Nominate for the ENMU Athletics Hall of Honors

Cross Country
Hannah Lynn Rhoten Joins ENMU Cross Country Team for 2006 Season
Freshman could have immediate impact for Zias
Portales, NM— Eastern New Mexico University cross country coach Joel McMullen has announced the signing of Hannah Lynn Rhoten (Albuquerque, Texas/St. Pius X HS) for the upcoming season. [more]

Women's Basketball
Kristal Hill Joins Zia Basketball Team for 2006-07 Season
Center should improve inside scoring and rebounding
Portales, NM— Eastern New Mexico Universtiy women’s basketball coach Linden Weese has announced the signing of center Kristal Hill (El Paso, Texas/El Paso-Hanks HS) for the upcoming season. [more]

Football
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Rodeo

Gardner Finishes Fourth in Short Go at NIRA College National Finals Rodeo, Second Overall
CASPER, WYO.— Sophomore Raelyn Gardner (Lovington, NM/Lovington HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University rodeo team finished fourth in the short go of the breakaway roping Saturday night at the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association College National Finals in Casper, Wyo. [more]

Rodeo
Gardner Turns in Top Performance in Third Go at NIRA
College National Finals Rodeo
CASPER, WYO.— Sophomore Raelyn Gardner (Lovington, NM/Lovington HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University rodeo team notched the best overall performance in the third go of the breakaway roping Thursday afternoon at the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association College National Finals in Casper, Wyo. [more]

Rodeo
Sanders and Gardner Complete Second Go at NIRA College Nationals Final Rodeo
CASPER, WYO.— Sophomore Raelyn Gardner (Lovington, NM/Lovington HS) finished the second go of the breakaway roping with a time of 4.2 seconds this afternoon at the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association College National Finals Tuesday evening in Casper, Wyo. Senior Rowdy Sanders (Whiteface, Texas / South Plains College is tied for 11 th place in the bull riding. [more]

Rodeo
Sanders and Gardner Place Third and Tenth in First Go at NIRA College Nationals Final Rodeo
CASPER, WYO.—Senior Rowdy Sanders (Whiteface, Texas/South PlainsCollege) concluded the first go of the bull riding at the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association College National Finals in third place Sunday evening. Sophomore Raelyn Gardner (Lovington, NM/Lovington HS) placed tenth in the first go for the breakaway roping. [more]

Baseball and Softball
Nine ENMU Softball and Baseball Players
Earn LSC Academic Honors
Junior Tracy Jordan (Rosamond, Calif./Desert HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University softball team has been selected as the Lone Star Conference South Division Softball Academic Player of the Year. Joining her on the South Division All-Academic Team are junior Danielle Flores (Loving, NM/Loving HS) and Amanda Nightingale (Mesquite, Texas/North Central Texas College). Sophomore Derrick Kennedy (San Antonio, Texas/G.W. Brackenridge HS) was selected to the LSC South First Team All-Academic for baseball. [more]

Track & Field
Baiywo, Valdez, Luce, and Bauer
Earn LSC Academic Honors
Sophomore Kennedy Baiywo (Eldoret, Kenya/Samoei HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s track and field team, and seniors Nicole Valdez (Amarillo, TX/Amarillo Christian School) and DeAnn Luce (Ft. Sumner, NM/Ft. Sumner HS) from the ENMU women’s track and field team have been selected to the Lone Star Conference All-Academic teams. Sophomore Brittany Bauer (San Antonio, TX/Reagan HS) qualified for the LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll for women’s track and field. [more]

Rodeo
Rowdy Sanders and Raelyn Gardner to Compete at 2006 College National Finals Rodeo
Eastern New Mexico University rodeo athletes Rowdy Sanders (Sr., Whiteface, TX/South Plains College) and Raelyn Gardner (So., Lovington, NM/Lovington HS) will be competing next week at the 2006 College National Finals Rodeo. The CNFR is set for June 11-17 in Casper, Wyo. Sanders will compete in bull riding and Gardner will participate in break-away roping.

Rodeo athletes had to conclude the regular season ranked among the top three finishers in an event within their Region in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association in order to qualify for the National Finals. ENMU competes in the Southwest Region, which is generally considered one of the top two regions in the NIRA. Gardner won the Southwest Region title in break-away roping, while Sanders finished in second place in bull riding. [more]

Tennis
Van Wettering, Jacques, Bancks and Kelly Earn Spots on LSC Commissioner's Honor Roll
Junior Kristen Van Wettering (Portales, New Mexico/Portales High School), senior Elyse Jacques (Austin, Texas/Westwood High School), sophomore Cassidy Bancks (Marysville, British Columbia, Canada/Mount Baker Secondary), and senior Erica Kelly (Stockton, California/Tokay High School) have been selected to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for women’s tennis. [more]

Track & Field

Valdez Named First Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VI
Eastern New Mexico University track and field athlete Nicole Valdez (Sr., Shot Put, Amarillo, TX/Amarillo Christian School) has been named First Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VI for the 2006 season. The Academic All-District Team, which featured 11 players in track and field and cross country, was chosen by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Valdez and other First Team selections from CoSIDA’s eight regions are eligible for the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America College Division Softball Team. The Academic All-America Team will be announced on Wednesday, May 31. [more]

Cross Country
Marla Hiebert Signs National Letter-of-Intent with ENMU Women's Cross Country Team
Cross country runner Marla Hiebert from New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, N.M., has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to run for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s cross country team, ENMU Head Coach Joel McMullen announced today. Hiebert, who previously attended Carlsbad HS in Carlsbad, N.M., will be a junior for the Zias during the 2006-07 academic year. [more]

Softball
Valerie Villela Signs National Letter-of-Intent with Eastern New Mexico University Softball Team
Valerie Villela (Vee-YAY-luh), a 5’2” shortstop and second baseman from Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz., has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play softball at Eastern New Mexico University. Villela, who previously attended Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, Ariz., will be a junior at ENMU during the 2007 softball season.

Junior in 2006-07
Valerie Villela, Phoenix, Arizona (Mesa Community College), Shortstop/Second Baseman, 5’2” [more]

Softball
Jordan Named First Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America in Softball
Senior Second Baseman Achieves 4.0 Cumulative GPA, Earns .394 Batting Average in 2006
Eastern New Mexico University softball player Tracy Jordan (Sr., 2B, Rosamond, CA/Desert HS) has been named First Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America for the 2006 season. The Academic All-America College Division Softball Team, which featured 11 players on the First Team and 12 players on the Second Team, was chosen by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Jordan recently graduated from Eastern with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Physical Education. She achieved a 4.00 cumulative grade point average.

Earlier this spring, Jordan was chosen to the First Team of the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VI College Division Softball Team. It marked the third consecutive season that she earned First Team Academic All-District recognition. [more]

Football
Greyhounds Rack Up more than 5,000 Volunteer Man-Hours in Community Service

Reprinted by permission from the ENMU Office of Community Services (Written by Wendel Sloan)

The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound football team racked up more than 5,000 man-hours of community service projects in the Clovis/Portales area in the last year – including helping kindergarteners learn to read.

Working in nine 8-10 person teams, the groups competed against each other for points. The top two teams, captained by J. J. Ortiz and Fide Davalos, were recently treated to a steak dinner cooked by the coaches at the First Baptist Church in Portales. [more]

Men's Basketball
Kendall Clark Signs National Letter-of-Intent to Play for ENMU Men's Basketball Team
Kendall Clark, a 6’5”, forward from South Plains College in Levelland, Texas has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team. Clark, who previously played one season at Barton County Community College in Kansas, will be a junior at ENMU during the 2006-07 season.

