2009 unlv cross country media guide

2009 UNLV Cross Country1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The ProgramTable of Contents 1Quick Facts 12009 Roster 2Head Coach Tony Houchin 2Assistant Coach Mary Houchin 2Athlete Profiles 3-4

Season Review/Records2008 Cross Country Review 52008 Scorecard 5NCAA Championships History 6Cross Country Conference History 7-8

Media ServicesMedia Services 9-10Rebels on the Web 10Mountain West Conference 11-12MWC/NCAA Championships 12

Be A RebelTrack and Field Complex 14-15Equipment 16Academics 16Strength and Conditioning 17Sports Medicine 17

The UniversityThe University 20-21President – Dr. Neal Smatresk 22Interim A.D. Jerry Koloskie 22Athletics Administration 23Athletic Programs 24Lied Athletic Complex 25UNLV Athletic Facilities 26-27Athletics Hall of Fame 28Rebel Rundown 29Notable Rebels 30

CreditsThe 2009 UNLV Cross Country Media Guide was written, edited, designed and compiled by Bryan Haines, Assistant Sports Information Director. Additional assistance provided by Andy Grossman, Mark Wallington and Rosa Guzman of the UNLV Sports Information Office. Special thanks to Tricia and Connor Haines. Principal photography provided by Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services. Additional photos provided by Bryan Haines and the Mountain West Conference. Select campus and city shots courtesy of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Mirage Resorts and Mandalay Bay. Cover design and graphics by Bryan Haines.

Cross Country Quick Facts

General InformationLocation: ............................................................ Las Vegas, NVFounded: ........................................................... 1957Enrollment: ........................................................ 28,000Nickname: ......................................................... RebelsColors: ............................................................... Scarlet and GrayHome Facility: .................................................... Myron Partridge Stadium/ Sheila Tarr-Smith FieldAffiliation: ........................................................... NCAA Division IConference: ....................................................... Mountain WestPresident: .......................................................... Dr. Neal SmatreskInterim Athletics Director: .................................. Jerry KoloskieSWA: ................................................................. Lisa A. KelleherTicket Office Phone: .......................................... (702) 739-FANS

Coaching StaffHead Coach: ..................................................... Tony Houchin (4th Season)Alma Mater: ....................................................... Oklahoma State ‘99Volunteer Assistant Coach: ............................... Mary Houchin (4th Season)Alma Mater: ........................................................ Arizona State '01Track Office Phone: ........................................... (702) 895-3256Athletic Trainer: ................................................. Bernie Chavies

Team InformationLetterwinners R/L: ............................................. 2/4Newcomers: ...................................................... 11

Sports InformationAssistant Athletics Director, Media Relations: ....... Andy GrossmanCross Country SID: ........................................... Bryan HainesMain Office Phone: ............................................ (702) 895-3764Email: ................................................................ [email protected] Information Intern .................................... Erica JensenEmail:.................................................................. [email protected]: ................................................................... (702) 895-0989Mailing Address: ................................................. TMC 74 4505 Maryland Parkway Box 450004 Las Vegas, NV 89154-0004Website ............................................................... www.unlvrebels.com

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COACHING STAFF

Tony HouchinHead Cross Country CoachFourth Year Tony Houchin enters his fourth year with UNLV and he will serve as the head cross country coach while also working with the distance runners on the track and field team. Houchin has had a strong influence on the Rebel program already, as in just his third season at the helm the Rebels

finished in seventh place at the 2007 and 2008 MWC Championships, the team's best finishes since 2000. Also, it marks the first time since 2000 that UNLV did not come in last place at the highly-competitive conference meet. Houchin helped mentor Charlotte Browning, who finished sixth over-all at the 2007 league meet to earn All-MWC honors, and it was the highest finish by a Rebel harrier since 2000, when Katie Barto finished fifth. As a distance coach for the track and field team, Houchin has seen seven times added to the Rebel All-Time Top Performances in the distance events in indoor and outdoor track. Houchin came to UNLV from McNeese State where in his only year in Lake Charles, LA, he coached two conference champions, one regional qualifier and nine all-conference athletes. His men's cross country team finished third at the 2005 Southland Conference Championships where he had a runner finish in second place individually. During the indoor track season Houchin coached McNeese's only Southland Conference champion, the men's distance medley relay team. In the outdoor season he coached the 2005 Southland Conference champion in the men's 3,000 steeplechase, who then went on to compete at the NCAA Regional meet. "Tony and I have the same expectation level for the vision of this program and where we want it to go," UNLV head coach Yvonne Scott-Williams said. "He is the head cross country coach and I am the head track and field coach and we are putting it all together." Prior to Houchin's time at McNeese, he was on staff at Butler University and helped guide the men's cross country team to a fourth-place finished at the 2004 NCAA Cross Country Championships. During that season he coached Olly Laws to All-America honors as he finished 19th overall at the championships. Also, the women's team finished 31st at the national championships while making its first-ever appearance at the NCAA meet. In the 2005 track and field season at Butler, he coached Victoria Mitchell, who won the NCAA National Championship in the wom-en's 3,000-meter steeplechase. Butler had four conference cross country championship teams and four individual conference champions during Houchin's two-year tenure with the Bulldogs. Houchin ran track and field for Oklahoma State from 1994-97, earn-ing three All-Big 8 honors for the Cowboys. He earned his B.A. in English from Oklahoma State in 1999. He married the former Mary Duerbeck on July 14, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Mary HouchinVolunteer Cross Country CoachFourth Year

Mary Houchin enters her fourth season as a volunteer coach with the UNLV cross country and track and fi eld program, working with the Rebel distance athletes. Houchin currently competes for Brooks and has earned roster spots on three Team USA international squads. She competed at the 2007 IAAF World Cross Country Cham-

pionships in Mombasa, Kenya as member of Team USA, which fi nished eighth overall. Houchin graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a degree in broadcast journalism in 2001. She worked as the a program coordinator for Phoenix PBS affi liate KAET and later as an assistant edi-tor for an Indianapolis post-production house while competing for the Nike sponsored Indiana Invaders. She began coaching with her future husband, Tony Houchin, as a volunteer assistant at Butler University for two years from 2004-05. She worked with Butler student-athlete Monica Behney, who won the conference championship in the 10,000 meters in a still standing school and conference record-setting time and was runner-up in the 5000 meters. Houchin also assisted with the Butler women’s cross country team, helping the squad qualify for the 2004 NCAA Cross Country Champion-ships, the fi rst appearance at the national meet in school history. She also volunteered and managed team fundraising at McNeese State University for a year before coming to Las Vegas for the 2006 cross country season. Houchin was a two-time NCAA Cross Country National Championships qualifi er with the Sun Devils, including being part of teams that fi nished 12th and 6th respectively during her junior and senior years. As a senior, she came in third at the 2000 NCAA Cross Country West Regional. In track she qualifi ed for both the indoor and outdoor NCAA Track Championships in the 5000 meters (11th place) and 10,000 meters, respectively. She is currently still fourth on the Sun Devil all-time list in the indoor 5000 meters and the outdoor 10,000 meters. The former Mary Duerbeck, she married Tony Houchin on July 14, 2007, in Las Vegas.

2009 UNLV CROSS COUNTRY ROSTERNAME YR-EXP HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Courtney Allen FR-HS Hollister, CA/San Benito HSLucy Beuster JR-TR Buena Park, CA/Cerritos CollegeVeronica Bielomaz FR-HS Las Vegas, NV/Clark HSLexie Bravo FR-HS Rancho Cucamonga, CA/Los Osos HSBailey Kuestermeyer SR-1L Puyallup, WA/Emerald Ridge HSAli Motor FR-HS Galt, CA/Galt HSSarah Muniz JR-TR Norwalk, CA/Cerritos CollegeBrandie Pena JR-HS Las Vegas, NV/Clark HSLauren Petersen FR-HS Galt, CA/Galt HSShannon Simpson JR-TR Fountain Valley, CA/Cerritos CollegeSamantha Swan FR-HS Henderson, NV/Coronado HSAmber Throop SO-1L Escondido, CA/Valley Center HS Amaris Williams FR-HS Atlanta, GA/Shiloh HS

Head Coach: Tony Houchin (Oklahoma State ‘99/Fourth Season)Volunteer Coach: Mary Houchin (Arizona State '01/Fourth Season)

Veronica Bielomas BY-low-mazLucy Buester BUE-sterBailey Kuestermeyer Q-stur-MY-erSarah Muniz mue-KNEESAmber Throop rhymes with TropAmaris Williams ah-MAR-is

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REBEL PROFILES

BAILEY KUESTERMEYERSenior 1LPuyallup, WAEmerald Ridge HS

UNLV: The most experience runner on the squad ... A versatile student-athlete who competed in cross country for the first time in 2008 ... A four-year letter-winner on the Rebel swim team ... Has lettered twice in outdoor track and field as well.

2008: Ran in three events last year ... Best 5k time was 19:07.4 at the UC Riverside Invitational ... Placed 34th at the MWC Championships, covering the 6k course in 23:02 ... Was an Academic All-MWC selection as well as MWC Scholar-Athlete.HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Emerald Ridge HS.PERSONAL: Bailey Nicole Kuestermeyer ... Born on Feb. 6, 1987, in Kansas City, Kansas ... The daughter of Guy and Anita Kuestermeyer ... Has one sister, Cassie, and one brother, Tanner ... Already has her bachelor's degree and is working on her mas-ter's in sports education leadership.

AMBER THROOPSophomore 1LEscondido, CAValley Center HS

UNLV: One of only two returning let-terwinners on the 2009 roster ... Com-peted in every meet for the Rebels last season as a rookie ... A solid student as well.2008: Ran in six meets ... Best 5k time was 20:16 at the Bronco Invitational ...

Finished 73rd at the MWC Championships ... Turned in best 6k time of the season at the NCAA West Regional, running a time of 24:59.99 ... Was an Academic All-MWC selection as well as a MWC Scholar-Athlete.HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Valley Center HS … lettered four times in cross country and track and fi eld … In 2006, she broke the school's 800 meter record with a time of 2:16 and the 1600 meter record with a time of 5:10 … Team advanced to state championships all four seasons … Named to the fi rst team all-league and fi rst team All-CIF teams all four years … Also was a three-year letter in soccer ... Prep teammate of fellow Rebel rookie Erin Murphy.PERSONAL: Amber Lee Throop … Born on April 8, 1990, in Escon-dido, CA … The daughter of Jeffrey and Jennifer Throop … Has two siblings, Rachel and Jason … Majoring in psychology.

COURTNEY ALLENFreshman HSHollister, CASan Benito HS

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of San Benito HS in Hollister, CA … A four-year letterwinner for the Haybalers under coach Jess Morales … Holds the high school record in the mile with a time of 4:59 … Was the Central Coast Section champion in the mile and finished 16th in the state in the 1,600 meters … The TCAL champion in the

400, 800, 1,600 meters, while running a led on the 4x400 meter relay … Competed two years in soccer as a freshman and sophomore.PERSONAL: Courtney Michelle Allen was born on Oct. 8, 1991, in Hollister, CA … The daughter of Jacqueline and Jeff Allen … Has three brothers … Undecided on a major.

LUCY BEUSTERJunior TRBuena Park, CACerritos CollegeJohn F. Kennedy HS

CERRITOS COLLEGE: Competed for two years at Cerritos College in Norwalk, Calif. … Competed on the same team as fellow UNLV newcomers Sarah Muniz and Shannon Simpson.HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2007 from John F. Kennedy HS in Granada Hills, CA … A two-year letterwinner in cross country for the Irish under

coach Brian Bivens … Was named her squad’s MVP as a senior.PERSONAL: Elba Lucille Beuster was born on Dec. 10, 1988, in La Palma, CA … Goes by Lucy … The daughter of Elba and Raymond Beuster … Has an older sister, Erica … Majoring in sociology.

VERONICA BIELOMAZFreshman HSLas Vegas, NVClark HS

HIGH SCHOOL: A local product who grad-uated from Clark HS in 2009 … A park of the Charger cross country and track teams all four years of her prep career … Coached by Patrick Billings.PERSONAL: Veronica Mae Bielomaz was born on Aug. 29, 1991, in Las Vegas … The daughter of Linda and George Bielomaz …

Has a brother, Julian, and a sister, Victoria … A criminal justice major.

LEXIE BRAVOFreshman HSRancho Cucamonga, CALos Osos HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2009 Los Osos HS in Rancho Cucamonga, CA … A four-year letterwinner for the Grizzlies … Holds the school record in the 3,200 meters … Was named a San Bernardino All-Junior Runner.PERSONAL: Lexie Mayer Bravo was born on May 7, 1991 … The daughter of Melody

and Tom Bravo … Has two brothers, Josh and Jace … Majoring in sec-ondary education.


