ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The University of New Mexico baseball team had a dominant outing versus Utah Valley, taking down the Wolverines 14-6 at Santa Ana Star Field, sweeping the series. The Lobos went back and forth with the Wolverines before breaking the game open with an eight-run sixth inning.
“New Mexico State split with this team, so it was nice to sweep them for the good ol’ state of New Mexico,” said head coach Ray Birmingham.
The scoring started for the Lobos in the first inning as Adam Schneider scored on a balk, advancing Catillo to second on the play. Later on in the inning, Castillo was brought in off a double from Willie Cano. In the second inning, another double, this time from Shane Podsednik, scored Jared Martin for a 3-0 Lobo lead.
Lobos Take Down Wolverines After a Six-Run Sixth Inning
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. It was a slow start for The University of New Mexico baseball team as the Lobos trailed after five innings to the Utah Valley Wolverines (9-40, 7-25 WAC), but the Lobos built a lead after a six-run sixth inning that that would carry them to a 9-4 final score. Willie Cano played a big hand in tonight’s win, going three-for-four from the plate with three RBI’s and two runs, including a home run in the third inning.
“Willie Cano was special tonight,” said head coach Ray Birmingham. “We had both great defense and great hitting.”
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The University of New Mexico baseball has been on the road for a majority of the season and will finally be back at Santa Ana Star Field for a three-game home series this weekend versus Utah Valley. This will be just the sixth non-conference opponent that the Lobos will face this season, with UNM currently leading the series versus Utah Valley 4-1.
Game One | Friday, May 14 | 6 p.m. MT
Game Two | Saturday, May 15 | 6 p.m. MT
Game Three | Sunday, May 16 | Noon MT
Tickets are available for purchase
here for all three games. Masks must be worn by all unless actively eating or drinking. It is encouraged to purchase your tickets online. Tickets will be available on the day of the game, but it is important to note that only card transactions will be accepted. The entire series will also be streamed on golobos.com/watch and on the Lobo Sports App, available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. Live stats will be available here.
Lobos Head to Colorado Springs for Three-Game Series Versus Air Force
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. This week, the University of New Mexico baseball team is back on the road to face off with the Air Force Falcons in Colorado Springs, Colo. It hasn’t been the smoothest season for the team, as they have been back in action for just two weeks after a pause in the season due to a positive COVID test within the team. The three-game series will start with a doubleheader on Saturday at 10 a.m. MT, and conclude with one game on Sunday at 11 a.m. MT.
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Despite the pandemic’s harsh fallout on sports, it’s shaping up as a banner year for many University of New Mexico athletic teams, with conference titles and national tourneys.
While UNM’s two high-dollar teams, football and men’s basketball, hogged most of the headlines, it was multiple less-publicized teams that garnered the championships.
The UNM women’s soccer team enters the NCAA Tournament today against Navy as one of the most prolific scoring teams in the country. The Lobos are on a roll after beating San Diego State and Colorado State to close the regular season and win the Mountain West Conference title. The Lobos, led by MWC Coach of the Year Heather Dyche, are the 10th-best scoring team and 15th-stingiest defense in the nation.