The University of New Mexico's baseball squad saw its season come to an abrupt close on Tuesday night, dropping an 11-1 decision to Air Force in the Mountain West tournament.
A Tough Loss in Mesa
Air Force starter Ethan Dillinger turned in a dominant eight-inning outing, surrendering only two hits while the Lobos struggled to generate offense.
UNM managed a single run, driven in by Luke Mansy with a timely RBI single, but the damage was already done.
The defeat eliminated the Lobos from the competition and capped a campaign that finished at 29-24-1, a record that reflects both progress and the steep climb ahead.
Air Force added a historic footnote, establishing a tournament record with 17 stolen bases across three games, underscoring an aggressive base-running strategy.
Coach Tod Brown, already looking beyond the loss, said the team will shift its focus to the upcoming MLB draft and the preparation of a new signing class.
This season’s roster featured 17 seniors and graduate students, a blend of experience that will now disperse into the professional ranks and the offseason training pipeline.
Among the arms still under contract, right-handers Ryan Castillo, Cooper Corkrean and Cristian Mogen retain eligibility, promising a core that could anchor future rotations.