Stevens: Ljone's Lobos Exposed To Some World Class Chinese Swimming

There are four members of the Chinese National Team spending a few weeks in the water with six New Mexico swimmers. The Lobos have been exposed to a world-class level of swimming and it has made an impression. ""They are really fast. It's amazing to watch them," said Lobo Maria Dudley. "Their technique is almost flawless and you can see they are extremely dedicated athletes. They show you how hard work pays off and if you want it, you can get it."

Lobo Swimming and Diving Signs Two Newcomers

Head coach Tracy Ljone announced the signing of two divers, Melissa Bollig and Megan Harper, set to join the squad for the 2010-11 season. The Lobos have now signed eight newcomers for the upcoming season.

Stevens: Ljone's Lobos Making a Community Splash Outside Pool

Swimming & Diving Community Service Photo Gallery
Coach Tracy Ljone's swimmers and divers were without a pool for almost a month, but that didn't mean these Lobos had a spring semester of rest and relaxation. Ljone upped her team's community service commitment and put her Lobos through a rigorous routine of dry-dock conditioning. "I think at first it was a nice change for them," said Ljone. "But they are swimmers and they aren't in love with running. I think they were ready for more pool time."

Bush Claims Top Five Finish on Platform Dive

In the preliminary round of competition on the platform dive, Aubrey Bush had a strong showing for the Lobos, tallying 263.60 points for a second-place position. It was the highest spot of any New Mexico diver throughout the Zone competition. Alexandra Lusk scored 198.15 points for 12th place. Bush finished ninth out of fifteen candidates looking to earn a bid to NCAA Championships. Only the top six divers received a bid. Two Mountain West Conference divers, Wyoming's Stephanie Ortiz and BYU's Tawni Jones, received bids to NCAA Championships.