2009 UNLV Cross Country Media Guide by UNLV Sports Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS The Program

Cross Country Quick Facts

Table of Contents

Quick Facts

General Information

2009 Roster

Head Coach Tony Houchin

Assistant Coach Mary Houchin

Athlete Profiles

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Location: ............................................................ Founded: ........................................................... Enrollment: ........................................................ Nickname: ......................................................... Colors: ............................................................... Home Facility: ....................................................

Season Review/Records 2008 Cross Country Review

2008 Scorecard

NCAA Championships History

Cross Country Conference History

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Media Services

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Coaching Staff

Media Services

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Rebels on the Web

Mountain West Conference

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MWC/NCAA Championships

Be A Rebel

Head Coach: ..................................................... Tony Houchin (4th Season) Alma Mater: ....................................................... Oklahoma State â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;99 Volunteer Assistant Coach: ............................... Mary Houchin (4th Season) Alma Mater: ........................................................ Arizona State '01 Track Office Phone: ........................................... (702) 895-3256 Athletic Trainer: ................................................. Bernie Chavies

Track and Field Complex

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Equipment

Team Information

Academics

Letterwinners R/L: ............................................. 2/4 Newcomers: ...................................................... 11

Strength and Conditioning

Sports Medicine

The University The University

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President â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr. Neal Smatresk

Interim A.D. Jerry Koloskie

Athletics Administration

Athletic Programs

Lied Athletic Complex

UNLV Athletic Facilities

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Athletics Hall of Fame

Rebel Rundown

Notable Rebels

Sports Information Assistant Athletics Director, Media Relations: ....... Cross Country SID: ........................................... Main Office Phone: ............................................ Email: ................................................................ Sports Information Intern .................................... Email:.................................................................. Fax: ................................................................... Mailing Address: .................................................

Andy Grossman Bryan Haines (702) 895-3764 bryan.haines@unlv.edu Erica Jensen internsportsinformation@unlv.edu (702) 895-0989 TMC 74 4505 Maryland Parkway Box 450004 Las Vegas, NV 89154-0004 Website............................................................... www.unlvrebels.com

Credits The 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.

2009 UNLV Cross Country

COACHING STAFF

Tony Houchin

Mary Houchin

Head Cross Country Coach Fourth 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 overall 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 ScottWilliams 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 fourthplace 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 women'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, earning 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.

Volunteer Cross Country Coach Fourth Year Mary Houchin enters her fourth season as a volunteer coach with the UNLV cross country and track and field 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 Championships in Mombasa, Kenya as member of Team USA, which finished 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 affiliate KAET and later as an assistant editor 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 womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country team, helping the squad qualify for the 2004 NCAA Cross Country Championships, the first 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 qualifier with the Sun Devils, including being part of teams that finished 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 qualified 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 ROSTER NAME Courtney Allen Lucy Beuster Veronica Bielomaz Lexie Bravo Bailey Kuestermeyer Ali Motor Sarah Muniz Brandie Pena Lauren Petersen Shannon Simpson Samantha Swan Amber Throop Amaris Williams

YR-EXP FR-HS JR-TR FR-HS FR-HS SR-1L FR-HS JR-TR JR-HS FR-HS JR-TR FR-HS SO-1L FR-HS

HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Hollister, CA/San Benito HS Buena Park, CA/Cerritos College Las Vegas, NV/Clark HS Rancho Cucamonga, CA/Los Osos HS Puyallup, WA/Emerald Ridge HS Galt, CA/Galt HS Norwalk, CA/Cerritos College Las Vegas, NV/Clark HS Galt, CA/Galt HS Fountain Valley, CA/Cerritos College Henderson, NV/Coronado HS Escondido, CA/Valley Center HS Atlanta, GA/Shiloh HS

Head Coach: Tony Houchin (Oklahoma State â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;99/Fourth Season) Volunteer Coach: Mary Houchin (Arizona State '01/Fourth Season)

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Pronunciation Guide Veronica Bielomas Lucy Buester Bailey Kuestermeyer Sarah Muniz Amber Throop Amaris Williams

BY-low-maz BUE-ster Q-stur-MY-er mue-KNEES rhymes with Trop ah-MAR-is

REBEL PROFILES BAILEY KUESTERMEYER Senior Q 1L Puyallup, WA Emerald 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 letterwinner 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 master's in sports education leadership.

AMBER THROOP Sophomore Q 1L Escondido, CA Valley Center HS UNLV: One of only two returning letterwinners on the 2009 roster ... Competed 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 field … 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 first team allleague and first 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 Escondido, CA … The daughter of Jeffrey and Jennifer Throop … Has two siblings, Rachel and Jason … Majoring in psychology.

COURTNEY ALLEN Freshman Q HS Hollister, CA San 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 BEUSTER Junior Q TR Buena Park, CA Cerritos College John 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 BIELOMAZ Freshman Q HS Las Vegas, NV Clark HS HIGH SCHOOL: A local product who graduated 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 BRAVO Freshman Q HS Rancho Cucamonga, CA Los 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 secondary education.

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REBEL PROFILES ALI MOTOR Freshman Q HS Galt, CA Galt 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 MUNIZ Junior Q TR Norwalk, CA Cerritos College Sante Fe HS CERRITOS COLLEGE: Competed for two years at Cerritos College in Norwalk, Calif. … Competed on the same team as fellow 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 freshman 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 PEÑA Junior Q HS Las Vegas, NV Clark 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 PETERSEN Freshman Q HS Galt, CA Galt 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, finishing 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

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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 SIMPSON Junior Q TR Fountain Valley, CA Cerritos College Fountain 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 SWAN Freshman Q HS Henderson, NV Coronado 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 WILLIAMS Freshman Q HS Atlanta, GA Shiloh 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, finishing 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 ScholarAthlete 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 RESULTS Nov. 1, 2009 Balboa Park San Diego, Calif. San Diego State University

1. New Mexico 2. BYU 3. Utah 4. Colorado State 5. Wyoming 6. Air Force 7. UNLV 8. TCU 9. San Diego State

FINAL TEAM STANDINGS 31 points 33 points 77 points 121 points 143 points 175 points 190 points 195 points 239 points

Jenni Shearer Bailey Kuestermeyer Ashley Silva Isabelle Stoate Erin Murphy Amber Throop Brett Zorich

UNLV FINISHERS 14th 22:07 34th 23:02 47th 23:40 48th 23:49 63rd 24:52 73rd 26:36 74th 28:01

