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September 14, 2016
NEW MEXICO SOCCER ON A ROLL! CHECK OUT THE GAMEWINNING GOALS…
Lobo Faithful,
University of New Mexico Soccer is locking it down! Can’t say enough about our team’s leadership, resilience, camaraderie, passion and drive. After a tough opening weekend (Indiana currently #4 in the country and ND #2), we’ve won four straight, all shutouts and our energy continues to grow. We are creating chances and playing some “Big Time” D! The best defense, is a good offense. We are possessing the ball, controlling the midfield, keeping our opponents on their heels and dictating the rhythm of the game. Like this group!
This past weekend was the Grange and Ashwill Memorial Invitational. Michael Grange, Michelle Grange, Tom Ashwill and Donna Ashwill (parents of Pat and Ben), were recognized at midfield prior to Friday nights match. It was wonderful to acknowledge their sons’ contributions and let them know that Pat and Ben are always with us. The boys were ready to go from the kickoff Friday night vs Cal State Bakersfield. 3200+ in the stands, beautiful evening and great atmosphere. Bakersfield was really good….we got their best match of the season and the fans witnessed 90 minutes of quality soccer….actually 109 minutes and 32 seconds. We created chances, but couldn’t find the net in regulation. Talk about coming down to the wire. This was a game we deserved to win, but a tie looked to be the outcome. 38 seconds remaining in the second 10 minute overtime and GK Jason Beaulieu with a huge punt landing just outside the CSUB 18. Niko Hansen with a bit of magic and with 28 seconds left in the match, Niko found the winner. 1-0 Lobos. You need to have a look at this one! Hansen Game Winner and Match Re-cap
Sunday’s match vs Grand Canyon had an ominous beginning. Rain and lightning caused kickoff to be delayed an hour. We got rolling at 7:00 and the boys kept their focus throughout the wait. Good out the gate, but hats off to Grand Canyon. Great defense and another gutsy performance from a visiting team. Pretty even match the first 45, but we starting getting a hold of things in the second half and found the net in the 54th minute. Niko Hansen again with what would prove to be the game winner (Hansen’s second match winner of the weekend). This was a world class goal…have a look Hansen Game Winner and Match Re-cap
With the GCU win, came the Tournament title with Hansen being named Tournament MVP/Offensive MVP and Tom Smart named Defensive MVP. Chris Gurule and Jason Beaulieu joined Niko and Tom on the All-Tournament team.
We are off to Southern California this weekend to face UC Irvine Saturday night. Playing a single match will allow the boys to get their legs back, as we enter Conference-USA play the following weekend vs the #10 ranked University of Kentucky Wildcats on the road. Ready for Conference play and the accompanying challenges. Love this team! Thanks for all your support and see you back home on September 30th vs Florida International. GO LOBOS!
FISH