Junior in 2006-07
Kendall Clark, Kansas City, Kansas (South Plains College), Forward, 6’5” [more]

Women's Basketball
Roni Gomez Signs National Letter-of-Intent to Play for ENMU Women's Basketball Team
Transfer from South Plains College Played on State Championship teams at Portales High School
Roni Gomez, a 5’6” guard from South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play basketball at Eastern New Mexico University. Gomez, who previously played one season at Garden City Community College in Kansas after graduating from nearby Portales High School, will be a junior at ENMU during the 2006-07 season.

Junior in 2006-07
Roni Gomez , Portales, New Mexico (South Plains College), Guard, 5 ’6” [more]

Women's Basketball
Ashley Davis Signs National Letter-of-Intent to Play for ENMU Women's Basketball Team
Ashley Davis, a 5’9” guard/forward from Hirschi Math-Science Magnet High School in Wichita Falls, Texas, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team. Davis will be a freshman at ENMU during the 2006-07 season.

Freshman in 2006-07
Ashley Davis , Wichita Falls, Texas (Hirschi Math-Science Magnet High School), Guard/Forward, 5 ’9” [more]

Baseball
Cruce, Ulibarri and Swisher Sign National Letters-of-Intent to Play Baseball for Eastern New Mexico University
Sean Cruce, a 6’2” 185-pound middle infielder, and Matt Ulibarri, a 5’11” 175-pound outfielder, both from Clovis High School in Clovis, N.M., and Damion Swisher, a 5’10” 175-pound left-handed pitcher from Phoenix College in Phoenix, Ariz., have signed National Letters-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team. Cruce and Ulibarri will be freshmen and Swisher will be a junior for the Greyhounds and Head Coach Phil Clabaugh during the 2007 season.

Freshmen in 2006-07
Matt Ulibarri, Clovis, New Mexico (Clovis HIgh School), Outfielder, 5'11", 175 lbs.
Sean Cruce, Clovis, New Mexico (Clovis High School), Second Base/Shortstop, 6'2", 185 lbs.

Junior in 2006-07
Damion Swisher, Gilbert, Arizona (Phoenix College), Left-Handed Pitcher, 5 ’10”, 175 lbs. [more]

Men's Basketball
Justin Redman-Trotter Signs National Letter-of-Intent with ENMU Men's Basketball Team
Justin Redman-Trotter, a 6’ 3”, 175-pound guard from Northern Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team. Redman-Trotter, from Milwaukee, Wisc., was a two-year starter at NIACC and will be a junior at ENMU in 2006-07.

Junior in 2006-07
Justin Redman-Trotter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Northern Iowa Area Community College), Guard, 6’3”, 175 lbs. [more]

Men's Basketball
Dwight Collins Signs National Letter-of-Intent to Play for ENMU Men's Basketball Team
Dwight Collins, a 6’4” guard from South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team. Collins played one year at South Plains and helped the team earn a third place finish in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference (WJCAC) with a 10-4 record in 2005-06. SPC was 23-7 overall. Collins will be a junior at ENMU in 2006-07.

Junior in 2006-07
Dwight Collins, Detroit, Michigan (South Plains College), Guard, 6’4” [more]

Men's Soccer
Ryan Collins Signs National Letter-of-Intent to Play for ENMU Men's Soccer Team
Ryan Collins, a 6’3”, 165-pound defender from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team. Collins will be a freshman at ENMU during the 2006 season. Head Coach Carlos Elizondo has signed a total of 14 players this spring.

Freshman in 2006
Ryan Collins, Tyler, Texas (Robert E. Lee High School), Defender, 6’3”, 165 lbs. [more]

Track and Field
Gerleve Throws Javelin Career-Best 197'8" at Abilene Christian Open
Eastern New Mexico University track and field athlete Zach Gerleve (Jr., Javelin, Truth or Consequences, NM/Hot Springs HS) threw the javelin a career-best 197’8” at the Abilene Christian University Open on Thursday, May 11. Gerleve took second in the event behind unattached competitor Casey Pearce, who toss the javelin 210’0”. Eastern’s Logan Capps (Fr., Javelin, Cloudcroft, NM/Cloudcroft HS) took third place in the event, with a throw of 170’7”. [more]

ENMU Athletics
Gerleve Named Greatest Greyhound, Schiely Chosen as Greatest Zia
The Eastern New Mexico University coaching staff has selected junior track and field athlete and football running back Zach Gerleve (6’1”, 180 lbs., Truth or Consequences, NM/Hot Springs HS) as the Greatest Greyhound of 2005-06. The coaches also chose senior volleyball player Lindsay Schiely (6’0”, Portland, OR/Clackamas CC) as the Greatest Zia for 2005-06.

The Greatest Greyhound and Greatest Zia awards recognize the athletic accomplishments, leadership abilities and academic success of the recipients. Both of this year’s winners were leaders of their respective teams. [more]

Softball
Jordan Selected First Team Academic All-District VI for Third Year in a Row
Eastern New Mexico University softball player Tracy Jordan (Sr., 2B, Rosamond, CA/Desert HS) has been named to the First Team of the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VI College Division Team for the third consecutive year. The Academic All-District Team, which featured 12 players on the First Team and 12 players on the Second Team, was chosen by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Jordan and other First Team selections from CoSIDA’s eight regions are eligible for the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America College Division Softball Team. The Academic All-America Team will be announced on Wednesday, May 31. [more]

Baseball
Kennedy Named Second Team All-LSC South
Green and McDuffie Receive Honorable Mention
Eastern New Mexico University sophomore third baseman Derrick Kennedy (San Antonio, TX/G.W. Brackenridge HS) has been named Second Team All-Lone Star Conference South Division for the 2006 season in voting by the LSC South head coaches. Senior catcher Brian Green (Fountain Hills, AZ/Central Arizona College) and junior second baseman Mike McDuffie (Albuquerque, NM/ Sandia HS) were named Honorable Mention All-LSC South. Kennedy led ENMU with a .356 batting average. McDuffie batted .348 and Green hit .345. [more]

Track and Field
Three Greyhound Track and Field Athletes Prepare for Last Chance Meet at ACU, Twilight Meet at McMurry
Javelin throwers Zach Gerleve (Jr., Truth or Consequences, NM/Hot Springs HS) and Logan Capps (Fr., Cloudcroft, NM/Cloudcroft HS), plus middle-distance runner Guy Kcholi (Fr., Yaure, Israel/Ginsburg HS), are hoping to achieve or extend national qualifying marks when they compete at the Abilene Christian University Last Chance Meet on Thursday, May 11. Gerleve has already achieved a provisional qualifying throw in the javelin, while Capps and Kcholi have shown the potential to also attain qualifying marks.

If Gerleve, Capps and Kcholi don’t achieve the improvement they seek at ACU, they will get one more chance to qualify for the National Championships. The McMurry University Twilight Meet is scheduled for Thursday, May 18. [more]

Men's Soccer
Phillip Lujan Signs National Letter-of-Intent with ENMU Men's Soccer Team
Phillip Lujan, a 6’1”, 155-pound defender from Los Lunas High School in Los Lunas, N.M., has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team. Lujan will be a freshman at ENMU during the 2006 season. Head Coach Carlos Elizondo has signed a total of 13 players this spring.

Freshman in 2006
Phillip Lujan, Los Lunas, New Mexico (Los Lunas High School), Defender, 6 ’1”, 155 lbs. [more]

Men's Soccer
Marco Inzunza-Ibarra Signs National Letter-of-Intent with ENMU Men's Soccer Team
Marco Inzunza-Ibarra, a 5’8”, 150-pound midfielder from Las Cruces High School in Las Cruces, N.M., has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team. Inzunza-Ibarra will be a freshman at ENMU during the 2006 season. Eastern Head Coach Carlos Elizondo has signed a total of 12 players this spring.

