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New Mexico suspends hair-pulling soccer player; Holmoe responds
New Mexico has suspended soccer player Elizabeth Lambert indefinitely and is prohibiting her from participating in all team practices, competition and conditioning activities for her dirty play in the Lobos’ 1-0 loss to BYU on Thursday.
Here’s a statement from BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe regarding the incident:
“It’s an unfortunate incident that occurred in the game Thursday afternoon. The University of New Mexico and the Mountain West Conference have reviewed the situation and have acted appropriately.
Paul Krebs, the New Mexico Athletic Director, has been in contact with me and I am pleased with his immediate response to the matter.
We have a big game tomorrow and a chance to win the conference championship. The girls have worked hard for this opportunity and we’re all excited to continue playing.”