Lobo Men's Soccer Team Shuts Out Billikens in St. Louis

If there was any doubt that the New Mexico Lobos Men's Soccer team is a top 25 team, they put it to rest last Tuesday night as they began their season by an eye=opening 3-0 win over No. 21 ranked St. Louis University on their home field.

Seniors Simon Ejdemyr, Justin Davis and P.J. Wilson scored the three goals for the Lobos. Lobo Goal Keeper Justin Fite didn't have to do too much work, as he tallied four saves on the night. "Saint Louis is a good team, a very tradition-rich team," UNM Head Coach Jeremy Fishbein said. "We're really proud of our boys. Anytime you go up against a Top-25 team, beat them by three goals, and shut them out at their place, it's a pretty great way to start the season."

The Lobos came out firing in the first half as they out shot the Billikens 15-9. New Mexico may very well be a national force in Div. l College Soccer. Even though they were pre-season games, the Lobos knocked off No. 16 ranked Tulsa 3-2, an defeated both Oral Roberts and Colorado State-Pueblo by the score of 2-0. They are on a role already, and they've only played 1 game in the regular season. If there aren't any injuries to key people, the Lobos should make it to the NCAA Tournament. They take on San Francisco Saturday
Sept. 5 in their home opener. Top 20 powers Indiana and Notre Dame await, along with two other top 25 teams in UC Davis and Cal. The Lobos have already proven they can beat the caliber of a top 25 team. THEY ARE a top 25 team. They should be fun to follow.