San Diego State vs. New Mexico - March 14, 2026

I posted this Sunday night and it was in Monday's print edition. Not sure I've ver received more emails on one story. One more repost of my column on Mike and Yolanda.

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My Monday column, today... Gatekeepers of the Pit: Mike and Yolanda Sanchez fighting to get back to work https://t.co/pY9XIIKTUG via @ABQJournal

Lobo hoops notebook: UNM to host Arizona State in exhibition; Petraitis cleared for 5 on 5 https://t.co/1O8pmxYt6z via @ABQJournal

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CORRECTION! (and time to get #FireGrammer trending again). This is a one-off. UNM hosting Arizona State this year is NOT a home-and-home. UNM is buying ASU for $50K for this exhibition game.

Arizona State basketball has let the cat out of the bag and announced they will play in the Pit on Oct. 25 for a men's hoops exhibition vs. the Lobos. I've been told that will be a home and home with UNM going there for an exhibition next year.

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