Thursday, September 15,1994 Men’s soccer plays for first win by R. Carl Campbell 111 CoO*tia*Slqf The Penn State-Behrend Men's Soccer Team opened the Fall 1994 with a 3-0 win over Laßoche. The victory was led with a solid performance by goal from keeper Matt Murphy, and goals by Jay Hodkinson, Sean Blank and Ryan Rota. Murphy made some big saves during the first half to keep Behrend in the game, while the other players straggled to adapt to the smaller Laßoche Field. Despite the adjustment, Behrend ended the first half on top 1-0. Second season coach Dan Perritano stated, "We played well on a small field; it's something we're not accustomed to doing." Perritano is pleased with the diversity of talent on the team. A First Ever by Julie E. Stocker CeOttim Staff Mark 1994 down in the Behrend sports history books. For this is the year the Penn State-Behrend women's soccer team has surfaced. Led by first year coach Rick Nese, a 1993 Behrend graduate, the team has a chance to go from a club team to the NCAAs after only one year. "Chances are very good. It depends on the commitment of the players and my work on and off the field," Nese said. Coach Nese is from Pittsburgh, PA where he attended Penn Hills High School. After playing high school soccer for four years, he brought his skills to Behrend in 1991 where he played for two years. He then showed his love and especially since the team has 13 new players, 11 of which are freshmen. "We have a lot of different people to rely on to score. We're trying to get balanced, but we’re looking for steady improvement from game to game. That comes with effort and the players have an outstanding work ethic," he said. "We should have a good season,” said senior Sean Tucker, "provided we put all our talent together and not play like a bunch at individuals.” Coach Perritano added, "We have a demanding schedule and the players know it If we put in effort at every game, and be prepared to play with a high level of intensity, and get die student body support at the home games we will do well." knowledge for the game by assisting now second year coach Dan Perritano with the Behrend men's team last season. Now the saga continues as he finds himself at the helm of the first women's soccer team in school history. "There had been an interest amongst a lot of student athletes to get a program started, but it never took off until Coach Perritano and Coach Lauffer put work into it," Nese said. Although the women's schedule only boasts seven games. Coach Nese holds high expectations for the season's outcome. "I'm anxious to get started. We have a lot of talent for a club team," he said. The women will make history this Saturday when they open at horn against the Warriors of Keuka at 1:00 pjn. Sports Fast Start: Kevin Rheinhart of the Behrend Lions goes one-on-one with a Westminster player in the Lions’ loss on Tuesday LOW Impact - Intense 35 to 40 minute low-impact workout combined with light weights. 4:30 - 5:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm Abdomen (ABS) Workout - Intense 25 minute upper and lower abdominal workout 4:00 - 4:30 pm FEE: 75 cents per class - charged to your student account. Faculty and staff will be billed. From Sept. 13 - Oct. 6: All classes held in old library will be in Niagara Bacement Semester Passes: Good for an aerob/abs until Dec. 16 are available in IM office for $3O. Additional Ab Classes will be offered on Mon/Wed from 12:30 p.m. -1:00 p.m. in the old library (except Sept. 13 - Oct. 6) in Niag. Basement. AEROBICS CLASSES Tuesday Monday Victoria Old Library Victoria Old Library no class Lisa Niagara Basement Monday Tuesday no class Victoria Old Library Holy Baary CoMagian Photograph* Coerdkwtor Thursday Wednesday Victoria Old Library Victoria Old Library Lisa Niagara Basement Lisa Niagara Basement Wednesday Thursday } Friday Victoria no class no class Old Library Page 11 no class no class
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