ACADEMIC ALL-MWC SELECTIONS NAME CLASS G.P.A. MAJOR Bailey Kuestermeyer Jr. 3.26 Hospitality Management Ashley Silva So. 3.42 Criminal Justice Isabelle Stoate* Sr. 3.66 MS Kinesiology Amber Throop* Fr. 3.53 Undeclared *Denotes MWC Scholar-Athlete Selection

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS

UNLV CROSS COUNTRY 6K TOP PERFORMER LIST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

20:38.0 21:10.0 21:11.67 21:34.60 21:38.0 22:20.00 22:39.28 23:02.0 23:12.98 23:47.50

Katie Barto Jenni Lopez Jennifer Shearer Jessica Zarndt Charlotte Browning Michelle Suszek Isabelle Stoate Bailey Kuestermeyer Ashley Silva Kelley O'Connor

2000 2000 2008 2002 2007 2003 2008 2008 2008 2000

NCAA West Regional, 11/11/00 NCAA West Regional, 11/11/00 NCAA West Regional, 11/15/08 NCAA Championships, 11/25/02 MWC Championships, 10/27/07 NCAA West Regional, 11/15/03 NCAA West Regional, 11/15/08 MWC Championships, 11/01/08 NCAA West Regional, 11/15/08 Sundodger Invitational, 9/23/00

5,000 Meters 17:16.20 – Elizabeth Jackson, BYU, 10/29/99 17:17.40 – Kara Ormond, BYU, 10/29/99 17:31.00 – Tara Rohatinsky, BYU, 10/29/99 17:35.60 – Laura Heiner, BYU, 10/29/99 17:36.40 – Sharolyn Shields, BYU, 10/29/99

UNLV CROSS COUNTRY 5K TOP PERFORMER LIST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

17:04.0 17:24.8 17:28.3 17:28.5 17:32.2 17:43.5 17:52.08 17:55.50 17:56.2 18:01.0

Angie Fortner Jennifer Shearer Helen Reluga Sue Monday Charlotte Browning Trena Hull Jenni Lopez Nicole Houle Katie Barto Stephanie Davidson

1998 2008 1984 1977 2007 1985 2000 1988 2000 1999

NCAA West Regional, 11/14/98 UC Riverside Invitational, 9/27/08

UC Riverside Invitational, 9/29/07 Long Beach Invitational, 10/7/00 BWC Championships, 1988 UNLV Invivtational, 10/14/00 Sundodger Invitational, 9/25/99

6,000 Meters 20:42.40 – Heidi Magill, BYU, 10/29/05 20:49.70 – Lindsey Thomsen, BYU, 10/28/00 20:55.20 – Kassi Andersen, BYU, 11/1/02 20:56.60 – Michaela Mannova, BYU, 11/1/02 20:59.20 – Chelsea McKell, BYU, 10/29/05 21:00.00 – Tara Northcutt, BYU, 10/27/01 21:01.70 – Sarah Ellett, BYU, 10/28/00 21:03.00 – Michaela Mannova, BYU, 10/27/01 21:04.00 – Lindsey Thomsen, BYU, 10/27/01 21:06.20 – Katie Martin, BYU, 11/1/02

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Year 2000 2005 2007

Name Jenni Lopez Jenni Shearer Charlotte Browning

Date Oct. 11 Oct. 11 Oct. 2

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NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY Indoor

Rebel All-Americans

YEAR 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

PLACE T29th DNP T29th T38th 12th DNP T22nd T49th T22nd T22nd T16th T32nd DNP DNP T43rd DNP T57th T60th DNP T37th DNP DNP T64th T26th DNP DNP DNP

SCORE 4 0 2 0 11 0 8 0 6 8 8 5 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 8 0 0 0

QUALIFIERS 1 0 3 2 7 0 2 4 9 4 4 2 0 0 4 1 2 2 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

YEAR 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

PLACE T64th T25th 26th T57th T50th T53rd T25th T34th T35th 6th DNP T39th DNP DNP T36th T71st T66th T34th DNP T45th DNP 65th T47th DNP DNP DNP DNO

SCORE 0 21 9 0 1 1 10 6 6 25 0 4 0 0 6 0 1 7 0 4 0 2 5 0 0 0 0

QUALIFIERS 1 6 5 5 7 3 7 8 5 8 0 3 0 0 5 2 3 3 1 7 0 2 1 0 0 4 2

YEAR 1998 2000 2002

PLACE 136th 74th 141st

QUALIFIERS Angie Fortner Katie Barto Jessica Zarndt

Outdoor

Cross Country

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1975 - Beatrice Emodi, Long Jump, 3rd place (19-2.00) 1976 - Linda Cornelius, Pentathlon, 4th place 1977 - 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 place 1983 - 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 Champions Year 1984 1987

Name Sheila Tarr Trena Hull

Event Heptathlon (5,856 Pts.) 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 BIG WEST CONFERENCE 1983 – UC Santa Barbara Campus Course, Santa Barbara, Calif. 3 teams, 19 individuals Medalist: Lisa Gonzales, UCI, 17:49.30 TEAM RESULTS 1, UC Irvine, 18. 2, UC Santa Barbara, 40. 3, UNLV, 78. UNLV FINISHERS Helen Reluga 8th 18:51.40 Therese Nolans 16th 20:05.30 Suzette hensel 17th 21:15.30 Sonya Briscoe 18th 21:30.30 Devy Sanders 19th 23:39.90 1984 – UC Santa Barbara Campus Course, Santa Barbara, Calif. 4 teams, 24 individuals Medalist: Lori Shanoff, UCI, 17:26.00 TEAM RESULTS 1, UC Irvine, 15. 2, UC Santa Barbara, 56. 3, Hawai’i, 84. 4, UNLV, NTS. UNLV FINISHERS Helen Reluga 11th 18:14.00 Susie Hensel 17th 19:32.00 Devy Sanders 23rd 21:08.00 Tippi Hall 24th 21:18.00 1985 – Sunset Park, Las Vegas, Nev. 6 teams, 40 individual finishers Medalist: Jennifer Abraham, UCI, 18:06.80 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Helen Reluga 8th 19:04.40 Suzette Hensel 18th 19:38.90 Tamar Fidelman 32nd 20:57.70 Jacqueline Love 35th 21:45.20 1986 – Woodward Park, Fresno, Calif. 9 teams, 61 individual finishers Medalist: Jill Harrington, UCI, 17:09.40 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Jacqueline Love 20th 18:56.10 Kimberly Milligan 35th 19:37.40 Holly Carter 39th 19:50.50 Tamar Fidelman 40th 19:52.60 Suzette Hensel 43rd 20:18.70 Vanine Dugas 54th 22:16.00 Julie Cupp 55th 22:30.40 1987 – Central Park, Huntington Beach, Calif. 9 teams, 55 individual finishers Medalist: Buffy Rabbitt, UCI, 16:51.00 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Jacqueline Love 41st 19:36.00 Janine Dugas 51st 22:27.00 1988 – UC Santa Barbara Campus Course, Santa Barbara, Calif. 9 teams, 59 individual finishers Medalist: Brigid Sterling, UCI, 16:48.30

TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Nicole Houle 11th 17:55.50 Mary Lopez 16th 18:25.60 Heather Funk 45th 20:12.30 Blanche Stillman 50th 20:25.80 Michelle Poteat 55th 21:22.10 Melissa Gilbert 56th 22:01.20 1989 – Balboa Park, San Diego, Calif. 9 teams, 62 individual finishers Medalist: Brigid Sterling, UCI, 17:12.20 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Nicole Houle 18th 18:51.30 Rhonda Kennerson 48th 20:47.80 Theresa Chums 51st 21:43.80 Tanya Davis 53rd 22:52.70 Trevaia Williams 57th 23:35.90 Katherine Martin 59th 24:12.40 Julie Harrison 60th 24:43.50 1990 – Woodward Park, Fresno, Calif. 10 teams, 63 individual finishers Medalist: Buffy Rabbitt, UCI, 17:05.20 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Latrica Dendy 45th 20:39.80 Michelle Curtis 46th 20:46.40 Tami Crutchley 57th 23:59.00 Julie Harrison 59th 24:30.80 Erin Makar 61st 25:06.00 Shuntá Rose 63rd 26:53.70 1991 – University Golf Course, Las Cruces, N.M. 10 teams, 64 individual finishers Medalist: Rayna Cervantes, UCI, 18:03.50 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Dianne McCarthy 3rd 18:32.00 Trevaia Williams 55th 22:43.00 Tammy Crutchley 56th 23:03.10 Cheryl Cheeks-Jones 57th 23:16.60 Crystal Irving 59th 23:25.60 Latrica Dendy 60th 23:30.20 1992 – Pali Golf Course, Honolulu, Hawai’i 10 teams, 67 individual finishers Medalist: Alisa Nicodemus, USU, 17:27.00 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Dianne McCarthy 13th 18:35.00

Jean Fletcher Usila Chapkemboi Tarsha Handy Michelle Brown Crystal Irving Judy Fraser

31st 50th 53rd 54th 55th 62nd

19:43.00 20:46.00 21:36.00 21:45.00 21:48.00 24:16.00

1993 – Carbon Canyon Park, Brea, Calif. 10 teams, 67 individual finishers Medalist: Alisa Nicodemus, USU, 17:22.00 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Julie Crooks 4th 18:25.00 Jean Fletcher 13th 19:03.00 Latrica Dendy 39th 20:16.00 Katie Durham 46th 20:32.00 Lakisha Blanton 51st 21:11.00 Judy Fraser 54th 21:40.00 Tammy Crutchley 55th 21:44.00 1994 – Logan River Golf Course, Logan, Utah 11 teams, 76 individual finishers Medalist: Rochelle Hair, UNR, 18:35.90 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Usila Chepkemboi 12th 19:07.20 Julie Crooks 16th 19:13.50 Katie Durham 29th 19:45.60 Sarah Feliz 36th 20:07.50 Amy Carling 43rd 20:44.20 Judy Fraser 55th 21:26.00 Tysha DiRaffaele 66th 22:52.70 1995 – Central Park, Huntington Beach, Calif. 11 teams, 90 individual finishers Medalist: Jo-Jo Yaba, UCI, 17:58.00 TEAM RESULTS 1. 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 FINISHERS Michelle Henry Katie Durham Sarah Feliz Amy Carling Judy Fraser Cheryl Allen Kamara Mayberry

8th 26th 36th 42nd 72nd 76th 78th

18:49.00 19:41.00 19:58.00 20:09.00 21:41.00 22:31.00 22:45.00

1996 – Norbuck Park, Dallas, Texas 16 teams, 122 individual finishers Medalist: Courtney Pugmire, BYU, 17:07.67 TEAM RESULTS 1. 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 FINISHERS Michelle Henry 53rd 19:00.45 Katie Durham 57th 19:04.78

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CONFERENCE HISTORY Amy Carling Eulista Clemons Sarah Feliz Porchia King

79th 89th 113th 122nd

19:37.68 20:03.97 20:54.65 23:53.05

WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 1997 – Woodward Park, Fresno, Calif. 16 teams, 120 individual finishers Medalist: Courtney Pugmire, BYU, 17:15.00 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Nadine Nembhard 76th 20:00.00 Katie Barto 83rd 20:09.00 Kathryn Goetz 86th 20:14.00 Sandra Acosta 93rd 20:25.00 Amy Carling 94th 20:26.00 Sarah Feliz 108th 20:50.00 Eulista Clemons 118th 22:00.00 1998 – Rice University Campus Course, Houston, Texas 16 teams, 120 individual finishers Medalist: Maggie Chan, BYU, 16:54.00 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Angie Fortner 2nd 17:10.00 Sharlene Downing 42nd 19:11.00 Stephanie Davidson 59th 19:39.00 Denise Danielson 60th 19:40.00 Katie Barto 65th 19:47.00 Kelly Squib 96th 20:29.00 Eulista Clemons 112th 21:21.00

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE 1999 – East Bay Golf Course, Provo, Utah 5K, 8 teams, 61 individual finishers Medalist: Elizabeth Jackson, BYU, 17:16.20 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Jenni Nelson 19th 18:58.60 Katie Barto 24th 19:10.20 Stephanie Davidson 29th 19:33.10 Rhonda Kilfoyle 32nd 19:39.20 Kathryn Goetz 34th 19:45.40 Sharlene Downing 47th 20:29.70 Paula Lechner 51st 20:41.00 2000 – Collindale Golf Course, Fort Collins, Colo. 6K, 8 teams, 65 individual finishers Medalist: Lindsey Thomsen, BYU, 20:49.70 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Katie Barto 5th 21:16.30

