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Softball. NMSU Deals UTEP First Loss of the Season

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:45:11 EST

The UTEP softball team (4-1) suffered their first loss of the season in Las Cruces, N.M. against New Mexico State on Tuesday. The Aggies (5-0) run-ruled the Miners in a six inning 13-3 affair.

W. Soccer. Women's Soccer Announces Spring Fixtures

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:42:14 EST

The Marshall University women's soccer team unveiled its 2012 spring schedule this past week, lining up a host of games that span from March 4 to April 21.

W. Tennis. Tulane Women's Tennis Suffers 6-1 Setback to No. 65 LSU

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:49:27 EST

The Tulane women's tennis team suffered their first loss of the season with a 6-1 setback to the 65th-ranked LSU Tigers at the W.T. "Dub" Robinson Tennis Center this afternoon in Baton Rouge.

W. Basketball. Owls Play at Tulane on Thursday

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:37:45 EST

The Rice women's basketball team plays two games on the road this week. The Owls are at Tulane on Thursday (Feb. 16) for a 7 p.m. start. Rice then plays at SMU on Sunday (Feb. 19) at noon. The SMU contest will be televised by FSN.

M. Tennis. Men's Tennis Upends No. 75 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 4-1

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:26:17 EST

Freshman Andrew Goodwin rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the second set in clinching a 4-1 victory for the Golden Eagles against No. 75 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Tuesday afternoon at the USM Tennis Courts.

W. Golf. Tulane Golfers Post Third Place Finish at UCF Challenge

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:23:38 EST

Senior Ashley McKenney shot a 3-under 69 and freshman Gemma Dryburgh fired a 2-under 70 and led a furious comeback for the Tulane women's golf team during Tuesday's final round of the 2012 UCF Challenge as the Green Wave combined for a 2-over 290 total and finished just three strokes shy of tournament winner and third-ranked Auburn at the Red Tail Golf Club in Sorrento, Fla.

Softball. Feb. 14 C-USA Softball Notebook

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:19:37 EST

Conference USA teams sprinted out of the gate last week, posting a 29-9 (.763) record during tournament play. Houston (5-0) moved up in both national rankings to No. 17 this week, while Tulsa is among others receiving votes. Last week, league teams exhibited their offensive prowess, combining to score 10 or more runs 10 times, and delivered in close games, posting a 7-3 mark in one-run contests.

M. Golf. Hurricane Men Finish 11th at UTSA Oak Hills Invitational

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:14:01 EST

The No. 38-ranked Tulsa men's golf team shot its lowest round of the tournament Tuesday to finish 11th at the par-71 Oak Hills Country Club Course.

Baseball. John Denton Knights Insider: Media Day Provides Sounds of High Hopes for 2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:44:58 EST

With drills whirring and hammers pounding in the background, UCF standout first baseman D.J. Hicks took one look up at the finishing touches being done to the renovations at the UCF baseball complex on Tuesday and made a fairly bold prediction.

M. Golf. Owls Wrap Up Play in San Antonio

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:31:12 EST

Rice began the spring season with a three-round 918 team score to finish in 15th place at the UTSA Oak Hills Invitational. The Owls shot a 301 during Tuesday's final round.

Swimming & Diving. Marshall Set to Compete in the Conference USA Championships

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:26:04 EST

Following the most successful season for Marshall swimming and diving as a member of Conference USA, the Thundering Herd will compete in the 2012 Conference USA Championships beginning Wednesday.

W. Basketball. Mustangs Face Blazers In Birmingham on Thursday At 7 P.M.

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:24:35 EST

SMU (12-12, 5-6 C-USA) takes on UAB (17-6, 8-2 C-USA) in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday in Bartow Arena at 7 p.m. The Mustangs return to Moody Coliseum for a rematch against Rice (12-12, 6-5 C-USA) on Sunday at 12 p.m. The game will air live on the Fox Sports Network, and fans are being asked to wear white to "White Out" Moody Coliseum.

Game Notes

M. Golf. Golf Falls Back to Ninth at UTSA Oak Hills Invitational

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:20:17 EST

Freshman Roman Robledo fired an even-par 71 for the second straight round to move into a tie for 22nd place and lead the University of Houston golf team during the final day of the UTSA Oak Hills Invitational.

W. Basketball. Marshall Signee Records Quadruple-Double

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:08:20 EST

Jennifer Ramirez recorded 22 points, 11 assists, 13 rebounds, 10 steals, and 3 blocks in a game on Wednesday in New York City.

W. Golf. SMU Wraps Up Play At Lady Puerto Rico Classic

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:08:08 EST

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (SMU) - The SMU women's golf completed play at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic today, carding a combined 313 and finishing in a tie for 10th place with No. 40 Kent State. The Mustangs finished four strokes ahead of No. 50 Michigan and nine strokes ahead of No. 33 TCU.