REBEL PROFILES

ALI MOTORFreshman HSGalt, CAGalt HS

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Galt (CA) HS … Lettered four times in cross country for the Warriors under coach Nathan Woods … Competed in the steeple chase, 400, 800 and 1,600 in track … Helped team reach the state meet for the first time in school history … Personal-best times include 2:19 in the 800, 5:10 in the 1,600

and 7:53 in the steeple … Holds the school record in the 400 and 800.PERSONAL: Alison Lynn Motor was born on Jan. 31, 1991 in Pittsburgh, PA … The daughter of Sandra and Robert Motor … Has two brothers, Alexander and Kris, and a sister, Megan … Majoring in kinesiology.

SARAH MUNIZJunior TRNorwalk, CACerritos CollegeSante Fe HS

CERRITOS COLLEGE: Competed for two years at Cerritos College in Norwalk, Calif. … Competed on the same team as fel-low UNLV newcomers Lucy Beuster and Shannon Simpson.HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2007 from Sante Fe HS in Sante Fe Springs, CA …

Lettered four times in cross country for the Chiefs under coach Bob Costa … Two-time state champion in the steeple … Finished fourth as a fresh-man and third as a sophomore in the event as well … Also lettered in track and basketball.PERSONAL: Sarah Denise Muniz was born on June 5, 1989, in Paramount, CA … The daughter of Arlene and Gary Apodaca … Has four siblings … Majoring in English.

BRANDIE PEÑAJunior HSLas Vegas, NVClark HS

UNLV: Was a Rebel cheerleader in 2006 and 2007.HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Clark HS in Las Vegas … Lettered in cheer, soccer and swim for the Chargers.PERSONAL: Brandie Marie Peña was born on Aug. 28, 1988, in Las Vegas … The daughter of Stacey and Jaime Peña … Has

a sister, Brittany, and a brother, Derick … Majoring in kinesiology.

LAUREN PETERSENFreshman HSGalt, CAGalt HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2009 from Galt HS … Lettered four times in cross country for the Warriors under coach Nathan Woods … Helped team reach the state meet for the first time in school history … Personal bests included 11:11.14 in the 3,200, 10:14 in the 3,000 and 5:10 in the mile … Qualified twice for the state cross country meet, fin-

ishing 20th as a junior and 29th as a senior … Qualified for the USATFF Nationals in cross country, finishing seventh as a junior and fourth as a

senior … Finished fourth in the 3,000 at Stanford meet as a junior with a time of 10:14 … Also lettered four times in swimming and track.PERSONAL: Lauren Michelle Petersen was born on July 4, 1991, in Los Gatos, CA … The daughter of Diane and Bruce Petersen … Has two younger sisters, Ashley and Madison … Undecided on a major.

SHANNON SIMPSONJunior TRFountain Valley, CACerritos CollegeFountain Valley HS

CERRITOS COLLEGE: Competed for two years at Cerritos College in Norwalk, Calif. … Best times for the Falcons were 18:46 in the 5k … Competed on the same team as fellow UNLV newcomers Lucy Beuster and Sarah Muniz.HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2007 from

Fountain Valley (CA) HS … A three-time letterwinner in cross country for the Barons under coach Barry Migliorini … Helped her cross country squad win the Sunset League cross country championship three times … Personal bests are 18:08 in the three mile for cross country … Ran on a team that finished 11th in the nation at the 2004 Nike Team Nationals … Also lettered in basketball twice.PERSONAL: Shannon Marie Simpson was born on Oct. 19, 1988, in Fountain Valley, CA ... The daughter of Maureen and Don Simpson ... Has two brothers, Ryan and Sean ... Majoring in kinesiology.

SAMANTHA SWANFreshman HSHenderson, NVCoronado HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2009 from Coronado HS in Las Vegas … Lettered twice in cross country for the Cougars under coach Mark Tondryk … An Academic All-State selection in 2008 and 2009 … Also lettered four times in track … Named team MVP in sprints in 2009 … Earned her team’s sportsmanship award in 2008.

PERSONAL: Samantha Jade Swan was born on Dec. 27, 1990, in South Africa … The daughter of Helen and Tom Swan … Has an older brother, Peter … Majoring in psychology.

AMARIS WILLIAMSFreshman HSAtlanta, GAShiloh HS

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Shiloh HS in Atlanta, GA … Lettered twice for the Generals … Helped team qualify for state in 2007 … Was the team captain as a senior … Also lettered once in soccer.PERSONAL: Amaris Nicole Williams was born on March 27, 1991, in Atlanta, GA … The daughter of Roxanne and Fred

Williams … Has a younger brother, Miles … Majoring in kinesiology and nutrition.


SEASON REVIEW/REBEL RECORDS

REBEL YEAR-IN-REVIEW The 2008 cross country season was the third for the Rebels under the direction of harrier head man Tony Houchin, who once again saw improved results as he rebuilds the program. The Rebels finished seventh overall with a score of 190 at the league meet, paced by Jenni Shearer who finished 14th overall with a time of 22:07. The seventh-place finish marked the second straight time that the Rebels finished the league meet in that spot.

Bailey Kuestermey was UNLV's next finisher, as she came in 34th place with a time of 23:02. Ashley Silva was next, finish-ing 47th with a time of 23:40, and right behind her was Isabelle Stoate, who came in 48th with a time of 23:49. Erin Murphy finished 63rd with a time of 24:52, Amber Throop was 73rd with a time of 26:36 and Brett Zorich rounded out the Rebel lineup in 74th with a time of 28:01 on the 6k course. Shearer earned a spot on the All-MWC second team for her efforts at the league meet, while Kuestermeyer, Silva, Stoate and Throop were all were named to the Academic All-MWC squad. Kuestermeyer, Stoate and Throop were also MWC Scholar-Athlete selectons. UNLV wrapped up its year at the NCAA West Regional, marking the seventh-straight season that the Rebels sent a team to the meet.

2008 MWC CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTSNov. 1, 2009Balboa Park

San Diego, Calif.San Diego State University

FINAL TEAM STANDINGS1. New Mexico 31 points 2. BYU 33 points3. Utah 77 points4. Colorado State 121 points5. Wyoming 143 points6. Air Force 175 points7. UNLV 190 points8. TCU 195 points9. San Diego State 239 points

UNLV FINISHERSJenni Shearer 14th 22:07Bailey Kuestermeyer 34th 23:02Ashley Silva 47th 23:40Isabelle Stoate 48th 23:49Erin Murphy 63rd 24:52Amber Throop 73rd 26:36Brett Zorich 74th 28:01

ACADEMIC ALL-MWC SELECTIONSNAME CLASS G.P.A. MAJORBailey Kuestermeyer Jr. 3.26 Hospitality ManagementAshley Silva So. 3.42 Criminal JusticeIsabelle Stoate* Sr. 3.66 MS KinesiologyAmber Throop* Fr. 3.53 Undeclared*Denotes MWC Scholar-Athlete Selection

UNLV CROSS COUNTRY 6K TOP PERFORMER LIST 1. 20:38.0 Katie Barto 2000 NCAA West Regional, 11/11/00 2. 21:10.0 Jenni Lopez 2000 NCAA West Regional, 11/11/00 3. 21:11.67 Jennifer Shearer 2008 NCAA West Regional, 11/15/08 4. 21:34.60 Jessica Zarndt 2002 NCAA Championships, 11/25/02 5. 21:38.0 Charlotte Browning 2007 MWC Championships, 10/27/07 6. 22:20.00 Michelle Suszek 2003 NCAA West Regional, 11/15/03 7. 22:39.28 Isabelle Stoate 2008 NCAA West Regional, 11/15/08 8. 23:02.0 Bailey Kuestermeyer 2008 MWC Championships, 11/01/08 9. 23:12.98 Ashley Silva 2008 NCAA West Regional, 11/15/0810. 23:47.50 Kelley O'Connor 2000 Sundodger Invitational, 9/23/00

UNLV CROSS COUNTRY 5K TOP PERFORMER LIST 1. 17:04.0 Angie Fortner 1998 NCAA West Regional, 11/14/98 2. 17:24.8 Jennifer Shearer 2008 UC Riverside Invitational, 9/27/08 3. 17:28.3 Helen Reluga 1984 4. 17:28.5 Sue Monday 1977 5. 17:32.2 Charlotte Browning 2007 UC Riverside Invitational, 9/29/07 6. 17:43.5 Trena Hull 1985 7. 17:52.08 Jenni Lopez 2000 Long Beach Invitational, 10/7/00 8. 17:55.50 Nicole Houle 1988 BWC Championships, 1988 9. 17:56.2 Katie Barto 2000 UNLV Invivtational, 10/14/0010. 18:01.0 Stephanie Davidson 1999 Sundodger Invitational, 9/25/99

5,000 Meters17:16.20 – Elizabeth Jackson, BYU, 10/29/9917:17.40 – Kara Ormond, BYU, 10/29/9917:31.00 – Tara Rohatinsky, BYU, 10/29/9917:35.60 – Laura Heiner, BYU, 10/29/9917:36.40 – Sharolyn Shields, BYU, 10/29/99

6,000 Meters20:42.40 – Heidi Magill, BYU, 10/29/0520:49.70 – Lindsey Thomsen, BYU, 10/28/0020:55.20 – Kassi Andersen, BYU, 11/1/0220:56.60 – Michaela Mannova, BYU, 11/1/0220:59.20 – Chelsea McKell, BYU, 10/29/0521:00.00 – Tara Northcutt, BYU, 10/27/0121:01.70 – Sarah Ellett, BYU, 10/28/0021:03.00 – Michaela Mannova, BYU, 10/27/0121:04.00 – Lindsey Thomsen, BYU, 10/27/0121:06.20 – Katie Martin, BYU, 11/1/02

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Year Name Date2000 Jenni Lopez Oct. 112005 Jenni Shearer Oct. 112007 Charlotte Browning Oct. 2

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS


NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

IndoorYEAR PLACE SCORE QUALIFIERS1983 T29th 4 11984 DNP 0 01985 T29th 2 31986 T38th 0 21987 12th 11 71988 DNP 0 01989 T22nd 8 21990 T49th 0 41991 T22nd 6 91992 T22nd 8 41993 T16th 8 41994 T32nd 5 21995 DNP 0 01996 DNP 0 01997 T43rd 1 41998 DNP 0 11999 T57th 1 22000 T60th 0 22001 DNP 0 12002 T37th 4 22003 DNP 0 02004 DNP 0 02005 T64th 1 12006 T26th 8 12007 DNP 0 02008 DNP 0 02009 DNP 0 0

OutdoorYEAR PLACE SCORE QUALIFIERS1983 T64th 0 11984 T25th 21 61985 26th 9 51986 T57th 0 51987 T50th 1 71988 T53rd 1 31989 T25th 10 71990 T34th 6 81991 T35th 6 51992 6th 25 81993 DNP 0 01994 T39th 4 31995 DNP 0 01996 DNP 0 01997 T36th 6 51998 T71st 0 21999 T66th 1 32000 T34th 7 32001 DNP 0 12002 T45th 4 72003 DNP 0 02004 65th 2 22005 T47th 5 12006 DNP 0 02007 DNP 0 02008 DNP 0 42009 DNO 0 2

Cross CountryYEAR PLACE QUALIFIERS1998 136th Angie Fortner2000 74th Katie Barto 2002 141st Jessica Zarndt

