March 31, 2003

LAS VEGAS - UNLV freshman RHP Matt Luca (Galveston, Texas) has been named one of three Louisville Slugger National Players of the Week on Monday.

Luca threw a 9-inning no-hitter in a 5-0 victory over San Diego State. He struck out a season-high 11 batters and allowed only three men to reach base. He walked two and another reached base on an error. It was the first UNLV no-hitter since 1990 and the third in school history.

Also honored for their weekly accomplishments are Eastern Illinois catcher Bret Pignatiello and Wake Forest pitcher Kyle Sleeth.