Athletics

New Mexico high schools finding success in esports

5 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state esports championships is quickly becoming one of the NMAA’s biggest events of the year. Gamers from across the state compete in multiple games, including Madden NFL, NBA 2K, Rocket League, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros, Super Mario Kart and Splatoon.

City of Albuquerque celebrates UNM men’s basketball team

38 Views   The City of Albuquerque hosted a celebration for the recently crowned champions of the Mountain West men’s basketball tournament this past Thursday, April 11. Mayor Tim Keller and the men’s basketball team came out to greet and spend time with the fans.

Bella to the Bayou: Eldorado guard commits to LSU

66 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s top recruited high school athlete has made her decision. With over 30 Division I offers, Eldorado point guard Bella Hines was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country for the class of 2025. On Tuesday, she narrowed the field down to

Lobo fans head to Memphis for NCAA tournament game

101 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A day before the Lobo men’s basketball team faces Clemson in the NCAA tournament in Memphis, fans loaded on a bus and headed out. Fans left around 5 a.m. Thursday. Bobby Aragon chartered the bus and organized the bus ride, a two-night hotel and a

Lobos topple Boise State and continue run in Las Vegas

97 Views   When the final buzzer sounded, the Lobos stood tall and are keeping the pace in the Mountain West Tournament. LAS VEGAS — The New Mexico Lobos found themselves in a thrilling victory Thursday night against a team that beat them twice this season. When the final buzzer sounded, the

UNM Lobos fly past Air Force in Mountain West Tournament

71 Views   As the sunset scattered across Las Vegas, the UNM Lobos rose to the occasion with a win against Air Force. LAS VEGAS — The Lobos survive to see another day in the Mountain West Tournament as they get a big win against the Air Force Falcons.

Lobos win at home over Fresno State

102 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — March is primetime grindtime for college basketball teams and the Lobo men’s basketball team grinded out a crucial win to keep their tournament hopes alive.

UNM looks to use some state funds for athletic facility upgrades

97 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The clock is ticking for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisam who has just days left to sign off on which New Mexico projects will get millions in state funding. The University of New Mexico (UNM) is among those now holding its breath hoping for cash to

2024 state basketball tournament brackets

132 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 New Mexico Basketball State Tournament brackets for all classifications are listed below. KRQE Sports will provide continued coverage of the tournament.

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