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New Mexico forward Sam Gleadle battles a Charlotte player for the ball during their game at the UNM Soccer Complex Oct. 27. The Lobos play Florida Atlantic at 7 p.m. Friday in hopes of qualifying for the Conference USA tournament.

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Men's Soccer: Lobos play Friday to keep 2015 season alive

Isabel Gonzalez | November 4

Saying Friday night will be a big one for the UNM men’s soccer team is an understatement. The final game of the season will decide whether or not the team will make the playoffs. UNM (7-5-4, 1-4-2 C-USA) will face Florida Atlantic University at 7 p.m. on Senior Night in hopes of getting a spot in this year’s Conference USA tournament. Only the top seven teams in the conference are admitted, and New Mexico is clinging to a spot, currently sitting in seventh place.

2015 Mountain West Women's Soccer Championship

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Women's soccer: Lobos advance to Mountain West semifinals

J.R. Oppenheim | November 3

New Mexico kept its season going at the Mountain West women’s soccer tournament Tuesday evening in San Diego, capturing a 2-0 victory over UNLV. Senior Lindsey Guice helped secure the win with the go-ahead goal and an assist on the insurance. The win avenged a loss earlier in the season to UNLV. It also moves No. 3 seed UNM (10-8-1) into the tournament semifinals at 5 p.m. Thursday against San Jose State. The winner moves on to Saturday’s championship bout.

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Women's soccer: Olguin named First Team All-Mountain West member

J.R. Oppenheim | November 2

New Mexico forward Madisyn Olguin earned a spot on the First Team All-Mountain Mountain West, the conference announced Tuesday. Olguin finished the regular season with six goals, including five in conference play, to lead all Lobo scorers.

Junior forward Niko Hansen fights for the ball against a Charlotte player at the UNM Soccer Complex Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Lobos tied with Florida International this past weekend and play Florida National Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m..

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Men's soccer: Lobos end physical battle in draw against FIU

Isabel Gonzalez | November 2

The UNM men’s soccer team gained another Conference USA point after battling to a scoreless draw with Florida International on Saturday night. FIU (9-5-1, 3-3-1) had a tight hold on the ball and kept the New Mexico defense on its toes. The Panthers outshot the Lobos 21-5 and led 10-4 in corner kicks. It was also a very physical game, with a total of 30 fouls and five yellow cards distributed. FIU contributed 19 fouls and four yellow cards.

Senior forward Madisyn Olguin fights off two San Diego State players at the UNM Soccer Complex Friday night. The Lobos lost to San Diego State 2-1 and will begin play in the Mountain West tournament Tuesday against UNLV.

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Women's soccer: NCAA bid on the line at MW tourney

J.R. Oppenheim | November 2

In all likelihood, the Mountain West will only send one representative to the NCAA women’s soccer tournament. That means the Lobos’ season lives or dies by this week’s Mountain West tournament in San Diego. And if they happen to make it, the Lobos will get some measure of revenge along the way against the only three teams they lost to during the conference schedule. UNM (9-8-1, 7-3-1 MW), as the No. 3 seed, takes on sixth-seeded UNLV Tuesday at 5 p.m. Mountain Time in the tournament’s first round. Should the Lobos advance, they’ll play No. 2 San Jose State on Thursday. UNLV defeated UNM 3-1 on Oct. 4, while SJSU claimed a 2-1 overtime win on Oct. 16.

Lobos Cassie Ulrich slams her fists together after letting through a shot in the first half against San Diego State Friday night. The Lobos battled their way to a 2-0 loss against the Aztecs.

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Women's soccer: Lobos settle for third place after loss to SDSU

J.R. Oppenheim | October 30

The New Mexico women’s soccer team showed it can keep pace with the Mountain West’s best team, but San Diego State proved it’s the tournament’s No. 1 seed for a reason. SDSU forward Leah Pruitt broke a 1-all tie as the Aztecs dropped the Lobos Friday night at a rain-soaked UNM Soccer Complex.

Lobos senior forward Korynn Blanksma jumps over Fresno States goal keeper after making a goal at the UNM Soccer Complex Sunday, Oct. 18. The Lobos play San Diego State Friday at 7 p.m..

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Women's soccer: Lobos can clinch MW tourney's No. 2 seed Friday

J.R. Oppenheim | October 30

New Mexico has a couple different scenarios to lock up a No. 2 seed in next week’s Mountain West women’s soccer tournament.

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Men's soccer UNM shooting for seventh, shot at C-USA tourney

Isabel Gonzalez | October 30

With just two games left in the regular season, the UNM men’s soccer team is feeling the pressure more than ever. The Lobos (7-5-3, 1-4-1 C-USA) are yet to earn their spot in this year’s Conference USA Championship. The top seven teams in the conference will be able to compete, and although the Lobos are currently in the seventh spot, that could change very quickly—for better or worse.

UNM midfielder Chris Wehan kicks the ball to his teammate at the Soccer Complex on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. The Lobos lost to Charlotte 0-2.

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Men's soccer: Charlotte's defense too stern for New Mexico

Isabel Gonzalez | October 27

The UNM men’s soccer team fell 2-0 to the Conference USA preseason favorites, the Charlotte 49ers on Tuesday night. New Mexico head coach Jeremy Fishbein said he thought he had an idea of what to expect coming into the game, but unfortunately the Lobos were not able to keep up with Charlotte.

Junior forward Niko Hansen fights past two UAB players at the UNM Soccer Complex Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. The Lobos play the 49ers Tuesday at 7 p.m..

