Lozano named WAC Player of Week
The Western Athletic Conference honored women’s tennis player Victoria Lozano as its player of the week. During last weekend’s match play, Lozano helped the Vandals win matches against Seattle University and Texas State.
“She has been playing really well and she definitely helped our team by getting doubles wins with Almu, which takes pressure off and builds momentum for the rest of the team,” Idaho coach Myriam Sopel said. “In singles she has really been stepping up her game in the past month. She has been using everything we’ve been working on all semester and applying it efficiently to her game and performing really well. She has proved that she can beat any player in the conference and she really deserves this WAC Player of the Week honor.”
This is the third WAC Player of the Week honor of Lozano’s career and first this season.
Several Vandals recognized by North Idaho Hall of Fame
Several individuals were recognized by the North Idaho Hall of Fame last weekend for their contributions to Vandal athletics. Idaho women’s basketball coach Jon Newlee was selected as the North Idaho Hall of Fame’s College Coach of the Year, while Idaho men’s basketball player Kyle Barone was the Male College Athlete of the Year. Former Idaho football greats Eric Yarber and Steve Buratto along with Vandal booster Bud Ford were also inducted into the Hall of Fame during the ceremony.
“It is nice to see a long-time Vandal supporter, Bud Ford, recognized for his 62 years of service and to see our deserving athletes and coaches, specifically Kyle Barone and Jon Newlee, acknowledged for their accomplishments,” Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spear said.
Vandal Athletics hosts Vandal Celebration Weekend
April 19 and 20 is Vandal Celebration Weekend on the University of Idaho campus. The weekend kicks off with the annual Silver and Gold spring football game at 6 p.m. Friday at the Kibbie Dome. Admission is free, and the Litehouse Center will be open for club members. On Saturday, the festivities continue with two events running all day. The Paul Petrino Golf Tournament tees off at 10 a.m. at the University of Idaho Golf Course. Fees for the golf tournament, which include greens fees, a tee prize