Lobos Defeat No. 25 Denver 1-0 Nov 17, 2008
The Lobos are 11-6-2 on the year and finish in second place in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation with a 7-3-0 mark. They now must await the decision from the NCAA Men's Soccer Selection Committee to see if they will advance to their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament and their seventh in the last nine years. (Golobos.com)
No. 2 UCLA Hands No. 7 UCSB its First Home Loss of 2008 Nov 16, 2008
After overcoming a 2-0 deficit at the beginning of the game, UCLA was able to hold UCSB scoreless for 21 minutes and 14 seconds on its way to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation victory. With the loss, UCSB falls to 15-9 on the season and 4-3 in MPSF contests. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Falcons Fall to New Mexico, 4-1 Nov 15, 2008
The Lobos outshot the Falcons 20-11 and improved to 10-6-2 on the season and 6-3-0 in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play. The Falcons fell to 4-13-0 on the season and 2-7-0 in league play. (Airforcesports.com)
Stevens: Lobos Trying to Get Off the Bubble Nov 14, 2008
The Lobos had used the front door for four consecutive seasons by winning the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title and snatching the automatic NCAA bid that comes with the crown. The Lobos will not be wearing a crown in 2008 as that honor, and that NCAA bid, goes to Denver. (Golobos.com)
No. 7 UCSB Stuns No. 2 Stanford, Captures 5-4 Victory Nov 10, 2008
- The No. 7 UC Santa Barbara men's water polo team showed that there truly is no place like home on Sunday afternoon as they knocked-off No. 2 Stanford in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation contest at Campus Pool. With the victory, the Gauchos remain perfect in home games this season (6-0). (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Gauchos Once Again Get it Done in Overtime, Defeat Long Beach State 13-12 Nov 9, 2008
- The No. 7 UC Santa Barbara men's water polo team preserved its perfect home record on Saturday with a 13-12 overtime win in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation contest with No. 10 Long Beach State at Campus Pool. The drama-prone Gauchos have used overtime periods to capture their last four wins, including their last three victories at home. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Falcons Lose 1-0 at DU Nov 9, 2008
With the victory, DU improved to 9-5-2 overall and 7-0-1 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, while the Falcons fell to 4-12 and 2-7 in league play. In the 72nd minute, freshman Matt Kirby made a cross from the right side to Mathot on the left side of the box. (Airforcesports.com)
Rebels Suffer Overtime Setback Nov 9, 2008
- San Jose State's Nick Cukar scored a golden goal just under three minutes into overtime to lift the Spartans over UNLV 2-1 on Friday afternoon in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation men's soccer action. The loss dropped the Rebels to 8-6-1, 3-4 in league play, while SJSU improved to 7-5-4, 3-4-1 in the MPSF.. (Unlvrebels.com)
Lobos Score OT Win at Sacramento State Nov 8, 2008
New Mexico improves to 9-5-2 on the season and 5-2-0 in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action. The Hornets opened the scoring in the 18th minute, as senior Josh Zimbrich produced a cross from the near post that deflected off of a defender onto the awaiting foot of sophomore Ernesto Carranza. (Golobos.com)
Perfect at Home, UCSB Returns to Campus Pool for Pair of MPSF Games Nov 6, 2008
This Week In Water Polo After splitting a pair of Mountain Pacific Sports Federation games on the road in northern California last weekend, the No. 7 UC Santa Barbara men's water polo team returns to Campus Pool for a four-game home stand that begins this week with conference contests against No. 10 Long Beach State and No. 2 Stanford. The Gauchos will face the 49ers on Saturday, Nov. 8 and the Cardinal on Sunday, Nov. 9. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Soccer Heads West for California Swing Nov 6, 2008
The Lobos are currently 8-5-2 on the season and 4-2-0 in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play ... DAVIS NOW A TWO-TIME MPSF PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Junior was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Week after netting the game-winner against Stanford on Oct. 24 ... LOBOS TOUGH AT HOME UNDER FISHBEIN: The Lobo men's soccer team has posted a 27-2-1 mark in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action at the UNM Soccer Complex under head coach. (Golobos.com)
Alumni Update Nov 4, 2008
Shane MahoneySport: Water PoloHigh School: TokayCollege: PacificMahoney had three goals for the Tigers (10-16, 0-4 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) in an 11-10 loss to UC Santa Barbara last Sunday. Jon DavisSport: FootballHigh School: Elliot ChristianCollege: Azusa PacificThe senior All-American wide receiver had seven catches for 55 yards for the Cougars (1-8) in a 36-6 loss to No. 5 ranked Central Washington at home on Saturday. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Falcons Fall to San Jose State, 1-0, in Home Finale Nov 3, 2008
