hopes of making it to the dance in the 66-60 nail-biter at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Redshirt junior center Whitney Johnson charges past two San Jose State players Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at WisePies Arena. The Lobo beat Air Force 63-33.

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Women's Basketball: Defense leads the way to New Mexico route in Colorado Springs

Liam Cary-Eaves | January 28

New Mexico's defensive prowess was once again on display in one of the best team performances the Lobos have had all year. Things were clicking on the offensive side of the ball for New Mexico in its 63-33 victory over Air Force on Wednesday. However, holding the Falcons to just eight points in the first half was the main reason why UNM walked out of Colorado Springs with a victory.

Freshman guard Anthony Mathis drives to the net Wednesday night at WisePies Arena. The Lobos beat Air Force 84-55.

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Men's basketball: Mathis sets career best as Lobos rout Air Force

J.R. Oppenheim | January 28

UNM’s freshmen are starting to make a name for themselves. Days after first-year guard Dane Kuiper set a career high in minutes and points, freshman Anthony Mathis did the same. His 16-point effort help lift the Lobos to a convincing 84-55 home victory over Air Force.

Freshman Roth Copas sends the ball over the net in a singles match Nov. 1, 2016 at the McKinnon Family Tennis Center. The Lobos will play Southern Illinois this Saturday at 2 p.m..

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Women's tennis: Team to host two high energy teams this weekend

Robert Maler | January 28

After opening the season with a victory over Colorado, the New Mexico women’s tennis team will host two schools this weekend. The Lobos will play Southern Illinois on Saturday, followed by a match against Northern Arizona on Sunday. Southern Illinois and Northern Arizona will face each other on Sunday as well.

Senior sprinter/hurdler Holly Can Grinsven leaps over a hurdle at the Cherry and Silver Invitational Friday, Jan. 23, 2016 in the Convention Center. The Lobos will compete at the New Mexico Team Invitational this Saturday.

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Track and field: Team prepares for first scored meet of the year at home

Robert Maler | January 28

New Mexico’s track and field team will be home again in the first scored event of the year, hosting the New Mexico Team Invitational. Head coach Joe Franklin said he is looking forward to the team taking some of the positive things that happened last weekend into this meet. He said that he is very excited and that this weekend is going to be a lot of fun.

Senior guard Bryce Owens covers a San Jose State player as they charge the net Saturday, Jan. 23, 2015 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos beat San Jose State and now will play Air Force this Wednesday.

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Women's Basketball: New Mexico gears up to take on winless Falcons

January 26

After a 71-57 win against San Jose State to end New Mexico’s two game losing skid, head coach Yvonne Sanchez said she is not looking past a winless Air Force squad on the road. Sanchez said she knows the Falcons squad is no gimme. The last time Air Force was at home, the team barely fell to UNLV (11-7, 4-3 MW) in a 60-56 battle; a game Sanchez said the Falcons should have won.

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Track and field: Hamilton crowned with MW weekly honors

January 26

Senior Allan Hamilton jumped 24 feet, 9 ½ inches (or 7.55 meters) this past weekend at the Cherry & Silver Invitational. The leap was not only the best collegiate jump at the invite, but was also enough to garner the MW Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week. Accroding to a UNM release, the jump ranks him 19th in the nation and is best in the Mountain West by over six inches.

Redshirt junior forward Tim Williams breaks past a Wyoming players hold on his way to the net Saturday, Jan. 16, 205 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos beat San Jose State this past Saturday and will play Air Force this Wednesday at WisePies Arena.

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Men's basketball: Lobos face tough task in Air Force's Princeton offense

J.R. Oppenheim | January 25

Preparing for Air Force’s rendition of the Princeton offense is among the toughest challenges New Mexico faces each year, according to coach Craig Neal. The Princeton style, dictated by constant movement on the floor, backdoor cuts and sound team discipline, means the Lobos’ Wednesday night contest should not be overlooked, even though the Falcons enter the game with just one Mountain West victory.

