https://wnmumustangs.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Western New Mexico University Athleticsen-us60https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/6/5/football-announces-hiring-of-andre-ac-patterson-as-offensive-coordinator.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/6/5/football-announces-hiring-of-andre-ac-patterson-as-offensive-coordinator.aspxFootball

SILVER CITY, N.M. — Western New Mexico University Athletics and Head Football Coach Billy Hickman have announced the hiring of Andre (AC) Patterson as the next Offensive Coordinator for the Mustangs football program.]]>AC pattersonFri, 5 Jun 2026 08:40:00 MST510990https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/6/4/wnmu-football-announces-hiring-of-deion-melvin-as-special-teams-coordinator-linebackers.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/6/4/wnmu-football-announces-hiring-of-deion-melvin-as-special-teams-coordinator-linebackers.aspxFootball

SILVER CITY, N.M. – Western New Mexico University Athletics and Head Football Coach Billy Hickman have announced the hiring of Deion Melvin as the Mustangs' new Special Teams Coordinator and Linebackers Coach.]]>Deion Melvin hiringThu, 4 Jun 2026 15:34:00 MST510989https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2023/7/14/general-we-are-hiring.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2023/7/14/general-we-are-hiring.aspxGeneral

We are looking for future Mustangs in our athletic department! We are looking for two Graduate Assistants to help round out our team in the Athletic Office. The positions are as follows, Graduate Assistant-Sports Communications and Graduate Assistant-Athletic Achievement. A brief description of each position will follow, along with the link to apply.]]>jobFri, 14 Jul 2023 11:42:00 MST210111https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/26/football-welcomes-coach-bortle-as-defensive-coordinator.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/26/football-welcomes-coach-bortle-as-defensive-coordinator.aspxFootball

SILVER CITY, N.M. - Western New Mexico University Athletics and Head Football Coach Billy Hickman have announced the addition of Coach Austin Bortle to the Mustang Coaching Staff. Coach Bortle has joined the Mustangs as the Defensive Coordinator. Coach Bortle brings nearly two decades of collegiate coaching experience and a strong background in defensive development to Silver City.]]>Austin dc Tue, 26 May 2026 10:57:00 MST510988https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/21/softball-athletics-extends-ashley-hickman-after-record-setting-season.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/21/softball-athletics-extends-ashley-hickman-after-record-setting-season.aspxSoftball

SILVER CITY, N.M. – Western New Mexico Athletics and Director of Athletics, Matt Enriquez have announced a contract extension for Head Sotball Coach, Ashley Hickman. Mustang Softball made the post-season for first time since 2015.]]>Ashley extensionThu, 21 May 2026 09:47:00 MST1110987https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/9/mens-track-and-field-track-and-field-conclude-season-at-lone-star-conference-championships.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/9/mens-track-and-field-track-and-field-conclude-season-at-lone-star-conference-championships.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

CANYON, TEXAS – The Western New Mexico University men's and women's track & field teams concluded the 2026 outdoor season on Saturday at the final day of the Lone Star Conference Track and Field Championships in Canyon, Texas.]]>lsc tf finalSat, 9 May 2026 22:14:00 MST1410986https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/8/womens-track-and-field-mustangs-record-multiple-personal-bests-on-day-two-in-canyon.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/8/womens-track-and-field-mustangs-record-multiple-personal-bests-on-day-two-in-canyon.aspxWomen's Track and Field

]]>TFFri, 8 May 2026 22:17:00 MST1510985https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/8/mens-track-and-field-mustangs-record-multiple-personal-bests-on-day-two-in-canyon.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/8/mens-track-and-field-mustangs-record-multiple-personal-bests-on-day-two-in-canyon.aspxMen's Track and Field

]]>TFFri, 8 May 2026 21:58:00 MST1410984https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/7/mens-track-and-field-rivera-advances-lozoya-scores-on-opening-day-of-lsc-championships.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/7/mens-track-and-field-rivera-advances-lozoya-scores-on-opening-day-of-lsc-championships.aspxMen's Track and Field

CANYON, TEXAS  - The Western New Mexico University men's and women's track and field teams opened competition at the LSC Track and Field Championships in Canyon, hosted by West Texas A&M University.]]>tfThu, 7 May 2026 21:08:00 MST1410982https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-mustangs-season-ends-in-lone-star-conference-tournament-loss-to-texas-woman-ss.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-mustangs-season-ends-in-lone-star-conference-tournament-loss-to-texas-woman-ss.aspxSoftball

CANYON, Texas — Western New Mexico (25-26, 21-19 LSC) was the the #9 seed who fell to #8 Texas Woman's University (30-25, 23-17 LSC) in a 4–1 defeat during the LSC Tournament play in-game at Schaeffer Park. The Mustangs managed four hits, including a double, but were unable to overcome the three-run first inning by the Pioneers.]]>sbbbbbWed, 6 May 2026 15:17:00 MST1110981