Thursday night's matchup between the BYU and New Mexico womens' soccer teams got ugly, thanks mostly to Lobo soccer player Elizabeth Lambert. Lambert's actions were caught on camera several times, ranging from kicking the ball into the face of an opponent after the opponent had been knocked to the ground, to brutally yanking a BYU player to the ground by her pony tail. The national media has taken notice of the incident, and these highlights appeared on national sports analyst, Dan Patrick's Web site. (The highlight is about halfway down the page.)

Here's a press release found on the UNM Web site about last night's incident:

By DAVID MORTIMER

Two long weeks after being soundly beaten by TCU at home, BYU is anxious to get back on the football field, even if it means going on the road.

The No. 25 Cougars (6-2, 3-1 MWC) will travel to the high plains of Laramie, Wyo., to face the Wyoming Cowboys (4-4, 2-2 MWC) on Saturday. The game starts at noon and can be seen on The Mtn.

BYU hopes to continue its recent success after bye weeks. Since 2002, the Cougars are 5-2 in games following a bye week, and have won their last three by an average of 25 points. The last time BYU lost on the road after a bye was 2003, when Notre Dame beat the Cougars, 33-14.

Even though the bye week helped players like defensive back Scott Johnson rest and recover from injury, Johnson said he’s waited long enough to return to action.

By BRETT WRIGHT

The women’s basketball team will get two quick exhibition games this weekend to shake off the offseason cobwebs and sort out any flaws before the 2009-10 season gets under way next Friday.

BYU will play host to Westminster College tonight at 7 and Chadron State Saturday at 2 p.m. Although the games have no effect on the standings, head coach Jeff Judkins had a different perspective about the team’s approach to this weekend.

“We really want to set a good tone for the season and focus these games as if they were a real game,” Judkins said.

The one thing Judkins expressed the Cougars have an advantage in this season is depth. He believes every player is capable of getting the job done.

“I really am 15 deep and I’m going to use these exhibition games to figure out what combination of players works best,” Judkins said.

The No. 9 BYU women’s soccer team defeated the New Mexico Lobos 1-0 in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament Thursday at South Field.

Freshman Carlee Payne scored the Cougars’ only goal with 13 minutes left in the first half. Payne scored the goal off a header sent by junior Cassidy Shumway.

Shumway leads the team in shots and is second on the team in goals scored. BYU is led in goals by Payne, who is tied for first in the MWC in goals per game.

“Carlee has scored a lot of big goals, and this is probably the biggest so far,” BYU coach Jennifer Rockwood said.

Eighteen minutes into the first half, freshman Jessica Ringwood injured her ankle and was taken off the field. Ringwood did not return the rest of the game. Ringwood has three goals and three assists this season.

Team, Power Ranking
1. G-Funk, 4.50
2. Make It Happen, 4.25
3. Udonis, 4.13
4. LP, 4.13
5. En Fuego, 4.00
6. Magic, 4.00
7. Andre, 4.00
8. Romadii, 4.00
9. Big Numbers, 4.00
10. Discovery Channel, 4.00
11. Cosmo Kazis, 4.00
12. Hammer of Thor, 3.88
13. Section 139, 3.75
14. Nash Daddys, 3.75
15. Tigers, 3.75
16. Skistosity, 3.75
17. Co Unum Cienporciento, 3.63
18. Eagles, 3.63
19. Justin Olsen, 3.50
20. MVP, 3.50
21. Sweetness, 3.50
22. Voltron, 3.50
23. Jarom Stewart, 3.50
24. Dunk It Zeke!, 3.50
25. Holla, 3.50
26. 11th Ward, 3.50
27. Matadores, 3.50
28. Los Chiquitos, 3.50
29. Goof Troop, 3.50
30. Teamwork, 3.50
31. History in the Making, 3.38
32. School Bus, 3.38
33. Rock Your Socks Off, 3.38

Team, Power Ranking
1. Violent Vipers, 4.71
2. 108th Ward, 4.50
3. Barnes To Risley, 4.40
4. CYA, 4.37
5. If You Love Jess, 4.30
6. Tottenham, 4.25
7. Latin Power, 4.23
8. Man Down!!!, 4.20
9. Ross Watkins, 4.13
10. British Columbia United, 4.13
11. BLG Boys, 4.10
12. Real Madrid, 4.08
13. A-Team, 4.00
14. Brasil FC, 3.97
15. Kicking Kangaroos, 3.90
16. Royal Flush, 3.90
17. Cobra Kai, 3.87
18. Coates Golden Boys, 3.80
19. Grasshoppers, 3.79
20. Papa Smurfs, 3.79
21. Green Street Hooligans, 3.79
22. Taylor Killian, 3.77
23. Hijos De Slytherin, 3.77
24. True Playaz III, 3.77
25. Desoto Ice Whoadies, 3.77
26. Black Stars, 3.75
27. LG Allstars, 3.73
28. Los Mermen, 3.73
29. Blackhawks, 3.70
30. Sponsored By Bernie Madoff, 3.67

Team, Power Ranking
1. Text Me, 4.62
2. Whistle Tips!, 4.53
3. The Horse Force, 4.30
4. Holla, 4.27
5. Crazy Mongols, 4.17
6. TDS, 4.07
7. Magicians, 4.06
8. BYU Ballers, 4.03
9. The Gomers, 4.03
10. Cowboys, 3.98
11. 230th Ward, 3.97
12. 13 Legs, 3.97
13. Misfits, 3.93
14. Go 4 Gold, 3.93
15. Melon-Pickers, 3.93
16. A-Team, 3.90
17. Truffle Shuffle, 3.87
18. Capitalist Pigs, 3.87
19. Real Men Of Genius, 3.83
20. Where Amazing Happens, 3.83
21. The Badgers, 3.80
22. Pizza Pirates, 3.80
23. BG, 3.78
24. T-Wolves, 3.73
25. Texa$, 3.72
26. Wolfpack, 3.67
27. Little Giants, 3.63
28. Hugs & Kisses, 3.61
29. The Hogis, 3.60
30. Dallas Cowboys, 3.60
31. I Know, 3.58
32. Going Nowhere Fast, 3.57
33. Go Team!!!, 3.57