Rebel All-Americans1975 - Beatrice Emodi, Long Jump, 3rd place (19-2.00)1976 - Linda Cornelius, Pentathlon, 4th place1977 - Cecilia Branch, Nedra Washington, Emma Gene Major, Delores Lee Render, 4x220 Meter Relay, 3rd place (1:41.80)1979 -Lisa Thompson, 100-Meter Dash, 2nd place (11.93) Cecilia Branch, 100-Meter Hurdles, 3rd place (11.65)1980 - Ann Crump, Pentathlon, 3rd place (4075 pts.) Lanessa Jones, Long Jump, 6th place (20-7.5) Cecilia Branch, 100-Meter Hurdles, 3rd place (13.69)1981 - Lisa Thompson, Indoor 55 Meters, 3rd place (7.34)1982 - Lisa Thompson, Sheila Polk, Vernicia Smith, Sonya Briscoe 4x440 Meter Relay, 6th place1983 - Lisa Thompson, Indoor 60 Meters, 4th place (6.88)1984 - Sheila Tarr, Heptathlon, 1st place (5856 Pts.)1985 - Inger Peterson, Indoor 55 Meters, 5th place (6.90) Sheila Tarr, Heptathlon, 2nd place (56 Pts.) Inger Peterson, Michele Matthias, Michelle Stewart, Paula Ready, 4x100 Meter Relay, 8th place (44.70)1987 - Trena Hull, Indoor 1,000 Meters, 1st place (2:41.08) Prudance Jackson, Indoor 55 Meter Hurdles, 6th place (7.87) Tanya Davis, Sonji Green, Carrie Franklin, Cheryl Cheeks, 4x100 Meter Relay, 8th place (45.22)1988 - Gretchen Jiles, Carrie Franklin, Tanya Davis, Cheryl Cheeks, 4x100 Meter Relay, 8th place (45.21)1989 - Maddette Smith, Indoor Long Jump, 2nd place (20-10.00) Maddette Smith, Carrie Franklin, Gretchen Jiles, Cheryl Cheeks, 4x100-Meter Relay, 4th place (44.34) Carrie Franklin, Trevaia Williams, Julie Harrison, Cheryl Cheeks, 4x400-Meter Relay, 5th place (3:34.37) Carrie Franklin, 100 Meters, 8th place (11.52)1990 - Maddette Smith, Long Jump, 6th place (19-7.5) Trevaia Williams, Heptathlon, 6th place (5479 Pts.)1991 - Shuntá Rose, Indoor Long Jump, 3rd place (20-7.75) Trevaia Williams, Heptathlon, 3rd place (5494 Pts.)1992 - Zundra Feagin, Indoor 200 Meters, 4th place (23.49) Shuntá Rose, Indoor Long Jump, 4th place (20-9.75) Crystal Irving, 200 Meters, 3rd place (23.28) Crystal Irving, 400 Meters, 4th place (51.59) Trevaia Williams, 400 Meter Hurdles, 3rd place (56.12) Shuntá Rose, Long Jump, 4th place (20-9) Zundra Feagin, Crystal Irving, Shuntá Rose, Trevaia Williams, 4x100 Meter Relay, 6th place (44.65)1993 - Crystal Irving, Indoor 400 Meters, 2nd place (52.84)1994 - Jean Fletcher, Indoor 800 Meters, 6th place (2:07.07) Judy Fraser, Latrica Dendy, Cheryl Allen, Jean Fletcher, Indoor 4x400 Meter Relay, 7th place (3:41.86) Judy Fraser, 400 Meters, 8th place (53.36) Judy Fraser, Latasha Prothro, Cheryl Allen, Jean Fletcher, 4x400 Meter Relay, 5th place (3:32.31)1997 - Alicia Tyson, Indoor 200 Meters, 7th place (23.62) Hydianne Harper, 200 Meters, 7th place (23.24) Donielle Twitty, Alicia Tyson, Dahhia Smith, Hydianne Harper, 4x100 Meter Relay, 5th place (44.41)1999 - Jessica Marable, Indoor Shot Put, 8th place (50-9.25) Jessica Marable, Shot Put, 8th place (52-2.75)2000 - Michele Davis, 200 Meters, 4th place (23.14) Michele Davis, 400 Meters, 7th place (52.68)2002 - Michele Davis, Indoor 200 Meters, 8th place (23.54) Michele Davis, Indoor 400 Meters, 6th place (54.08) Michele Davis, 400 Meters, 6th place (52.16) Nickeisha Charles, 400 Meters, 8th place (52.81)2004 - Christine Spence, 400 Meter Hurdles, 7th place (57.20)2005 - Christine Spence, Indoor Pentathlon, 8th place, 4,036 points Christine Spence, 400 Meter Hurdles, 7th place, (57.01) Christine Spence, High Jump, 6th place, (6’-0.00”)2006 - Ashley Owens, Indoor 60 Meters, 2nd place, (7.20)

Trena Hull won the 1987 NCAA championship in the 1,000 meters and still

holds three individual school records.

Rebel National ChampionsYear Name Event1984 Sheila Tarr Heptathlon (5,856 Pts.)1987 Trena Hull Indoor 1,000 Meters (2:41.08)

Katie Barto earned the highest finish ever for a Rebel harrier, placing 74th at the 2000

NCAA Cross Country Championships.


CONFERENCE HISTORY

1983 – UC Santa Barbara Campus Course, Santa Barbara, Calif.3 teams, 19 individualsMedalist: Lisa Gonzales, UCI, 17:49.30

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Irvine, 18. 2, UC Santa Barbara, 40. 3, UNLV, 78.UNLV FINISHERSHelen Reluga 8th 18:51.40Therese Nolans 16th 20:05.30Suzette hensel 17th 21:15.30Sonya Briscoe 18th 21:30.30Devy Sanders 19th 23:39.90

1984 – UC Santa Barbara Campus Course, Santa Barbara, Calif.4 teams, 24 individualsMedalist: Lori Shanoff, UCI, 17:26.00

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Irvine, 15. 2, UC Santa Barbara, 56. 3, Hawai’i, 84. 4, UNLV, NTS.UNLV FINISHERSHelen Reluga 11th 18:14.00Susie Hensel 17th 19:32.00Devy Sanders 23rd 21:08.00Tippi Hall 24th 21:18.00

1985 – Sunset Park, Las Vegas, Nev.6 teams, 40 individual finishersMedalist: Jennifer Abraham, UCI, 18:06.80

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Irvine, 25. 2, San Diego State, 48. 3, UC Santa Barbara, 79. 4, Cal State Fullerton, 83. 5, Hawai’i, 118. 6, UNLV, NTS.UNLV FINISHERSHelen Reluga 8th 19:04.40Suzette Hensel 18th 19:38.90Tamar Fidelman 32nd 20:57.70Jacqueline Love 35th 21:45.20

1986 – Woodward Park, Fresno, Calif.9 teams, 61 individual finishersMedalist: Jill Harrington, UCI, 17:09.40

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Irvine, 18. 2, Fresno State, 50. 3, San Diego State, 82. 4, Cal State Fullerton, 90. 5, UC Santa Barbara, 146. 6, UNLV, 177. 7, Long Beach State, 205. 8, Hawai’i, 208. 9, Pacific, 278.UNLV FINISHERSJacqueline Love 20th 18:56.10Kimberly Milligan 35th 19:37.40Holly Carter 39th 19:50.50Tamar Fidelman 40th 19:52.60Suzette Hensel 43rd 20:18.70Vanine Dugas 54th 22:16.00Julie Cupp 55th 22:30.40

1987 – Central Park, Huntington Beach, Calif.9 teams, 55 individual finishersMedalist: Buffy Rabbitt, UCI, 16:51.00

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Irvine, 20. 2, San Diego State, 79. 3, Fresno State, 91. 4, UC Santa Barbara, 101. 5, Cal State Fullerton, 105. 6, Long Beach State, 126. 7, Hawai’i, 200. 8, Pacific, 250. 9, UNLV, NTS.UNLV FINISHERSJacqueline Love 41st 19:36.00Janine Dugas 51st 22:27.001988 – UC Santa Barbara Campus Course, Santa Barbara, Calif.9 teams, 59 individual finishersMedalist: Brigid Sterling, UCI, 16:48.30

TEAM RESULTS1, Fresno State, 29. 2, UC Irvine, 38. 3, San Diego State, 92. 4, Long Beach State, 125. 5, UC Santa Barbara, 130. 6, Cal State Fullerton, 164. 7, Hawai’i, 174. 8, UNLV, 177. 9, Pacific, 280.UNLV FINISHERSNicole Houle 11th 17:55.50Mary Lopez 16th 18:25.60Heather Funk 45th 20:12.30Blanche Stillman 50th 20:25.80Michelle Poteat 55th 21:22.10Melissa Gilbert 56th 22:01.20

1989 – Balboa Park, San Diego, Calif.9 teams, 62 individual finishersMedalist: Brigid Sterling, UCI, 17:12.20

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Irvine, 23. 2, Long Beach State, 106. 3, Cal State Fullerton, 109. 4, Hawai’i, 113. 5, San Diego State, 116. 6, Fresno State, 117. 7, UC Santa Barbara, 121. 8, UNLV, 192. 9, Pacific, 230.UNLV FINISHERSNicole Houle 18th 18:51.30Rhonda Kennerson 48th 20:47.80Theresa Chums 51st 21:43.80Tanya Davis 53rd 22:52.70Trevaia Williams 57th 23:35.90Katherine Martin 59th 24:12.40Julie Harrison 60th 24:43.50

1990 – Woodward Park, Fresno, Calif.10 teams, 63 individual finishersMedalist: Buffy Rabbitt, UCI, 17:05.20

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Irvine, 16. 2, Fresno State, 54. 3, Cal State Fullerton, 119. 4, Long Beach State, 127. 5, UC Santa Barbara, 134. 6, New Mexico State, 135. 7, Hawai’i, 145. 8, Utah State, 227. 9, UNLV, 268. 10, Pacific, 287.UNLV FINISHERSLatrica Dendy 45th 20:39.80Michelle Curtis 46th 20:46.40Tami Crutchley 57th 23:59.00Julie Harrison 59th 24:30.80Erin Makar 61st 25:06.00Shuntá Rose 63rd 26:53.70

1991 – University Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M.10 teams, 64 individual finishersMedalist: Rayna Cervantes, UCI, 18:03.50

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Irvine, 41. 2, Fresno State, 59. 3, Cal State Fullerton, 82. 4, UC Santa Barbara, 107. 5, Long Beach State, 116. 6, Hawai’i, 120. 7, New Mexico State, 201. 8, Utah State, 222. 9, UNLV, 230. 10, Pacific, 308.UNLV FINISHERSDianne McCarthy 3rd 18:32.00Trevaia Williams 55th 22:43.00Tammy Crutchley 56th 23:03.10Cheryl Cheeks-Jones 57th 23:16.60Crystal Irving 59th 23:25.60Latrica Dendy 60th 23:30.20

1992 – Pali Golf Course, Honolulu, Hawai’i10 teams, 67 individual finishersMedalist: Alisa Nicodemus, USU, 17:27.00

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Irvine, 48. 2, UC Santa Barbara, 73. 3, Cal State Fullerton, 87. 4, Nevada, Reno, 108. 5, Hawai’i, 123. 6, Long Beach State, 134. 7, Utah State, 142. 8, UNLV, 201. 9, New Mexico State, 207. 10, Pacific, 313.UNLV FINISHERSDianne McCarthy 13th 18:35.00

Jean Fletcher 31st 19:43.00Usila Chapkemboi 50th 20:46.00Tarsha Handy 53rd 21:36.00Michelle Brown 54th 21:45.00Crystal Irving 55th 21:48.00Judy Fraser 62nd 24:16.00

1993 – Carbon Canyon Park, Brea, Calif.10 teams, 67 individual finishersMedalist: Alisa Nicodemus, USU, 17:22.00

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Santa Barbara, 43. 2, Hawai’i, 81. 3, UC Irvine, 81. 4, Long Beach State, 86. 5, Utah State, 120. 6, UNLV, 153. 7, Cal State Fullerton, 176. 8, New Mexico State, 190. 9, Nevada, Reno, 205. 10, Pacific, 314.UNLV FINISHERSJulie Crooks 4th 18:25.00Jean Fletcher 13th 19:03.00Latrica Dendy 39th 20:16.00Katie Durham 46th 20:32.00Lakisha Blanton 51st 21:11.00Judy Fraser 54th 21:40.00Tammy Crutchley 55th 21:44.00

1994 – Logan River Golf Course, Logan, Utah11 teams, 76 individual finishersMedalist: Rochelle Hair, UNR, 18:35.90

TEAM RESULTS1, UC Santa Barbara, 55. 2, UC Irvine, 62. 3, Utah State, 79. 4, Cal State Fullerton, 110. 5, UNLV, 136. 6, Hawai’i, 159. 7, Long Beach State, 160. 8, Nevada, Reno, 173. 9, New Mexico State, 221. 10, San Jose State, 319. 11, Pacific, 342.UNLV FINISHERSUsila Chepkemboi 12th 19:07.20Julie Crooks 16th 19:13.50Katie Durham 29th 19:45.60Sarah Feliz 36th 20:07.50Amy Carling 43rd 20:44.20Judy Fraser 55th 21:26.00Tysha DiRaffaele 66th 22:52.70

1995 – Central Park, Huntington Beach, Calif.11 teams, 90 individual finishersMedalist: Jo-Jo Yaba, UCI, 17:58.00

TEAM RESULTS1. UC Irvine, 38. 2, UCSB, 48. 3, Hawai’i, 116. 4, Utah State, 120. 5, Nevada, Reno, 147. 6, Cal State Fullerton, 152. 7, UNLV, 166. 8, Long Beach State, 182. 9, New Mexico State, 221. 10, San Jose State, 256. 11, Pacific, 346.