With the victory, San Jose State improved to 6-5-4 overall and 2-4-1 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, while the Falcons fell to 4-11 overall and 2-5 in league play following their final home game of the season. Cukar took a pass from Hiroki Akiyama and made a run down the left side of the field, even with Falcon defender. (Airforcesports.com)
STEVENS: Lobos Are Good, Bad & Excellent Friday night in win over UNLV Nov 1, 2008
Since Lobos are a team of high expectations, there was good, bad and excellent Friday night in the University of New Mexico's Mountain Pacific Sports Federation battle with UNLV.. Good: The Lobos scored three goals. (Golobos.com)
Sacramento State Shuts Out Air Force, 3-0 Nov 1, 2008
With the victory, the Hornets improved to 7-6-2 overall and 2-4 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, while the Falcons fell to 4-10 overall and 2-4 in league play. Bettencourt broke a scoreless tie in the 21st minute when he fired a shot past Falcon goalie from 12 yards out after receiving a pass from Nunez. (Airforcesports.com)
Stevens: Getting Physical Oct 31, 2008
The 7-5-2 Lobos are 3-2 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, tied with 3-2 UNLV and trailing 5-0 Denver. The Lobos have to play out the season undefeated and hope that Denver comes to the UNM Soccer Complex on Nov. 16 with at least one loss. (Golobos.com)
Air Force Receives Best Preseason Ranking Ever Oct 30, 2008
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation foes Stanford and Oklahoma are ranked first and second, respectively, in the preseason poll, while the Big Ten programs of Ohio State, Illinois and Penn State round out the top-five. Stanford received 10 of 14 first-place votes, while Oklahoma earned a pair. (Airforcesports.com)
Campus crib sheet Oct 29, 2008
The Bears (11-5, 0-2 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) got three goals from Ivan Rackov, one of two Cal freshmen from Belgrade, Serbia. Other sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Stevens: Doubleheader Tonight at the UNM Soccer Complex Oct 25, 2008
men actually could lose tonight and still lay claim to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title - and the automatic bid - but the Lobo men sit upon a dangerous ledge. The 3-2 Lobos have two losses in MPSF play and need 5-0 Denver to drop a game prior to Denver's Nov. 16 visit to Albuquerque. (Golobos.com)
Lobos Down Stanford 2-1 Oct 25, 2008
However, the best ticket to the postseason is to win the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title and grab the automatic bid. That finish requires the Lobos to get some help along the way. (Golobos.com)
Challenging Homestand Continues For Aggies Oct 22, 2008
PACIFIC (10-12) lost a 9-4 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opener to Pepperdine in Saturday morning action, then scored five unanswered in a 10-9 win over Cal Baptist that evening. Senior Shane Mahoney tallied five goals for the day, including four against the Lancers. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
College glance Oct 22, 2008
Stanford (15-2) defeated host UCLA 12-2 in the teams' Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opener. The Cardinal shot to a 4-0 lead and outscored the Bruins 5-1 in the fourth quarter. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Conference Bye Offers No Break Oct 22, 2008
The Lobos streak of four consecutive Mountain Pacific Sports Federation titles is in jeopardy following their 2-1 loss at Nevada-Las Vegas on Friday night. UNLV scored two second-half goals one minute apart to take an insurmountable 2-0 lead. (Gostanford.com)
Cruz Picks Up Weekly Honor Oct 21, 2008
LAS VEGAS - For the second straight week the UNLV men's soccer team had a player earn weekly honors, as sophomore forward was named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Brine Co-Player of the Week. This is Cruz's second weekly MPSF honor of the season, and along with teammate (who was named last week), they are the only players in the conference to have been named more then once this season. (Unlvrebels.com)
Falcons Drop 1-0 Decision to San Jose State Oct 20, 2008
Nick Cukar scored the game's only goal in the 67th minute to lead the San Jose State men's soccer team to a 1-0 triumph over Air Force Sunday in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation men's soccer match at Spartan Stadium. With their first conference victory of the season, the Spartans evened their overall record at 5-5-3, and improved to 1-4 in the MPSF, while Air Force fell to 4-9 overall and 2-3 in conference play. (Airforcesports.com)
Rebels Take Down Lobos 2-1 Oct 19, 2008
LAS VEGAS - In front of a school record crowd of 1,220, UNLV scored twice in a 52-second span in the second half to take down conference co-leader New Mexico 2-1 on Friday night in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation men's soccer action from Peter Johann Memorial Field. With their third straight win, the Rebels move into a tie for second with the Lobos in league play at 3-2, and UNLV is now 8-4-1 on the season. (Unlvrebels.com)
