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Silver City, N.M. – The Western New Mexico University football team would not back down as they faced off against #9 seed Texas A&M University-Commerce last Saturday but came up short, 38-24. Statistically, both teams were evenly matched as WNMU came away with 486 yards of offense and 29:59 time of possession while TAMUC brought
Continue reading ➞ Mustangs Come Up Short Against #9 Seed Lions
Silver City, N.M. – It was a scoring mayhem by both teams last Saturday, as Tarleton State University was able to snug by the Western New Mexico University football team for a 44-41 win. The Texans came out strong in the opening kickoff as they returned the kick 65 yards for a touchdown. After forcing
Continue reading ➞ Fourth Quarter Comeback Not Enough for WNMU
Silver City, N.M. – The Western New Mexico University volleyball team were in action last Friday night as they were able to sweep Texas Women’s University for the win, 3-0. The Mustangs (12-6, 4-3 LSC) dominated with their kills as they came away with 42 while limiting the Pioneers to 29. WNMU hit a percentage
Silver City, N.M. – A fourth quarter outburst from No. 10. Midwestern State University led them to the win, 43-22, over the Western New Mexico University football team last Saturday during homecoming. Even though WNMU outgained MSU in total yards of offense 467 to 398 and in time of possession 35:35 to 24:25, Midwestern’s 22
Continue reading ➞ Homecoming 2016: 4th Quarter Dominance Helps MSU Push Past WNMU
Silver City, NM – Last night, Mustang Entertainment hosted their annual Powderpuff Game at Old James Stadium. The football game was between teams Purple and Gold with flag football substituting for the usual tackle football. Both teams held only female WNMU students in a six-on-six contest. After winning the toss, Purple elected to defend first,
Continue reading ➞ Homecoming 2016: Mustang Entertainment Presents: Powderpuff Game
Silver City, N.M. – Western New Mexico University volleyball dominated in their first home performance this past Friday as they swept Cameron University (2-10, 0-4 LSC) in a 3-0 win. It was a close first set as neither teams were able to establish an early lead. With WNMU up 14-10, they began some momentum by
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Volleyball Sweeps for Win in Home Opener
Silver City, N.M. – The Western New Mexico University football team picked up their first win of the season against Oklahoma Panhandle State this past Saturday, 44-21. Senior quarterback Javia Hall had an outstanding performance that helped lead the Mustangs (1-2, 1-1 LSC) past the Aggies as he produced six touchdowns, four passing and two
Continue reading ➞ Javia Hall’s Six Touchdowns leads WNMU to First Win of the Season
San Diego, CA- The sun was setting and the weather was cool. Fans of all ages, kinds, and sizes were gathering for one of the most important days of the year; football season was beginning. As the crowd entered the stadium, the excitement was tangible in the air. This was the moment everyone was waiting
Silver City, N.M. — The Western New Mexico Football team is just a couple of days away to opening their 2016 season. Last season the Mustangs finished with a 4-7 record (3-6 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) and placed seventh in the RMAC standings. This Saturday the Mustangs will be opening up on the road
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Football Ready to Kick Off New Season
Silver City, NM- WNMU Athletics has a new Compliance Coordinator. Memphis, Tennessee native Benay Weintraub has joined the Western New Mexico University Athletics program, hoping to keep student athletes on the right track. The position of compliance coordinator is designed to ensure that students are in the best of health, both physically and mentally. They
Continue reading ➞ Benay Weintraub takes on Athletic Advisory Position.