Oct. 12, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The annual Lobo Howl will be held at the Santa Ana Star Center on Friday with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The Lobo Howl is the first opportunity for the fans to see the 2009 Mountain West Conference Champion men’s team, and the women’s team as they prepare for their 2009-10 seasons. Both squads will participate in a 3-point shooting contest, a Cherry-Silver scrimmage and will sign autographs. The men will also have a Slam Dunk contest. The Lobo women will be front and center from 7-8 p.m. followed by the men from 8-9 p.m. The event is free to the public with no charge for parking.
Due to ongoing renovations at The Pit, the annual event will be held in Rio Rancho for the first time. The Lobo Howl marks the second straight year that UNM has hosted an event at the Santa Ana Star Center. The Lobo women’s basketball team played three postseason WNIT games inside the venue last March.
Lobo merchandise will be on sale during the event through the UNM Bookstores and fans will also have the opportunity to find out more information about Lobo season tickets.
Directions from East of the River
Travel north on I25, and exit US550 in Bernalillo. Turn left to head west.
Turn left (south) at NM 528.
Turn right on Idalia Road.
Turn right on Iris Road.
Turn left on Paseo del Volcan, and proceed to the Santa Ana Star Center.
*NOTE: Alternative Route via Bernalillo: proceed west (straight on US550), turn left on NW Loop Rd/Unser, travel south approximately 5 miles on Unser. Turn left on Arena Drive
Directions from West of the River
Travel north on NM528,
Turn left on Southern Blvd. to travel west.
Turn right on Unser Blvd. to travel north
Turn right on Arena Drive and proceed to the Santa Ana Star Center.
Multiple Options from Paseo del Norte
Travel west on Paseo del Norte
Turn right on Coors by-pass to travel north
Turn left on Ellison/McMahon to travel west
Turn right on Unser to travel north
Turn right on Arena Drive and proceed to the Santa Ana Star Center.
Alternate Option
Travel west on Paseo del Norte
Turn right on Coors by-pass to travel north
Proceed north into Rio Rancho past Intel
Turn left on Southern Blvd. to travel west
Turn right on Unser to travel north
Turn right on Arena Drive and proceed to the Santa Ana Star Center.