SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Freshman shortstop Melissa Reynosa (North Hollywood, Calif./Grant HS) paced the Eastern New Mexico University softball team (1-1) with a two-for-three performance and two runs batted in, in a season-opening, 4-1 win over Texas-Permian Basin (0-1), Thursday at the San Antonio ISD Triplex. The Zias dropped a 5-4 decision to St. Mary’s (1-0), despite swiping six bases in the game. Both games were part of the St. Mary’s Tournament.
PORTALES, N.M.—Senior forward
Precious Herrin (Shreveport, La./ Southwood High School/ Jacksonville College) poured in 19 points off the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team’s (5-12; LSC 3-8) bench and propelled the Zias to their second straight victory over an LSC opponent. With just 1:45 left in the game,
Kiara Tate (Sr., G, Chicago, Ill./ Southridge High School/ McLennan Community College) drained a jumper to give the Zias a five point lead and enough room to grab a 62-59 victory against Texas Woman’s University (9-8; LSC 7-4), Wednesday evening at Greyhound arena. The victory gave the Zias their second consecutive win against the Pioneers at home and their first win against them this season.
PORTALES, N.M. — Since taking over as head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University, about a month and a half ago, Josh Lynn and his staff have been relentless in their attempts to add talent to their roster. In addition to a number of returning All-Lone Star Conference players, Lynn will look to a strong group of newcomers to elevate the Hounds in the LSC standings.
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Senior center
Curtis Wilkinson (Bude, Miss./Eisenhower HS/San Bernardino JUCO) from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team, has been selected as the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week, for his outstanding performance against Texas A&M-Kingsville and University of the Incarnate Word. The Greyhounds won both games last week and are currently sixth in the LSC standings.
PORTALES, N.M. — Seniors
Curtis Wilkinson (C, Bude, Miss./Eisenhower HS/San Bernardino JUCO) and
Reggie Nelson (Tyler, Texas/John Tyler HS/Tyler JUCO) combined for 44 points to lead the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team (13-8; LSC 6-6) to a 75-57 victory over University of the Incarnate Word (11-8; LSC 7-5) in Lone Star Conference action, Saturday at Greyhound Arena. With the victory, Eastern improved to 8-1 at home, this season.
PORTALES, N.M.—Senior forward
Precious Herrin (Shreveport, La./ Southwood High School/ Jacksonville College) and junior
Hannah Altheide (G, El Paso, Texas/ Chapin High School) combined for a staggering 40 points and .680 shooting percentage from the field as Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team (5-12; LSC 3-8) picked up an important victory over LSC opponent University of the Incarnate Word (9-8; LSC 7-4), Saturday afternoon at Greyhound arena. The 77-66 victory gave the Zias their first win over the Cardinals since they joined the LSC in 2010.