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[211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo women's basketball player Miranda Sanchez died Monday. [72] Top ten-ranked UTEP foiled the Lobos, however, sweeping their regular season match-ups and knocking them out of the WAC tournament. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Colson later stated that he felt tremendous pressure to push the rules, and knew other coaches who were doing so and succeeding, but his personal integrity kept him from doing so, an attitude appreciated by his players. [101] The team started slowly, including a home loss to #2 Arizona, but later won seven of eight to gain an early share of the WAC lead. Shields again led with 19 points. The Lobos have made 15 appearances in the NCAA tournament, compiling an overall record of 816.[232]. [59] In July 1981, however, he was convicted by a state District Court on 21 of 22 counts of fraud and submitting false public vouchers. Colson's supporters pointed to the strong recruiting class he had coming in, arguing that his best teams were ahead of him, as well as to the integrity and academic success forged by Colson. While Ellenberger was visiting this booster, in November 1979, he took a call on the tapped phone from assistant coach Manny Goldstein. [46] First-year Athletic Director Paul Krebs announced before the end of the season that McKay would not return for the following season. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. [23] The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing at The Pit to Lamar and finishing the season 2411. Shields scored 1,837 points. Lobo, who played at UConn from 1991-95, was at a pre-draft camp for WNBA players and she didn't have childcare for her six-month-old daughter. [88] Colson's teams had gone 10762 (.633) in his last five seasons, but his failure to win the conference or to make the NCAA tournament were common criticisms. Ellenberger was well-respected as a teacher of defense,[34][39] and he was a frequent participant in basketball coaching camps and workshops, where he became friends with UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian. They languished to a 1018 finish, the first losing season for the Lobos in twenty years. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. The Lobos stood at 72 after losing to #10 Syracuse, then rattled off 14 straight wins, including a home-and-away sweep of #9 UNLV, pushing them into the national rankings and eventually into the top ten. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. [106] Shields led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Smith adding 15, overcoming a foul-plagued game for Thomas. [191] He was dismissed from the team. When Ellenberger was fired in December 1979, lead assistant Charlie Harrison was elevated to head coach for the remainder of the season. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. [19] Hardin led the way, averaging 17 points a game, and the team became the highest scoring Lobo squad to date at over 84 points a game. They beat Texas A&M in the NIT before losing at Fresno State to finish the season 1913. Two road losses made them settle for a share of the regular season MWC title, but they again beat ranked SDSU and UNLV to secure the conference tournament championship, the first time they won both titles in a season. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. Former UNM assistant Brandon Mason announced on Tuesday the return of a Lobo alumni all-star game to be played July 11 in the Pit. He oversaw construction of Carlisle Gymnasium in 1928 and Zimmerman Field in 1938, the first football stadium at UNM.[9]. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. [181][182] Senior Cameron Bairstow had a breakout season, averaging 20 points and seven rebounds a game, achieving one of the best single-season improvements in school history. 22 Wyoming. [6][11] For many years, Johnson Gym was the most prominent feature of the UNM campus for those driving along Central Avenue in Albuquerque, part of historic U.S. Route 66. [155][160] Versatile JC transfer Darington Hobson joined lone senior Roman Martinez, junior Dairese Gary, and eight sophomores and freshmen. He was head coach of the University of New Mexico Lobo basketball team from 1972 to 1979, winning Western Athletic Conference championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiling an overall record of 134-62 (.684). The Lobos again relied on three-point shooting, attempting the most threes in school history while making nearly ten a game, leading the WAC. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence after Bob King was hired as head coach in 1962. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 01:50 PM MST. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. Fraschilla felt he had his system and recruits in place going into the 200102 season, and Lobo fans were eager for the team to return to the NCAA tournament. [195] Pitino inherited 6 transfers, including a trio of Power-5 talent in Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn Jr., and Gethro Muscadin. The team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. "[199], The Lobo Howl is an event held initially on midnight of the first day the NCAA allows teams to practice. [147] The young squad showed promising signs early but struggled in conference to finish 1414. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. [143][144] A grim year for the program began with a severe spinal cord injury to guard Senque Carey, who would recover fully but never play again. The Lobos climbed to #16 with a 120 start, with a win over #19 Connecticut, before losing to NCAA tournament-bound South Dakota State; they won at #8 Cincinnati then lost at St Louis, which later reached #13. The 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. The Lobos lost three tough road games but beat #4 Utah in The Pit, pushing them to a #9 ranking they went 180 at home for the season. Thomas was held to his worst game as a Lobo, scoring just one point. [43] After a string of road losses, the Lobos recovered to win six of seven and secure the WAC championship in a strong season for the league when five of eight teams were ranked at some point. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. Several players left the team, some claiming abuse by Fraschilla. [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. They received a seven-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Stanford. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. [141] After several coaches were discussed as candidates, some turning down offers, McKay was hired in a late night surprise and was not a popular choice among Lobo fans. