UNM Football, Basketball and Other Teams See Recent Victories

“So, the vibe is always here.

It’s just, now it’s even more because we’re doing great with football and basketball. So, it’s just a vibe,” Gilbert Chavez, a UNM fan and employee, told kob.com.

New Mexico sports fans enjoyed a stellar week across the hardwood, gridiron, ice, and pitch, kob.com reported.

The Lobo football team delivered a solid performance with a 31-3 victory Friday night on the road at Nevada. That win moved the team to 8-1 on the overall season and 5-0 in Mountain West action ahead of a home matchup against UNLV this coming Saturday.

Despite the win, the Lobos dropped one spot in the AP poll to 23rd in the country. Head football coach Jason Eck noted that national television exposure helps voters take notice.

“I do think we’re playing well, especially some of these national TV games that are late,” Eck told kob.com. “I know there’s probably some voters and stuff or selection committee people on their couch watching, and I think they saw a really good football team today.”

UNM Football, Basketball and Other Teams See Recent Victories

Fans are already looking toward the postseason. UNM junior Skyler Gilbertson told kob.com that the team is capable of claiming the conference championship and a playoff spot.

Meanwhile, the Lobo men’s basketball team started 2-0 as expected, cruising to a 94-65 win over Northern Arizona. UNM grad student Sophie Busse told kob.com she already picks New Mexico to win March Madness.

The UNM women’s basketball team also secured its first victory of the season by defeating New Mexico Highlands after a disappointing opening loss. United fans saw their team secure a 4-0 statement win Saturday night over Colorado Springs in the USL Western Conference Semifinals to advance to the conference finals against Sacramento Republic FC.

“And guys are making plays, so the group is confident. But I can tell you right now, we’re nowhere near satisfied,” United head coach Dennis Sanchez told kob.com.

In hockey, the New Mexico Goatheads earned their first home victory in franchise history by defeating the Allen Americans 5-2 Wednesday at the Rio Rancho Events Center, with goals coming from five different players, according to kob.com.