The University of New Mexico's men's soccer team launched their season with a closely contested game against the University of Washington on Aug. 25. Despite the team's efforts, the Lobos fell to a 2-1 defeat.
Each team dominated half of the game. Washington registered five shots on target, while the Lobos only landed one. In search of a goal to get back in to the game, the Lobos changed formation, registering seven shots in the second half compared to Washington's three.
Washington broke the deadlock in the 35th minute of the game and later added another goal to their tally in the 86th minute.