Lobos Brew 2/14: Desert Dogs

Men's basketball's sold out Sunday, baseball season begins, and more.

Good morning, Lobo Fans! Lobo Give Day was a success! Over 200 donors raised more than $365,000 for New Mexico Athletics.

What else is Brewin’ today?

🏀 Sold out Sunday
⚾️ Baseball is here
🐺 And more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Sold Out Sunday. Lobo fans have sold out The Pit for Sunday’s game against Utah State! The two will tip off at 2 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The Lobos enter the game 13-1 in conference play for the first time since finishing 13-1 in the WAC in 1977-78. Earlier this month, New Mexico defeated the Aggies on the road, 82-63.

🔺 Desert Dogs. Lobo baseball is here! They open up the season at the MLB Desert Invitational in Arizona this weekend. They’ll get things started today against Austin Peay at 5:30 p.m. Tomorrow, they’ll play UC Irvine at 12:30 p.m. and Seton Hall at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Fans can watch all of the games for free on MLB.com.

🔺 Ice, Ice, Baby. The women’s basketball team won a thriller last night! They defeated Boise State 88-83, highlighted by a Vianè Cumber three to extend the lead to five with under 10 seconds remaining. She finished the game with 27 points and five three’s. Alyssa Hargrove recorded a double-double with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The Lobos won’t play until Wednesday when they travel to San José State.

🔺 Softball In SanMo. The Lobo softball team is back in Texas for another tournament this weekend! They’ll participate in the Bobcat Tournament at Texas State in San Marcos. They’ll play two today with Fordham at 11:15 a.m. and St. Thomas at 6 p.m. Tomorrow, they’ll take on Texas State at 3:45 p.m. and St. Thomas at 6 p.m. They’ll wrap things up on Sunday against Texas State at 11:15 a.m.

🔺 Split Picture. The Lobo track & field team is splitting up again this weekend. A distance squad will compete at the UW Husky Classic, while everyone else stays home to host the Don Kirby Elite Invitational. Both events will run today and tomorrow.

🔺 Booked & Busy. The men’s and women’s tennis teams have a jam-packed weekend! The men’s team will play three matches in Oregon - two at Oregon against the Ducks and Louisiana, then one at Portland. The women’s team heads to future Mountain West opponent UTEP today at 10 a.m. Then, they’ll travel to New Mexico State for an 11 a.m. match tomorrow.

Introducing the all new Prime Rib Steakburger! Thin-sliced prime rib stacked on 2 steakburger patties with melted Swiss cheese, grilled onions, and sauteed portobello mushrooms on a toasted bun with garlic aioli. Check out the rest of our all new menu at https://www.freddys.com/menu

The Freddy's way, we make everything fresh, with 100% lean ground beef, cooked-to-order every time. 

Freddy's is a proud sponsor of UNM Lobo Athletics.

After a five-year hiatus, the Apache Nugget Travel Center and Casino is back and better than ever! Join us tomorrow for the Grand Reopening festivities at 1 p.m., and experience Vegas-level amenities and entertainment in the heart of New Mexico. Our newly upgraded casino offers 80 of the newest, most engaging slot machines and plenty of electronic table stations featuring blackjack, video poker, craps, and more.

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With lively music, great vibes, and a weekend packed with fun, the Apache Nugget is ready to be your new go-to destination. Located just northwest of Cuba at the intersection of US Highway 550 and State Highway 537, come see why we’re New Mexico’s new hospitality leader! For more details, visit www.apachenuggetcasino.com.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday 2/14

⛳️ Men’s Golf at John Burns Intercollegiate
🎽 Track & Field at UW Husky Classic
🎽 Track & Field hosts Don Kirby Elite Invitational | Tickets | FloTrack
🎾 Women’s Tennis at UTEP @ 10:00 a.m.
🥎 Softball vs. Fordham @ 11:15 a.m.
⚾️ Baseball vs. Austin Peay @ 5:30 p.m. | Tickets | MLB.tv 
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Oregon @ 6:00 p.m.
🥎 Softball vs. St. Thomas @ 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 2/15

⛳️ Men’s Golf at John Burns Intercollegiate
🎽 Track & Field at UW Husky Classic
🎽 Track & Field hosts Don Kirby Elite Invitational | Tickets | FloTrack
🎾 Women’s Tennis at New Mexico State @ 11:00 a.m.
⚾️ Baseball vs. UC Irvine @ 12:30 p.m. | Tickets | MLB.tv 
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Louisiana @ 1:00 p.m.
🥎 Softball at Texas State @ 3:45 p.m.
🥎 Softball vs. St. Thomas @ 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 2/16

🥎 Softball at Texas State @ 11:15 a.m.
⚾️ Baseball vs. Seton Hall @ 12:30 p.m. | Tickets | MLB.tv 
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Utah State @ 2:00 p.m. | CBS Sports Network

Have a great weekend, y’all!