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7-3-5, 3-1-3

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Sophie Schmautz Celebrates a goal at New Mexico.

Boise State Defeats New Mexico to Clinch Mountain West Tournament Bid

10/19/2025 2:51:00 PM | Women's Soccer

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – First half goals from Sophie Schmautz and Madie Donovan helped guide Boise State to a 2-1 win over New Mexico, Sunday in women's soccer action.

With the win, the Broncos (8-3-6, 6-0-2 MW) clinched a spot in the Mountain West Championship. Boise State leads the conference with 20 points and will host the tournament at Boas Soccer Complex, Nov. 2-8.
 
The Lobos (7-3-5, 3-1-3) entered Sunday as the only other undefeated team in MW play.
 
Schmautz struck in the 22nd minute from outside the box. Kenzie MacMillan was credited with the assist. MacMillan collected her eighth of the season and 18th of her career.
 
In the 39th minute, Donovan extended the Bronco lead from the left side of the box. Kaitlyn Slocum registered her first assist at Boise State.
 
New Mexico cut the deficit in half at the 59th minute mark. Ava de Leest and the Bronco defense stood tall the rest of the way.
 
Boise State held a 14-12 edge in shots, while leading 9-4 following the first half. The Broncos also recorded a 6-4 advantage in corner kicks.
 
Top Broncos Notables
  • The Broncos clinched a spot in the Mountain West Championship with 20 points for first place.
  • Sophie Schmautz scored her third goal of the season and fourth of her career.
  • Madie Donovan netted her third goal of her career.
  • Kenzie MacMillan moved ahead of Raimee Sherle (16) to second at Boise State in career assists with 18.
  • Kaitlyn Slocum posted her first-career assist at Boise State.
Quotable
"We were tremendous in the first half against a talented New Mexico team. I couldn't be prouder of our group and the resiliency we showed this weekend. The team played with true Bronco spirit!" -Boise State Head Coach Jim Thomas
 
What's Next
Boise State will travel to Phoenix, Ariz, to face Grand Canyon,Thursday. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
 

Next Event

Grand Canyon

Oct 23 (Thu)

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Team Stats

BSU
UNM
Goals
2
1
Shots
14
12
Shots on Goal
8
4
Saves
3
6
Corners
6
4
Fouls
9
10
Scoring Plays
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Sophie Schmautz (3)

Assisted By: Kenzie MacMillan

GOAL by BSU Schmautz, Sophie Assist by MacMillan, Kenzie.

21:50

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Madie Donovan (3)

Assisted By: Kaitlyn Slocum

GOAL by BSU Donovan, Madie Assist by Slocum, Kaitlyn.

38:56

Logo

Alysa Whelchel (5)

Assisted By: Savanah Sanchez

GOAL by UNM Whelchel, Alysa Assist by Sanchez, Savanah.

58:27

Game Leaders

Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1

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