Lobos Fall at UNLV 2-1 Oct 18, 2008
With the loss, New Mexico snaps a three-game winning streak and falls to 6-5-2 on the year and 3-2-0 in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action. UNLV iproves to 8-4-1 and 3-2-0 in MPSF play. (Golobos.com)
Falcons Rally to Beat Sacramento State, 2-1 Oct 18, 2008
With the victory, Air Force improved to 4-8 overall and 2-2 in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play, while the Hornets fell to 6-5-2 overall and 1-3 in the MPSF.. Sacramento State provided the game's first goal in the 19th minute, as Adam Bettencourt scored off of a free kick from Omar Martinez that was punched out by Falcon goalie onto Bettencourt's right foot. (Airforcesports.com)
Men's Soccer Heads to UNLV Friday Night Oct 16, 2008
Friday, Oct. 17, for an 8:30 p.m. (MT) match against UNLV. The Lobos are currently 6-4-2 on the season and 3-1-0 in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play ... RECAPPING LAST WEEKEND: The University of New Mexico men's soccer team scored two big Mountain Pacific Sports Federation wins at home last weekend over San Jose State and Sacramento State ... LOBOS TOUGH AT HOME UNDER FISHBEIN: The Lobo men's soccer team has posted a 26-2-1 mark in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action at the UNM... (Golobos.com)
Mens volleyball celebrates 50th anniversary Oct 16, 2008
He has guided UH to five Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Pacific Division titles, six top five national finishes, and coached 14 All-Americans, including national players of the year Yuval Katz and Costas Theocharidis. Article Rating. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Ejdemyr Helps Lobos Seal 2-1 Victory Over Sacramento State Oct 13, 2008
New Mexico improves to 6-4-2 on the season and 3-1-0 in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action. The Lobos dominated the early stages of the match, scoring both of their goals in the first seven minutes of play. (Golobos.com)
Falcons Fall to DU, 1-0 Oct 13, 2008
With the win, Denver evened its overall record at 5-5 and remains in first place in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation with a 3-0 league record. The Falcons, meanwhile, fell to 3-8 overall and 1-2 in MPSF action. (Airforcesports.com)
Lobos Down San Jose State 1-0 in Overtime Oct 11, 2008
It still is one of only two Mountain Pacific Sports Federation losses at home for the Lobos in head coach tenure. Tonight the Lobos made sure there would no repeat performance from 2005. (Golobos.com)
Stevens: Lobos Still Confident Despite Early Season Hard Luck Oct 10, 2008
Lobo coach is all in favor of the "Stuff The Stadium" promotion Friday night when San Jose State visits the UNM Soccer Complex for a key Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match. Fishbein values the Lobo fans that give the University of New Mexico one of the nastier home-turf advantages in college soccer. (Golobos.com)
Falcons Host First-Place DU on Saturday Oct 10, 2008
Falcons Host DU This Saturday The Air Force Falcons (3-7, 1-1 MPSF) continue Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play this weekend with a game against MPSF leader Denver on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Cadet Soccer Stadium ... Offensive opportunities were at a premium Friday night at Cadet Soccer Stadium, but Air Force junior took full advantage of his opportunity, scoring the game's only goal in the 57th minute to lead the Falcon men's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over UNLV. With the victory in the... (Airforcesports.com)
Stuff The Stadium Friday Night vs. San Jose State Oct 8, 2008
UP NEXT: The University of New Mexico men's soccer team returns home following a four-game road trip to host San Jose State and Sacramento State in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action this weekend ... DAVIS NAMED MPSF PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Junior was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation co-Player of the Week after netting the game-winner against No. 2 Akron on Friday, Sept. 12 ... LOBOS TOUGH AT HOME UNDER FISHBEIN: The Lobo men's soccer team has posted a 24-2-1 mark in Mountain... (Golobos.com)
UCLA's Chay Lapin Captures MPSF Co-Player of the Week Honors Oct 7, 2008
5, the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) announced Monday. Lapin tied his career high with 15 saves in UCLA's 10-4 win over Long Beach State in an MPSF contest Saturday, Oct. 4. (Uclabruins.com)
Lobos Beat the Falcons 4-0 Oct 6, 2008
Four different Lobos found the back of the net, evening New Mexico's Mountain Pacific Sports Federation record at 1-1. UNM is back to. (Golobos.com)
Falcons Shutout by New Mexico, 4-0 Oct 6, 2008
With the victory, New Mexico improved to 4-4-2 overall and 1-1 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, while the Falcons fell to 3-7 and 1-1 in league play. New Mexico dominated the game from the opening kickoff and took a 1-0 lead less than four minutes into the game when Jack Smithson sent a corner kick into the box that deflected off Air Force defender and snuck past Falcon goalie. (Airforcesports.com)