Freshman in 2006
Marco Inzunza-Ibarra , Las Cruces, New Mexico (Las Cruces High School), Midfielder, 5’8”, 150 lbs. [more]

Cross Country
Jerri Martin Signs National Letter-of-Intent with ENMU Women's Cross Country Team
Cross country runner Jerri Martin from Gallup High School in Gallup, N.M., has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to run for Eastern New Mexico University, ENMU Head Coach Joel McMullen announced today. Martin will be a freshman for the Zias during the 2006-07 academic year. She is the daughter of Dora Marrowbone. [more]

Softball
Kubik and Nocas Named First Team All-LSC South
Three Zias Chosen for Second Team; Three Earn Honorable Mention

Junior right fielder Kelsey Kubik (Tucson, AZ/Pima College) and senior shortstop Jessica Nocas (Riverside, CA/Midland College) both finished the 2006 season batting over .400 and have been named First Team All-Lone Star Conference South Division, as selected by the LSC South head coaches. Kubik hit .439 to lead the Zias, while Nocas batted .413. The First Team All-LSC South squad featured 13 players from the seven LSC South teams.

Three Zias received Second Team All-LSC South honors. Eastern’s Second Team selections were Kristina Goodman (Jr., CF, Artesia, NM/Vernon College), Tracy Jordan (Sr., 2B, Rosamond, CA/Desert HS) and Rosemary Moreno (Sr., P, Midland, TX/Midland College). Honorable Mention recognition went to ENMU players Christina Helland (So., LF, Albuquerque, NM/Rio Rancho HS), Elizabeth Whipkey (So., 1B, Orange, CA/Villa Park HS) and Tina Whitt (Sr., C/3B, Riverside, CA/Midland College). A total of athletes were named to the Second Team, with 18 players receiving Honorable Mention. [more]

Baseball
Balderaz Sets ENMU Record with Ninth Save, as Greyhounds Outlast Texas A&M-Kingsville, 8-7, in 12 Innings
McDuffie Scores on Green's Single to Bump Javelinas from LSC Tournament Contention; TAMUK Wins Second Game, 3-2
Sophomore closer Keith Balderaz (RHP, Monahans, TX/Monahans HS) recorded the final two outs of the game and earned his ninth save of the season to set an Eastern New Mexico University record, as the Greyhounds defeated Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 8-7 in 12 innings, on Saturday, April 29. TAMU-Kingsville was eliminated from LSC Tournament contention with the loss. In the second game, TAMUK won 3-2, as both teams had six hits, but ENMU finished the game with nine runners left on base. ENMU ended the season with a 24-32 overall record, 6-14 in the LSC South. Kingsville moved to 35-19, 9-11 in the LSC South.

In the first game, Mike McDuffie (Jr., 2B, Albuquerque, NM/Sandia HS) opened the 12th inning with a double and scored the winning run one out later on a double by Brian Green (Sr., C, Fountain Hills, AZ/Central Arizona College). [more]

Baseball
ENMU Watches Three-Run Lead Disappear in Ninth Inning, as Texas A&M-Kingsville Wins 5-4 to Start Double-Header Sweep
Clabaugh Gets No Decision despite 3-Hitter through 8 Innings
Freshman pitcher Seth Clabaugh (LHP, Clovis, NM/Clovis HS) gave up just three hits and one run during an eight-inning performance on Friday, April 28, as ENMU built a 4-1 lead, but Texas A&M University-Kingsville scored four times in the bottom of the ninth for a 5-4 victory. The triumph in the first game of the Lone Star Conference double-header started the Javelinas on their way to a sweep of the twinbill. TAMUK won the second game, 9-2, to improve to 34-18 overall, 8-10 in the LSC South. ENMU dropped to 23-31, including 5-13 in the LSC South. [more]

Football
Greyhounds Sign Defensive Lineman Marco Ramirez from Plainview High School
Defensive lineman Marco Ramirez, from Plainview High School in Plainview, Texas, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play football at Eastern New Mexico University. According to ENMU Head Coach Mark Ribaudo, the coaching staff is “excited” about the contributions and presence on the defensive lineman that Ramirez, 6’2”, 290 pounds, will give the Greyhounds. Ramirez was a First Team All-District selection this past season. He previously was chosen Second Team All-South Plains. [more]

Cross Country
Mariana Chavira Signs National Letter-of-Intent with ENMU Women’s Cross Country Team
Cross country runner Mariana Chavira from El Paso Community College, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to run for Eastern New Mexico University, ENMU Head Coach Joel McMullen announced today. Chavira, who previously attended Montwood HS in El Paso, Texas, will be a junior for the Zias during the 2006-07 academic year. She is the daughter of Rosa Emma Chavira. [more]

Men's Soccer
Abel Asmerom Signs National Letter-of-Intent with Eastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University head men’s soccer coach Carlos Elizondo has announced the signing of Abel Asmerom to a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Greyhounds next season. Asmerson will be a freshman during the Fall 2006 semester. ENMU has signed a total of 11 players this spring.

Freshman in 2006
Abel Asmerom, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Eldorado High School), Defender, 5’9” [more]

Baseball
Courteau Throws Eight Scoreless Innings, as Greyhounds Defeat 4th-Ranked Abilene Christian, 4-0
Wildcats Split Double-Header with 6-1 Win in Game #2
Junior pitcher Evan Courteau (RHP, Minneapolis, MN/Rochester Community and Technical College) threw eight scoreless innings against 4th-ranked Abilene Christian University on Saturday, April 22 and Keith Balderaz (So., RHP, Monahans, TX/Monahans HS) shut down the Wildcats in the ninth inning, as ENMU defeated ACU, 4-0, in the first game of a Lone Star Conference double-header at Greyhound Field. Abilene Christian won the second game, 6-1, as the Wildcats improved to 37-12, 11-5 in the LSC South. ENMU ended the double-header with a 23-29 record, including 5-11 in the LSC South.

Courteau, who upped his record to 7-4 on the season, allowed just five singles during his eight innings of work. He registered two strikeouts and allowed five walks. His seven wins lead the ENMU pitching staff. Balderaz faced just four batters in the ninth, forcing a fly out to open the inning, before Minor Alexander singled. Another fly out and a ground out followed, as Balderaz completed the shutout. [more]

Softball
Zias, Needing a Sweep, Can only Manage a Split against Angelo State
Rambelles Clinch Final LSC Tournament Berth
On the final day of the regular season on Saturday, April 22, the Eastern New Mexico University softball team needed to sweep Angelo State University to earn a berth in the Lone Star Conference Tournament, but the Zias could only manage a split, as they lost the opener, 9-3, before winning the last game of the year, 8-5, at the Zia Softball Field. ASU, which edged out the Zias for the third and final LSC Tournament berth from the South Division, ended the day with a 31-24 overall record, including 13-9 in the LSC South. ENMU finished the season with a 33-21 record, 13-11 in the LSC South. [more]

Track and Field
Gerleve Repeats as Lone Star Conference Champion in the Javelin
Throws 192' 6 1/4" to Win Second Consecutive Title
Eastern New Mexico University junior javelin thrower Zach Gerleve (Truth or Consequences, NM/Hot Springs HS) won his second consecutive Lone Star Conference title with a throw of 192' 6 1/4" at the LSC Track and Field Championships on Saturday, April 22 in Stephenville, Texas. Gerleve also won the 2005 title with a throw of 194' 3" and took second place in 2004 with a toss of 178' 9 1/2".
2006 LSC Track and Field Championships - Final Results

