UNM Football Reaches 8-1 Record After 31-3 Win

New Mexico University football players returned home on Monday after beating Nevada 31-3 Friday night in Reno.

The victory improved the Lobos' record to 8-1 on the season and 5-0 in Mountain West Conference play. The team now sits at 23rd in the Associated Press poll, down one position from the previous week.

UNM head football coach Jason Eck said the squad performed well in the late national television broadcast. He noted that selection committee members likely watched the game from home and saw a strong effort.

Gilbert Chavez, a UNM employee and fan, described the current campus atmosphere as a "vibe" driven by success in both football and basketball. UNM junior Skyler Gilbertson predicted the team will win the Mountain West championship and reach the College Football Playoff.

The next game is scheduled for Saturday at home against UNLV.

The Lobo men's basketball team also played this weekend, winning 94-65 against Northern Arizona to start its season 2-0. The women's basketball team secured its first win of the year against New Mexico Highlands after losing its opener.

In soccer, the Albuquerque United defeated Colorado Springs 4-0 in the USL Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday. The result advanced the United to the conference finals against Sacramento Republic FC. Coach Dennis Sanchez said the group is confident but not yet satisfied.

Hockey fans witnessed a franchise milestone Wednesday at the Rio Rancho Events Center. The New Mexico Goatheads defeated the Allen Americans 5-2, marking their first home victory in team history. Five different players scored goals in the win.