UNLV FINISHERSMichelle Henry 8th 18:49.00Katie Durham 26th 19:41.00Sarah Feliz 36th 19:58.00Amy Carling 42nd 20:09.00Judy Fraser 72nd 21:41.00Cheryl Allen 76th 22:31.00Kamara Mayberry 78th 22:45.00

1996 – Norbuck Park, Dallas, Texas16 teams, 122 individual finishersMedalist: Courtney Pugmire, BYU, 17:07.67

TEAM RESULTS1. BYU, 23. 2, UTEP, 78. 3, Utah, 86. 4, Colorado State, 125. 5, SMU, 184. 6, New Mexico, 195. 7, Fresno State, 209. 8, Rice, 217. 9, Tulsa, 222. 10, Air Force, 224. 11, Wyoming, 228. 12, San Diego State, 332. 13, San Jose State, 348. 14, TCU, 368. 15, UNLV, 369. 16, Hawaii, 443.UNLV FINISHERSMichelle Henry 53rd 19:00.45Katie Durham 57th 19:04.78

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Amy Carling 79th 19:37.68Eulista Clemons 89th 20:03.97Sarah Feliz 113th 20:54.65Porchia King 122nd 23:53.05

1997 – Woodward Park, Fresno, Calif.16 teams, 120 individual finishersMedalist: Courtney Pugmire, BYU, 17:15.00

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 17. 2, Colorado State, 60. 3, Rice, 137. 4, UTEP, 150. 5, Utah, 174. 6, Wyoming, 177. 7, SMU, 210. 8, Air Force, 217. 9, Fresno State, 226. 10, Tulsa, 237. 11, New Mexico, 296. 12, San Diego State, 305. 13, TCU, 317. 14, San Jose State, 329. 15, UNLV, 405. 16, Hawaii, 439.UNLV FINISHERSNadine Nembhard 76th 20:00.00Katie Barto 83rd 20:09.00Kathryn Goetz 86th 20:14.00Sandra Acosta 93rd 20:25.00Amy Carling 94th 20:26.00Sarah Feliz 108th 20:50.00Eulista Clemons 118th 22:00.00

1998 – Rice University Campus Course, Houston, Texas16 teams, 120 individual finishersMedalist: Maggie Chan, BYU, 16:54.00

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 22. 2, Colorado State, 84. 3, TCU, 107. 4, Air Force, 157. 5, Utah, 159. 6, Tulsa, 166. 7, UNLV, 214. 8, Rice, 219. 9, New Mexico, 229. 10, San Jose State, 252. 11, San Diego State, 326. 12, SMU, 227. 13, Fresno State, 346. 14, Wyoming, 354. 15, UTEP, 373. 16, Hawaii, 433.UNLV FINISHERSAngie Fortner 2nd 17:10.00Sharlene Downing 42nd 19:11.00Stephanie Davidson 59th 19:39.00Denise Danielson 60th 19:40.00Katie Barto 65th 19:47.00Kelly Squib 96th 20:29.00Eulista Clemons 112th 21:21.00

1999 – East Bay Golf Course, Provo, Utah5K, 8 teams, 61 individual finishersMedalist: Elizabeth Jackson, BYU, 17:16.20

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 15. 2, Colorado State, 58. 3, Air Force, 111. 4, UNLV, 128. 5, San Diego State, 146. 6, Utah, 156. 7, Wyoming, 159. 8, New Mexico, 185.UNLV FINISHERSJenni Nelson 19th 18:58.60Katie Barto 24th 19:10.20Stephanie Davidson 29th 19:33.10Rhonda Kilfoyle 32nd 19:39.20Kathryn Goetz 34th 19:45.40Sharlene Downing 47th 20:29.70Paula Lechner 51st 20:41.00

2000 – Collindale Golf Course, Fort Collins, Colo.6K, 8 teams, 65 individual finishersMedalist: Lindsey Thomsen, BYU, 20:49.70

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 16. 2, Colorado State, 55. 3, Air Force, 112. 4, Utah, 118. 5, San Diego State, 166. 6, UNLV, 166. 7, New Mexico, 173. 8, Wyoming, 177.UNLV FINISHERSKatie Barto 5th 21:16.30

Jenni Lopez 8th 21:33.20Kelly O’Connor 54th 24:43.90Candice Happ-Rausch 60th 26:09.70Ajai Moreno 62nd 26:53.90Nickeisha Charles 64th 27:32.50Tiffany Smith 65th 29:36.00

2001 – Paradise Hills Golf Course, Albuquerque, N.M.6K, 8 teams, 61 individual finishersMedalist: Tara Northcutt, BYU, 21:00.00

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 17. 2, Colorado State, 45. 3, Air Force, 113. 4, Utah, 124. 5, New Mexico, 139. 6, Wyoming, 168. 7, San Diego State, 177. 8, UNLV, 214.UNLV FINISHERSJessica Zarndt 15th 22:09.00Kelley Wright 53rd 25:17.00Jennifer Turk 58th 26:58.00Tiffany McCray 60th 27:10.00Nickeisha Charles 61st 28:07.00

2002 – East Bay Golf Course, Provo, Utah6K, 8 teams, 65 individual finishersMedalist: Kassi Andersen, BYU, 20:55.20

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 15. 2, Colorado State, 63. 3, Air Force, 98. 4, Utah, 104. 5, Wyoming, 167. 6, New Mexico, 173. 7, San Diego State, 176. 8, UNLV, 190.UNLV FINISHERSJessica Zarndt 7th 21:42.60Michele Suszek 31st 23:18.80Kelley Wright 33rd 24:36.20Erin Hammond 60th 25:28.70Colleen O’Brien 62nd 26:52.40Monica Matute 63rd 27:20.50Katie Hughes 64th 27:51.00Lacey Bridges 65th 29:28.30

2003 – North Golf Course, Albuquerque, N.M.6K, 8 teams, 66 individual finishersMedalist: Michaela Mannova, BYU, 20:59.00

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 19. 2, Colorado State, 62. 3, Air Force, 106. 4, Utah, 124. 5, New Mexico, 141. 6, San Diego State, 143. 7, Wyoming, 159. 8, UNLV, 234.UNLV FINISHERSMichele Suszek 31st 23:47.00Sarah Loughlin 48th 25:16.00Heather Walsh 50th 25:38.00Ashley Pierce 52nd 25:50.00Erin Hammond 60th 25:28.70Samantha Serrano 55th 27:48.00Monica Matute 56th 28:39.002004 – Balboa Park’s Morley Field, San Diego, Calif.6K, 8 teams, 64 individual finishersMedalist: Laura Turner, BYU, 21:23.00

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 24. 2, Colorado State, 59. 3, Wyoming, 97. 4, Utah, 118. 5, Air Force, 121. 6, New Mexico, 163. 7, San Diego State,192. 8, UNLV, 224.UNLV FINISHERSMichele Suszek 18th 23:18.00Sarah Loughlin 56th 26:24.00Ashley Pierce 57th 26:37.00Samantha Serrano 58th 26:50.00Erin Hammond 59th 26:58.00Leta Rose 60th 27:11.00Katie Hughes 61st 27:20.00Heather Walsh 62nd 27:31.00

2005 – Collindale Golf Course, Ft. Collins, Colo.6K, 9 teams, 66 individual finishersMedalist: Heidi Magill, BYU, 20:42.4

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 27. 2, New Mexico, 74. 3, Colorado State, 75. 4, Wyoming, 121. 5, San Diego State, 134. 6, Air Force, 138. 7, Utah, 189. 8, TCU, 192. 9, UNLV , 274.UNLV FINISHERSJenni Shearer 48th 23:34.0Janessa Hoppe 62nd 25:37.0Ali Ainsworth 63rd 25:51.5Leta Rose 64th 26:31.0Ashley Lif 65th 26:48.0Katie Hughes 66th 27:55.7

2006 – Rose Park Golf Club, Salt Lake City, Utah6K, 9 teams, 64 individual finishersMedalist: Kassi Anderson, BYU, 20:52.7

TEAM RESULTS1, BYU, 35. 2, Colorado State, 44. 3, New Mexico, 94., 4, Wyoming, 113. 5, TCU, 121. 6, Utah, 156. 7, Air Force, 159. 8, San Diego State, 203. 9, UNLV , 266.UNLV FINISHERSJenni Shearer 54th 25:12.0Ali Ainsworth 55th 25:22.9Gabby Benito 59th 26:34.1Laura Lundin 61st 27:31.6Desarae Tyson 62nd 28:06.3Ernestine Johnson 63rd 29:27.2Tanesha Carr 64th 36:17.6

2007 – UNM North Golf Course, Albuquerque, NM6K, 9 teams, 64 individual finishersMedalist: April Thomas, CSU, 21:20.0

TEAM RESULTS1, Colorado State, 22. 2, BYU, 39. 3, New Mexico, 94. 4, Wyoming, 118. 5, Utah, 130. 6, Air Force, 160. 7, UNLV, 204. 8, TCU, 224. 9, San Diego State, 229..UNLV FINISHERSCharlotte Browning 6th 21:38.0Jenni Shearer 43rd 24:16.0Ashley Silva 44th 24:19.0Laura Lundin 55th 25:41.0Ali Ainsworth 56th 25:45.0Samantha Jennings 59th 25:54.0Jessica Heil 60th 25:57.0

2008 – Balboa Park, San Diego, CA6K, 9 teams, 74 individual finishersMedalist: Angela Wagner, BYU, 21:24

TEAM RESULTS1, New Mexico, 31. 2, BYU, 33. 3, Utah, 77. 4, Colorado State, 121. 5, Wyoming, 143. 6, Air Force, 175. 7, UNLV, 190. 8, TCU, 195. 9, San Diego State, 239. UNLV FINISHERSJenni Shearer 14th 22:07Bailey Kuestermeyer 34th 23:02Ashley Silva 47th 23:40Isabelle Stoate 48th 23:49Erin Murphy 63rd 24:52Amber Throop 73rd 26:36Brett Zorich 74th 28:01

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COMMISSIONER CRAIG THOMPSON Craig Thompson was the Mountain West Conference’s first employee when he was named Commissioner on Oct. 15, 1998. Ever since, Thompson has navigated the newest NCAA Division I conference through the ever changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. As the league enters its 11th season of competition in 2009-10, Thompson continues to create and improve the opportunities for MWC institutions and student-athletes to be suc-cessful both academically and athletically. Progressive in its approach, the MWC has flourished under the guidance of Commissioner Thompson and continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. He has been instrumental in negotiating nearly $230 million in television revenue, directed the league through expansion and has been an innovator in the postseason bowl structure as MWC teams have participated in five inaugural bowl games. His leadership and vision also helped the conference enhance its tele-vision revenue and exposure through revolutionary agreements with CBS College Sports Network (formerly CSTV) and Comcast to become the first major collegiate athletic conference to launch a dedicated sports channel fea-turing exclusive programming around its nine athletic programs. Thompson has been instrumental in strengthening the position of the MWC in the current Bowl Championship Series (BCS) structure. In 2006, he spearheaded an effort that resulted in better access for the MWC and more than doubled the annual BCS revenue on an annual basis for non-automatic-qualifying conferences. The MWC has been steadfast in its efforts to find a way to make the BCS system fair for all universities. Through its first 10 years of competition, the MWC has participated in 36 bowl games. In efforts to provide league members more opportunities, Thompson has helped create five new bowl games. In 2007, the Mountain West Conference posted the best win percentage among the 11 conferences that make up the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and claimed the 2007-08 ESPN Bowl Challenge Cup for the second time in four years. The MWC has sent a record five teams into postsea-son action each of the last two seasons (2007-08) and over the past five campaigns boasts the best win percentage in bowl games among FBS conferences. Prior to his current role, Thompson served as the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference for nearly eight years and as the only commissioner of the American South Conference prior to the merger of the two leagues in 1991. Thompson gradu-ated from the University of Minnesota with an undergraduate degree in journalism. He and his wife, Carla, have a son, Ted, and a daughter, Emma.

THIS IS THE MOUNTAIN WEST From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West Conference has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Fresh off the celebration of its 10th anniversary in 2008-09, the MWC continues to cultivate opportuni-ties for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Over its 10-year history, the MWC has been assertive in its involvement with the NCAA governance structure and has taken a leadership role in the overall administration of intercollegiate athletics. Progressive in its approach, the MWC has marked several achieve-ments over its first decade of existence, most notably becoming the first to establish a sports television network dedicated solely to an intercollegiate athletic conference (The Mtn.). The Mountain West also was the first to experiment with the coaches challenge in the college football instant replay system, and was the first non-automatic-qualifying BCS conference to participate in and win two BCS bowl games. The Mountain West Conference is noted for its geographic diversity. Some of the most beautiful terrain and landscapes in the nation can be found within Mountain West Conference boundaries, including the majestic Rocky Mountain range, which borders four MWC schools (Air Force, BYU, Colorado State and Utah). The high plains of Wyoming (elevation 7,220 feet – the highest Division I campus in the nation) contrast with the desert city of Las Vegas (the fastest growing metropolitan area in the West) and the Pacific Ocean locale of San Diego State. The southwestern flavor of New Mexico complements the western heritage and culture of Fort Worth, Texas, home of the MWC’s most recent member, TCU.

