UNM softball team swept by Aztecs

SAN DIEGO — The University of New Mexico lost 1-0 to Mountain West foe San Diego State on Saturday afternoon, giving the host Aztecs the three-game series sweep over the Lobos (16-23, 0-3).

UNM freshman Lauren Soles threw the entire game and allowed just four hits, walked one and struck out two. The run she allowed was the lone earned tally San Diego State (22-13, 3-0) got all weekend.

But the Lobos managed only one run through the three games. On Saturday, UNM had six hits and left 10 runners stranded.

Arter sets Lobo mark in 1,500

Charlotte Arter highlighted the University of New Mexico’s performance at the Stanford Invitational track and field meet this weekend with a school-record time of 4 minutes, 19.03 seconds in the women’s 1,500 meters, finishing third in her section and fourth overall.

In all, Lobo runners recorded nine career bests.

UNM TENNIS: The Lobo women defeated New Mexico State 4-3 on Senior Day. The win improved UNM’s record to 6-8 overall.

Alvarado wins in rematch vs. Rios

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The action was much the same, but this time the result was different as Mike Alvarado boxed and punched his way to a narrow but unanimous 12-round decision Saturday night over Brandon Rios in the rematch of their slugfest from five months ago.

Alvarado won by two points on two scorecards and one on the other to avenge his seventh-round loss to Rios in October. It was the first loss for Rios, while Alvarado avenged his only defeat in the 140-pound bout.

Cink, Haas share Houston Open lead

HUMBLE, Texas — Even as the clouds rolled in at the Houston Open, Stewart Cink started to see some light in his game.

Cink saved par from the bunker on the 18th hole Saturday at Redstone Golf Club for a 4-under 68, giving him a share of the lead with Bill Haas going into the final round. Cink is winless since the 2009 British Open.

Penguins win 15th, but lose Crosby

PITTSBURGH — Despite losing their captain, the Pittsburgh Penguins found a way to finish the month unbeaten.

Pittsburgh welcomed star forward Jarome Iginla to the lineup, but lost Sidney Crosby early in the first period after he was hit in the mouth with a puck.

Still, the Penguins managed to overcome the injury to Crosby on Saturday for their 15th straight victory as Matt Cooke and James Neal scored third-period goals during a 2-0 victory against the New York Islanders.

Coach Dan Bylsma said Crosby lost several teeth and needed oral surgery. Bylsma said he did not know if Crosby would miss additional time.

Longtime Alabama AD Moore dies

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Ex-Alabama AD Mal Moore, 73, who played and coached under Bear Bryant and presided over a heyday in athletics at his alma mater, has died.

The school said he died Saturday at Duke University Medical Center.
— This article appeared on page D7 of the Albuquerque Journal