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NMSU's Newman named WAC softball Pitcher of the Week

New Mexico State senior Alex Newman was named Pitcher of the Week by the Western Athletic Conference for the week of April 1-7. This is Newman’s first honor this season and second in her career.

NMSU softball to host #19 Arizona Tuesday

New Mexico State welcomes No. 19/21 Arizona to the NM State Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 9, for a non-conference doubleheader with the first game set for 4 p.m.

Butterfield Trail Golf Club ranked #1 in Texas by Golfweek

Butterfield Trail Golf Club, a Tom Fazio-design and public golf destination in the Southwest, recently received the No. 1 ranking in Texas by Golfweek in the publication’s 2013 “Best Courses You Can Play” state-by-state list.

NMSU's Lecount named WAC Hitter of the Week

New Mexico State senior Bobby Lecount has been named the Western Athletic Conference hitter of the week for the week of April 1-7.

NMSU's McConnell named NCEA All-American

The National Collegiate Equestrian Association has announced Monday morning its 2013 All-America class. Junior Emily McConnell was the lone Aggie to receive the honor, being named an honorable mention selection.

Cowboys Bryant meets Borderland fans

Dallas Cowboys' star wide receiver Dez Bryant headlined the Sports and Get Fit Expo Sunday at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.  Bryant spent two hours signing autographs and taking pictures with Cowboy fans.

Aggie Baseball rally comes up short

Las Cruces, N.M. – The New Mexico State baseball team fell short on a comeback attempt losing 12-10 in 10 innings to Dallas Baptist at Presley Askew Field, Sunday, April 7.

Knights' Grand Slam in wild 11th sweeps Miners

Orlando, F.L. – UTEP and UCF was in a pitching duel until the 11th inning.

NM State Men’s Golf finishes 10th at ASU Thunderbird

Phoenix, A.Z. – The New Mexico State men’s golf team finished overall at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational at the par-71, 7,031-yard Karsten Golf Course.

Moonifisant is brilliant in $231,438 New Mexican Spring Futurity; Feature Mr. Who wins NM Challenge

Sunland Park, N.M. - The unbeaten Moonifisant scored a brilliant win in the $231,438 New Mexican Spring Futurity at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino on Sunday.

Michigan and Louisville to play for hoops National Championship

Atlanta (CNN) -- Michigan and Louisville will meet Monday in the NCAA men's basketball championship game in Atlanta after both survived close games Saturday.

Wilson and Tarango shine at Texas Tech Open

Lubbock, T.X. – Nickevea Wilson took the runway for the first time this outdoor season and dominated the triple jump at the Texas Tech Open on Saturday.

Knights top Miners

Orlando, F.L. – The UTEP softball team fell to UCF, 8-0, in five innings in game one and 3-2 in game two on Saturday at the UCF Softball Complex. Game One

Jaws n' Paws wins $50,000 Czaria Stakes; Dez Bryant headlines Sports Expo on Sunday

Sunland Park, N.M. - Jaws n’ Paws collected her 14th career win after cruising home an impressive winner in the $50,000 Czaria Stakes at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino on Saturday.

Local wrestlers compete at National Championships in Virginia

Several local athletes are competing in the 24th annual NHSCA National High School Wrestling Championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and here are some of the results reported to Newschannel 9: