Matt Edwards Class: Freshman Hometown: Henderson, Nev. High School: Coronado HS Height / Weight: 5-9 / 130 Birthdate: 10/21/1985 Experience: HS

UNLV: A local product who signed with UNLV during the early signing period last fall … A successful junior player who should make an impact this year while adjusting to the collegiate game.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Coronado High School in Henderson … Lettered four times in golf for coaches Randy Miniguel and Joe Sawaia … Won the Nevada state individual title in 2002 and led the Cougars to division and conference titles … Named Coronado’s Athlete of the Year as a senior … A three-time junior tour All-American … Three-time winner of the Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association (SNJGA) Tournament of Champions (1997, 1999, 2003) … Also won three City Junior Championships and the 2003 SNGA state match play title … Named the high school Athlete of the Year in 2002 by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

PERSONAL: Matthew Paul Edwards was born October 21, 1984, in Las Vegas … The son of Charles and Wanphen Edwards … Has one brother, James (15) … Has not yet declared a major.

KNIGHT ON EDWARDS: “Matt has had success at every level, and we expect for that to continue here. He’s part of a very large and strong freshman class that will help this team stay competitive in the future.”