New Mexico Highlands Cowboys and Cowgirls

Athletic teams representing New Mexico Highlands University

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Athletic teams representing New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands Cowboys and Cowgirls

University| New Mexico Highlands University
Conference| Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
NCAA| Division II
Athletic director| Andrew Ehling
Location| Las Vegas, New Mexico
Varsity teams| 11
Football stadium| Perkins Stadium
Basketball arena| John A. Wilson Complex
Baseball stadium| Brandt Field
Softball stadium| Brandt Field
Soccer stadium| Perkins Stadium
Nickname| Cowboys and Cowgirls
Colors| Purple and white[1]

Website| www.nmhucowboys.com

The New Mexico Highlands Cowboys and Cowgirls are the athletic teams that represent New Mexico Highlands University, located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Cowboys and Cowgirls compete as members of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for all 11 varsity sports.

## History

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The Men's Cross-Country team placed 10th in the nation at the 1998 NCAA Division II National Championship. In the 2008–09 season, the NMHU men's basketball team broke the NCAA record for turnaround wins in all divisions. They went from 1–28 to 20–8 and winning the West Division Regular Season Championship of the RMAC. They were led by head coach Joe Harge and tri-captains Chris Dunn, Roman "Electric" Andrade, and Rashad Peterson. In 2010, NMHU wrestler Seth Wright won the NCAA Division II National Championship at 125 lbs.

## Varsity sports

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Men's sports

* Baseball
* Basketball
* Cross Country
* Football
* Wrestling

Women's sports

* Basketball
* Cross Country
* Soccer
* Softball
* Track & Field
* Volleyball

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## National championships

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### Team

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Sport  | Association  | Division  | Year  | Runner-up  | Score

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Baseball (1)  | NAIA (1)  | Single (1)  | 1967 | Glassboro State | 6–1

Football NAIA National Champions

## Notable alumni

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* Charlie Cowan, NFL – All Pro Tackle
* Bill Dinwiddie, NBA player
* Carl Garrett, AFL/NFL – 1969 AFL Rookie of the Year
* Len Garrett, NFL player
* Eddie Guerrero (1967–2005), WWE wrestler
* Lionel Taylor, NFL – Leading Pass Receiver
* Don Woods, NFL Player
* Kevon Williams, USA Rugby 7s
* Anthony Edwards, NFL player

## References

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1. ^ New Mexico Highlands University Athletics Style Guide (PDF). Retrieved April 23, 2020.

## External links

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* Official website

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Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Members|

* Adams State Grizzlies
* Black Hills State Yellow Jackets
* Chadron State Eagles
* Colorado Christian Cougars
* Colorado Mesa Mavericks
* Colorado Mines Orediggers
* CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves
* Fort Lewis Skyhawks
* Metro State Roadrunners
* New Mexico Highlands Cowboys & Cowgirls
* Regis Rangers
* South Dakota Mines Hardrockers
* UCCS Mountain Lions
* Western Colorado Mountaineers
* Westminster Griffins

Men's lacrosse affiliate|

* Concordia Golden Eagles
* Dominican Penguins (joining in 2024)

Men's wrestling affiliates|

* San Francisco State Gators
* Simon Fraser Red Leafs

Women's wrestling affiliates|

* Simon Fraser Red Leafs
* Texas Woman's Pioneers

Swimming & diving affiliates|

* Nebraska–Kearney Lopers (women only)
* Oklahoma Baptist Bison
* Oklahoma Christian Eagles & Lady Eagles
* Simon Fraser Red Leafs

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