Cross Country 2016
Head Coach: Christine Engel
Returners: 23
Predicted Finish: 8th in Mountain West
Players to Watch: Matt Kwiatkowski, Efren Reyes, Brittany Laygo, Annelis Walker
Previous Meet:
Men’s 5K at Nevada Twilight
2nd Kwiatkowski 15:56
Women’s 4K at Nevada Twilight
19th Laygo 16:05
Next Meet: UW Sundodger Invitational, Sat, Sept. 17
Engel tweets on being named head coach: “Excited for this opportunity! And to be heading back to Cali.”
Men’s Golf 2016
Head Coach: Chad Spencer
2015 Record: 6th in Mountain West
Returners: 8
Players to Watch: Trevor Clayton, Greg Gildea, Alex Lee
First Match: USF Olympic Invitational, Mon, Sept.12-Tues, Sept 13
Spencer says: “For the 2016-17 season, we again have a fantastic schedule. It will be a competitive schedule that features tournaments Fresno State golf is familiar with and also a few new events that will give our guys experiences they won’t forget. We already have our home tournament dates circled on the calendar. It’s an important tournament on the schedule, and our guys will be ready to defend our home course.”
Women’s Golf 2016
Head Coach: Emily Loftin
2015 Record: 6th in Mountain West
Returners: 6
Players to Watch: Kristin Simonsen, Guðrún Björgvinsdottir, Joanna Kim
First Match: Ptarmigan Ram Classic Mon, Sept.12-Tues, Sept.13
Loftin says: “I am excited about our 2016-17 golf schedule. We will travel to some beautiful places, but more importantly, great golf courses. There are a few new tournaments this year which will require quick adjustments by the team to learn the new courses in the practice rounds, but I feel some fresh tournaments will be enjoyable for our players.”
Note: All predictions based on Preseason Coaches Poll