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New Mexico soccer tops UNLV 2–0 to push home mark to 6–1–1

UNM women’s soccer defeated UNLV 2–0 on Sunday, improving their season record to 7–4–3. The Lobos now prepare for an away match against UTEP on Oct. 24.

New Mexico soccer tops UNLV 2-0 to push home mark to 6-1-1

The University of New Mexico women's soccer team shut out UNLV 2-0 on Sunday, extending its home record to 6-1-1 this season. The victory lifted the Lobos to 7-4-3 overall and 4-2-1 in Mountain West Conference competition.

Following a scoreless first half that featured four saves from goalkeeper Alyson Campbell, New Mexico opened the scoring in the 65th minute. Allie Anderson set up her sister Nicole Anderson, who converted her eighth goal of the season. Fiona Jenkins subsequently found Alysa Whelchel in the 81st minute, securing Whelchel's third goal of the campaign to seal the win.

Head coach Karley Nelson credited the squad's focus following a road journey to Wyoming, noting that the team was pleased to secure the three points against a resilient conference opponent. New Mexico next travels to face UTEP on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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