UNLV MWC TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPSYEAR SPORT CHAMPIONSHIP1999-2000 Men's Basketball Co-Regular Season Men's Basketball Tournament Men's Golf Tournament Women's Tennis Tournament2001-02 Men's Golf Tournament Women's Tennis Tournament2002-03 Baseball Regular Season Baseball Tournament Women's Tennis Co-Regular Season Women's Swimming & Diving Regular Season2003-04 Baseball Tournament Women's Golf Tournament2004-05 Baseball Regular Season Baseball Tournament Women's Golf Tournament Women's Soccer Regular Season Women's Swimming & Diving Tournament Men's Swimming & Diving Tournament2005-06 Women's Golf Tournament Women's Soccer Tournament Men's Swimming & Diving Tournament2006-07 Men's Basketball Tournament Women's Soccer Tournament Men's Swimming & Diving Regular Season Men's Swimming & Diving Tournament Men's Tennis Tournament2007-08 Men’s Basketball Tournament Women’s Soccer Regular Season Men’s Swimming & Diving Tournament Women’s Tennis Tournament Volleyball Tournament2008-09 Men's Swimming & Diving Regular Season Men’s Swimming & Diving Tournament Women’s Tennis Regular Season

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OPPONENTS & POSTSEASON

BYU Cougars

Location: Provo, UTEnrollment: 29,854Colors: Blue, White and TanPresident: Cecil O. Samuelson Athletics Director: Tom HolmoeHead Coach: Craig Poole2008 MWC Finish: Women – 2nd2008 NCAA Finish: Women – 25thCross Country SID: Jay ZwahlenE-mail: [email protected]: (801) 422-8999Fax: (801) 422-0633Website: www.byucougars.com

Colorado State Rams

Location: Fort Collins, Colo.Enrollment: 25,500Colors: Green and GoldPresident: Dr. Tony A. FrankAthletics Director: Paul KowalczykHead Coach: Bryan Berryhill2008 MWC Finish:Women – 4th2008 NCAA Finish: Women – N/ACross Country SID: Andrew WoerpelE-mail: [email protected]: 970-491-5067Fax: 970- 491-1348Website: CSURams.com

San Diego State Aztecs

Location: San Diego, Calif.Enrollment: 35,887Colors: Scarlet and BlackPresident: Dr. Stephen L. WeberAthletics Director: Jeff SchemmelHead Coach: Rahn Sheffi eld2008 MWC Finish: Women – 9th2008 NCAA Finish: Women – N/ACross Country SID: Darin WongE-mail: [email protected]: (619) 594-5547Fax: (619) 582-6541Website: www.goaztecs.com

TCU Frogs

Location: Fort Worth, TexasEnrollment: 8,865Colors: Purple & WhiteChancellor: Victor J. Boschini, Jr.Athletics Director: TBDHead Coach: Darryl Anderson2008 MWC Finish:Women – 8th2008 NCAA Finish: Women – N/ACross Country SID: Matt HooverE-mail: [email protected]: 817-343-9914Fax: 817-257-7964Website: gofrogs.com

Utah Utes

Location: Salt Lake City, UtahEnrollment: 29,251Colors: Crimson and WhitePresident: Dr. Michael K. YoungAthletics Director: Dr. Chris HillHead Coach: Kyle Kepler2008 MWC Finishes: Women – 3rd2008 NCAA Finishes: Women – N/ACross Country SID: Heather HarrisonE-mail: [email protected]: 801-581-3510Fax: 801-581-4358Website: www.utahutes.com

Wyoming Cowgirls

Location: Laramie, WyomingEnrollment: 13,207Colors: Brown and GoldPresident: Thom BuchananAthletics Director: Tom BurmanHead Coach: Randy Cole2008 MWC Finishes: Women – 5th2008 NCAA Finishes: Women – N/ACross Country SID: Kyle DeckE-mail: [email protected]: 307-766-2256Fax: 307-766-2346Website: www.wyomingathletics.com

Mountain West Conference

Location: 15455 Gleneagle Drive, Suite 200Colorado Springs, CO 80921Commissioner: Craig ThompsonContact: Chelsea GuetzE-Mail: [email protected]: (719) 488-4052Fax: (719) 487-7240Website: www.themwc.com

New Mexico Lobos

Location: Albuquerque, NMEnrollment: 25,820Colors: Cherry and Silver President: David J. Schmidly Athletics Director: Paul KrebsHead Coach: Joe Franklin 2008 MWC Finish: Women – 1st2008 NCAA Finish: Women – 18thCross Country SID: Alfredo MorenoE-mail: [email protected]: 505-925-5524Fax: 505-925-5529Website: www.golobos.com

MWC Championships

Air Force Falcons

Location: USAF Academy, Colo.Enrollment: 4,400Colors: Blue and SilverSuperintendent: Lt. Gen. Michael GouldAthletics Director: Dr. Hans MuehHead Coach: Julie Benson2008 MWC Finish: Women – 6th2008 NCAA Finishes: Women – N/A Cross Country SID: Valerie PerkinE-mail: [email protected]: (719) 333-8286Fax: (719) 333-3798Website: GoAirForceFalcons.com

Location: Provo, UTDate: Oct. 31, 2009Site: Balboa ParkHost: BYU

NCAA Cross Country Championships

Location: Eugene, ORDate: Nov. 14, 2009Site: Springfi eld Country Club Host: University of Oregon

NCAA West Regional

Location: Terre Haute, INDate: Nov. 23, 2009Site: Wabash Valley Family Sports CenterLocation: Terre Haute, IN


TRACK AND FIELD GUIDE

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FACILITIESFACILITIES

On April 3, 1998, UNLV unveiled one of the finest track and field facilities in the country at Myron Partridge Stadium and Sheila Tarr-Smith Field. A partnership between Clark County and the UNLV Board of Regents paved the way for the $1.6 million facility. In a cooperative effort, the area occupied by the old Myron Partridge Stadium was cleared for the relocation of Paradise Elementary School and the new stadium was built on campus, just west of the Earl E. Wilson Baseball Stadium. The facility was officially opened in the spring of 2000 prior to the UNLV Invitational, an annual meet showcasing many of the top collegiate track and field teams in the West. A dedication ceremony was held at the grand opening, naming the field, Sheila Tarr-Smith Field, in honor of the former Rebel NCAA Champion in the heptathlon, who passed away in the fall of 1998. The track, designed locally by Martin & Martin, features ISS 2000, a state-of-the-art polyurethane surface that stores and releases energy applied by the athlete. It is considered the most responsive and longest-lasting surface available and is used in most of the top

track facilities in the country. Nine 48-inch lanes circle the track, a significant improvement over the eight 42-inch lanes on the old track. A steeplechase bar and pit complete the multi-use track. The field, also newly constructed, has a natural grass surface. It includes two pole vault pits, two high jump areas, two long jump / triple jump lanes, two shot put slabs and ample room for hammer and javelin events. The stadium also includes a storage facility and scoring area. Grandstands, with seating for up to 1,000 athletes and spectators, line the west edge of the track. With top-of-the-line training facilities, the new stadium assists the Rebel track and field program in its quest to maintain its nationally respected status. The improvements in the facility provide UNLV the ability to host con-ference, national and international events in the future.

Myron Partridge Stadium / Sheila Tarr-Smith Field Records

100M 10.93 Alicia Tyson (UNLV), 1997200M 22.47 Inger Miller (USC), 1994400M 52.39 Michelle Taylor (So. Calif. Cheetahs), 1992800M 2:04.36 Alisha Hill (So. Calif. Cheetahs), 19921,500M 4:17.0 Sonia O’Sullivan (Villanova), 19903,000M 9:44.5 Carmen Garduaro (Weber State), 19815,000M 17:11.34 Jennifer Bessel (Long Beach State), 199010,000M 37:53.00 Caroline Plier (UC Irvine), 1990100M Hurdles 12.8 Natasha Danvers (USC), 1999400M Hurdles 58.23 Julie Harrison (UNLV), 19904x100M Relay 44.36 UNLV, 19924x200M Relay 1:33.63 UNLV, 19924x400M Relay 3:36.94 Unattached Stars, 19954x800M Relay 8:57.39 Coast Athletics, 1984High Jump 5-10.75 Jeana Bingham (BYU), 2000Pole Vault 12-08.00 Shayla Balentine (San Diego State), 2002Long Jump 21-07.00 Shuntá Rose (UNLV), 1991Triple Jump 45-04.00 Sheila Hudson (California), 1990Shot Put 60-10.00 Romona Pagel (Mazda TC), 1992Discus 202-11.5 Meg Ritchie (Arizona), 1980Hammer Throw 191-05.00 Jen Vail (USC), 1999Javelin 172-11.00 Jane Woodhead (Tennessee), 1988Heptathlon 5,668 Pts. Sheila Tarr (UNLV), 1984

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FACILITIESFACILITIESSheila Tarr-Smith Hall of Famer. All-American. Local Hero. All of these labels and more fit former UNLV track and field star Sheila Tarr Smith, who died August 15, 1998, at the age of 34 from a rare neurological disorder. “It was a tragic loss with her premature death,” Former head coach Karen Dennis said. “She’s always going to be remembered in our program.” Dennis’ statement was solidi-fied in the spring of 1999 when UNLV named

the field at its new track and field facility after the fallen champion dur-ing the stadium’s dedication ceremony. Tarr-Smith was UNLV’s first-ever national champion, capturing the 1984 NCAA heptathlon crown. She also finished second at the NCAA Championships the following year and took 11th at the 1984 Olympic Trials. During her career, Tarr-Smith broke school records in the indoor shot put (47-3.75), the indoor pentathlon (3,867) the outdoor shot put (49-1.5), the javelin (153-8) and the heptathlon (5,856). Her marks in the shot put and heptathlon were also conference records, and she posted the best shot put mark for a heptathlete in NCAA history. She won back-to-back Pacific Coast Athletic Association Athlete of the Year awards for her performances at the NCAA Championships, and she was named the Terrance Walsh Memorial Award winner as the Rebels’ Most Valuable Player in 1985. “Sheila came into the office one day, and I didn’t even know who she was,” recalled Dennis. “I knew her from reading old media guides and seeing her name scattered through the record books. When she told me who she was, I felt like a legend had just walked in.” And one had. At the time, Tarr-Smith still held a number of school and conference records. The two-time All-American entered not in one, but two halls of fame in 1997. Along with Randall Cunningham and Matt Williams, she was elected to the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame in perhaps the most recognized class in the school history. She was also chosen that year to the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame. “Sheila was one of the greatest we’ve had here at UNLV,” says Al McDaniel, the former Rebel head coach who recruited Tarr-Smith. “She was a hurdler at Bonanza High School and did some jumps and throws. I took one look at her and said ‘She’s a heptathlete!’ We recruited her immediately and with her work ethic, she just excelled.” A Las Vegas native, Tarr-Smith was also a pillar of the community.

She put the strength and endur-ance she learned as an athlete to use as a firefighter after graduating from UNLV, saving lives and serv-ing the public.

Even after her death, Tarr-Smith did not stop receiving acco-lades. The Clark County School District has ensured that Las Vegas youngsters will know her name as Sheila R. Tarr Elementary School was unveiled in the fall of 2000.

Myron Partridge Even 30 years after his death, Myron Partridge is still one of the most highly respected and beloved sports officials in Southern Nevada. To carry on the memory of his service to the Las Vegas community, UNLV honored the late official by naming its track and field facility after him. The original track was dedicated to Partridge in 1981, two years after his death. When plans were announced to replace the

school’s existing track with a new facility in 1998, it was determined that the Partridge name would also move with the track. “He did a lot, not only for this program, but for the entire Las Vegas sports community,” said former UNLV track and field head coach Al McDaniel. “He had such a rich history of helping organize fair competi-tion for the local youth and teaching them to compete by the rules.” Partridge, a Fowlerton, Indiana native, was a multi-career man who originally came to the Las Vegas Valley in 1950 to take a job with the Clark County School District as a coordinator of a new job training and work experience program. At the time, he also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and had been a football, basketball, baseball and track and field official since his college days. He attended Adrian College, a Division III school in Michigan. His high school basketball coach would not let players play who did not know the rules of the game. By the time Partridge had advanced to the college level, his expertise and knowledge of the game were frequently called upon. As a student in the early 1930s, he began regularly officiating games for supplemental income. An accomplished athlete, Partridge also served as the cross coun-try and track and field coach for Adrian, leading the squad to a confer-ence title. By the mid-1930s, Partridge had organized the first Michigan offi-cials association to help study and train local umpires and referees during a time when not even major college conferences had such systems in place. He began his career in the U.S. Navy at the turn of the decade with the coming of World War II, running a division at sea as a lieutenant junior grade. He continued to serve in the Navy in some capacity until his retirement in 1970. Following the war, he moved around before accepting his posi-tion with the CCSD in Las Vegas. He soon became a basketball ref-eree and baseball umpire in the area, working games from Barstow, California, to St. George, Utah. It was not long before Partridge joined with a couple of other local volunteers to form the Southern Nevada Officials Association. In 1977, Partridge announced a second retirement, this one from the CCSD following 27 years of service. However, he could not bring himself to abandon his third and favorite career, a sports official. He was affectionately referred to as the “Dean of Umpires.” Among the many projects undertaken by Partridge, he organized a community soccer program and high school track and field competi-tions, writing rules and putting together meets for the area’s young-sters. He was also the Nevada State American Softball Association Commissioner for 21 years, since the group’s inception. Just before his death in 1979, he was nominated as a track and field official for the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow.

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EQUIPMENT &EQUIPMENT &ACADEMICSACADEMICS

Now in her 14th year as assistant equipment director at UNLV, Tausha Smith says she and the school are committed to outfitting players to be both safe and stylish on the cross country course. She is a UNLV graduate, earning her undergraduate degree in recreation in 1997 and her masters in education in 1999. Like many of the UNLV athletic department’s support systems, the Rebels’ equipment operations became bigger and better in 1996 when they were moved to the new Lied Athletic Complex. The 10,000-square-foot, two-sided equipment room gives all 17 UNLV sports the services of an immense facility

designed with the student-athlete in mind. In one of 19 team and staff locker rooms, players and coaches can simply drop off their uniforms at the end of a practice or competition. The next day a clean version will be waiting for pickup in personally assigned lockers located in a wall surrounding the equipment room. The days of sending out used game jerseys are now over as well. The addition of four 120-pound washers and six 175-pound dryers has cut laundry time in half.

