But what makes this connection especially eye-catching is that these two players are the shortest and tallest ones on the team. Lukianova stands 6-foot-6, while Duque is 5-foot-2.
"The talent is there, it's just a matter of putting it all together at the right time," coach Patti Rizzo told hurricanesports.com. "We obviously needed a warm up, but luckily they found themselves pretty fast. I'm glad we leave again next weekend while they are hot. Very proud of them all."
Senior Dewi Weber had a strong showing in the Hurricanes’ first tournament of the year over the weekend, finishing in fourth place individually at the Mary Fossum Invitational in Michigan – her 17th career top-10 finish.
“The energy is going to be different, the environment is going to be different and the expectation level is going to be different starting out against a top team like LSU,” offensive coordinator/running backs coach Thomas Brown said.
Every season, each UM program looks to its seniors to lead the way. The pressures to reach success on and off the field fall heavily on their shoulders.
Now, Davenport is looking to go professional, no matter where that leads her. She was not selected in the WNBA Draft Thursday, April 12, but she is aiming to make a training camp roster or possibly sign a contract to play overseas.
It wasn't always pretty, but there were a few clear highlights from Miami football's annual spring showdown at Hard Rock Stadium – including a defense that continues to be stout.
Walker, who stands 6 feet 5 and weighs 204 pounds, is projected to be a first-round pick in the draft, and in many mock drafts, he is expected to be a lottery pick – one of the top 14 selections.