Baseball
Abilene Christian Defeats Greyhounds, 9-3 and 9-1
ENMU Strands School-Record 18 Runners in Game #1
Abilene Christian University, ranked fourth in NCAA Division II, swept a double-header from Eastern New Mexico University, 9-3 and 9-1, on Friday, April 21 at Greyhound Field. With the win, ACU improved to 36-11 on the season, 10-4 in the LSC South. ENMU dropped to 22-28 overall, 4-10 in the LSC South. [more]

Softball
Zias Split on First Day of Four-Game LSC South Series against Angelo State
ENMU Wins Opener, 5-3; ASU Takes Nightcap, 17-9
Eastern New Mexico University, which came into the final series of the regular season needing to win three out of four games against Angelo State University to qualify for the Lone Star Conference Tournament, managed a split on the first day of the series on Friday, April 21, winning the first game, 5-3, and losing the second game, 17-9. ENMU must win the final two games of the series on Saturday, April 22 in order to earn the third and final LSC Tournament berth from the South Division. Following Friday’s action, the Zias were 32-20 overall and 12-10 in the LSC South. ASU, now 29-23 overall, remained one game in front of ENMU in the LSC South with a 12-8 conference record. [more]

Cross-Country
40th Reunion Celebration to be Held for ENMU Cross Country Runners on May 20
A celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first cross country team at ENMU has been set for Saturday, May 20, 2006. The event is open to all former and current ENMU cross country runners. The day's activities will begin with a campus tour at 1:30 p.m MDT. At 6 p.m., there will be a reception at The Landing at Cannon Air Force Base, followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

The featured speaker at the conclusion of the dinner will be Dr. Mike Boit, national cross country champion for the Greyhounds and Olympic medal-winning athlete from Kenya. Other speakers will be Dr. Donald Elder, emcee, Joel McMullen, ENMU head cross country coach and Dr. Steven G. Gamble, president of ENMU. [more]

Information regarding the Eastern New Mexico University Cross Country 40th Reunion Celebration

Softball
Zias Win 5-2 and Lose 5-2 on Second Day to Split Four-Game Series at TAMU-Kingsville
ENMU Falls Behind Angelo State in Race for Final LSC Tournament Berth
Eastern New Mexico University and Texas A&M University-Kingsviille, each recorded a 5-2 win on Saturday, April 15 at Hubert Field, as the teams split a Lone Star Conference double-header. ENMU won the first game, then TAMUK took the second game. The teams also split a double-header on Friday, with ENMU winning the opener 6-0 and TAMU-Kingsville taking the nightcap, 6-3. [more]

Softball
Zias Split at Kingsville, 3-6 & 6-0, as Moreno Records Her 7th Shutout
Rosemary Moreno’s (Sr., RHP, Midland, TX/Midland College) success in the Lone Star Conference South Division continued Friday, Apr. 14 as she pitched a five hit shutout in a 6-0 win for Eastern New Mexico University over Texas A&M University Kingsville at Hubert Field. The Zias lost the opener of the double-header 6-3 to end the day with a 30-17 overall record and 10-7 in the LSC South. The split gave the Javelinas a 7-8-1 conference record and a 20-25-1 overall record.[more]

Baseball
Greyhounds Fall to Tarleton State in First Game of Series, 5-4, on Grand Slam in Eighth Inning
Texans Sweep Double-Header with 9-2 Win in Game #2
Eastern New Mexico University led Tarleton State University, 4-1, with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning in the first game of their four-game Lone Star Conference series on Friday, April 14, but Ryan Howard hit a grand slam for
the Texans before the inning was over, as TSU won 5-4. The Texans swept the double-header with a 9-2 victory in the second game. Tarleton State moved to 15-29 on the season, including 4-6 in the LSC South. ENMU dropped to 21-25, 3-7 in the LSC South. [more]

Cross-Country
Terra Brown Signs National Letter-of-Intent with ENMU Women’s Cross Country Team
Cross country runner Terra Brown from Gallup High School in Gallup, N.M., has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to run for Eastern New Mexico University, ENMU Head Coach Joel McMullen announced today. Brown will be a freshman for the Zias during the 2006-07 academic year. She is the daughter of Eddie Brown of Smith Lake, N.M., and Sandra Gambler of San Carlos, Ariz.[more]

Track and Field
Greyhounds Take 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Javelin for Second Week in a Row
Gerleve Wins Event with Throw of 191'6"
Eastern New Mexico University recorded a 1-2-3 sweep in the men's javelin for the second week in a row, as ENMU outhrew its competition at the 35th Annual David Noble Relays, hosted by Angelo State University on Thursday, April 13. Zach Gerleve (Jr., Truth or Consequences, NM/Hot Springs HS) won the event with a throw of 191'6". Logan Capps (Fr., Cloudcroft, NM/Cloudcroft HS) took second at 181'11" and Aaron Carper (So., Artesia, NM/Artesia HS) claimed third at 171'11". [more]

Women's Basketball
Weese Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Eastern New Mexico University
Former Texas Tech Assistant will Lead Zias
Linden Weese has been hired as the head coach for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team, ENMU Director of Athletics Mike Maguire announced today. Weese, who was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the women’s basketball team at Texas Tech University for 23 years, will begin his duties immediately.

Weese coached at Texas Tech from 1982-83 through 2004-05. He helped the Lady Raiders achieve a 555-173 (.762) record during his lengthy stay on the TTU campus. He also contributed to Texas Tech winning five regular season Southwest Conference championships and three Southwest Conference Tournament titles. He helped the Lady Raiders win three regular season Big 12 titles and achieve two Big 12 Tournament championships. [more]

Baseball
ENMU Sets School Record for Runs, Ties Record for Hits, in 33-14 Victory over WTAMU
Greyhounds Complete Double-Header Sweep with 11-8 Win in Second Game
Eastern New Mexico University set a school record for runs and tied the school record for hits, as the Greyhounds unleashed 29 hits in a 33-14 victory over arch rival West Texas A&M University, in the first game of a Lone Star Conference double-header, Friday, April 7 at Greyhound Field. The opener also featured an impressive performance by Derrick Kennedy (So., 3B, San Antonio, TX/G.W. Brackenridge HS), who set an ENMU record with six hits during the game. In the second game, ENMU scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally from an 8-7 deficit into an 11-8 win. Eastern improved to 21-20 overall and to 3-3 in the LSC South. West Texas fell to 18-20 on the season, 3-3 in the LSC South. [more]

Baseball
Rams Claim 46 Hits in 24-6, 12-4 Double-Header Sweep of Greyhounds
Angelo State University pounded out 29 hits in the first game and added 17 hits in the second game, as the Rams swept a Lone Star Conference double-header from Eastern New Mexico University, 24-6 and 12-4, on Saturday, April 1 at Greyhound Field. ASU improved to 24-11 overall, 3-1 in the LSC South, while ENMU dropped to 19-19 overall, 1-3 in the LSC South.[more]

Softball
Zias Split Double-Header with TWU to Remain in Second Place in LSC South
Pioneers Win Opener, 4-1; Zias Win Second Game, 1-0, as Moreno Tosses Two-Hitter
Eastern New Mexico University senior pitcher Rosemary Moreno (Midland, TX/Midland College) limited Texas Woman’s University to only two hits in a complete-game shutout, 1-0, in the second game of a double-header under very windy conditions at Zia Softball Field on Friday, April 7. The victory allowed Eastern to stay in second place in the LSC South, after losing the opener to the Pioneers, 4-1. The split gave the Zias a 29-15 overall record and a 9-5 mark in the LSC South. TWU remained in third place in the LSC South with a 6-5-1 record, as the Pioneers moved to 18-29-1 overall.

