The University of New Mexico men’s golf team sits in seventh place following the opening round of the Mountain West Championship on Sunday at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The Lobos posted a collective score of 6-under 355 as part of the 12-team field.

San Diego State, aiming for a fifth consecutive conference title, leads the tournament after shooting a 273, two strokes ahead of second-place Wyoming. San Jose State and Grand Canyon are close behind in third and fourth, while UNLV holds the fifth position at 279.

Among New Mexico’s players, Thayer Plewe led the team with a 4-under 68. Wyatt Provence and Emil Albers each contributed rounds of 71, while Mesa Faleu, the Lobos’ highest-ranked golfer in the NCAA standings, did not compete on Sunday. Tyler Kowack of San Diego State set the individual pace with a 65, followed by five players tied at 67. The second and third rounds of the championship are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

In women’s basketball news, the New Mexico program finalized its 2026-27 roster on Sunday with the announcement that rising sophomore forward Leonor Peixinho will return for the upcoming season. Peixinho, standing 6-foot-10, hails from Lagoa, Portugal, and featured in 13 games as a freshman, averaging 0.5 points and 0.6 rebounds per contest.

New head coach Amy Eagan expressed optimism about Peixinho’s development under her system, highlighting the player’s shooting ability and her reputation as a strong teammate. “Leonor can really shoot the ball, and she was voted best teammate last season,” Eagan stated. “She’s got work to do, but she’s already putting in the effort. We’re looking forward to seeing her grow.”

Peixinho is one of five returning players on the Lobos’ 15-person roster, which also includes seven transfers and three incoming freshmen as the program prepares for the new season.