Today's Sports

Roman Andrade made four of four foul shots and teammate Kelvin Franklin hit both of his free throws over the final 30 seconds Saturday night to seal New Mexico Highlands’ 76-73 road victory over Colorado School of Mines.

NMHU improved to 8-5 overall and 2-3 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play while also snapping a two-game slide.

Chris Dunn had tied the contest at 67-67, also via two free throws, with 2:13 left. A couple possessions later, Chop Tang knocked down a three-pointer.

GOLDEN, Colo. — Angie Charchalis drained a pair of free throws in the final five seconds to help secure a 60-58 win for Colorado School of Mines over visiting New Mexico Highlands on Saturday evening in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action at Lockridge Arena.   

Twice in the final minute, the Cowgirls (6-6 overall, 1-4 RMAC) slashed the lead to three points before running out of time.

New Mexico Highlands 125-pounder Seth Wright upset the No. 1-ranked wrestler in NCAA Division II in a competitive but ultimately unsuccessful dual meet Friday at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo.

The Grizzlies, rated No. 10 in the nation, won the dual 29-15.

Wright’s effort in a 9-4 decision over national finals regular Arsenia Barksdale was one highlight for the Cowboys and coach Doug Moses, who returned to the mats after the holiday break. Wright is now 5-1 overall.

It’s bigger than No. 1 vs. No. 2.

It’s No. 1 vs. No. 1.

When West Las Vegas’ girls’ basketball team plays Lovington on Friday afternoon at Gillie Lopez Gym, it’ll be a matchup between the state’s top two Class 3A teams — and it’s rare for the Meadow City to host such a contest in any sport.

The Lady Dons and the visiting Wildcat girls, who tip off at 3:30, are in the unique position of sharing the No. 1 ranking in the latest New Mexico High School Coaches’ Association poll, released Wednesday.