Baseball
Greyhounds Rout Angelo State 15-1 in First Game of LSC South Double-Header
Rams Win Second Game 9-7 in Extra Inning
Senior pitcher Kelly Crain (RHP, Gordon, TX/Gordon HS) allowed just one run on five hits through the first seven innings, and the Eastern New Mexico University offense accumulated 16 hits, as ENMU routed Angelo State University, 15-1, in the first game of a Lone Star Conference double-header at Greyhound Field on Friday, Mar. 31. ENMU rallied from a 7-4 deficit in the second game, scheduled for seven innings, but Angelo State scored twice in the eighth for a 9-7 win.

The double-header opened LSC South action for both teams. ENMU moved to 19-16 on the season, including 1-1 in the LSC South. Angelo State ended the double-header with a 21-11 overall record, 1-1 in the LSC South. [more]

Softball
Zias Remain in Second Place in LSC South after Split at Abilene Christian
ENMU Drops Opener, 5-1, Wins Second Game, 6-2
Rosemary Moreno (Sr., RHP, Midland, TX/Midland College) threw a four-hitter to lead Eastern New Mexico University to a 6-2 win in the second game after dropping the opener 5-1 against Abilene Christian University on Saturday, Apr. 1 at Wells Field in a Lone Star Conference South Division double-header. The Zias, who split the four-game series at ACU, remained in second place in the LSC South with an 8-4 record and are 28-14 overall. The Lady Wildcats maintained their place atop the LSC South with an 11-3 record and a 29-10 overall record. [more]

Softball
Zias Split Double-Header at Abilene Christian with 4-1 Loss and 7-6 Win
After losing the opener, 4-1, Eastern New Mexico University scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning of the second game for a 7-6 win to split against Abilene Christian University on Friday, Mar. 31 in a Lone Star Conference South Division double-header at Wells Field. After Friday’s results, the Zias remained in second place in the LSC South with a 7-3 record and are 27-13 overall. The Lady Wildcats sit atop the LSC South with a 10-2 record and a 28-9 overall record. [more]

Baseball
Hounds Pound Out 24 Hits in a 21-14 Win Over Colorado Christian
Eastern New Mexico University's Tyler Brown (Sr., DH/C, Aurora, CO/Arapahoe Community College) led an explosive offense with five RBIs in a 21-14 win over Colorado Christian University on Wednesday, Mar. 29 at All-Star Park. The Greyhounds, from the Lone Star Conference, recorded their highest output in runs and hits (24) this season, as they improved to 18-16 overall. The Cougars, who compete in the Rocky Mountain Conference, dropped to 3-23 overall. [more]



Baseball
NMHU Offense Blasts 19 Hits in 17-5 Win over Greyhounds
New Mexico Highlands University recorded 19 hits against Eastern New Mexico University on Tuesday, Mar. 28, as the Cowboys defeated the Greyhounds, 17-5, in a non-conference game at Brandt Field. NMHU, which led 7-0 after the first two innings, improved to 16-13. The Greyhounds, who lost for the 12th time in the past 13 games, fell to 17-16 on the season.[more]

Softball
Kelsey Kubik Chosen LSC South Hitter of the Week after Batting .846
Eastern New Mexico University’s Kelsey Kubik (Jr., RF, Tucson, AZ/Pima College) was selected as the Lone Star Conference South Division Hitter of the Week through Sunday, Mar. 26, after hitting .846 in a four-game sweep of West Texas A&M University. Kubik accumulated 11 hits in 13 at bats, while earning 15 RBIs and blasting four home runs. She provided at least one hit in every game, including two homers in the opener and one homer in each of the final two contests. [more]

Softball
Zias Pound Out 31 Hits in Double-header Sweep of Adams State, 18-7 and 13-12
ENMU Improves to 26-12 Overall
Courtney McClasky (Sr., C, Keller, TX/Morningside College) hit four home runs in Eastern New Mexico University’s double-header sweep of Adams State College on Tuesday, Mar. 28 at the ASC Softball Field, as she led the Zias to 18-7 and 13-12 victories. Three of McClasky’s homers came in the first game, when she went 4 for 4 with nine RBIs.Eastern, from the Lone Star Conference, improved to 26-12 overall, including 15 wins in its last 17 games. The Grizzlies, who compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, dropped to 9-21 on the season. [more]

Softball
ENMU Announces Signing of Four Softball Players during Early Signing Period last Fall
Eastern New Mexico University signed four softball players to National Letters-of-Intent this past fall during the early signing period, Head Coach Armando Quiroz has announced. All of the new players will be freshmen at ENMU during the 2006-07 academic year. [more]

Baseball
Greyhounds End Losing Streak with 15-Hit Attack in 18-10 Victory over Central Oklahoma
UCO Gains Split with 9-7 Win in Second Game
The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team pounded out 15 hits, and took advantage of six walks and seven hit batsmen, to explode out of a 10-game losing streak with an 18-10 victory over the University of Central Oklahoma, in the first game of a Lone Star Conference crossover double-header, Sunday, Mar. 26 at Broncho Field. UCO struck back in the second game, as the Bronchos earned a 9-7 win. ENMU stayed above the .500-mark with a 17-15 overall record, while UCO ended the day at 17-11.In the opener, Kelton Hayes (Jr., DH, Guthrie, OK/Northlake CC) batted in the clean-up spot for the first time this season. He responded by cranking out two home runs and smacking two doubles. He was 4 for 5 with three runs and three RBIs during the game. In the second game, Justin Gee (Sr., RF, Clovis, NM/Clovis HS) returned to the clean-up position and went 2 for 4 with a single and a grand slam. [more]

Softball
Kubik Goes 7 for 8 with Grand Slam, Two-Run Homer and 10 RBIs in Sweep of WTAMU, 10-7 and 11-5
Whitt Hits Walk-Off Homer in Eighth Inning to Win First Game
Eastern New Mexico University junior right fielder Kelsey Kubik (Tucson, AZ/Pima College) blasted a grand slam in the sixth inning and Tina Whitt (Sr., 3B/C, Riverside, CA/Midland College) hit a three-run walk-off homer in the eighth, as ENMU rallied from a 7-1 deficit to defeat West Texas A&M University, 10-7, in the first game of a Lone Star Conference double-header at the Zia Softball Field on Saturday, Mar. 25. Kubik was 4 for 4 with a home run in the second game to help ENMU complete the sweep with an 11-5 victory. The Zias, who improved to 24-12 overall, 6-2 in the LSC South, won all four games during the weekend series. WTAMU fell to 10-30 on the season, 1-11 in the LSC South. [more]

Baseball
Central Oklahoma Defeats ENMU, 4-3 and 9-1, as Greyhounds' Losing Streak Reaches 10 Games
UCO Holds Eastern to 11 Hits in Double-Header
The University of Central Oklahoma swept a double-header from Eastern New Mexico University, 4-3 and 9-1, on Saturday, Mar. 25 at Broncho Field, as pitchers Brett Case and Cameron Karner combined for a six-hitter in the first game and Jesse McDough and Chad Ashley tossed a five-hitter in the second game. UCO improved to 16-10 with the Lone Star Conference crossover wins. ENMU fell to 16-14 on the season. The Greyhounds have lost 10 games in a row. Senior catcher Brian Green (Fountain Hills, AZ/Central Arizona College) was the only ENMU player with more than one hit in the same game. He was 2 for 3 in the opener, with a two-out, two-run homer in the fourth inning and a single to lead off the sixth. [more]

