Men’s Basketball Fall to 24th Ranked West Texas

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Silver City, N.M. – Opening up with their first conference game of the season, the Western New Mexico University men’s basketball team were unable to find the win last Thursday against 24th ranked West Texas A&M University, 91-55. With an overall record of 9-1, West Texas kept Western on the ropes as they only trailed

Mustangs Hold on Late for Win Against Eagles

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Silver City, N.M. – The Western New Mexico University women’s basketball team were able to hold on late and take the victory against Northern New Mexico College, 68-66, last Monday evening. The Eagles held their own offensively by outgaining the Mustangs in every shooting category; field goals (38 percent to 34 percent), three-pointers (52-35) and

Guest Editorial: My Experience in Baltimore

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Baltimore, MD- As I was dropped off at the airport in El Paso, TX on Wednesday, November 9, it really hit me. I was getting a chance to attend the NCAA Leadership Forum. I was absolutely stoked having the opportunity to travel 2,500 miles to attend the Forum in Baltimore, Maryland. This was a once

Mustangs Cap Season Off With Overtime Thriller

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Silver City, N.M. – An overtime dramatic finish was in store last Saturday as the Western New Mexico University football team came up short against West Texas A&M, 37-30, for the final game of the season. Jumping ahead to the fourth quarter with 2:04 remaining, the Mustangs topped off a 19 play, 71-yard drive with

The Curse is Lifted: Cubs Win First World Series in 108 years!

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Silver City, N.M. – The curse has finally been lifted after 108 years as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7, making them the 2016 World Series Champions. Some Cubs fans blame the “Billy Goat” curse for never winning a World Series since 1908. This curse came about in 1945, when

WNMU Snaps Four Game Losing Streak Against ASU

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Silver City, N.M. – Four forced turnovers and 337 passing yards helped the Western New Mexico University football team surge past Angelo State University for a 20-14 win last Saturday. With this win, the Mustangs snap their four game losing streak. They currently hold a 3-6 overall record and a 3-4 Lone Star Conference record.

Skyhawks Second Half Performance Gives Win over Mustangs

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Silver City, N.M. – Despite a close second half score, the Western New Mexico University football team were unable to push past Fort Lewis College as they fell short, 52-14, in a non-conference play last Saturday. The Skyhawks dominated in the second half by outscoring the Mustangs 35-0. FLC also controlled many areas in the

Javelinas Pull Away in Five Set Thriller Over Mustangs

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Silver City, N.M. – The Western New Mexico University volleyball team put up a thrilling five set match against Texas A&M University-Kingsville Friday night but fell short 3-2 (25-17, 20-25, 25-19, 24-26, 10-15). Mustangs had a chance to win the match in the fourth set but the Javelinas fought back late to force a fifth