ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The wait is over and after 346 days, it is time to play softball.
For the second consecutive year, The University of New Mexico softball team will open its season in Arizona, and for the second time in three years, will be making an appearance at the Hillenbrand Invitational.
The Lobos will play a total of six game with two games each day, opening their season on Friday against Seattle at noon MT followed by a matchup with No. 4 Arizona at 6 p.m. MT. On Saturday, the Lobos have an early morning game against Southern Utah at 9 a.m. and a final game against Arizona at 3 p.m. On the final day of the invitational, the Lobos will play back-to-back games with Seattle at 9 a.m. and Southern Utah at noon.
Why The Fire Still Burns For Arizona Head Softball Coach Mike Candrea
Why The Fire Still Burns For Arizona Head Softball Coach Mike Candrea
University of Arizona head softball coach Mike Candrea didn’t set out to become the winningest college coach in the sport’s history.
Dec 10, 2020 by Stephen Kerr
University of Arizona head softball coach Mike Candrea didn’t set out to become the winningest college coach in the sport’s history. When he enrolled at Central Arizona College, his heart was set on playing major league baseball.
Candrea, who was born in New Orleans but spent most of his childhood in Phoenix, suffered an elbow injury during his sophomore season. He underwent a procedure similar to what eventually became known as Tommy John surgery. But it didn’t take long for him to realize his major league dream was over.