Exhibition Challenge for Men's Soccer

For Lobos midfielder Justin Davis, it's a "must-win" game. For teammate Stephen Brown, it's a "big deal." So, what are we talking about here? Lobos and Notre Dame in the NCAA Sweet 16? No. This is just an exhibition game set for 7 p.m., Wednesday at the UNM Soccer Complex. It's a ho-hum warm-up game. It's a casual, no-pressure opportunity to work in the young players with all the returning studs. Sure! And Yankees vs. Red Sox is just another baseball game. "There is pride at stake here," said Lobos coach Jeremy Fishbein. "It might be a cliche to say, 'We have nothing to lose. It's exhibition.' But when our guys step onto the field, there always is pride at stake. They expect to win. "And Notre Dame isn't traveling all this way to lose."

No. 19 Lobos Host Third-Ranked Notre Dame on Wednesday

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The 19th-ranked University of New Mexico men's soccer team will host No. 3 Notre Dame in a preseason exhibition match on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. (M.D.T.) at the UNM Soccer Complex which will broadcast on All-Access on GoLobos.com. Since this is an exhibition match, admission is free for all fans attending. The American Cancer Society is supporting the match and accepting donations at the gate. The American Cancer Society will also be auctioning off men's soccer items following the match with the Irish.

Wright and Wilson Will Set the Tone at the Forward Position

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Just like the midfield, a number of Lobos could see time up top for New Mexico, especially if the Lobos move from their traditional 4-4-2 lineup to a 4-3-3 formation. UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein has hinted at changing his usual formation based on his personnel in 2008. However, two returners top the list of potential candidates for the forward spots. Senior Chris Wright and junior P.J. Wilson will be the primary tools the Lobos use to put the ball in the net.

Midfield Gives Lobos Plenty of Options

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There is talent all through the Lobo midfield for the 2008 season, and UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein will have plenty of options on the field. Beginning with senior Jack Smithson and junior Justin Davis, New Mexico has a number of players who could see time in the midfield.