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Men's soccer: Lobos still striving for C-USA tourney bid

Isabel Gonzalez | October 27

Five teams have already secured their spots in this year’s Conference USA Championship, but UNM is still looking to qualify. Two more spots are up for grabs, but if the Lobos want one of them, they need to start racking up points fast. “I hate to say it, but it’s coming down to these last few games,” UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein said. “We’re definitely starting to feel the pressure.”

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Women's soccer: Chavez nabs MW's weekly defensive honors

J.R. Oppenheim | October 26

New Mexico defender Emily Chavez earned this week’s Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week honors, the conference announced Monday. Chavez helped the Lobos' back line to two shutouts over the weekend, a 1-0 victory at Colorado and a 3-0 win at Air Force.

Senior forward Madisyn Olguin tries to pass Fresno State’s Fanny Johansson at the UNM Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 18. The Lobos beat Air Force 3-0 on Sunday, Oct. 26.

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Women's soccer: Lobos stay in second place after win at Air Force

J.R. Oppenheim | October 26

New Mexico put itself in position for a first-round bye in the Mountain West women’s soccer tournament after capturing two key wins in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Friday night’s win against Colorado College secured a conference tournament bid for UNM and, benefiting from a San Jose State loss earlier on Friday, New Mexico now sits in second place in the standings. Sunday’s 3-0 win over Air Force kept the Lobos in the hunt for the No. 2 seed.

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Late match ends in a draw for Lobos at Marshall

Isabel Gonzalez | October 24

The UNM men’s soccer team and the Marshall Thundering Herd battled through 110 minutes in a match that ended with a 1-1 draw Friday night. The Lobos (7-4-3, 1-3-1) were fresh off their first Conference USA win of the season after defeating UAB 3-2 last Sunday night. This weekend, they were striving for a second win.

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Women's soccer: Lobos qualify for MW tourney

J.R. Oppenheim | October 23

New Mexico clinched a spot in the Mountain West women’s soccer tournament following a 1-0 victory over Colorado College Friday afternoon in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Midfielder Claire Lynch scored her fourth goal in the season nearly 18 minutes into the game, benefitting from an assist from midfielder Dylann O’Connor.

Midfielder Claire Lynch looks to make a play on the ball against Fresno States Fanny Johansson at the UNM Soccer Complex Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. The Lobos play Colorado College this Friday.

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Women's soccer: MW tourney chase heats up

J.R. Oppenheim | October 23

Last Friday’s loss may have kept New Mexico out of second place in the Mountain West women’s soccer standings, but the Lobos are still in the hunt for a conference tournament bye. Three points separate second, third and fourth place heading into the last three regular season games: with San Jose State at 18 points on the season, UNM at 16 and Colorado College at 15.

Midfielder Josh Goss goes up against a UAB defender during their game on Sunday. The Lobos play Marshall University this Friday in West Virginia.

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Men's soccer: Lobos hunt for a second victory after 'tough stretch'

Isabel Gonzalez | October 22

The Lobo men's soccer team got its first Conference USA win on Sunday, and this week it will be on the hunt for a second one. Before the team’s 3-2 victory over UAB, UNM was going through what Lobo keeper Jason Beaulieu described as a “tough stretch.” Beaulieu said his team has not given up during the rough patch, during which they have only garnered one victory in their five most recent matches.

Freshman midfielder Francesco Casucci pauses to pass the ball at the UNM Soccer Complex Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Casucci won the Lobos seventh C-USA player of the week award.

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Men's soccer: Casucci nets Lobos' seventh weekly C-USA award

J.R. Oppenheim | October 20

Another Lobo men's soccer player earned Conference USA Player of the Week honors: this time it's Francesco Casucci. The New Mexico freshman midfielder recorded two goals and an assist during Sunday's 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Alabama-Birmingham, propelling UNM to its first conference victory of the season.

UNM midfielder Francesco Casucci defends the ball from a UAB player at the UNM Soccer Complex Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. The Lobos beat UAB 3-2.

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Lobos overcome big hole for first C-USA victory

Isabel Gonzalez | October 18

The Lobos kept grinding and finally got their reward. After losing its first three Conference USA matches this season, the UNM men’s soccer team (7-4-2, 1-3-0 C-USA) got a much-needed “w” in a 3-2 home victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Sunday night.

Sophmore midfielder Claire Lynch becomes surrounded by San Jose players Oct. 16 at the UNM Soccer Complex. The Lobos lost in overtime to San Jose 1-2.

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Women's soccer: Lobos drop heartbreaker to San Jose State

J.R. Oppenheim | October 16

Call the San Jose State Spartans overtime warriors. New Mexico became their latest victim. Forward Dorthe Hoppius scored a game-winning goal in overtime to lead first-place San Jose State to a 2-1 victory over the Lobos Friday night at the UNM Soccer Complex.

Midfielder Dylan O'Connor (3) cuts the ball off from UNLV's defender Isabella Myers Oct. 4. The Lobos play San Jose State this Friday for a spot to play Mountain West champs San Diego State.

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Women's soccer: Lobos, Spartans in pivotal MW game Friday

J.R. Oppenheim | October 16

New Mexico and San Jose State are both trying to position themselves to knock off three-time Mountain West women’s soccer champ San Diego State. After this Friday's game, one of them could have an inside track against the Aztecs. The third-place Lobos host the Spartans, who are tied with San Diego State atop the standings, in a potentially pivotal contest Friday night at the UNM Soccer Complex. Only two points in the standings separate UNM (6-6-1, 4-1-1 MW) from the two co-leaders at the conference’s midway point.