Howard joins the Lobo Softball team as a freshman following a high school athletic and academic year that included several …show more content…
Besides it being twenty minutes from her home, there are many reason's why UNM has grabbed her heart. With Howard's passion pointing towards the medical field, she couldn't imagine a better school than UNM based on their highly recognized medical school. There is quite the journey between now and when medical school will become more realistic so, in the meantime, softball and her undergraduate career will occupy her passionate spirit.
Being a Lobo has become a tradition in the Howard family and it is a tradition that Andrea is proud to carry on. Howard's dad and sister were both Lobos, not to mention, being able to represent her hometown is an honor in itself. It's a special opportunity to experience the type of support that New Mexico athletes experience. Howard has grown up with the majority of her fans and supporters and is enthralled with joy from the amount of support that she and her team receive from family, friends, donors, and complete strangers.
Howard is excited to continue her softball career as part of the Lobo family and is a proud member of the team that Coach Congleton, Coach Heil, and Coach Betsa are creating. She knows that her journey with UNM is going to be unforgettable and rewarding and cannot wait to show her appreciation to the fans by making them