How Well Do You Know Your New Mexico Lobos?

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How many dunks did the Men's Basketball team have in the 12/13/2008 game against Ole Miss?
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Test your knowledge on the New Mexico Lobos with questions about their basketball and football history, including notable players and key events.

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Who was New Mexico's first-ever All-American?
- Brian Urlacher
- Mel Daniels
- Sam Suplizio
- Larry White
Correct Answer
A. Larry White

Explanation
Larry White was UNM's first-ever All-American. White earned the honor in the fall of 1953 and was a member of the UNM football team.

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3.

When did Bob King coach his first New Mexico basketball game?
- December 29, 1961
- December 1, 1962
- January 11, 1964
- February 5, 1966
Correct Answer
A. December 1, 1962

Explanation
Bob King's first game at UNM was on December 1, 1962.

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4.

How many individual national champions does New Mexico have?
- 10
- 6
- 19
- 14
Correct Answer
A. 19

Explanation
19 Lobos can say they are national champions.

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5.

When was the first class of the UNM Athletics Hall of Fame inducted?
- 1981
- 1986
- 1989
- 1992
Correct Answer
A. 1986

Explanation
The first class of the UNM Athletics Hall of Fame was inducted in 1986.

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6.

Who was the University of New Mexico's first football coach?
- Roy Johnson
- W. A. Zimmer
- Joe Napier
- Walter McEwan
- W. A. Zimmer was the first head football coach at the University of New Mexico.
Correct Answer
A. W. A. Zimmer

Explanation
W. A. Zimmer was the first head football coach at the University of New Mexico. This is the correct answer because it directly states that W. A. Zimmer was the first coach at the university.

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Who currently holds the schools all-time scoring record in women's basketball?
- Jordan Adams
- Abby Garcheck
- Yvonne McKinnon
- Dionne Marsh
Correct Answer
A. Dionne Marsh

Explanation
Dione Marsh holds the schools all-time scoring record with 1,913 points.

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Who did the Men's Basketball team play against in the first game at the Pit on December 1, 1966?
- New Mexico State
- Abilene Christian
- UTEP
- Hofstra
Correct Answer
A. Abilene Christian

Explanation
New Mexico played Abilene Christian for the first game at the Pit back in 1966.

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What are UNM's school colors?
- Red and Gray
- Cherry and Silver
- Maroon and White
- Strawberry and Ash
Correct Answer
A. Cherry and Silver

Explanation
The Lobos proudly wear cherry and silver.

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10.

Who was the MWC Baseball Player of the Year in 2007?
- Kevin Atkinson
- Brian Cavazos-Galvez
- Jordan Pacheco
- Mike Brownstein
Correct Answer
A. Jordan Pacheco

Explanation
In 2007, Jordan Pacheco was names the conference's Player of the Year.

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Who led the MWC in kills for the 2008 women's volleyball season?
- Gayle Tripp
- Jeanne Fairchild
- Jade Michaelsen
- Anna Lehne
Correct Answer
A. Jeanne Fairchild

Explanation
Jeanne Fairchild led the conference with 471 kills in the 2008 season.

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Stoney Case became the first player in NCAA Division I-A history to...
- Rush for 1,000 yards in a career
- Score the most points as a quarterback
- Pass for 8,000 yards in a career
- A and C
- A, B, and C
Correct Answer
A. A and C

Explanation
Did we trick you?? Stoney Case became the first player in NCAA Division I-A history to rush for 1,000 yards and pass for 8,000 yards in a career.

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On November 11, 1989, against the University of Utah, 11 school and conference records were established by quarterback Jeremy Leach and receiver Terance Mathis. What was the outcome of the game?
- The Lobos won, beating the Utes with a 57-7 win.
- The game was rained out and therefore stricken from the record books.
- Utah booted a 48-yard field goal with 12 seconds left to win 41-39.
- The Lobos shut out the Utes with a 41-0 win.
Correct Answer
A. Utah booted a 48-yard field goal with 12 seconds left to win 41-39.

Explanation
Despite the 11 records being established, Utah kicked the game-winning field goal and defeated New Mexico 41-39.

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How Well Do You Know Your New Mexico Lobos?

How many dunks did the Men's Basketball team have in the 12/13/2008 game against Ole Miss?

Who was New Mexico's first-ever All-American?

When did Bob King coach his first New Mexico basketball game?

How many individual national champions does New Mexico have?

When was the first class of the UNM Athletics Hall of Fame inducted?

Who was the University of New Mexico's first football coach?

Who currently holds the schools all-time scoring record in women's basketball?

Who did the Men's Basketball team play against in the first game at the Pit on December 1, 1966?

What are UNM's school colors?

Who was the MWC Baseball Player of the Year in 2007?

Who led the MWC in kills for the 2008 women's volleyball season?

Stoney Case became the first player in NCAA Division I-A history to...

On November 11, 1989, against the University of Utah, 11 school and conference records were established by quarterback Jeremy Leach and receiver Terance Mathis. What was the outcome of the game?