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. Smith led in scoring for the third straight season, averaging 17.5 a game, while Shields scored 15.5, and Thomas added 14 points and seven rebounds a game. The other team will have numerous other former Lobos and other players from around New Mexico. [148] They lost in the conference tournament but received a bid to the NIT, losing at Cal to finish 249, the most wins for a first-year Lobo coach to date. [104] The team had relied heavily on three-point shooting, hoisting over 100 more attempts than in any previous season, making 39%. The team began the season 83 but struggled away from The Pit, losing its first seven road games. The Lobos shot their best field goal percentage in a season, .542, placing them second in the nation, and McGee established the still-standing record for assists in a season. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. The Lobos swept #8 New Mexico State, with Gibson hitting a memorable last-second shot in the latter game, leading to a brief return to the national rankings. The strong finish earned the Lobos an NIT bid, where they lost to Texas A&M, finishing the season 1910. [210] Luxury suites and club seats were added, along with digital video boards, expanded concourses, additional restrooms and concession stands, and upgraded training facilities,[46] while preserving the historic character of the building. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. [68] The callow Lobo squad led for much of the game, encouraged by a delirious crowd at The Pit. [222] Over the years it has evolved into a family-like atmosphere held during the evening, including player introductions, practice drills and scrimmages, three-point shooting and slam dunk contests, and other festivities. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. [146], Bradley transfer Danny Granger became eligible during the 200304 season and led the team with 19.5 points a game. Media Guide 201314, pp.76,79. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. The Lobos won the conference basketball championship in 1944 and 1945, seasons with shortened schedules due to World War II. Nov. 2Gethro Muscadin, the former University of New Mexico Lobo basketball player who had been hospitalized since being in a single-vehicle crash 10 months ago in Kansas, died Monday. Lobo starred for the Huskies when they won a national championship in 1995 following an undefeated season and was also an Olympic gold medalist for Team USA in 1996. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. Long averaged 23.9 points a game both his junior and senior seasons, earning all-WAC honors both seasons and all-American recognition in 1971. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. [167] He was joined by UCLA transfer Drew Gordon, who averaged 13 points and 10.5 rebounds, and the program's most successful freshman class to date, including starter Kendall Williams who scored 12 points a game. Craig Neal was associate head coach under Alford for three seasons at Iowa and six seasons at UNM before taking the Lobo helm. Mar. [40] They fell into a 610 slide, however, including 19 on the road, a chronic weakness of the Lobos under Colson, whose teams compiled a 2465 record in road games. Smith led with 20 points, but the rest of the team shot a combined 29%, including 18% from three-point range. [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. Flipboard. [44] The Lobos earned their second trip to the NCAA tournament and tallied their first tournament victory, downing Idaho State before losing to San Francisco in the second round. [98] Longley was the seventh player selected in the 1991 NBA draft, by Minnesota, and he went on to win three NBA championships as a starter for the Chicago Bulls (199698). [10] They went 17589 (.663) in ten seasons with King as head coach, winning two conference titles and making four appearances in post-season tournaments. The Lobos won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. Elliott had an opportunity to put Arizona in the lead with a three-pointer with seconds remaining, but Greene blocked the shot to seal the win, the only time the Lobos have beaten a #1-ranked opponent. Aher Uguak, Damien Jefferson and Vance Jackson all formerly of the UNM program that boasts its players are "Lobos for Life" are each in this week's round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament, as are former assistant coaches Terrence Rencher and Alan Huss. The Lobos broke open a close game in the second half with a 267 run. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. As a part of Team USA during the 1996 Summer Olympics, Lobo won gold on one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled. Stats from Negro League teams from 1920 to 1948 are now counted in MLB records. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,69,71,77,88. The Lobos jumped out to a 120 start with wins over #25 Cal and #16 Texas A&M, vaulting to #12 in the national rankings. [154] Under McKay, J.R. Giddens had frequently missed games due to disciplinary problems. The team won seven of their last nine, both losses coming to #8 Utah, in Salt Lake and in the WAC tournament final. The Lobos were among the top 12 in the nation in scoring for Ellenberger's final three years, topping a hundred points 25 times and registering six of the school's top eight single-game scoring totals. The Lobos won their fourth WAC championship with a 131 league record, losing only at ranked Utah, and entered the NCAA tournament ranked #5 and seeded second in the West Regional, with the opportunity to play in The Pit for the regional final with a win. [129] He was selected as the 22nd pick in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft by Houston and played for 11 seasons in the NBA.[130]. PF-Kenny Thomas. UNM played their "home" games at various venues outside of New Mexico due to the restrictions against sports competitions from COVID-19 in New Mexico. His teams won twenty or more games and reached post-season tournaments in ten of his 11 seasons, and he coached the four leading scorers in Lobo history. They rode the momentum into the WAC tournament championship game and beat the Utes behind a dominant 30-point, 17-rebound performance by Thomas, earning their tenth straight win and a berth in the NCAA tournament. [35] Colson adhered strictly to NCAA rules, as UNM officials watched the program closely, wary of falling back into disfavor with the NCAA. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. The Lobos beat both in The Pit in the final week, however, then upset BYU on the way to winning their first WAC tournament championship, and securing a trip to the NCAA tournament. SF-Mike Winters. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo basketball player and now Australian Rules Football player, Hugh Greenwood started his first season with the Gold Coast Suns this past year, and with the . Gordon became a dominating inside presence in 201112, averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds, registering 19 double-doubles, and setting the Lobo season record for rebounds. They were ranked in the top ten for much of the 196768 season, peaking at #4, and they were in the top 20 most of the following season. 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