Albuquerque Journal · May 17, 2022
UNM to part ways with softball coach Congleton
Just two months ago, things seemed to be looking up for coach Paula Congleton and her University of New Mexico softball program.
The Lobos, who had gone 47-131 in Congleton’s first four seasons, stood at 18-7 entering their Mountain West Conference schedule. It appeared a corner might have been turned.
But on Monday, after UNM finished 6-18 and last in Mountain West play, athletic director Eddie Nuñez announced that Congleton’s contract would not be renewed.
The Lobos finished 26-27 overall, by far their best record during Congleton’s tenure. But any progress the record represented was deemed too little and too late.