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1. What are UNM's school colors?

Red and Gray

Cherry and Silver

Maroon and White

Strawberry and Ash

The Lobos proudly wear cherry and silver.

Explanation

The Lobos proudly wear cherry and silver.

About This Quiz

Test your knowledge on the New Mexico Lobos with questions about their basketball and football history, including notable players and key events.

2. 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

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

Explanation

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

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

Gayle Tripp

Jeanne Fairchild

Jade Michaelsen

Anna Lehne

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

Explanation

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

4. 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.

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

Explanation

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

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

Kevin Atkinson

Brian Cavazos-Galvez

Jordan Pacheco

Mike Brownstein

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

Explanation

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

6. 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

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.

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.

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

December 29, 1961

December 1, 1962

January 11, 1964

February 5, 1966

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

Explanation

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

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

The Lobo Men's Basketball team recorded 9 dunks versus Ole Miss on 12/13/2008.

Explanation

The Lobo Men's Basketball team recorded 9 dunks versus Ole Miss on 12/13/2008.

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

1981

1986

1989

1992

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

Explanation

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

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

Jordan Adams

Abby Garcheck

Yvonne McKinnon

Dionne Marsh

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

Explanation

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

11. 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.

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.

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.

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

Brian Urlacher

Mel Daniels

Sam Suplizio

Larry White

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.

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.

13. How many individual national champions does New Mexico have?