WEAR ONLY THE BEST

Tausha SmithAssistant Director

Ever since its first classroom opened in 1957, UNLV has been on the rise in the world of higher education. From dusty lots with only a few buildings to a lush, ever-ex-panding setting, the campus has continued to respond to the demands stemming from an increasing enrollment. The University boasts nationally com-petitive business programs and a school of hotel administration that attracts students from around the globe. But with more than 227 degree programs in 14 colleges and one school of law, UNLV offers the student-ath-lete an array of educational opportunities. UNLV maintains an academic sup-port system for its student-athletes that is designed to ensure success on and off the fields of play. Housed in the Flora Dungan

Humanities Building, academic advisors work with the 17 men's and women's varsity ensuring student-athletes receive personalized care regarding their progress in education. Advisors work with their sport-specific student-athletes in sched-uling, tutoring, degree progress and NCAA eligibility. Providing even greater challenges, students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average can apply for entrance into UNLV's honors program. The UNLV cross country program had a total of four athletes make the academic All-MWC lists in their respective sports. Ashley Silva was repeat selections. Academic advising for the UNLV track and field and cross coun-try teams is the responsibility of academic advisor Kim Underwood.

Kim UnderwoodAcademic Advisor

2008: Bailey Kuestermeyer Ashley Silva Isabelle Stoate Amber Throop2007: Ali Ainsworth Gabriela Benito Jessica Heil Samantha Jennings Laura Lundin Ashley Silva2006: Ali Ainsworth Tanesha Carr Laura Lundin2005: Ali Ainsworth Katie Hughes Ashley Callihan2004: Erin Hammond Katie Hughes Ashley Callihan Samantha Serrano Michele Suszek Heather Walsh Sarah Loughlin

2003: Erin Hammond Katie Hughes Sarah Loughlin Samantha Serrano Michele Suszek Heather Walsh2002: Erin Hammond Katie Hughes Colleen O’Brien Michele Suszek Jessica Zarndt2001: Tiffany Sims-McCray Jennifer Turk Jessica Zarndt2000: Katie Barto Candace Happ-Rausch Ajai Moreno1999: Katie Barto Kathryn Goetz Rhonda Kilfoyle Paula Lechner Wendy Murphy Erin Sully

UNLV Academic All-MWC

CLASSROOM SUCCESS

The team locker room is conveniently located in the Lied Athletic Complex and features spacious lockers, a study

lounge and a showering area.

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CONDITIONING &CONDITIONING &ATHLETIC TRAININGATHLETIC TRAINING

More than 60 weight sta-tions cover the state-of-

the-art flooring inside the Ernie Becker Sr. Strength &

Conditioning Center.

POWER BEHIND THE PROGRAM UNLV's strength and conditioning program, under the guid-ance of John Grieco, is geared toward developing student-athletes' athletic potential through a personalized program that includes strength, speed, flexibility, conditioning and nutrition. Benefitting from an individualized conditioning regimen implemented by a staff of five strength coaches, Rebel play-ers follow a year-round system stressing the development of strength, power, speed and plyometrics. Grieco and his assistants are responsible for the year-round training of men and women student-athletes from all 17 varsity sports. Complete with three offices, two restrooms and storage, the 8,500-square-foot deck features free weights, power racks and Olympian platforms. UNLV's facility houses more than 60 weight stations and Hammer Strength Machines. The 1,200-square-foot second level offers stretching and aerobic area catered to each sport. The room also features a premium sound system to further enhance the workout experience.

The Marilyn & Si Redd Sports Medicine Complex sprawls over an 8,500-square-foot area.

THE FINEST CARE Day-to-day preventative medicine on the campus was made easier with the opening of the Marilyn and Si Redd Sports Medicine Complex. The state-of-the-art operation is a major part of the $8.5 million Lied Athletic facility, which opened in 1996. Made possible by a generous gift of $1.5 million by Marilyn and Si Redd, the athletic training facility incorporates the total scope of sports medicine over an 8,500-square-foot area. Aside from five staff offices, a rehabilitation room houses a dozen pieces of equipment including Cybex stationary bicycles, stair machines and treadmills, all under a natural skylight. The largest area features a dozen tables to offer student-athletes vari-ous treatments throughout the day. Taping, padding and bracing all take place in another all-inclusive room. Finally, an aquatic therapy room features three above-ground whirlpools surrounding a 10-feet deep pool for rehabilitative exercises. All of these features make it possible for UNLV student-athletes to reha-

bilitate injuries without ever needing to leave the Lied Athletic Complex. Other amenities include a physician's office and exam room to provide daily medical service for student-athletes. A drug-testing facility also is part of the new complex. This expedites medi-cal care because the student-athletes health care is self-contained. Also, UNLV's academic program and its student athletic trainers benefit from a sports medi-cine library, study room and conference facility. "Aside from being four times larger than our former facility," says Kyle Wilson, UNLV's Director of Athletic Training. "This is one of the top complexes in the nation because of the versatility it offers to service student-athletes in every area of sports medicine. We're now more efficient, more accessible and more effective in preventing and rehabilitating athletic injuries."

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The University

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Combining the excitement of an urban location with the charm of a traditional campus, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers students a full educational and social experience.

Just decades old, UNLV has maintained a healthy rate of growth in enrollment, pro-grams and scholastic excellence as part of the eight-component Nevada System of Higher Education. Located in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic cities, UNLV has matured along with the Las Vegas area. With enrollment more than doubling the last decade, the tremendous growth has meant a fl urry of construction resulting in a campus setting boasting academic and athletic facilities second to none. Steadily becoming a traditional residential university, UNLV provides on-campus hous-ing for more than 2,000 students. A variety of student clubs and organizations along with 26 Greek organizations supplement the social development of students. From within its 15 schools and colleges, including the new William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV is also becoming a leading research institution of the West. The school’s scientifi c, social science, and business programs attract millions of dollars in research grants annually to fund projects in desert biology, nuclear waste transportation, laser physics, public opinion surveys and many others. In addition to traditional student programs, UNLV serves diverse local, national and in-

UNLV CAMPUS FACTSCampus founded ......................................... 1957Campus size ..........................................358 acresTotal enrollment ......................................... 28,605Average undergraduate class size ................... 31Average graduate class size ............................ 15Average undergraduate age ............................. 24Average graduate age ...................................... 34Female students ............................................ 55%Male students ................................................ 45%Total employees ........................................... 3,168Faculty with doctorates .................................. 90%Faculty with terminal degrees ........................ 95%Undergraduate degree programs and certifi cates ...... 108Graduate/Professional degree programs and certifi cates..... 138Total 2007-08 graduates .............................. 5,481Undergraduate per-credit fee .................. $142.50Graduate per-credit fee ........................... $217.75

THE UNIVERSITY

ternational communities through its Educational Outreach Division, offering Summer Term, Continuing Education and Distance Education programs enrolling more than 53,000 students annually. With its Performing Arts Center, the campus is the cultural hub of Southern Nevada. World-class orchestras and soloists, dance and theater arts combine to provide a broad selection of concerts and stage productions. The Barrick Lecture Series and several campus organizations bring noted speakers to the University, and local and visiting artists show their works in the Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. UNLV has ex-cellent athletic facilities as well, many open for student and public use. Opened in 1957 as the southern regional divi-sion of the University of

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THE UNIVERSITY

STATE BOARD OF REGENTS

MARK ALDENRegent, Las Vegas

DOROTHY GALLAGHERRegent, Elko

CEDRIC CREARRegent, Las Vegas

ROBERT BLAKELYRegent, Las Vegas

RON KNECHTRegent, Carson City

JAMES LEAVITTRegent, Las Vegas

KEVIN PAGERegent, Las Vegas

JACK SCHOFIELDRegent, Las Vegas

MICHAEL WIXOMChair, Las Vegas

RAY RAWSONRegent, Las Vegas

WILLIAM COBBRegent, Reno

JASON GEDDESVice Chair, Reno

DAN KLAICHChancellor

Nevada with a total of 28 students, UNLV now is home to more than 28,000 students coming from every county in Nevada, all 50 U.S. states and 88 countries. Much of UNLV’s tremendous expansion is the result of support from the Nevada Legislature and the state’s taxpayers. Private donors have played an important role as well. These gifts support new facilities and programs and, most important, provide the scholarship incentives that bring Nevada’s best and brightest student scholars to campus. UNLV operates an on-campus Center for Business and Economic Research, Center for Economic Education, Harry Reid Center for Envi-ronmental Studies (in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency), Desert Biology Research Center, Center for Survey Research, Nuclear Waste Transportation Research Center and other research and public-service centers. Offering 108 undergraduate programs and 138 gradu-ate tracts, UNLV graduated a class of more than 5,481 last year. The University operates on a semester system and is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Council of Graduate Schools, the American Council of Education and the Western College Association. All of the University’s academic programs are fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and many programs have received further accreditation from independent national accreditation bodies.

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UNLV ADMINISTRATION

Jerry Koloskie, 52, was named UNLV’s Interim Athletics Director on Aug. 27, 2009, after Mike Hamrick accepted the athletics director

position at Marshall. Prior to being named the acting AD, Koloskie was entering his 11th season as UNLV’s Senior Associate Athletics Director in 2009-10.

A member of the athletics department for the past 26 years, Koloskie, as senior associate athletics director, is directly responsible for overseeing all internal functions of the athletic department and serves as the sport administrator for men’s and women’s basketball, track and fi eld, cross country and baseball. In addition, Koloskie oversees the daily operations of UNLV’s athletic training and strength & conditioning and athletic equipment departments and heads the senior athletics department staff. Koloskie played baseball for two years at Marietta (Ohio) College before graduating with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University in 1980. He earned his master’s in physical education from Iowa State University in 1981. A NATA Certifi ed Athletic Trainer since 1980, Koloskie moved to UNLV in 1982 to become Co-Head Athletic Trainer and spent nine years as head athletic trainer for the Rebel football team. In 1983 he became Head Athletic Trainer for all intercollegiate athletic teams at UNLV. Koloskie became the men’s basketball head athletic trainer in 1982 and spent 15 years with the Runnin’ Rebels as the athletic trainer for men’s basketball, including the 1990 NCAA

Championship season. In 1992 he was named Director of Athletic Training and in 1996 was promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Operations. Koloskie served on the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports Committee from 2004-2008 and served as the Chair of the Committee from 2006-2008. He and his wife, Annette, have three children: sons John and Jim, and a daughter, Megan, as well as a granddaughter, Kaydence.

DR. NEAL J. SMATRESK

Dr. Neal J. Smatresk was named President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Aug. 6, 2009. Since 2007, he has served as Executive Vice President and Provost, where he is responsible

for leadership and administration of all academic and research programs, spanning 15 colleges and two professional schools. Dr. Smatresk received his Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. Following post-doctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he joined the University of Texas, Arlington (UTA) department of biology in 1982. In his 22 years at UTA, he served as Chair of Biology and later Dean of Science, until his appointment as the chief academic offi cer at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2004. During his tenure, the University of Hawaii at Manoa entered the ranks of the top

25 federally funded institutions, gained three National Academy o f Sc ience members , and received recognition from the Chinese Ministry of Education as a Confucius Institute, an honor shared by only 11 other U.S. institutions. Dr. Smatresk has received a number of teaching awards, and his research in cardiorespiratory physiology has resulted in over 50 papers and book chapters, and grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. As the chief academic offi cer of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dr. Smatresk has led the efforts to forge a new strategic plan that commits to improving educational access and success for its diverse students, to provide regionally responsive research growth for the improvement and diversifi cation of the Southern Nevada economic base, and to supply critically needed services for this rapidly growing region. In addition to his teaching and administrative roles, Smatresk has devoted considerable effort to kindergarten to doctorate (K-20) science outreach programs and teacher professional development and has participated in a number of consortia focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) career development. He has been deeply engaged in community college articulation efforts in Texas, Hawaii and now in Nevada and has worked to expand educational opportunity and access for underserved populations.

ALL-TIMEPRESIDENTSWilliam D. Carlson 1957-65Donald C. Moyer 1965-68Roman J. Zorn 1969-74Donald Baepler 1974-78Brock Dixon 1978-79Leonard “Pat” Goodall 1979-84Robert C. Maxson 1984-94Kenny Guinn (interim) 1994-95Carol C. Harter 1995-06David B. Ashley 2006-09Neal Smatresk 2009-SA

ALL-TIMEATHLETICS DIRECTORSMichael “Chub” Drakulich 1958-72Bill Ireland 1973-80Al Negratti 1980Charles Bucher 1981Brad Rothermel 1981-90Dennis Finfrock 1991Jim Weaver 1992-94Fred Albrecht (Interim) 1995Charles Cavagnaro 1995-2001John Robinson 2002-03Fred Albrecht (Interim) 2003Mike Hamrick 2003-09Jerry Koloskie (Interim) 2009-SA

JERRY KOLOSKIE Interim Athletics Director

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Andy Grossman is the newest member of the UNLV Ath-letics Senior Staff, as he was named Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations and Communications this fall. Grossman enters his 14th year with UNLV Athletics and he oversees the media relations and communication efforts for the athletics department. A 1996 graduate of the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in media arts, Grossman came to UNLV as an intern, and he was hired as assistant sports

information director in 1997. In February of 2000 he left to work at Mirage Resorts, Incorpo-rated., in its public relations department. Later that year, Grossman came back to UNLV to work as director of media relations. In this position, he oversaw the sports information depart-ment and was the primary media contact for the men’s basketball and men’s golf programs, areas he is still currently responsible for. He and his wife Melissa have a daughter, Hannah (9), and two sons, Jake, (5) and Noah, born on Dec. 18, 2008.

