Lamar University’s men and women sports teams may have finished their spring seasons but sports news contunied over the summer with many athletes recognized in their fields.
Among graduating football players, running back Khalan Griffin received a mini-camp invite from the Las Vegas Raiders and receiver Sevonne Rhea received a mini-camp invite from the Carolina Panthers.
In volleyball, outside hitter Maja Malinowska represented Poland at the U21 FIVB World Championship. Malinowska will return to the Cardinals this fall.
Former LU golfer Cody Branch won the Waterloo Open in Iowa, which earned him $50,000.
Lamar Baseball finished their season third in the conference but went 0-2 in the SLC Tournament. Pitcher Riely Hunsaker was selected on day two of the MLB draft by the Chicago Cubs. Pitcher Peyton Havard was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Lamar’s track and field teams both finished second at the SLC Meet. The Cards brought home six golds, six silvers and seven bronzes, along with 22 all-conference finishes. Eight athletes qualified for the NCAA West Regional Meet. Lamar’s Mariam Buenanueva Saleme was selected by Argentina to compete in the World University games.
The cross-country team hired a new head coach in August. Matt Lepine. Lepine was previously an assistant at the University of Minnesota.