Lobos Fall at Denver 1-0 Oct 4, 2008
The University of New Mexico men's soccer team dropped its Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opener at Denver 1-0 today. The Lobos were without three of its top players in the match tonight and could not hold off the host Pioneers. (Golobos.com)
Falcons Sneak Past UNLV, 1-0 Oct 4, 2008
Offensive opportunities were at a premium Friday night at Cadet Soccer Stadium, but Air Force junior took full advantage of his opportunity, scoring the game's only goal in the 57th minute to lead the Falcon men's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over UNLV. With the victory in the conference opener for both teams, Air Force improved to 3-6 overall and 1-0 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, while UNLV fell to 5-3-1 and 0-1 in the MPSF.. Noller scored a beautiful unassisted goal after... (Airforcesports.com)
Men's Soccer Oct 3, 2008
The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site. 2008 Team Information. (Golobos.com)
Falcons Open MPSF Slate at Home vs. UNLV and New Mexico Oct 3, 2008
Falcons Open MPSF Play at Home The Air Force Falcons (2-6) open Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play this weekend with a pair of games at Cadet Soccer Stadium ... AFA in MPSF Openers Since rejoining the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation in 1999, the Falcons are 4-4-1 in conference openers. (Airforcesports.com)
Steven Noller Named MPSF Brine Co-Player of the Week Sep 23, 2008
has been named the Brine Co-Player of the Week by the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation after leading the Falcons to the BSC Armed Forces Classic title last weekend. Noller, who shared the award with Lamar Neagle of UNLV, scored two of Air Force's three goals this weekend as the Falcons claimed one-goal victories over service-academy rivals Navy and Army. (Airforcesports.com)
Lobos Fall to Washington 3-2 in Overtime Sep 22, 2008
New Mexico is winless in its last three matches since dropping No. 2 Akron 1-0 on Sept. 12, and now sits 3-3-2 with Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action set to begin in two weeks. Washington improves to 4-3-0 on the year. (Golobos.com)
UW Men Host Husky Fever Classic Sep 19, 2008
These squads are both former members of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. The last time these teams met was in 2000, with UW winning in Seattle, 2-1. (Gohuskies.com)
Lobos Travel to Seattle, Wash., for the Husky Classic Sep 19, 2008
UNM beings Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action on Friday, Oct. 3, at Denver ... DAVIS NAMED MPSF PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Junior was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation co-Player of the Week after netting the game-winner against No. 2 Akron on Friday, Sept. 12 ... was the 2007 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Year and the league's leading scorer with 12 goals and four assists. (Golobos.com)
Woodward Named Washington's Athletic Director Sep 18, 2008
The University of Washington's nationally-prominent department of intercollegiate athletics sponsors 23 highly-successful sports programs and is a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS, formerly known as Division IA) member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Pacific-10 Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF). The Husky athletics program has ranked among the top 25 athletic programs nationally for the last eight years, in terms of athletic success, and its... (Gohuskies.com)
No. 7 Billikens Entertain Denver on Saturday Sep 18, 2008
The Pioneers return six starters and 17 letterwinners from last year's squad that finished 10-4-4 overall and 6-1-3 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. Head coach Bobby Muuss is in his second season at Denver, his first head-coaching stop, and has a 12-7-4 career record. (Slubillikens.com)
Jeff Rowland Signs With FC Dallas Sep 18, 2008
He led UNM to three Mountain Pacific Sports Federation titles, including the memorable run to the 2005 College Cup Finals. He is third in scoring in UNM history with 104 points and second with 45 career goals. (Golobos.com)
The Accidental Water Polo Player; All-American Spencer Warden Leads by Example Sep 17, 2008
Among the accolades he has earned are 2007 third-team All-American, 2006 honorable mention All-American, 2006 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Newcomer of the Year and the 2005 Cal Alumni Leadership Scholarship Award. "Spencer gives 100 percent all the time, both in practices and in games," Sample said. (Calbears.com)
20 Questions With Stephen Brown Sep 12, 2008
He is in his fifth year with the Lobos and has been a part of four Mountain Pacific Sports Federation championships teams. We played 20 questions with Porter, and here are some answers about his interests and personal life. (Golobos.com)
Burns Ready to Hop, Skip, Jump and Sing Sep 12, 2008