Softball
Kubik and Whipkey each Hit Two Home Runs in Eastern's 14-7, 8-0 Sweep of West Texas
Eastern New Mexico University's Kelsey Kubik (Jr., RF, Tucson, AZ/Pima College) blasted two home runs in the opener, and Elizabeth Whipkey (So., 1B, Orange, CA/Villa Park HS) smacked two homers in the second game, leading ENMU to a sweep over West Texas A&M University, 14-7 and 8-0 on the run rule in six innings, Friday, Mar. 24 at the Zia Softball Field. By sweeping the Lone Star Conference South Division double-header, ENMU improved to 22-12 overall, 4-2 in the LSC South. WTAMU, a first year program led by former Zia head coach Kevin Blaskowski, dropped to 10-28 overall and to 1-9 in the LSC South. [more]

Football
ENMU Ready for Green vs. Silver Spring Game
Greyhounds will Play at Leon Williams Stadium in Clovis
The Eastern New Mexico University football team will play its annual Green vs. Silver Spring Game on Saturday, Mar. 25 at Leon Williams Stadium in Clovis, N.M. Game time is set for 2 p.m. MST. Admission is free and the game is open to the public. [more]

Baseball
Series at Central Oklahoma to Start on Saturday
Greyhounds and Bronchos will Play at 12 p.m. MST on Mar. 25 and Mar. 26
ENMU's baseball series with the University of Central Oklahoma, originally scheduled for Friday., Mar. 24 and Saturday, Mar. 25 in Edmond, Okla., has been moved back one day due to snow on the ground. The Lone Star Conference crossover series will now begin with a double-header on Saturday, Mar. 25 at 12 p.m. MST and will conclude with another double-header on Sunday, Mar. 26, also at 12 p.m. MST. The Greyhounds, who have lost eight games in a row, are 16-12 on the season, while UCO is 14-10.

Softball
Double-Header with New Mexico Highlands Canceled
The Eastern New Mexico University softball double-header against New Mexico Highlands University, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 21 and rescheduled for Wednesday, Mar. 22, has been canceled due to the weather. The double-header will likely be rescheduled, but no date has been selected at this time. ENMU, which has not played since splitting a double-header at Tarleton State University on Mar. 11, is 20-12 on the season. The Zias swept New Mexico Highlands earlier this year, winning 8-0 on the run rule in five innings and 5-4 in nine innings.

Baseball
Cameron Downs ENMU, 5-2 and 3-0, to Complete Sweep of Weekend Series
Greyhounds Fall to 16-12 on the Season
Art Gonzales and L.J. Willis each threw a complete game for visiting Cameron University on Saturday, Mar. 18, as the Aggies swept a double-header from Eastern New Mexico University, 5-2 and 3-0, at Greyhound Field. The wins allowed Cameron to sweep the four-game Lone Star Conference crossover series, leaving the Aggies with a 12-13 overall record. ENMU, which has lost eight consecutive games, fell to 16-12 overall. [more]

Baseball
Cameron Sweeps Twinbill from Greyhounds
Four-run Sixth Inning Breaks 0-0 Tie in Opener
Kacy Groves threw a three-hit shutout and Cameron University broke a 0-0 tie by scoring four times in the sixth inning, as the Aggies defeated Eastern New Mexico University, 4-0, in the first game of a double-header on Friday, Mar. 17 at Greyhound Field. The Aggies completed the double-header sweep by defeating the Greyhounds, 13-3, in the nightcap. Cameron improved to 10-13 on the season. ENMU dropped to 16-10. Brian Green (Sr., C, Fountain Hills, AZ/Central Arizona College) was 2 for 2 in the first game for Eastern. Kelton Hayes (Jr., DH, Guthrie, OK/Northlake CC) went 3 for 4 with an RBI for the Greyhounds in the second game. [more]

Softball
Zias Lose First Game 5-3, Take Second Game 3-0, to Split Series at Tarleton
In almost identical fashion to the first day of the series, Eastern New Mexico University lost 5-3 in the opener and won the nightcap 3-0 against Tarleton State University on Saturday, Mar. 11 in a Lone Star Conference South Division double-header at the TSU Softball Complex. The Zias, who split the four-game weekend series, left TSU with an 20-12 overall record and a 2-2 LSC South record. The TexAnns finished the series with a record of 17-8 overall and a 2-2 record in the LSC South.[more]

Baseball
Bulldogs Edge Greyhounds for Pair of One-Run Victories
Dustin Anderson threw a complete-game shutout in the opener and Garron Davenport went 2 for 4 with a triple in the second game, as Southwestern Oklahoma State University swept a double-header from Eastern New Mexico University, 2-1 and 6-5, on Saturday, Mar. 11 at SWOSU Park. The pair of wins improved the Bulldogs to 12-8 on the season, as SWOSU swept the four-game Lone Star Conference crossover series. ENMU fell to 16-8, with the Greyhounds losing a series for the first time this season.[more]

Softball
Zias Split at Tarleton, Losing the Opener 11-3 and Winning the Second Game 6-5
Rosemary Moreno (Sr., RHP, Midland, TX/Midland HS) recorded her ninth victory of the year to lead Eastern New Mexico University to a 7-4 win in the second game after losing the opener 11-3 to Tarleton State University, in the Lone Star Conference South Division opening double-header on Friday, Mar. 10 at the TSU Softball Complex. The Zias, who arrived to the series with a seven game winning streak, finished the day with a 19-11 overall record and 1-1 in the LSC South. The TexAnns came out of the double-header 16-7 overall and a 1-1 LSC South record. [more]

Baseball
Southwestern Oklahoma Defeats Greyhounds, 12-5 and 9-3, to Sweep Double-Header
Southwestern Oklahoma State University pounded out 15 hits in the opener and 12 hits in the nightcap, as the Bulldogs swept a Lone Star Conference crossover double-header from Eastern New Mexico University, 14-5 and 9-3, on Friday, Mar. 10 at SWOSU Park. The wins improved SW Oklahoma to 10-8 on the season, while ENMU fell to 16-6.[more]

Men's Soccer
ENMU Signs Three Additional Men’s Soccer Players
to National Letters-of-Intent
Eastern New Mexico University head men’s soccer coach Carlos Elizondo has announced the signing of three more student-athletes to National Letters of-Intent. All of the recruits will be freshmen during the Fall 2006 semester. ENMU has signed a total of 10 players this spring.

Freshmen in 2006
Stephen Alicandro, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dante Alighieri Academy), Midfield, 5'10"
Renato Ortega, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Brebeuf College), Midfielder, 5'9", 130 lbs.
Eric Perea, Albuquerque, New Mexico (La Cueva High School), Midfielder, 5'9", 147 lbs. [more]

Softball
Zias Sweep New Mexico Highlands, Extend Winning Streak to Seven Games
A three-hit shutout by Amanda Nightingale (Sr., RHP, Mesquite, TX/North Central Texas College) gave Eastern New Mexico University an 8-0 win in the opener and Jessica Nocas’ (Sr., SS, Riverside, CA/Midland College) RBI single in the ninth provided a 5-4 win for the sweep over New Mexico Highlands University on Tuesday, Mar. 7. Rosemary Moreno (Sr., RHP, Midland, TX/Midland HS) pitched a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth for the second game victory, as the Zias improved their record to 18-10 and have won seven consecutive games. The Cowgirls compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and dropped their record to 1-14 overall.[more]

Women's Basketball
Bryant Named First Team All-LSC South
Brown Receives Honorable Mention
Tiana Bryant (Sr., Post, Roswell, NM/University of New Mexico) has been chosen First Team All-Lone Star Conference South Division and Heather Brown (Jr., G, Hereford, TX/Hereford HS) has received Honorable Mention All-LSC South recognition for the 2005-06 season, in voting by the LSC South head coaches. The All-LSC South Team was announced upon completion of the LSC Tournament. Both selections from ENMU were repeat honorees. Brown was a First Team pick in 2004-05 and an Honorable Mention choice in 2003-04. Bryant was named to the Honorable Mention list last season.[more]

