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UNLV’s Wickman earns Mountain West honor

Wednesday, May 22, 2002 | 9:16 a.m.

UNLV leftfielder Joe Wickman was named Mountain West Conference reshman of the Year when the league's all-conference teams and postseason awards were announced Tuesday. Former UNLV player Reed Peters of Air Force was named Coach of the Year.

Wickman posted a league-record .490 batting average in his debut with the Rebels. He also earned a spot on the first team all-MWC squad.

UNLV begins conference tournament play today against Utah.

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