LISA KELLEHERAssociate AD/Senior Woman Administrator

TERRY COTTLE Associate AD/Football Operations

Lisa Kelleher begins her 18th season as UNLV’s Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator. In her position, Kelleher provides administrative oversight to the day-to-day operations of nine of the school’s 17 varsity sports as well as various events related to the 10 women’s programs. In addition, Kelleher oversees gender equity and diversity issues, and is a member of the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame committee. Kelleher also serves the Mountain West Conference on the Joint Council as liaison to men’s golf and

as host to the 2010 MWC Tennis Championships. A 1979 graduate of Miami (Ohio) University, Kelleher earned her master’s degree from the University of Arizona in 1980. Kelleher, a doctoral candidate in the UNLV Higher Education Leadership program, intends to defend her dissertation and graduate this year. Kelleher and her husband, Peter, have four daughters: Molly (29), Bridget (24), Megan (15) and Tara (13). Molly is married to Jeremy Dutton.

Terry Cottle, 50, begins his 26th year in the UNLV Athletics Department and his ninth as an Associate Athletics Director. Cottle serves as the day-to-day administrator for the UNLV football program. A former Rebel football recruiting coordinator and assistant coach, Cottle spent 10 years with the football program before moving into an administrative capacity in 1994. A four-year starter at quarterback at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif., Cottle earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1980 before receiving his master’s degree in education from UNLV in

1985. Cottle and his wife, Catherine, have four children: Jessica, Ashley, Carly and Jason.

BILL BRADY Associate AD/DevelopmentBill Brady enters his fourth year as a member of UNLV’s Senior Staff serving as Associate Athletic Director for De-velopment. Brady oversees fundraising for Rebel Athletics with a primary emphasis on major gifts. Also, he is respon-sible for the operation of the Rebel Athletic Fund which includes the Club Seat and Suite programs. Prior to joining the Rebels, Brady worked with current MWC member TCU as the director of the Frog Club as well as sales manage-ment roles with SFX Sports Group, Lone Star Park and the

Cotton Bowl Classic. A former college football player, Brady earned his bachelor’s degree from Long Beach State and his master’s degree from Ohio University. He and his wife, Diana, are the parents of three boys: Cooper, Spencer and Turner.

ERIK SCHWARZAssistant AD/Operations & Facilities

Erik Schwarz enters his fourth year as a member of the UNLV Senior Staff as Assistant Athletics Director for Operations. The 16-season veteran of UNLV athletics oversees the athletic facilities and game operations for all Rebel sports programs. Prior to joining the Senior Staff, Schwarz spent seven seasons as director of game operations for the Rebels and four working with the licensing program. A native of Bowie, Md., Schwarz is a 1993 graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in sports management. He received his master’s degree in

kinesiology from UNLV in 1997. He married the former Maggie Hausbeck on June 25, 2006.

PERK WEISENBURGERAssociate AD/External Operations

Perk Weisenburger enters his fi fth year as a member of the UNLV Senior Staff as the Associate Athletics Director for External Operations. Weisenburger oversees the coordination and operation of athletic marketing and promotions, licensing and athletic ticketing, and serves as the department’s liaison to muilti-media rights partner International Sports Properties (ISP). In conjunction with ISP, Weisenburger oversaw the installation of $3.5 million worth of new LED video and scoreboard equipment for

UNLV’s facilities. Prior to coming to UNLV in April of 2005, Weisenburger spent fi ve years as the Director of Athletics at Illinois State University and previously worked administratively at Wake Forest, Central Michigan, Washington and Houston. A former college baseball player, Weisenburger is a 1979 graduate of Central Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He earned his master’s in sports administration from Ohio University in 1982. He and wife, Buffy, are the parents of two sons: Jack and Joe.

ERIC TOLIVERAssociate AD/Compliance

Eric Toliver, 39, enters his 18th year at UNLV and 10th year as the Associate Athletics Director for Administration and Compliance after taking over the Director of NCAA Compliance duties midway through the 1998-99 school year. A 1992 graduate of Western State College (Co.), Toliver’s responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of NCAA regulations and conducting internal and external investigations to ensure that UNLV’s 17 Division I sports, staff and coaches remain in compliance with NCAA regulations. Toliver, who is

also an appointed member of the NCAA Division I Amateurism Fact- Finding Committee, is also responsible for supervision of the UNLV softball program and oversees all UNLV student-athlete conduct and discipline related matters. He also supervises the UNLV Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and serves as the chair of the institution’s Compliance Committee.

ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION

ANDY GROSSMANAssistant AD/Media Relations and Communications

CHRISTIAN HARDIGREE Associate AD/Community Developmentand Special ProjectsChristian Hardigree joined the UNLV Senior Staff this fall and is the Associate Athletics Director for Community De-velopment and Special Projects, where she will focus on sport specifi c fundraising initiatives, community marketing projects and will also assist with other special projects. Hardigree most recently served as UNLV’s Assistant President/Chief of Staff and was an associate professor and the department chair for UNLV’s Hotel Management

Department in the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. In the College of Hotel Administration, Hardigree teaches both graduate and undergraduate classes. She has been teaching courses at UNLV since 1997. In addition to her educational obligations, Hardigree has an extensive background as a trial attorney practicing primarily in the areas of prem-ises liability, security/safety, products liability and employment law. She maintains an active caseload at the fi rm Parnell & Associates. Hardigree earned her bachelor’s degree from UNLV in 1993 and earned her law degree in 1996 from Mercer University.

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ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

KATHERINE MERTZWomen’s Soccer

5th Season/44-30-14

MARIO SANCHEZMen’s Soccer

4th Season/16-34-5

KEVIN CORYWomen’s Tennis

11th Season/162-78

TONY HOUCHINCross Country

3rd Season

BUDDY GOULDSMITHBaseball

7th Season/173-188

DWAINE KNIGHTMen’s Golf

23rd Season

KATHY OLIVIERWomen’s Basketball2nd Season/14-18

JIM REITZMen’s & Women’s Swimming

30th Season

MELISSA RINGLERWomen’s Golf

8th Season

LON KRUGERMen’s Basketball

6th Season/112-53

ALLISON KEELEYVolleyball

6th Season/90-57

OWEN HAMBROOKMen’s Tennis

7th Season/78-62

CUMULATIVE 2008-09 RECORDS OF UNLV INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS

OVERALL CONF.SPORT RECORD RECORD HEAD COACHBaseball 26-32 9-15/5th Buddy GouldsmithMen’s Basketball 21-11 9-7/5th Lon KrugerWomen’s Basketball 14-18 5-11/7th Kathy OlivierCross Country NA/Reg. NA/7th* Tony HouchinFootball 5-7 2-6/T6th Mike SanfordMen’s Golf NA/Reg. NA/3rd* Dwaine KnightWomen’s Golf NA/Reg. NA/3rd* Missy RinglerMen’s Soccer 8-9-1 3-7-0/T4th Mario SanchezWomen’s Soccer 11-7-3 3-3-1/T4th Katherine MertzSoftball 31-21 7-8/T3rd Pete ManarinoMen’s Swimming 11-1 5-0/1st* Jim ReitzWomen’s Swimming 12-5 5-3/2nd* Jim ReitzMen’s Tennis 14-12 2-4/6th Owen HambrookWomen’s Tennis 20-7 8-0/1st Kevin CoryIndoor Track NA NA/8th* Yvonne ScottOutdoor Track NA/Reg. NA/8th* Yvonne ScottVolleyball 16-14 9-7/T4th Allison Keeley^Indicates fi nish at NCAA Championships*Indicates fi nish at MWC Championships

MIKE SANFORDFootball

5th Season/11-36

PETE MANARINOSoftball

2nd Season/31-21

YVONNE SCOTTTrack & Field3rd Season

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LIED ATHLETIC COMPLEX

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Opened in 1996, the $8.5 million Lied Athletic Complex remains one of the nation’s premier on-campus sports facilities. The Lied, honored with Athletic Management magazine’s 1997 Award of Excellence, was exclusively funded by private donations beginning with a cornerstone gift of $4 million from the Lied Foundation Trust, through its trustee Ms. Christina Hixson, in 1993. A generous $1.5 million gift from Si and Marilyn Redd provided the Lied with a state-of-the-art sports medicine center for preventative and rehabilitative care. This 8,500-square-foot center includes a doctor’s offi ce and examination room, a taping room, an aquatic therapy room, two additional therapy and rehabilitation areas and a self-contained drug-testing facility.

THE HONORARY LETTERMEN’S WALLThe Lettermen’s Wall stands as a permanent tribute to those men and women of vision who, through their generosity, have enhanced the lives and experiences of UNLV student-athletes through their contributions to the construction of the Lied Athletic Complex. The wall transforms a male and female UNLV student-athlete into beautiful etched images on polished crystal plaques.

HONORARY LETTERMENDon Ackerman • Ernie Becker, Sr. • William S. Boyd • Sharyn & Jay Brown • James Cashman, Jr. • Frank & Vicki Fertitta • Michael Gaughan • Herman T. Kishner Memorial • Jerry M. & Sue Lykins • Charles L. Ruthe • Richard Tam • Tom Wiesner • Hazel & Earl Wilson • Ruth & Mel Wolzinger

The Ernie Becker Sr. Strength and Conditioning Center features 8,500 square feet of main fl oor containing Olympic platforms, free weights, power racks and more than 60 weight stations. Additionally, a 1,200-square-foot balcony offers areas for plyometrics, stretching and aerobics. The Lied’s 10,000-square-foot equipment center provides student-athlete support service featuring laundry, equipment and storage. The Conrad Hilton Foundation provided funding for the Barron Hilton Auditorium located inside the Lied Athletic Complex. This 328-seat auditorium provides student-athletes with study hall facilities including individual meeting rooms for tutorial support and team meetings. Designed with all Rebel sports in mind, the Lied Athletic Complex offers every student-athlete the best possible environment to pursue their athletic and academic dreams.

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UNLV FACILITIES

THOMAS & MACK CENTEROne of the premier on-campus athletic and entertainment facilities in the nation, the 18,500-seat Thomas & Mack Center is primarily home to the world-famous UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball team. The venue, which underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in 1999 that included a new exterior look, hosted the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend.

FRANK AND VICKI FERTITTA TENNIS COMPLEXWith seating for up to 2,000 fans, the Frank and Vicki Fertitta Tennis Complex is unquestionably one of the nation’s fi nest and most complete collegiate tennis facilities. Opened in 1992, the complex recently underwent a $2 million upgrade.

JIM ROGERS FIELD ATELLER MEDIA STADIUMThanks to donations from Eller Media, Jim Rogers, Jerry and Sue Lykins, other UNLV Athletics donors, and the UNLV Foundation, the Rebel softball team began play at Eller Media Stadium in the spring of 2002. The newest facility on campus was completed in November 2001 at a cost of $2.7 million and provides accommodations for 770 fans.

PETER JOHANN MEMORIAL FIELDThe UNLV soccer program boasts one of the top facilities on the West Coast in the 2,500-seat Peter Johann Memorial Soccer Field, which was dedicated in 1983.

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BUCHANANNATATORIUMThe home of the UNLV swimming and diving team boasts a 50-meter indoor pool with a 25-yard deep-end course for racing. The facility, which features spectator seating for 1,200, has hosted several national and regional meets.

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UNLV FACILITIES

SAM BOYD STADIUMComplete with 36,800 seats for sporting events, versatile Sam Boyd Stadium is not only the home of Rebel Football, but also houses major concert events. It is also the site of the annual MAACO Bowl Las Vegas clash as well as having served as home to the XFL’s Las Vegas Outlaws and the CFL’s Las Vegas Posse.

SHEILA TARR SMITH FIELD AT MYRON PARTRIDGE STADIUMNamed after two greats in Southern Nevada track and fi eld, the Myron Partridge Stadium and Sheila Tarr Smith fi eld is one of the top collegiate track and fi eld facilities in the country. Nine 48-inch lines circle the track, complete with a steeplechase bar and pit, two pole vault pits, two high jump areas, two long jump/triple jump lanes, two shot put slabs, ample room for hammer and javelin events and seating for up to 1,000 spectators.