Men's Basketball
Largent Selected First Team All-LSC South
Monette Chosen for Second Team;
Jackson Named Freshman of the Year
Eastern New Mexico University junior guard Tristan Largent (5’11”, 185 lbs., Martinsburg, WV/Garrett College) has been named First Team All-Lone Star Conference South Division for 2005-06, the LSC Office announced today. Junior forward Mikal Monette (6’6”, 215 lbs., Albuquerque, NM/University of New Mexico) was chosen Second Team All-LSC South and Joshua Jackson (Fr., G, 6’0”, 187 lbs., Madison, WI/Madison West HS) was selected LSC South Freshman of the Year. [more]

Softball
Zias Dominate in a 9-1 & 14-0 Sweep of College of the Southwest
Eastern New Mexico University won both games of a double-header, 9-1 and 14-0, over the College of the Southwest on Saturday, March 4 at Zia Softball Field. The Zias have recorded a 10-0 record against the second year program from Hobbs, NM and improved their season record to 16-10. The Lady Mustangs, who compete at the NAIA level, dropped their record to 4-12 overall.[more]

Baseball
ENMU Wins Opener 12-11 in Bottom of Seventh, Completes Double-Header Sweep of Savages with 7-4 Victory in Second Game
Balderaz Ties ENMU Record with 8th Save of Season in Game #2
A pair of Eastern New Mexico University sophomores put the finishing touches on two Lone Star Conference crossover victories over Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 12-11 and 7-4, on Saturday, Mar. 4, as the Greyhounds improved to 16-4 on the season and 8-2 in overall LSC games. Southeastern Oklahoma fell to 3-6 overall, 1-5 in LSC crossover contests. Derrick Kennedy (So., 3B, San Antonio, TX/G.W. Brackenridge HS) hit into a two-run error against a pulled-in infield in the bottom of the seventh inning in the first game. In the second game, closer Keith Balderaz (So., RHP, Monahans, TX/Monahans HS) tied the ENMU record for saves in a season with his eighth of the year. [more]

Softball
Zias Provide Two Shutout Wins In Home Opener Against CSW
Amanda Nightingale (Sr., RHP, Mesquite, TX/North Central Texas College) and Rosemary Moreno (Sr., RHP, Midland, TX/Midland HS) kept the College of the Southwest scoreless in both games of a double-header in the home opener for Eastern New Mexico University on Friday, March 3 at Zia Softball Field. With the 17-0 and 4-0 victories, the Zias improved their record to 14-10 this season and remained undefeated against CSW (8-0). The Lady Mustangs, competing in their second year in softball in the NAIA, dropped their record to 4-10 overall.[more]

Baseball
Greyhounds Win 10-9 in Third Extra Inning to Gain Split of Double-Header against Southeastern Oklahoma
Crafton's Pinch-Hit Single Drives in Gee with Winning Run in 10th;
Savages win First Game of Series, 3-0
Pinch-hitter Tim Crafton (Jr., OF, Farmington, NM/N.M. Military Institute) hit a single to left center with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning to score Justin Gee (Sr., RF, Clovis, NM/Clovis HS) with the winning run, as Eastern New Mexico University defeated Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 10-9, in the second game of a double-header on Friday, Mar. 3 at Greyhound Field. In the first game of the twinbill in Lone Star Conference crossover play, SE Oklahoma won a pitcher's duel, 3-0, as Adam Bennett limited ENMU to just four hits. ENMU moved to 14-4, including a 6-2 record in LSC crossover games. Southeastern Oklahoma ended the double-header with a 3-4 record, 1-3 in crossover games. [more]

Football
Greyhounds Sign Offensive Lineman Randy Calderon from Lubbock Cooper
The Eastern New Mexico University football team will be able to improve their protection up front with the signing of Randy Calderon, a 6’ 1”, 270 pound offensive lineman, from Cooper High School in Lubbock, Texas. Calderon, who was chosen as a 3A All-State offensive lineman in 2005, signed his National Letter-of-Intent in the final week of February. He was twice selected First Team All-South Plains, First Team All-District 2-3A and First Team All-City during his career at Cooper.[more]

Cross-Country
ENMU Women’s Cross Country Receives All-Academic Team Recognition
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s cross country team was recognized by the United States Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for its academic achievements. To qualify for this honor, the Zias had to have a team cumulative grade point average of 3.0, based upon all athletes who participated at the NCAA Regional meet.[more]

Men's Basketball
Greyhounds to Play Southeastern Oklahoma in LSC Tournament Quarterfinals on Feb. 28
Listen to the Game on KSEL 95.3 FM or Free Teamline
The Eastern New Mexico University men's basketball team opens the Lone Star Conference Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Game time is set for 6 p.m. MST. The game will be broadcast live on KSEL radio at 95.3 FM and on the Internet through Free Teamline. The Greyhounds enter the LSC Tournament with three wins in their last four games to improve to 12-15 overall and to 6-6 in the LSC South. Southeastern Oklahoma is 17-9 overall and 9-3 in the LSC North.

Women's Basketball
Zias Finish Season on a High Note, Beating Midwestern State 73-83
In its final game of the 2005-06 season, Eastern New Mexico University defeated Midwestern State University 73-63 in a Lone Star Conference South Division game on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Stockton Court. The Zias were led by Heather Brown (Jr., G, Hereford, TX/Hereford HS) and Tiana Bryant (Sr., P, Roswell, NM/University of New Mexico), who each finished with 27 points. Eastern finished the season with an 11-17 overall record and a 3-11 LSC South record. The Mustangs, who needed a win to qualify for the LSC tournament, ended their season with an 11-16 record and 5-9 in the LSC South.[more]

Men's Basketball
Jackson's Baseline Jumper with 1.4 Seconds Left in Overtime Sends Greyhounds to Lone Star Conference Tournament
Jackson also Forces Overtime with Buzzer-Beater
Eastern New Mexico University freshman guard Joshua Jackson (Madison, WI/Madison West HS) hit a jump shot just inside the 3-point line as the clock expired in regulation, then scored the game-winning shot on a baseline jumper with 1.4 seconds left in overtime, as the Greyhounds defeated Midwestern State University, 84-82, in Wichita Falls, Texas, on Saturday, Feb. 25. Jackson's last-second winner sent the Greyhounds into the LSC Tournament as the fourth place team in the LSC South at 12-15 overall, 6-6 in the LSC South. MSU fell to 16-11, 5-7 in the LSC South. [more]

Baseball
Hounds Score a Pair of 7’s in a Double-Header Sweep Over Northeastern
By sweeping a double-header over Northeastern State University, 7-6 and 7-5, Eastern New Mexico University took a 3-1 series victory in a Lone Star Conference Crossover match-up at Rousey Field. Keith Balderaz (So., RHP, Monahanns, TX/Monahans HS) provided saves in both wins as the Greyhounds improved their best start in school history to a 13-3 record. The Redmen dropped their record to 2-9 this year.[more]

Baseball
Hounds Rally for a 12-9 Win, But Fall Short in a 2nd Game 8-7 Loss to Northeastern
Eastern New Mexico University overcame a four run deficit in the first game for a 12-9 win and fell one run short in a final inning five run rally to lose 8-7 in a split against Northeastern State University on Friday, Feb. 24 at Rousey Field. The Greyhounds, playing in their second Lone Star Conference Crossover series in a row, have a 11-3 overall record. The Redmen, who compete in the LSC North Division, won their second game of the season for a 2-7 overall record.[more]

