By Alex Conover
Sports Editor
It seemed like it would take forever, didn’t it? The snow finally melted, and the icy roads have thawed. The weather is extraordinary this time of year, and the sports teams have definitely been itching to get out of the RAC. Here are a few reasons to follow SMU spring sports:
New long-ball fields. Both the baseball and softball teams were forced to play home events at WSU or Cotter last season, making every game an away game. They return this spring to a pair of newly-renovated fields, ones that were meticulously maintained all summer. The first baseball game was played Thursday, but the softball team will play on its new field for the first time on March 29 against Carleton College.
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The new track complex. The turf was broken in by the soccer teams this fall, but the surrounding track will be unveiled for the Phil Esten Challenge on April 17. The meet is actually UW-La Crosse’s annual home competition, but SMU is hosting it in light of renovations on their track.
Club sports. NCAA sports aren’t the only athletics on campus, as the frisbee, lacrosse and rugby teams will compete as clubs. The rugby squad will play three home games, including an April 4 home tournament at WSU. The frisbee team hosts the Hilltop Huck-a-thon on April 18-19 at SMU. Women’s lacrosse hosts UW-La Crosse on April 25.
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