New Mexico clinched a spot in the Mountain West women’s soccer tournament following a 1-0 victory over Colorado College Friday afternoon in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Midfielder Claire Lynch scored her fourth goal in the season nearly 18 minutes into the game, benefitting from an assist from midfielder Dylann O’Connor. Her goal pushed UNM (8-7-1, 6-2-1 MW) over the .500 mark for the first time this season.
Lynch and O’Connor also teamed up for the first goal in last Sunday’s win over Fresno State.
Coupled with San Jose State’s 1-0 loss to UNLV, the Lobos moved into second place in the conference standings.