The 2016 Conference USA Championship is just around the corner, and New Mexico men’s soccer hopes to make the most of the opportunity.
It’s a big deal for the Lobos, as their performance in the single-elimination contest could determine whether they go to the NCAA Tournament this year, which they’ve missed out on two years in a row.
The team is traveling to Huntington, West Virginia to compete. It will be a neutral site for all participants, since the host school, Marshall, finished last in the standings and failed to qualify.
Charlotte (12-2-2, 7-1-0 C-USA), the fifth-ranked team in the nation, finished as the top seed to earn its fourth C-USA regular season title and will receive a first-round bye.