Burns' lifetime-best triple jump, which is described as a hop, step and jump event, came last winter when she soared to a distance of 41-feet, 5 inches for third place at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Championships in Seattle ... Burns' concentration for the immediate future is her track and field endeavors and she is looking forward to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships because she has reached personal-records at the meet in the Dempsey Indoor Facility in... (Wsucougars.com)
Lobos Welcome No. 2 Akron on Friday in the NIKE Classic Sep 10, 2008
was the 2007 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Year and the league's leading scorer with 12 goals and four assists ... LOBOS TOUGH AT HOME UNDER FISHBEIN: The Lobo men's soccer team has posted a 24-2-1 mark in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action at the UNM Soccer Complex under head coach ... AGAIN: The coaches around the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation selected UNM as the preseason favorite to win the MPSF in 2008. (Golobos.com)
2008 Stanford Men's Water Polo Outlook Sep 10, 2008
- To anyone else, a 17-8 overall record, a 5-3 mark and third-place finish in the ever-competitive Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, and a final national ranking of No. 4 would be acceptable. But for the Stanford men's water polo team last season, it was not enough to get it into the four-team NCAA Championship field, a place the 2008 Stanford squad expects to be when it hosts the national championship tournament at Avery Aquatic Center once again this fall. (Gostanford.com)
Frank Reynolds Named MPSF Men's Water Polo Co-Player of the Week Sep 9, 2008
WOODLAND, CALIF. - University of California senior attacker has been named the Nov. 8 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Co-Molten Player of the Week, it was announced Monday by MPSF commissioner Al Beaird. Reynolds shared this season's first MPSF player of the week honor with USC freshman goalie Joel Dennerley. (Calbears.com)
Cruz Picks Up Another Weekly Honor Sep 5, 2008
LAS VEGAS - In addition to being named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Week on Tuesday, UNLV sophomore forward has also been selected to the TopDrawerSoccer. com Men's Team of the Week, for the week ending on Aug. 31. (Unlvrebels.com)
Cruz Named MPSF Player Of The Week Sep 3, 2008
LAS VEGAS - UNLV sophomore forward picked up the first weekly honor of his career, as he was named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Brine Player of the Week, it was announced on Tuesday. Cruz, a native of Glendale, Ariz. (Unlvrebels.com)
Ranked Foes Descend Upon Sullivan Field Aug 30, 2008
UNM won the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation with a 7-1-2 mark, advancing to the NCAA Tournament. Head Coach Jeremy Fishbein is in his seventh season in Albuquerque, where he has compiled a record of 87-25-13. (Lmulions.com)
Air Force Gymnastics Announces 2009 Schedules Aug 22, 2008
The men will open the season with the Rocky Mountain Open, while the women conclude the campaign with the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships. Click for the men's 2009 schedule release and for the women's 2009 schedule release. (Airforcesports.com)
Cal Ranked No. 1 in Preseason Collegiate Water Polo Poll Aug 22, 2008
The Golden Bears received 98 total points, two more than two-time national runner-up USC. Earlier, Cal was picked to finish third in the annual Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Preseason Men's Water Polo Coaches Poll, trailing USC and Stanford. The 2008 Bears will attempt to become the first Cal men's water polo squad to win three straight national titles since the 1990-92 teams accomplished the feat. (Calbears.com)
Irish To Open Exhibition Play At New Mexico On Wednesday Aug 20, 2008
Midfielder Chris Wright, the 2007 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Year, has led the team in scoring each of the last two seasons. He was the league leader in points last year with 12 goals and four assists. (Und.com)
Air Force Ranked 12th in Preseason Poll Aug 16, 2008
In addition, the Falcons have the fourth-highest ranking of teams in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. Defending champion Oklahoma is ranked first, while Stanford is second. (Airforcesports.com)
UCLA Men's Water Polo Tabbed Fourth in MPSF Coaches' Poll Aug 15, 2008
- The UCLA men's water polo team has been selected fourth in the 2008 MPSF preseason coaches' poll, the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation announced Thursday. The Bruins received 46 points in the preseason poll. (Uclabruins.com)
Harkins Named To IWLCA Academic Honor Roll Aug 12, 2008
As a junior, she was selected to the IWLCA All-West/Midwest Region second team and was the lone UC Davis representative on the All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation team. The three-time Academic All-MPSF honoree achieved perhaps her highest honor in the summer of 2006, when she was named to the U.S. Lacrosse Women's Development Team. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
