ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Yvonne Sanchez is out as the head coach of the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team, the university announced Friday morning.
A press conference with Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs to formally announce the decision is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday.
After five seasons, Sanchez posted a 77-81 record after taking over for Don Flanagan before the 2011-12 season.
The Lobos ended their season Wednesday night in Johnson Gym with a 75-67 loss to Weber State in the opening round of the WBI Tournament after last week losing in the semifinals of the Mountain West semifinals to eventual champion Colorado State.