Elizabeth Lambert, the New Mexico women’s socer player wearing No. 15 who was highlighted for so much rough play in the video of her team’s match against BYU, has been suspended indefinitely by the school. The junior is prohibited from participating in all team activities, effective immediately.
Lambert offered an apology via the university website:
“I am deeply and wholeheartedly regretful for my actions,” said Lambert. “My actions were uncalled for. I let my emotions get the best of me in a heated situation. I take full responsibility for my actions and accept any punishment felt necessary from the coaching staff and UNM administration. This is in no way indicative of my character or the soccer player that I am. I am sorry to my coaches and teammates for any and all damages I have brought upon them. I am especially sorry to BYU and the BYU women’s soccer players that were personally affected by my actions. I have the utmost respect for the BYU women’s soccer program and its players.”
In the flow of the game, Lambert was hit with just a yellow card. Lambert was issued a yellow in each of the final three games of the Lobo season after going without one for the first 18 matches.

