Heading to Texas, New Mexico head coach Joe Franklin knows what his Lobos are about to face.
"It is survival mode."
As the best of the west descends on Austin, the goal is just survive and advance. If the Lobos can do that, they'll get to fight for national titles.
The University of New Mexico track & field team is aiming for the national championships as it sends 10 individuals to the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary Championships competition this week.
The Lobos are eyeing top-12 finishes in their respective events during the three-day meet at Mike A.