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No scouting surprises for UNM women in WNIT opener against Northern Arizona
UNM will host Northern Arizona for a first-round game Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Pit. That news arrived while the Lobos were midway through Monday's practice. → Read More
UNM women have opportunity to improve tournament seeding in Fresno finale
With a win, first-round bye in Mountain West tournament is guaranteed. → Read More
Lobo women add ex-UNLV guard Johnson as transfer
The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team won’t lack experience or firepower in 2022-23. Coach Mike Bradbury and his staff added a little of both this week, signing transfer Nia Johnson to the roster. Johnson’s name may sound familiar to Lobos fans, as she played for Mountain West rival UNLV two seasons ago. Johnson, […] → Read More
An old foe, a different home, a busy week for United
Adjusting on the fly will be a primary theme for fans attending New Mexico United’s Tuesday home match against Phoenix Rising FC. On-field adjustments for the players may be simpler. Tuesday’s rescheduled USL Championship match is a complex production necessitated by COVID-19 issues within Phoenix’s core group. In a span of slightly more than 24 […] → Read More
United's Saturday home match postponed; opponent has COVID issues
New Mexico United’s dry spell between summer home matches got significantly longer Friday. United’s home game against Phoenix Rising FC, scheduled for Saturday night at Isotopes Park, was postponed by the USL Championship on Friday because of COVID-19. According to a league release, “multiple covered persons on Phoenix Rising FC are unable to participate per […] → Read More
Sandoval returns to United roster after addressing health
Devon Sandoval considers his soccer comeback a gift.Seven months after stepping away f ... → Read More
United wins 2-0 at Charleston
Zach Prince’s former club could not spoil his homecoming Saturday night. Neco Brett and Chris Wehan banged in goals and New Mexico United earned a 2-0 road win over the Charleston Battery at Patriots Point Soccer Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina. It was United’s first victory since March 19, breaking up a six-match span during […] → Read More
Ex-Lobo De La Cerda is eager to start again, this time Down Under
From Roswell to Albuquerque to South Australia. It’s not a journey Jaedyn De La Cerda ever envisioned making, but make it she will. And when she completes the final leg later this month, De La Cerda will have a job title she’s always wanted, that of professional basketball player. “Professional basketball player — that sounds […] → Read More
Space Cowboys blast Isotopes 20-1
New mascot, familar story line.The Sugar Land Space Cowboys – formerly known a ... → Read More
Lobo women's signee Joaquim has size, versatility
The University of New Mexico women's basketball team has added the rebounder/post defender it needed ... → Read More
Bernard's blast gives Isotopes big boost
Wynton Bernard set an impressive tone for the Albuquerque Isotopes on Wednesday night. The ‘Topes’ pitching staff made it stand up. Bernard blasted a 473-foot home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning and the Isotopes never looked back in a quick-and-efficient 6-3 win over Sacramento at Isotopes Park. Bernard’s shot bounced […] → Read More
Big home crowd sees United drop third straight
One close call made all the difference for New Mexico United on Saturday night. San Antonio FC’s Justin Dhillon converted a penalty kick in the 67th minute and that was enough to pin a 1-0 loss on host New Mexico in front of an announced 11,420 fans at Isotopes Park. The penalty call came down […] → Read More
United returns for rare (in April) weekend home match
New Mexico United will be looking to regain some traction Saturday at Isotopes Park.Un ... → Read More
Mizell returns to United as a stop-gap measure
New Mexico United let The Cat out of the bag Friday – shortly after putting him back on its ... → Read More
United, Phoenix to play, and then play again
A single April day in Phoenix will not be not enough.As it turns out, New Mexico Unite ... → Read More
It's all United in 5-0 victory in U.S. Open Cup opener
Crossing the street did not prove overly dangerous for New Mexico United on Tuesday night. United opened U.S. Open Cup competition in impressive fashion at the University of New Mexico Soccer Complex, rolling to a 5-0 victory over Las Vegas Legends FC in a second-round match. Third-round matchups and sites will be announced Friday. Tuesday’s […] → Read More
Lobo baseball gets thumped in series opener
It’s never a promising sign when a long reliever gets unofficial player-of-the-game honors. Such was the University of New Mexico baseball team’s plight Friday night. Mountain West-leading UNLV jumped all over Lobos starter Riley Egloff in the first three innings and took the suspense out of the opener of a three-game weekend series at Santa […] → Read More
Another agonizing draw for United
Stoppage time is beginning to sound like a derogatory term to New Mexico United fans. For the second time in a four-day span Wednesday night, United’s opponent scored in second-half stoppage time to escape Isotopes Park with a draw. This time it was Oakland Roots SC converting in extra time to squeeze out a 2-2 […] → Read More
United plays to a deflating draw with defending champs
Saturday’s ending did not come soon enough to suit New Mexico United. Visiting Orange County SC scored in second-half stoppage time and prevented United from earning a third straight win to open the season. The deflating late tally sent New Mexico’s players and fans home shaking their heads after a 1-1 draw at Isotopes Park. […] → Read More
WNIT: Lobos to be tested by USD defense on Sunday
A relaxing Sunday afternoon in the Pit is not what the UNM women’s basketball team has in mind. The Lobos will host San Diego in a WNIT second-round matchup with an opportunity to extend their season. Relaxation is not part of the equation. New Mexico (25-9) brought plenty of energy to its home arena for […] → Read More