The University of New Mexico took one step forward and one step back in game one of a three-game series at Fresno State. The step forward was one game closer towards the end of the season. The one step back was a loss to the Bulldogs, 9-3, on Friday evening in a critical Mountain West game, which can affect the Lobos’ first place standing if they continue to lose throughout the remainder of the season.
However, that step back was shortened when San Diego State lost to Air Force on Friday evening, meaning UNM (28-21-1, 18-15-1 MW) has to win three games to clinch the regular season title instead of four, as previously reported.