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Jenni Lopez 8th Kelly O’Connor 54th Candice Happ-Rausch 60th Ajai Moreno 62nd Nickeisha Charles 64th Tiffany Smith 65th

21:33.20 24:43.90 26:09.70 26:53.90 27:32.50 29:36.00

2001 – Paradise Hills Golf Course, Albuquerque, N.M. 6K, 8 teams, 61 individual finishers Medalist: Tara Northcutt, BYU, 21:00.00 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Jessica Zarndt 15th 22:09.00 Kelley Wright 53rd 25:17.00 Jennifer Turk 58th 26:58.00 Tiffany McCray 60th 27:10.00 Nickeisha Charles 61st 28:07.00 2002 – East Bay Golf Course, Provo, Utah 6K, 8 teams, 65 individual finishers Medalist: Kassi Andersen, BYU, 20:55.20 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Jessica Zarndt 7th 21:42.60 Michele Suszek 31st 23:18.80 Kelley Wright 33rd 24:36.20 Erin Hammond 60th 25:28.70 Colleen O’Brien 62nd 26:52.40 Monica Matute 63rd 27:20.50 Katie Hughes 64th 27:51.00 Lacey Bridges 65th 29:28.30 2003 – North Golf Course, Albuquerque, N.M. 6K, 8 teams, 66 individual finishers Medalist: Michaela Mannova, BYU, 20:59.00 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Michele Suszek 31st 23:47.00 Sarah Loughlin 48th 25:16.00 Heather Walsh 50th 25:38.00 Ashley Pierce 52nd 25:50.00 Erin Hammond 60th 25:28.70 Samantha Serrano 55th 27:48.00 Monica Matute 56th 28:39.00 2004 – Balboa Park’s Morley Field, San Diego, Calif. 6K, 8 teams, 64 individual finishers Medalist: Laura Turner, BYU, 21:23.00 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Michele Suszek 18th 23:18.00 Sarah Loughlin 56th 26:24.00 Ashley Pierce 57th 26:37.00 Samantha Serrano 58th 26:50.00 Erin Hammond 59th 26:58.00 Leta Rose 60th 27:11.00 Katie Hughes 61st 27:20.00 Heather Walsh 62nd 27:31.00 2005 – Collindale Golf Course, Ft. Collins, Colo. 6K, 9 teams, 66 individual finishers Medalist: Heidi Magill, BYU, 20:42.4

TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Jenni Shearer 48th 23:34.0 Janessa Hoppe 62nd 25:37.0 Ali Ainsworth 63rd 25:51.5 Leta Rose 64th 26:31.0 Ashley Lif 65th 26:48.0 Katie Hughes 66th 27:55.7 2006 – Rose Park Golf Club, Salt Lake City, Utah 6K, 9 teams, 64 individual finishers Medalist: Kassi Anderson, BYU, 20:52.7 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Jenni Shearer 54th 25:12.0 Ali Ainsworth 55th 25:22.9 Gabby Benito 59th 26:34.1 Laura Lundin 61st 27:31.6 Desarae Tyson 62nd 28:06.3 Ernestine Johnson 63rd 29:27.2 Tanesha Carr 64th 36:17.6 2007 – UNM North Golf Course, Albuquerque, NM 6K, 9 teams, 64 individual finishers Medalist: April Thomas, CSU, 21:20.0 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Charlotte Browning 6th 21:38.0 Jenni Shearer 43rd 24:16.0 Ashley Silva 44th 24:19.0 Laura Lundin 55th 25:41.0 Ali Ainsworth 56th 25:45.0 Samantha Jennings 59th 25:54.0 Jessica Heil 60th 25:57.0 2008 – Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 6K, 9 teams, 74 individual finishers Medalist: Angela Wagner, BYU, 21:24 TEAM RESULTS 1, 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 FINISHERS Jenni Shearer 14th 22:07 Bailey Kuestermeyer 34th 23:02 Ashley Silva 47th 23:40 Isabelle Stoate 48th 23:49 Erin Murphy 63rd 24:52 Amber Throop 73rd 26:36 Brett Zorich 74th 28:01

MEDIA SERVICES UNLV SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE

MEDIA SERVICES The 2009 UNLV Cross Country Media Guide is a publication of the UNLV Sports Information Office and is intended to provide general information about the team to assist the media in their coverage of UNLV Athletics. Media members should direct requests for media guides to the UNLV Sports Information Office.

Bryan Haines Assistant Sports Information Director Montana ‘04 (Football Assistant, Baseball, Women’s Golf, Track and Field)

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INTERVIEWS All requests for interviews with UNLV coaches or student-athletes should be directed to UNLV Assistant Sports Information Director Bryan Haines. Requests should be made at least 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE of the desired interview time. No interviews will be granted during times of practice or competition.

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FACILITIES Myron Partridge Stadium/Sheila Tarr-Smith Field is located on the UNLV campus, just off the corner of Harmon Avenue and Swenson Avenue. The facility is located next to the Earl E. Wilson Baseball Stadium and has ample parking, free of charge. INTERNET The most current information about the UNLV cross country and track and field teams is available on the World Wide Web at www.unlvrebels.com. Additionally, information about Mountain West Conference cross country can be found at www.themwc.com. The national descending order lists and other pertinent information published by the NCAA can be found at www.ncaasports.com.

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MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE MOUNTAIN WEST QUICK FACTS Founded: Commissioner: Mailing Address: Phone: FAX: Track Contact: Email: Office Phone:

1998 Craig Thompson 15455 Gleneagle Drive, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80921-2591 (719) 488-4040 (719) 487-7241 Chelsea Gueltz cgueltz@themwc.com (719) 488-4046

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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 successful both academically and athletically. Progressive in its approach, the MWC has flourished under the guidance of Commissioner Thompson and continues to cultivate opportunities for studentathletes 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 television 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 featuring 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-automaticqualifying 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 postseason 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 graduated 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 opportunities 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 achievements 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.

