UNM, 3, Utah, 7 The UNM softball team looked to improve its conference record with a win in game one of Sunday's doubleheader with the University of Utah Utes at the UNM Softball Complex. Going into Sunday's games, Lobos head coach Kim Newbern felt the two teams were evenly matched, giving UNM a small edge with regards to speed and power.
The UNM baseball team overcame a slew of obstacles to emerge victorious in 13 innings against the Air Force Academy at Lobo Field Friday. Bad weather, darkness and a six-run Falcon lead going into the eighth inning was not enough to defeat the Lobos. Friday’s match up started out strong for UNM as junior right-hander James Vermilyea struck out the first five Air Force batters he faced.
The UNM Ice Wolves are on the road this weekend, traveling to Boulder, Colo., to face the University of Colorado Buffaloes. It should prove to be a difficult undertaking. After dropping the first game to CU in a home series in their first meeting, the Lobos came back the next night to tie 3-3 in a battle that was one of UNM's strongest showings of the year.
After dropping the first game 9-6 to the Arizona State University Sun Devils on Friday, the UNM Ice Wolves wanted Saturday's game to bring redemption -- something they could not make happen. Getting out to a one-goal lead early in the first period, the Sun Devils forced the Ice Wolves into an unfamiliar rhythm.
The UNM Ice Wolves played perhaps their most inspired game of the year holding heavily favored University of Colorado Buffaloes to a 3-3 tie Saturday after losing 8-2 on Friday. Welcoming the touted Buffaloes this weekend to the Outpost Ice Arena, the Ice Wolves looked to get a solid home start in the 2003 season.
The UNM Ice Wolves (2-7-1) open the second half of the 2002-03 season this weekend at the Outpost Ice Arena against the Colorado University Buffaloes (12-5-2). The young club is striving to make a name for itself, building on the success and strength of 2002.
UNM's men's soccer team won the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation soccer championships Sunday afternoon courtesy of a golden goal by freshman Ben Ashwill. The 2-1 overtime victory over San Jose State University gives the Lobos a berth in the NCAA College Cup tournament.
University of Denver 2, Sacramento State University, 1 The University of Denver Pioneers outscored the Sacramento State Hornets 2-1 in the second game of the first round of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation soccer championships Thursday night at the UNM soccer complex.
Tonight is Hockey Night at UNM. So is Saturday. Hockey at UNM? You better believe it. UNM's club hockey team, the Ice Wolves, has been active since 1996. The Ice Wolves (1-4-1) are now in their sixth year. The team, which plays the University of Northern Colorado this weekend, is proving that they have the speed, strength and talent to play with some of the top clubs in the region.
by Rob Jenkins Daily Lobo The UNM men's soccer team remained undefeated at home, sweeping a pair of Mountain Pacific Sports Federation games this weekend. UNM 5, Air Force 1 The Lobos finally got some sweet revenge Friday night as they took on the Air Force Academy Falcons to open up Homecoming weekend.
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