ROGER BARNSON FIELD AT EARL E. WILSON STADIUMDedicated in 1994, the $1.5 million, 3,000-seat Wilson Stadium gives the Hustlin’ Rebel baseball program one of the fi nest homes in college baseball.

COX PAVILIONWith its grand opening in 2001, the Cox Pavilion became the perfect complement to the Thomas & Mack Center. A multi-purpose state-of-the-art venue with seating for up to 3,000 fans, it serves as the home for the Rebel volleyball and women’s basketball teams and offers a practice location for all of UNLV’s court sports.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL1 NCAA team championship4 Final Four appearances16 NCAA tournament appearances14 Conference championships11 League tournament titles18 All-Americans, 26 times1 John Wooden Award Winner12 NBA fi rst round draft picks

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 8 NCAA tournament appearances1 WNIT runner-up fi nish4 Conference championships5 League tournament titles9 All-Americans, 14 times1 National Freshman of the Year5 Conference MVPs2 Conference Freshmen of the Year

BASEBALL 10 NCAA Regional appearances10 Conference championships17 All-Americans, 20 times4 Conference MVPs1 Conference Coach of the Year

WOMEN’S SWIMMING 4 Conference titles7 All-Americans, 16 times15 Conference MVPs4 Conference Coaches of the Year

MEN’S SWIMMING5 Conference championships2 Regular season championship15 All-Americans, 36 times11 Conference MVPs8 Conference Coaches of the Year

FOOTBALL 2 Conference championships3 Bowl game victories9 All-Americans, 13 times9 Conference MVPs1 Conference Student-Athlete of Year3 Conference Coaches of the Year4 Conference Freshmen of the Year2 Freshman All-Americans

MEN’S GOLF 1 NCAA team championship2 NCAA individual champions20 Consecutive NCAA berths6 Conference championships4 NCAA West Regional titles6 Conference individual titles20 All-Americans, 38 times3 NCAA Regional medalists2 National Coach of the Year Awards1 Ben Hogan Award Winner1 Jack Nicklaus Award Winner1 Fred Haskins Award Winner1 Golfstat Award Winner1 National Freshman of the Year9 Conference MVPs2 Conference Freshmen of the Year

WOMEN’S GOLF 3 NCAA fi nals appearance7 NCAA regional appearances1 NCAA individual appearance3 Conference championships3 All-Americans, 5 times3 Conference MVPs3 Conference Freshmen of the Year2 Conference Coaches of the Year

MEN’S SOCCER 5 NCAA tournament appearances4 Conference championships1 League tournament title2 All-Americans, 3 times5 Conference MVPs2 Conference Coach of the Year1 Freshman of the Year

SOFTBALL 9 NCAA tournament appearances3 College World Series berths1 Conference title12 All-Americans, 20 times1 Olympic Gold Medallist, 3 times2 Conference Coaches of the Year, 5 times4 Conference MVPs, 5 times2 Conference Pitchers of the Year1 Conference Freshman of the Year

WOMEN’S SOCCER 3 NCAA Tournament appearances2 Conference title3 Conference MVPs2 League tournament title2 Conference Coaches of the Year

VOLLEYBALL1 NCAA tournament appearance1 Conference tournament title2 Conference Freshman of the Year2 Conference Coaches of the Year

MEN’S TENNIS2 NCAA individual champions3 Collegiate Grand Slam titles5 NCAA tournament appearances4 Conference championships5 All-Americans, 9 times6 Conference MVPs3 Conference Coaches of the Year1 Conference Freshman of the Year

WOMEN’S TENNIS 9 NCAA tournament appearances4 Conference championships1 Regular season championship3 All-Americans, 4 times1 National Rookie of the Year8 Conference MVPs1 Conference Student-Athlete of Year1 Conference Freshman of the Year2 Conference Coaches of the Year

TRACK & FIELD 2 NCAA individual champions5 Conference outdoor titles1 Conference indoor title44 All-Americans, 83 times1 U.S. Olympic Head Coach

2008-09 HONOR ROLLALL-AMERICANS (3)

PLAYER SPORT HONOR/EVENT ORG.Zsuszanna Jakabos Women’s Swimming 400 IM NCAATherese Koelbaek Women’s Golf Hon. Men. GolfweekEddie Olson Men’s Golf Hon. Men. GCAA

ALL-REGION/DISTRICT (6)Wink Adams Men’s Basketball District 17 NABCCamille Cunningham Volleyball West AVCALamar Neagle Men’s Soccer Far West NCSAAEddie Olson Men’s Golf Pacifi c GCAA René Rougeau Men’s Basketball District 17 NABCAshleigh Shoughro Women’s Soccer West NSCAAAshleigh Shoughro Women’s Soccer West Soccer Buzz

CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR (2)Zsuzsanna Jakabos Women’s Swimming MWCKier Maitland Men’s Swimming MWC

COACH OF THE YEAR (1)Jim Reitz Men’s Swimming MWC

CONFERENCE NEWCOMERS OF THE YEAR (3)Mehdi Bouras Men’s Tennis MWCCursty Jackson Volleyball MWCJamie Smith Women’s Basketball MWC

REBEL RUNDOWN

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HONOREE CLASSIFICATION CLASSGreg Anthony Athlete/Basketball 2002Rene Arceneaux* Distinguished Contributor 1994Dr. Thomas Armour Staff 1987Stacey Augmon Athlete/Basketball 2002Dr. Donald Baepler Administration 1994Freddie Banks Athlete/Basketball 2004Roger Barnson* Administration/Coach 1987Ernie Becker Sr. Distinguished Contributor 1988Rex Bell Distinguished Contributor 1998Tim Blenkiron Athlete/Tennis 2008Bob Blum Distinguished Contributor 2000Dr. James Callaway Distinguished Contributor 2008Dr. Kathie Calloway Athlete/Basketball 1994Chad Campbell Athlete/Golf 2006Glenn Carano Athlete/Football 1989Jack Cason Distinguished Contributor 1994Bob Cline Distinguished Contributor 1989Dr. David Cohen Athlete/Soccer 1994Randall Cunningham Athlete/Football 1997Fred Dallimore Coach/Baseball 2004Michael “Chub” Drakulich Administration/Coach 1987Sally Fleisher Athlete/Swimming 2000Bob Florence Athlete/Basketball 1987Ralph Garcia Athlete/Baseball 1989Armen Gilliam Athlete/Basketball 1998Glen Gondrezick Athlete/Basketball 1987Sidney Green Athlete/Basketball 1994Lori Harrigan Athlete/Softball 2002Mike “Cowboy” Haverty Athlete/Football 1988Nate Hawkins Athlete/Football 1987Dr. Gerald Higgins Distinguished Contributor 2002Christina Hixson Distinguished Contributor 1997Trena Hull Athlete/Track & Field 2000

SEVEN INDIVIDUALS, TWO TEAMS HIGHLIGHT HALL OF FAME CLASS No less than three national championships were celebrated as part of last fall’s UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame ceremonies held on Sept. 19, 2008. Five former Rebel players (including the 17th football honoree all-time), one longtime head coach and a distinguished contributor joined two record-setting teams in being inducted. Born in 1987, UNLV’s Athletic Hall of Fame will now grow to 96 members strong. Under the hall’s bylaws, former student-athletes must have completed their eligibility at least 10 years earlier to be selected. Coaches and administrators must have stopped working at the University fi ve years previous. All classes now enter on a biennial basis. TIM BLENKIRON (1994-97) was one of the best doubles players in school history and paired up with Luke Smith to win the 1997 NCAA Doubles Championship, becoming one of six individual national champions at UNLV. The 1997 All-American was a member of three Big West Conference champion squads. JOE KRISTOSIK (1995-98) was UNLV football’s fi rst consensus fi rst team All-American after being a four-year starter as a punter for the Rebels. He turned in one of the best seasons at his position in college football history as a senior in 1998 while leading the nation with an average of 46.2, which was the second-highest in NCAA history for a punter with at least 75 attempts. KIM RONDINA (1994-97) was the greatest slugger in UNLV softball history and its only two-time conference MVP. She was named fi rst team All-America in 1995 and third team in 1996 and ‘97. Helping the Rebels to three NCAA tournament appearances, including one trip the Women’s College World Series, Rondina still holds 13 single-season and career batting records. LUKE SMITH (1994-97) stands as the only multiple NCAA champion in UNLV athletics history after winning the 1997 national title in singles and doubles. A three-time All-American, he also was a 1996 NCAA Doubles Semifi nalist. Smith was a member of the 1997 Davis Cup Team for his native Australia and twice reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in doubles.

MARIANNE VALLIN (1994-97) becomes the fi rst UNLV women’s tennis player to enter the hall of fame. A three-time conference MVP, she was All-American in singles three times after being named the ITA National Freshman of the Year. The winningest singles player in program history, she brought home the 1997 Gladys Heldman Award, which goes to the nation’s top women’s tennis student-athlete. The 1998 UNLV MEN’S GOLF TEAM is one of only two Rebel squads to earn a national championship as head coach Dwaine Knight’s team won the 1998 NCAA team title in Albuquerque, N.M. The Rebels shot a fi nal-round one-over par 289 to fi nish at 34-under-par 1,118, which set the NCAA record for lowest total in history. The 1995 UNLV WOMEN’S SOFTBALL TEAM set or tied 30 different school team records and 17 single-season marks en route to tying the record for wins with a 49-14 record. Coached by Shan McDonald, it was the fi rst UNLV softball squad to win an outright conference title and fi nished third at the Women’s College World Series. HEAD COACH AL MCDANIELS (1975-92) guided the women’s track and field program to five conference championships and produced more than 60 individual champions and 40 All-Americans. The four-time conference coach of the year produced two NCAA Champions and six league MVPs. DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTOR DR. JAMES CALLAWAY D.D.S. is a nationally respected dentist who has been part of the Rebel family for three decades, serving as the team dentist since 1977.

HONOREE CLASSIFICATION CLASSJoe Ingersoll Athlete/Football 1987Bill Ireland Administration/Coach 1987Larry Johnson Athlete/Basketball 2002Pauline Jordan Athlete/Basketball 2000Sam King Athlete/Football 1994Tony Knap Coach/Football 1989Joe Kristosik Athlete/Football 2008Todd Liebenstein Athlete/Football 1994Don Lyons Athlete/Basketball 1987 Track& Field Alice Mason Administration/Coach 1987Keenan McCardell Athlete/Football 2004Al McDaniels Coach/Track & Field 2008Elburt Miller Athlete/Basketball 1987Aaron Mitchell Athlete/Football 1989Ken Mitchell Athlete/Football 1989Bill “Wildcat” Morris Distinguished Contributor 1987Michael Morton Athlete/Football 1994Cyndi Parus Athlete/Softball 2006Dave Pearl Administration 1994Dr. Wayne Pearson Administration 1994Roger Pettersson Athlete/Tennis 2006Bart Pippenger Athlete/Swimming 2000Art Plunkett Athlete/Football 1994Herb Pryor Athlete/Baseball 1988Marilyn Redd* Distinguished Contributor 1997Chris Riley Athlete/Golf 2006Jackie Robinson Athlete/Basketball 1994Kim Rondina Athlete/Softball 2008Brad Rothermel Administration 1998Tommy Rowland Athlete/Football 1994Robbie Ryerson Athlete/Soccer 1998Warren Schutte Athlete/Golf 2004

HONOREE CLASSIFICATION CLASSLuke Smith Athlete/Tennis 2008Robert Smith Athlete/Basketball 1987Ricky Sobers Athlete/Basketball 1987Raymond Strong Athlete/Football 1989Jerry Tarkanian Administration/Coach 1998Sheila Tarr Athlete/Track & Field 1997Reggie Theus Athlete/Basketball 1989Mike Thomas Athlete/Football 1989Misty Thomas Athlete/Basketball 1997Lisa Thompson Athlete/Track & Field 2000R.E. “Doc” Tobler Team Doctor/Trainer 1989Marianne Vallin Athlete/Tennis 2008Scott Warner Athlete/Men’s Tennis 1998Tom Wiesner Distinguished Contributor 1994Matt Williams Athlete/Baseball 1997Trevaia Williams Athlete/Track & Field 2006Mel Wolzinger Distinguished Contributor 2006Elbert “Ickey” Woods Athlete/Football 1998 *posthumousTEAMS1958-59 Men’s Basketball Squad 19891967-68 Men’s Basketball Squad 19891968 Football Squad 19871974 Football Squad 19881976-77 Men’s Basketball Squad 19871979 Football Squad 19941980 Baseball Squad 19941986-87 Men’s Basketball Squad 19981989-90 Men’s Basketball Squad 20001989-90 Women’s Basketball Squad 2006 1990-91 Men’s Basketball Squad 20021995 Softball Squad 20081998 Men’s Golf Squad 2008

Blenkiron

Rondina

Smith

Vallin

McDaniels

Dr. Callaway

Kristosik

1998 Men’s Golf1998 Men’s Golf 1995 Softball

HALL OF FAME

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NOTABLE REBELS

2009 unlv cross country media guide

Documents

unlv cross country media

bryan haines

assistant coach mary

unlv sports information

unlv athletic facilities

head coach tony houchin

volunteer assistant

mountain west conference