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OPPONENTS & POSTSEASON Air Force Falcons Location: USAF Academy, Colo. Enrollment: 4,400 Colors: Blue and Silver Superintendent: Lt. Gen. Michael Gould Athletics Director: Dr. Hans Mueh Head Coach: Julie Benson 2008 MWC Finish: Women – 6th 2008 NCAA Finishes: Women – N/A Cross Country SID: Valerie Perkin E-mail: valerie.perkin@usafa.edu Phone: (719) 333-8286 Fax: (719) 333-3798 Website: GoAirForceFalcons.com

New Mexico Lobos Location: Albuquerque, NM Enrollment: 25,820 Colors: Cherry and Silver President: David J. Schmidly Athletics Director: Paul Krebs Head Coach: Joe Franklin 2008 MWC Finish: Women – 1st 2008 NCAA Finish: Women – 18th Cross Country SID: Alfredo Moreno E-mail: avmoreno@unm.edu Phone: 505-925-5524 Fax: 505-925-5529 Website: www.golobos.com

Utah Utes Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Enrollment: 29,251 Colors: Crimson and White President: Dr. Michael K. Young Athletics Director: Dr. Chris Hill Head Coach: Kyle Kepler 2008 MWC Finishes: Women – 3rd 2008 NCAA Finishes: Women – N/A Cross Country SID: Heather Harrison E-mail: hharrison@huntsman.utah.edu Phone: 801-581-3510 Fax: 801-581-4358 Website: www.utahutes.com

MWC Championships Location: Provo, UT Date: Oct. 31, 2009 Site: Balboa Park Host: BYU www.unlvrebels.com

BYU Cougars Location: Provo, UT Enrollment: 29,854 Colors: Blue, White and Tan President: Cecil O. Samuelson Athletics Director: Tom Holmoe Head Coach: Craig Poole 2008 MWC Finish: Women – 2nd 2008 NCAA Finish: Women – 25th Cross Country SID: Jay Zwahlen E-mail: track_sid@byu.edu Phone: (801) 422-8999 Fax: (801) 422-0633 Website: www.byucougars.com

San Diego State Aztecs Location: San Diego, Calif. Enrollment: 35,887 Colors: Scarlet and Black President: Dr. Stephen L. Weber Athletics Director: Jeff Schemmel Head Coach: Rahn Sheffield 2008 MWC Finish: Women – 9th 2008 NCAA Finish: Women – N/A Cross Country SID: Darin Wong E-mail: dwong@mail.sdsu.edu Phone: (619) 594-5547 Fax: (619) 582-6541 Website: www.goaztecs.com

Wyoming Cowgirls Location: Laramie, Wyoming Enrollment: 13,207 Colors: Brown and Gold President: Thom Buchanan Athletics Director: Tom Burman Head Coach: Randy Cole 2008 MWC Finishes: Women – 5th 2008 NCAA Finishes: Women – N/A Cross Country SID: Kyle Deck E-mail: kdeck@uwyo.edu Phone: 307-766-2256 Fax: 307-766-2346 Website: www.wyomingathletics.com

NCAA West Regional Location: Eugene, OR Date: Nov. 14, 2009 Site: Springfield Country Club Host: University of Oregon

Colorado State Rams Location: Fort Collins, Colo. Enrollment: 25,500 Colors: Green and Gold President: Dr. Tony A. Frank Athletics Director: Paul Kowalczyk Head Coach: Bryan Berryhill 2008 MWC Finish: Women – 4th 2008 NCAA Finish: Women – N/A Cross Country SID: Andrew Woerpel E-mail: arwoerp@gmail.edu Phone: 970-491-5067 Fax: 970- 491-1348 Website: CSURams.com

TCU Frogs Location: Fort Worth, Texas Enrollment: 8,865 Colors: Purple & White Chancellor: Victor J. Boschini, Jr. Athletics Director: TBD Head Coach: Darryl Anderson 2008 MWC Finish: Women – 8th 2008 NCAA Finish: Women – N/A Cross Country SID: Matt Hoover E-mail: m.hoover@tcu.edu Phone: 817-343-9914 Fax: 817-257-7964 Website: gofrogs.com

Mountain West Conference Location: 15455 Gleneagle Drive, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Commissioner: Craig Thompson Contact: Chelsea Guetz E-Mail: cguetz@themwc.com Phone: (719) 488-4052 Fax: (719) 487-7240 Website: www.themwc.com

NCAA Cross Country Championships Location: Terre Haute, IN Date: Nov. 23, 2009 Site: Wabash Valley Family Sports Center Location: Terre Haute, IN

TRACK AND FIELD GUIDE

2009 UNLV Cross Country

FACILITIES

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 Myron Partridge Stadium / and pit complete the multi-use track. Sheila Tarr-Smith Field Records The field, also newly constructed, has a natural grass surface. It includes 100M 10.93 Alicia Tyson (UNLV), 1997 two pole vault pits, two high jump areas, two long jump / triple jump lanes, two 200M 22.47 Inger Miller (USC), 1994 shot put slabs and ample room for hammer and javelin events. 400M 52.39 Michelle Taylor (So. Calif. Cheetahs), 1992 The stadium also includes a storage facility and scoring area. 800M 2:04.36 Alisha Hill (So. Calif. Cheetahs), 1992 1,500M 4:17.0 Sonia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan (Villanova), 1990 Grandstands, with seating for up to 1,000 athletes and spectators, line the west 3,000M 9:44.5 Carmen Garduaro (Weber State), 1981 edge of the track. 5,000M 17:11.34 Jennifer Bessel (Long Beach State), 1990 With top-of-the-line training facilities, the new stadium assists the Rebel 10,000M 37:53.00 Caroline Plier (UC Irvine), 1990 track and field program in its quest to maintain its nationally respected status. The 100M Hurdles 12.8 Natasha Danvers (USC), 1999 400M Hurdles 58.23 Julie Harrison (UNLV), 1990 improvements in the 4x100M Relay 44.36 UNLV, 1992 facility provide UNLV 4x200M Relay 1:33.63 UNLV, 1992 the ability to host con4x400M Relay 3:36.94 Unattached Stars, 1995 4x800M Relay 8:57.39 Coast Athletics, 1984 ference, national and High Jump 5-10.75 Jeana Bingham (BYU), 2000 international events in Pole Vault 12-08.00 Shayla Balentine (San Diego State), 2002 the future. Long Jump 21-07.00 ShuntĂĄ Rose (UNLV), 1991 Triple Jump 45-04.00 Shot Put 60-10.00 Discus 202-11.5 Hammer Throw 191-05.00 Javelin 172-11.00 Heptathlon 5,668 Pts.

Sheila Hudson (California), 1990 Romona Pagel (Mazda TC), 1992 Meg Ritchie (Arizona), 1980 Jen Vail (USC), 1999 Jane Woodhead (Tennessee), 1988 Sheila Tarr (UNLV), 1984

FACILITIES 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 competition 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 country and track and field coach for Adrian, leading the squad to a conference title. By the mid-1930s, Partridge had organized the first Michigan officials 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 position with the CCSD in Las Vegas. He soon became a basketball referee 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 competitions, writing rules and putting together meets for the area’s youngsters. 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.