Softball
Nightingale Overpowers East Central’s Hitters for a 3-0 Zia Victory
Amanda Nightingale (Sr., RHP, Mesquite, TX/North Central Texas College) overwhelmed East Central University with a three hit shutout to lead Eastern New Mexico University to a 3-0 win in the opening game of the Lone Star Conference First Pitch Tournament on Feb. 24 at Southwest Park. The tournament was rained out later in the day, as the Zias improved their record to 12-10 overall. The Lady
Tigers remained winless this season with a 0-3 record.[more]

Women's Basketball
ENMU Loses to Tarleton State, 90-62
Eastern New Mexico University came up short in a second half comeback, going down 90-62 to Tarleton State University in a Lone Star Conference South Division game on Thursday, Feb. 23 in Wisdom Gym. The Zias dropped their overall record to 10-17 and 2-11 in the LSC South. The TexAnns improved their record to 19-7 overall and remained in the hunt for first place in the LSC South with a 11-2 record.[more]

Baseball
Hounds Shutout By Division I Pitching in a 16-0 Loss to Texas Tech
Dustin Richardson pitched six hitless innings in Texas Tech University’s 16-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Monday, Feb. 20 at Dan Law Field. The Greyhounds were also kept hitless by reliever Jason Seefeld, but did manage two hits with two outs in the ninth against Brian Cloud, as they dropped their record to 10-2 overall. The NCAA Division I Red Raiders improved their record to 6-3 overall.[more]

Baseball
ENMU Adds Game at Texas Tech on Monday, Feb. 20
Greyhounds and Red Raiders will Play a 9-Inning Game at 2:30 p.m. MST;
Listen to the Game on the Internet through Free Teamline
Eastern New Mexico University and Texas Tech University have agreed to play each other in baseball on Monday, Feb. 20 at TTU's Dan Law Field. Game time for the single 9-inning game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. MST. The game will be broadcast live on the Internet through Eastern's agreement with Free Teamline. The broadcast will start about 10 minutes prior to game time. Both teams had home games canceled over the weekend. The Red Raiders saw their weekend series with St. John's University reduced to a single game due to weather. The Greyhounds played just two games in a scheduled four-game series against East Central University due to weather and a broken water main. ENMU is 10-1 on the season, while Texas Tech is 5-3.

Softball
Zias Defeat WNMU 10-7 in Opener, Lose 6-5 in Second Game
On the final day of the four-game series, Eastern New Mexico University recorded another split by beating Western New Mexico University 10-7 in nine innings, and fell one run short in its rally attempt in the second game, a 6-5 loss, on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Mustang Field. The Zias, who have been playing on the road for five of the past six days, have attained an 11-10 overall record. The Mustangs have a 3-6 record after the series split.[more]

Softball
Zias Split Double-Header at WNMU, Losing Opener 11-9, then Winning 8-7
A two out homer by Tiffany DeVaurs in the bottom of the eighth gave Western New Mexico University an 11-9 win in the opener and Eastern New Mexcio University won the second game 8-7 as Tina Whitt (Sr., C, Riverside, CA/Midland College) belted two homers on Monday, Feb. 20 at Mustang Field. The split gave the Zias a 10-9 overall record and the Mustangs a 2-5 record.[more]

Men's Basketball
Jackson Hits Four Free Throws in Final 20 Seconds to Clinch Win over Abilene Christian, 70-64
ENMU's Freshman Guard Scores Career-High 19 Points
Eastern New Mexico University received a career-high 19 points from freshman guard Joshua Jackson (Madison, WI/Madison West HS), including four free throws in the final 20 seconds, as the Greyhounds rallied from a 14-point deficit early in the second half to defeat Abilene Christian University, 70-64, on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Lone Star Conference win improved the Greyhounds to 11-14 overall, as ENMU remained in fourth place in the LSC South at 5-5. ACU dropped to 8-18 and was eliminated from the LSC Tournament race at 3-8 in the LSC South. ENMU also improved its record at Greyhound Arena to 8-3 this season. [more]

Women's Basketball
Abilene Christian Defeats Zias, 85-76
Wildcats Sink 11 Three-Pointers and Achieve a 49-32 Rebounding Edge
In the final home game of the season, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team had difficulty defending the three-point arc in an 85-76 loss to Abilene Christian University, Saturday, Feb. 18, in a Lone Star Conference South Division game. ACU hit 11 three-pointers, including eight on 15 attempts in the first half (53.3%). The Wildcats also earned a 49-32 rebounding advantange. With the win, ACU remained in contention for a postseason bid to the LSC Tournament, as the Wildcats moved to 11-14 overall, 5-7 in the LSC South. The Zias dropped to 10-16 overall and to 2-10 in the LSC South. [more]

ENMU Basketball
Greyhounds and Zias are Still Playing Tonight (Feb. 18)
Broken Water Main Forces Cancellation of Baseball and Tennis
A broken water main in Portales has led to the cancellation of baseball and tennis at ENMU today, but the basketball games at Greyhound Arena will be played tonight. The ENMU women’s basketball game against Abilene Christian University will begin at 5 p.m. MST. The ENMU men’s game versus ACU will start at 7 p.m. MST.The baseball double-header between Eastern New Mexico University and East Central University scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 was canceled. There are no plans at this time to make up the games. Eastern’s women’s tennis match with Western New Mexico University, also scheduled for Saturday, was canceled.ENMU's baserball team won the first two games of the scheduled four-game Lone Star Conference crossover series against the Tigers, 10-1 and 10-6, on Friday, Feb. 17. The next scheduled action for the ENMU baseball team, now 10-1 on the season, is slated for Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Baseball
Crain’s Two-Hitter in Game #1 Leads ENMU to Sweep of East Central, 10-1 and 10-6
With a 10-0 lead going into the seventh, Kelly Crain (Sr., RHP, Gordon, TX/Gordon HS) gave up an insignificant unearned run for a 10-1 win in the opener, and a six-run sixth inning gave Eastern New Mexico University a come-from-behind win in the second game, 10-6, as ENMU swept East Central University in a Lone Star Conference Crossover double- header on Friday, Feb. 17 at Greyhound Field. With the two wins, the Greyhounds improved to 10-1 overall, extending the best start in school history. East Central remained one game over .500 with a 3-2 overall record. Crain faced only four batters beyond the minimum in the seven-inning first game. He was in complete control throughout the game, as he allowed no walks and struck out seven Tigers. Eastern took the lead for good in the first inning, scoring two runs on a double by Justin Gee(Sr., RF, Clovis, NM/Clovis HS).[more]

Athletics
One Lucky Fan Leaves With a New Truck
His luck was destined to change as David Sanders is the new winner of a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. Sanders was one of many thousand tickets that were sold for Saturday night's drawing, with second prize being a trip for two to Las Vegas. With tickets being sold at $20 a piece, the ENMU Athletic Department brought in at last count over $50,000. The truck was donated by Eastern alumni Al and Lacy Whitehead. Whitehead played football for the Greyhounds.

"I have bought tickets from my grandchildren for some time now and never thought I had a chance of winning," said Sanders. Sanders received a voice mail from ENMU Bench Club Member Charles Chambers immediately after the drawing telling him he was the winner of the new truck. "When Charles called, I thought he was kidding and even thought it may have been my son who won, but I guess I finally got lucky," said Sanders.Richard Salamon, of Tulsa, Oklahoma and an Eastern alumnus, was the winner of the two-night trip to Las Vegas. "We appreciate all the efforts and hard work from everyone involved, especially Al and Lacy Whitehead," said ENMU Athletic Director Mike Maguire.

Photos from 2004-05 taken by Jeramiah Portillo; Photos from 2005-06 taken by John Vestal.