Derek Lynch Class: Senior Hometown: Belen, N.M. High School: Belen Height / Weight: 5-8 / 145 Birthdate: 06/02/1985 Experience: 2L

FALL 2007: Paired up with three different doubles partners to finish the fall with a 6-4 record... Recorded a 4-7 singles mark.

2006-07: Did not participate.

SOPHOMORE: A second year walk-on who saw limited action in 2005-06 as nagging injuries bothered him all spring... Posted a 5-8 record in individual matches in the fall... had a 4-4 record in doubles matches in the fall... teamed with freshman Miles Bugby at No. 3 doubles in the Lobos' win against Hawaii.

FRESHMAN: Made his presence known as a walk-on, appearing in two dual matches (Jan. 29 vs. No. 55 Michigan State and March 4 vs. Pennsylvania)... finished the season 5-7 in singles and 2-5 in doubles with junior Eric Conklin... had a great run in the annual UNM Balloon Fiesta Invitational, advancing all the way to the finals in Flight B... earned a win at regionals over a rival from Utah... netted two doubles wins at the Balloon Fiesta.

HIGH SCHOOL: Multi-talented athlete, lettering in tennis, soccer and cross country at Belen High School... was the state tennis champion in 2003 and a runner-up in 2002.

PERSONAL: Born on June 3, 1985, to Jim and Lorinda Lynch in Albuquerque... full name is Derek James Lynch... has two sisters, Cara and Bridget... enjoys playing the guitar, hanging out with his friends and meeting new people... lists his favorite food as his mother's cooking ... favorite athlete is tennis player Marat Safin... says he doesn't have a greatest thrill while playing sports because everything is a thrill... major is Business.

Lobos Men's Tennis

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