Sheila 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 solidified in the spring of 1999 when UNLV named the field at its new track and field facility after the fallen champion during 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 endurance she learned as an athlete to use as a firefighter after graduating from UNLV, saving lives and serving the public. Even after her death, TarrSmith did not stop receiving accolades. 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.

EQUIPMENT & ACADEMICS

WEAR ONLY THE BEST 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 Tausha Smith Athletic Complex. Assistant Director 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. The team locker room is conveniently located in the Lied Athletic Complex and features spacious lockers, a study lounge and a showering area.

CLASSROOM SUCCESS 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-expanding setting, the campus has continued to respond to the demands stemming from an increasing enrollment. The University boasts nationally competitive 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-athlete an array of educational opportunities. UNLV maintains an academic supKim Underwood port system for its student-athletes that is Academic Advisor 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 scheduling, 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 country teams is the responsibility of academic advisor Kim Underwood.

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

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

CONDITIONING & ATHLETIC TRAINING

POWER BEHIND THE PROGRAM UNLV's strength and conditioning program, under the guidance of John Grieco, is geared toward developing studentathletes' 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 players follow a year-round system stressing the development of strength, power, speed and plyometrics. Grieco and his assistants are responsible for the yearround 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.

More than 60 weight stations cover the state-ofthe-art flooring inside the Ernie Becker Sr. Strength & Conditioning Center.

THE FINEST CARE

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

Day-to-day preventative medicine on the campus was made easier with the opening of the Marilyn and Si Redd Sports Medicine Complex. The stateof-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 various 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 rehabilitate 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 medical care because the student-athletes health care is self-contained. Also, UNLV's academic program and its student athletic trainers benefit from a sports medicine 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."

The University

THE UNIVERSITY

UNLV CAMPUS FACTS

ombining 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, programs and scholastic excellence as part of the eight-component Nevada System of Higher Education. Located in the heart of one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 flurry 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 housing 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 schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scientific, 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-

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

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 excellent athletic facilities as well, many open for student and public use. Opened in 1957 as the southern regional division of the University of

THE UNIVERSITY

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 graduate 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.

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 Environmental Studies (in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection

STATE BOARD OF REGENTS

DAN KLAICH

MICHAEL WIXOM

JASON GEDDES

MARK ALDEN

ROBERT BLAKELY

WILLIAM COBB

CEDRIC CREAR

Chancellor

Chair, Las Vegas

Vice Chair, Reno

Regent, Las Vegas

Regent, Reno

Regent, Las Vegas

DOROTHY GALLAGHER

RON KNECHT

JAMES LEAVITT

KEVIN PAGE

RAY RAWSON

JACK SCHOFIELD

Regent, Elko

Regent, Carson City

Regent, Las Vegas

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UNLV ADMINISTRATION

DR. NEAL J. SMATRESK

r. 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

JERRY KOLOSKIE Interim Athletics Director

erry 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.

25 federally funded institutions, ALL-TIME gained three National Academy PRESIDENTS of Science members, and William D. Carlson 1957-65 received recognition from the Donald C. Moyer 1965-68 Chinese Ministry of Education as Roman J. Zorn 1969-74 a Confucius Institute, an honor Donald Baepler 1974-78 shared by only 11 other U.S. Brock Dixon 1978-79 institutions. Leonard “Pat” Goodall 1979-84 Dr. Smatresk has received Robert C. Maxson 1984-94 a number of teaching awards, and Kenny Guinn (interim) 1994-95 his research in cardiorespiratory Carol C. Harter 1995-06 physiology has resulted in over David B. Ashley 2006-09 50 papers and book chapters, Neal Smatresk 2009-SA and grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. As the chief academic officer 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 diversification 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.

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 field, 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 20042008 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.

ALL-TIME ATHLETICS DIRECTORS Michael “Chub” Drakulich Bill Ireland Al Negratti Charles Bucher Brad Rothermel Dennis Finfrock Jim Weaver Fred Albrecht (Interim) Charles Cavagnaro John Robinson Fred Albrecht (Interim) Mike Hamrick Jerry Koloskie (Interim)

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ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION

BILL BRADY

LISA KELLEHER

Associate AD/Development

Associate AD/Senior Woman Administrator

Bill Brady enters his fourth year as a member of UNLV’s Senior Staff serving as Associate Athletic Director for Development. Brady oversees fundraising for Rebel Athletics with a primary emphasis on major gifts. Also, he is responsible 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 management 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.

TERRY COTTLE Associate AD/Football Operations 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.

ANDY GROSSMAN Assistant AD/Media Relations and Communications Andy Grossman is the newest member of the UNLV Athletics 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, Incorporated., 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 department 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.

CHRISTIAN HARDIGREE Associate AD/Community Development and Special Projects Christian Hardigree joined the UNLV Senior Staff this fall and is the Associate Athletics Director for Community Development and Special Projects, where she will focus on sport specific 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 premises liability, security/safety, products liability and employment law. She maintains an active caseload at the firm Parnell & Associates. Hardigree earned her bachelor’s degree from UNLV in 1993 and earned her law degree in 1996 from Mercer University.

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.

ERIK SCHWARZ Assistant 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.

ERIC TOLIVER Associate 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.

PERK WEISENBURGER Associate AD/External Operations Perk Weisenburger enters his fifth 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 five 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.

