https://wnmumustangs.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for Western New Mexico University Athleticsen-us60https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-to-the-end-in-season-finale.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-to-the-end-in-season-finale.aspxWomen's Basketball

WICHITA FALLS, TX — Western New Mexico (1-25, 1-19 Lone Star) came up short against Midwestern State (9-17, 6-14 Lone Star), with a final score of 77-68 at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Despite the loss, the Mustangs showed their prowess on the boards, out-rebounding their opponents with 52 total, but were hampered by 20 turnovers.]]>wnmu vs msuSat, 28 Feb 2026 14:08:00 MST810883https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/26/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-at-lubbock-christian-behind-sapiens-19-points.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/26/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-at-lubbock-christian-behind-sapiens-19-points.aspxWomen's Basketball

LUBBOCK, TX — Western NM (1-24, 1-18 Lone Star) faced a tough challenge against Lubbock Christian (22-6, 14-5 Lone Star), falling 73-54 in a Lone Star Conference clash at the Rip Griffin Center. The Mustangs grabbed 35 rebounds, with 14 on the offensive glass, but the Chaps seized the moment with 34 points in the paint.]]>wnmu vs lcuThu, 26 Feb 2026 18:21:00 MST810881https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-on-senior-day-against-st-mary-s.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-on-senior-day-against-st-mary-s.aspxWomen's Basketball

SILVER CITY, NM  — Western New Mexico (1-23, 1-17 Lone Star) faced a tough loss against St. Mary's University (TX) (15-9, 10-8 Lone Star) with a final score of 65-46 at Drag's Court. The Mustangs managed to score 19 points off turnovers but couldn't keep up with the Rattlers' 11 three-pointers.]]>wnmu vs smuSat, 21 Feb 2026 17:22:00 MST810871https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/19/Women’s_Basketball_Rallies_but_Falls_Just_Short_at_Home.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/19/Women’s_Basketball_Rallies_but_Falls_Just_Short_at_Home.aspxWomen's Basketball

SILVER CITY, NM — The WNMU Mustangs (1-22, 1-16 Lone Star) put up a valiant fight against St. Edward's (13-13, 7-11 Lone Star), but ultimately fell 59-52 after a spirited fourth-quarter rally. Western New Mexico's defense was tenacious, forcing eight steals and blocking four shots, but they couldn't overcome the Hilltoppers' 43-30 rebounding edge.]]>wnmu vs seuThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:24:00 MST810863https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/19/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-back-comes-up-short-at-home.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/19/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-back-comes-up-short-at-home.aspxWomen's Basketball

SILVER CITY, NM — The WNMU Mustangs (1-22, 1-16 Lone Star) put up a valiant fight against St. Edward's (13-13, 7-11 Lone Star), but ultimately fell 59-52 after a spirited fourth-quarter rally. Western New Mexico's defense was tenacious, forcing eight steals and blocking four shots, but they couldn't overcome the Hilltoppers' 43-30 rebounding edge.]]>wnmu vs seuThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:24:00 MST810862https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-basketball-powers-to-road-win-over-sul-ross.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/12/womens-basketball-powers-to-road-win-over-sul-ross.aspxWomen's Basketball

ALPINE, TX — Western NM Mustangs (1-21, 1-15 Lone Star) pulled off a gritty win against Sul Ross State University (3-18, 2-13 Lone Star), 49-45. A defensive masterclass in the fourth quarter limited the Lobos to just five points, while forcing 19 turnovers and edging a 22-20 advantage in the paint.]]>wnmu vs srsuThu, 12 Feb 2026 18:38:00 MST810853https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/9/womens-basketball-close-2025-26-season-with-growth-and-determination.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/9/womens-basketball-close-2025-26-season-with-growth-and-determination.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Western New Mexico University women's basketball team closed the 2025–26 season with resilience and a continued commitment to building the foundation of the program, competing throughout a challenging Lone Star Conference slate.]]>wbb recapThu, 9 Apr 2026 09:30:00 MST810939https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/7/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-in-the-paint-shows-grit-in-tough-road-test-at-utpb.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/7/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-battles-in-the-paint-shows-grit-in-tough-road-test-at-utpb.aspxWomen's Basketball

ODESSA, TX — The WNMU Mustangs (0-21, 0-15 Lone Star) faced a tough matchup against the University of Texas Permian Basin (13-9, 8-6 Lone Star), ultimately falling 71-60. Despite the loss, the Mustangs showed grit, particularly in the paint, racking up 34 points.]]>wnmu vs utpbSat, 7 Feb 2026 14:05:00 MST810846https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/5/womens-basketball-drops-road-matchup-in-san-angelo.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/2/5/womens-basketball-drops-road-matchup-in-san-angelo.aspxWomen's Basketball

SAN ANGELO, TX — Western New Mexico (0-20, 0-14 Lone Star) faced a tough challenge against Angelo State, falling 79-47 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena. Angelo State took advantage of the Mustangs' 21 turnovers, converting them into 26 points.]]>wnmu vs asuThu, 5 Feb 2026 18:37:00 MST810842https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/1/31/womens-basketball-falls-to-texas-am-international.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/1/31/womens-basketball-falls-to-texas-am-international.aspxWomen's Basketball

SILVER CITY, NM  — The WNMU Mustangs (0-19, 0-13 Lone Star) faced a tough challenge against Texas A&M International University, falling 80-62 at Drag's Court. The Dustdevils capitalized on 29 points off turnovers to secure the win.]]>wnmu vs tamiuSat, 31 Jan 2026 14:55:00 MST810830