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Tennis: Slumping Lobos still searching to end skid

Robert Maler | January 25

New Mexico leaves Los Angeles still looking to break its losing streak which has now swelled to seven consecutive loses. The men’s tennis team started play on Saturday squaring off against Georgia Tech. The team wasn’t able to secure a point in the matchup, losing 4-0.

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Skiing: UNM takes fifth place with another strong showing from Nordic squad

Matthew Narvaiz | January 25

The Lobos competed in the Spencer James Colorado Invitational this weekend, and finished in fifth-place overall, a similar spot in comparison to their last two events. The team scored a total of 514 points. 278 points came from the Nordic team, while 236 came from the alpine team.

Junior Ludivine Burguiere arches back to return the ball Nov. 1, 2015 at the McKinnon Family Tennis Center. The Lobos beat Colorado Friday 5-2 and will play Southern Illinois on Saturday.

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Women's Tennis: Lobos victorious in drawn out contest against Buffalos

Robert Maler | January 25

The New Mexico women’s tennis team earned their first victory of the season by defeating The University of Colorado on Friday night. Kelcy McKenna’s tenure as head coach began with a victory as UNM defeated Colorado 5-2. She took over the team this past July and seemed to have the Lobos ready for spring competition. “What a great match. Colorado fought the whole time,” she said. “I was really proud of our girls and the way they competed from start to finish today.”

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Track and field: 12 Lobos place in top 10 at first indoor meet

Robert Maler | January 25

The New Mexico track and field squad turned in some impressive performances in its first action this season at the Cherry and Silver Invitational in Albuquerque. Head coach Joe Franklin said he was encouraged by the high marks on Saturday. Although there was no team scoring for the event, 12 Lobo athletes finished top 10 in a field of 566 competitors. Jannell Hadnot had the top performance in the women’s triple jump, executing a successful jump with a distance of 41 feet, 8 3/4 inches.

Redshirt junior center Whitney Johnson (34) guards a San Jose State player while guard Alex Lapeyrolerio points to an referee to signify an out of bounds call Saturday afternoon at WisePies Arena. The Lobos beat San Jose State 71-57.

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Women's basketball: Shumpert reaches milestone in Lobos' win

Liam Cary-Eaves | January 23

Khadijah Shumpert joined an elite club at New Mexico in a 71-57 victory over the visiting San Jose Spartans on Saturday afternoon. The senior forward collected 16 points to propel her past the career mark of 1,000 points during her tenure at New Mexico. She is just the 14th member to join the 1,000-point, 500-rebound club in program history.

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Men's basketball: Brown comes up big as Lobos trounce San Jose State

J.R. Oppenheim | January 23

With Cullen Neal back in Albuquerque on the concussion protocol, New Mexico relied heavily on his backcourt mate Elijah Brown on Saturday. Brown, the second-best scorer in the Mountain West, erupted for 33 points to lead the Lobos to a 83-64 victory over a struggling San Jose State team.

Sophomore guard/forward Sam Logwood leaps in the air after having the ball stolen from him Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos will play San Jose State this Saturday at 3 p.m..

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Men's basketball: Lobos play a SJSU squad that has struggled in MW play

J.R. Oppenheim | January 22

San Jose State hasn’t exactly had the easiest time in its first two years and a half years Mountain West Conference Since joining the league in 2013-14, the Spartans won just two MW games, one in that first season then a 62-55 victory over Wyoming this year. Coincidentally, San Jose State’s lone conference win happened against a Wyoming team that seven days ago defeated New Mexico by two points at WisePies Arena.

Senior forward Khadijah Shumpert guards the ball from UNLV's Dylan Gonzalez Jan. 13, 2016 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos play San Jose State this Saturday at 2 p.m..

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Women's basketball: Sanchez remains patient while team works through kinks

Liam Cary-Eaves | January 22

New Mexico head coach Yvonne Sanchez is not ready to scrap her coaching pedagogy just because her squad is in the midst of a slump. The head coach said in Thursday’s press conference that she needs to keep being patient in order to allow her team to come around.