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

KEVIN CORY

BUDDY GOULDSMITH

OWEN HAMBROOK

TONY HOUCHIN

ALLISON KEELEY

Women’s Tennis 11th Season/162-78

Baseball 7th Season/173-188

Men’s Tennis 7th Season/78-62

Cross Country 3rd Season

Volleyball 6th Season/90-57

CUMULATIVE 2008-09 RECORDS OF UNLV INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS

DWAINE KNIGHT Men’s Golf 23rd Season

PETE MANARINO

SPORT Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Cross Country Football Men’s Golf Women’s Golf Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Indoor Track Outdoor Track Volleyball

OVERALL RECORD 26-32 21-11 14-18 NA/Reg. 5-7 NA/Reg. NA/Reg. 8-9-1 11-7-3 31-21 11-1 12-5 14-12 20-7 NA NA/Reg. 16-14

CONF. RECORD 9-15/5th 9-7/5th 5-11/7th NA/7th* 2-6/T6th NA/3rd* NA/3rd* 3-7-0/T4th 3-3-1/T4th 7-8/T3rd 5-0/1st* 5-3/2nd* 2-4/6th 8-0/1st NA/8th* NA/8th* 9-7/T4th

HEAD COACH Buddy Gouldsmith Lon Kruger Kathy Olivier Tony Houchin Mike Sanford Dwaine Knight Missy Ringler Mario Sanchez Katherine Mertz Pete Manarino Jim Reitz Jim Reitz Owen Hambrook Kevin Cory Yvonne Scott Yvonne Scott Allison Keeley

^Indicates finish at NCAA Championships *Indicates finish at MWC Championships

Men’s Basketball 6th Season/112-53

KATHERINE MERTZ

Softball 2nd Season/31-21

LON KRUGER

Women’s Soccer 5th Season/44-30-14

KATHY OLIVIER

JIM REITZ

MELISSA RINGLER

MARIO SANCHEZ

MIKE SANFORD

YVONNE SCOTT

Women’s Basketball 2nd Season/14-18

Men’s & Women’s Swimming 30th Season

Women’s Golf 8th Season

Men’s Soccer 4th Season/16-34-5

Football 5th Season/11-36

Track & Field 3rd Season

LIED ATHLETIC COMPLEX

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 office and examination room, a taping room, an aquatic therapy room, two additional therapy and rehabilitation areas and a self-contained drug-testing facility.

The Ernie Becker Sr. Strength and Conditioning Center features 8,500 square feet of main floor 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 studentathlete 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.

THE HONORARY LETTERMEN’S WALL

The 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 LETTERMEN Don 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 25 25

UNLV FACILITIES

THOMAS & MACK CENTER

One 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 Runninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rebel Basketball team. The venue, which underwent a multimillion dollar renovation in 1999 that included a new exterior look, hosted the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend.

FRANK AND VICKI FERTITTA TENNIS COMPLEX

With seating for up to 2,000 fans, the Frank and Vicki Fertitta Tennis Complex is unquestionably one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest and most complete collegiate tennis facilities. Opened in 1992, the complex recently underwent a $2 million upgrade.

JIM ROGERS FIELD AT ELLER MEDIA STADIUM Thanks 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.

BUCHANAN NATATORIUM

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

PETER JOHANN MEMORIAL FIELD

The 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.

UNLV FACILITIES

SAM BOYD STADIUM

Complete 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 STADIUM

Named after two greats in Southern Nevada track and field, the Myron Partridge Stadium and Sheila Tarr Smith field is one of the top collegiate track and field 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 STADIUM

Dedicated in 1994, the $1.5 million, 3,000seat Wilson Stadium gives the Hustlin’ Rebel baseball program one of the finest homes in college baseball.

COX PAVILION

With its grand opening in 2001, the Cox Pavilion became the perfect complement to the Thomas & Mack Center. A multipurpose 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. 27 27

REBEL RUNDOWN

MEN’S SWIMMING

WOMEN’S GOLF

5 Conference championships 2 Regular season championship 15 All-Americans, 36 times 11 Conference MVPs 8 Conference Coaches of the Year

3 NCAA finals appearance 7 NCAA regional appearances 1 NCAA individual appearance 3 Conference championships 3 All-Americans, 5 times 3 Conference MVPs 3 Conference Freshmen of the Year 2 Conference Coaches of the Year

FOOTBALL 2 Conference championships 3 Bowl game victories 9 All-Americans, 13 times 9 Conference MVPs 1 Conference Student-Athlete of Year 3 Conference Coaches of the Year 4 Conference Freshmen of the Year 2 Freshman All-Americans

MEN’S GOLF

MEN’S BASKETBALL 1 NCAA team championship 4 Final Four appearances 16 NCAA tournament appearances 14 Conference championships 11 League tournament titles 18 All-Americans, 26 times 1 John Wooden Award Winner 12 NBA first round draft picks

1 NCAA team championship 2 NCAA individual champions 20 Consecutive NCAA berths 6 Conference championships 4 NCAA West Regional titles 6 Conference individual titles 20 All-Americans, 38 times 3 NCAA Regional medalists 2 National Coach of the Year Awards 1 Ben Hogan Award Winner 1 Jack Nicklaus Award Winner 1 Fred Haskins Award Winner 1 Golfstat Award Winner 1 National Freshman of the Year 9 Conference MVPs 2 Conference Freshmen of the Year

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 8 NCAA tournament appearances 1 WNIT runner-up finish 4 Conference championships 5 League tournament titles 9 All-Americans, 14 times 1 National Freshman of the Year 5 Conference MVPs 2 Conference Freshmen of the Year

BASEBALL 10 NCAA Regional appearances 10 Conference championships 17 All-Americans, 20 times 4 Conference MVPs 1 Conference Coach of the Year

WOMEN’S SWIMMING 4 Conference titles 7 All-Americans, 16 times 15 Conference MVPs 4 Conference Coaches of the Year

5 NCAA tournament appearances 4 Conference championships 1 League tournament title 2 All-Americans, 3 times 5 Conference MVPs 2 Conference Coach of the Year 1 Freshman of the Year

SOFTBALL 9 NCAA tournament appearances 3 College World Series berths 1 Conference title 12 All-Americans, 20 times 1 Olympic Gold Medallist, 3 times 2 Conference Coaches of the Year, 5 times 4 Conference MVPs, 5 times 2 Conference Pitchers of the Year 1 Conference Freshman of the Year

WOMEN’S SOCCER 3 NCAA Tournament appearances 2 Conference title 3 Conference MVPs 2 League tournament title 2 Conference Coaches of the Year

2008-09 HONOR ROLL PLAYER Zsuszanna Jakabos Therese Koelbaek Eddie Olson Wink Adams Camille Cunningham Lamar Neagle Eddie Olson René Rougeau Ashleigh Shoughro Ashleigh Shoughro

ALL-AMERICANS (3)

SPORT Women’s Swimming Women’s Golf Men’s Golf

HONOR/EVENT 400 IM Hon. Men. Hon. Men.

