Lobos win Mountain West Championships in cross country sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
College SportsThe University of New Mexico's men’s and women’s cross country teams secured the Mountain West Championship titles on October 30, 2026, marking their third consecutive sweep. The men's team achieved a perfect score under finishing leader Evans Kiplagat, while Pamela Kosgei earned her third individual title. This resulted in the men securing their fourth consecutive championship and the women claiming their 18th title in 19 seasons. Both Kiplagat and Kosgei were named Mountain West Athletes of the Year. The women finished with 19 points, followed closely by Wyoming and Air Force. The Lobos' success extends their streak of conference team titles to 19 seasons. Habtom Samuel signed a professional contract with HOKA following a successful collegiate career, enhancing UNM's reputation in track and field.
- •UNM sweeps men's and women's Mountain West Championships.
- •Kiplagat leads the men's team to a perfect 15-point score.
- •Kosgei becomes first woman with three individual titles.
- •Lobos extend their conference title streak to 19 seasons.
- •Samuel signs professional contract with HOKA after college career.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lobos complete third straight Mountain West sweep
"UNM men’s and women’s cross country swept the Mountain West Championship to capture both the individual and team titles for the third consecutive season. The three-peat was highlighted by a perfect score from the top-ranked Lobo men and a historic third individual crown from Pamela Kosgei, who led another dominant championship performance. It's the first time a program has swept the team ...
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