Lobos Named Mountain Division Champions After 1-0 Shutout Over Colorado College

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — In its sixth shutout of the season, the University of New Mexico women’s soccer team clinched the top spot in the Mountain Division, posting a 1-0 shutout over Colorado College (4-2-2, 4-2-2 MW). The 7-1 Lobos have secured their ticket to the Mountain West Conference title game, tabbed to take place on April 17, the location still to be determined.

“It’s been a really trying year for everyone, and as a team, we’ve worked really hard to make sure to protect our culture and stay true to who we are,” said head coach Heather Dyche. “When that hard work pays off, it’s a pretty incredible feeling for our players.”

The game-winning goal came in the 59th minute from junior Jaelyn Hendren. The Lobos were awarded a free kick which junior Karlee Maes took. Maes got the ball inside the box to a sea of Lobo players. It was Hendren who then gained possession at the mouth of the goal and delivered a ball to the back of the net.

It was a close game between the two teams, as Colorado College posted eight shots, forcing three saves from senior goalkeeper Emily Johnson. The Lobos saw a total of nine shots, two being on goal.

This is the fourth time in Lobo history that the team clinched the division title, the last time being in 2018. The Lobos will face the West Division winner in the championship game on April 17. The Lobos will look to win their first Mountain West Tournament title since 2011.

The team will now return home to close out the regular season with two games, starting with a 7:30 p.m. match versus Wyoming on Friday. The Lobos will then host Colorado State at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the UNM Soccer Complex.

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