ALL-REGION/DISTRICT (6) Men’s Basketball Volleyball Men’s Soccer Men’s Golf Men’s Basketball Women’s Soccer Women’s Soccer

District 17 West Far West Pacific District 17 West West

ORG. NCAA Golfweek GCAA NABC AVCA NCSAA GCAA NABC NSCAA Soccer Buzz

CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR (2)

Zsuzsanna Jakabos Kier Maitland

Women’s Swimming Men’s Swimming

MWC MWC

COACH OF THE YEAR (1)

Jim Reitz

Men’s Swimming

MWC

CONFERENCE NEWCOMERS OF THE YEAR (3)

Mehdi Bouras Cursty Jackson Jamie Smith

MEN’S SOCCER

Men’s Tennis Volleyball Women’s Basketball

MWC MWC MWC

VOLLEYBALL 1 NCAA tournament appearance 1 Conference tournament title 2 Conference Freshman of the Year 2 Conference Coaches of the Year

MEN’S TENNIS 2 NCAA individual champions 3 Collegiate Grand Slam titles 5 NCAA tournament appearances 4 Conference championships 5 All-Americans, 9 times 6 Conference MVPs 3 Conference Coaches of the Year 1 Conference Freshman of the Year

WOMEN’S TENNIS 9 NCAA tournament appearances 4 Conference championships 1 Regular season championship 3 All-Americans, 4 times 1 National Rookie of the Year 8 Conference MVPs 1 Conference Student-Athlete of Year 1 Conference Freshman of the Year 2 Conference Coaches of the Year

TRACK & FIELD 2 NCAA individual champions 5 Conference outdoor titles 1 Conference indoor title 44 All-Americans, 83 times 1 U.S. Olympic Head Coach

HALL OF FAME

SEVEN INDIVIDUALS, TWO TEAMS HIGHLIGHT HALL OF FAME CLASS

Blenkiron

Kristosik

Rondina

Smith

HONOREE Greg Anthony Rene Arceneaux* Dr. Thomas Armour Stacey Augmon Dr. Donald Baepler Freddie Banks Roger Barnson* Ernie Becker Sr. Rex Bell Tim Blenkiron Bob Blum Dr. James Callaway Dr. Kathie Calloway Chad Campbell Glenn Carano Jack Cason Bob Cline Dr. David Cohen Randall Cunningham Fred Dallimore Michael “Chub” Drakulich Sally Fleisher Bob Florence Ralph Garcia Armen Gilliam Glen Gondrezick Sidney Green Lori Harrigan Mike “Cowboy” Haverty Nate Hawkins Dr. Gerald Higgins Christina Hixson Trena Hull

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 studentathletes must have completed their eligibility at least 10 years earlier to be selected. Coaches and administrators must have stopped working at the University five 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 first consensus first 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 first 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 Semifinalist. 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. CLASSIFICATION Athlete/Basketball Distinguished Contributor Staff Athlete/Basketball Administration Athlete/Basketball Administration/Coach Distinguished Contributor Distinguished Contributor Athlete/Tennis Distinguished Contributor Distinguished Contributor Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Golf Athlete/Football Distinguished Contributor Distinguished Contributor Athlete/Soccer Athlete/Football Coach/Baseball Administration/Coach Athlete/Swimming Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Baseball Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Softball Athlete/Football Athlete/Football Distinguished Contributor Distinguished Contributor Athlete/Track & Field

CLASS 2002 1994 1987 2002 1994 2004 1987 1988 1998 2008 2000 2008 1994 2006 1989 1994 1989 1994 1997 2004 1987 2000 1987 1989 1998 1987 1994 2002 1988 1987 2002 1997 2000

HONOREE Joe Ingersoll Bill Ireland Larry Johnson Pauline Jordan Sam King Tony Knap Joe Kristosik Todd Liebenstein Don Lyons Alice Mason Keenan McCardell Al McDaniels Elburt Miller Aaron Mitchell Ken Mitchell Bill “Wildcat” Morris Michael Morton Cyndi Parus Dave Pearl Dr. Wayne Pearson Roger Pettersson Bart Pippenger Art Plunkett Herb Pryor Marilyn Redd* Chris Riley Jackie Robinson Kim Rondina Brad Rothermel Tommy Rowland Robbie Ryerson Warren Schutte

MARIANNE VALLIN (1994-97) becomes the first 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 final-round one-over par 289 to finish 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 first UNLV softball squad to win an outright conference title and finished 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.

CLASSIFICATION Athlete/Football Administration/Coach Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Football Coach/Football Athlete/Football Athlete/Football Athlete/Basketball Track& Field Administration/Coach Athlete/Football Coach/Track & Field Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Football Athlete/Football Distinguished Contributor Athlete/Football Athlete/Softball Administration Administration Athlete/Tennis Athlete/Swimming Athlete/Football Athlete/Baseball Distinguished Contributor Athlete/Golf Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Softball Administration Athlete/Football Athlete/Soccer Athlete/Golf

1998 Men’s Golf CLASS 1987 1987 2002 2000 1994 1989 2008 1994 1987 1987 2004 2008 1987 1989 1989 1987 1994 2006 1994 1994 2006 2000 1994 1988 1997 2006 1994 2008 1998 1994 1998 2004

HONOREE Luke Smith Robert Smith Ricky Sobers Raymond Strong Jerry Tarkanian Sheila Tarr Reggie Theus Mike Thomas Misty Thomas Lisa Thompson R.E. “Doc” Tobler Marianne Vallin Scott Warner Tom Wiesner Matt Williams Trevaia Williams Mel Wolzinger Elbert “Ickey” Woods

Vallin

McDaniels

Dr. Callaway

1995 Softball CLASSIFICATION Athlete/Tennis Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Football Administration/Coach Athlete/Track & Field Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Football Athlete/Basketball Athlete/Track & Field Team Doctor/Trainer Athlete/Tennis Athlete/Men’s Tennis Distinguished Contributor Athlete/Baseball Athlete/Track & Field Distinguished Contributor Athlete/Football *posthumous

TEAMS 1958-59 Men’s Basketball Squad 1967-68 Men’s Basketball Squad 1968 Football Squad 1974 Football Squad 1976-77 Men’s Basketball Squad 1979 Football Squad 1980 Baseball Squad 1986-87 Men’s Basketball Squad 1989-90 Men’s Basketball Squad 1989-90 Women’s Basketball Squad 1990-91 Men’s Basketball Squad 1995 Softball Squad 1998 Men’s Golf Squad

CLASS 2008 1987 1987 1989 1998 1997 1989 1989 1997 2000 1989 2008 1998 1994 1997 2006 2006 1998 1989 1989 1987 1988 1987 1994 1994 1998 2000 2006 2002 2008 2008

NOTABLE REBELS