Emick earns this week's ATW Lawrence takes last week's honor Emick pours in 23 to lead Behrend by Matt Plizga Sports Editor This week the men's basketball team earned their tenth win of the season positioning themselves for an ECAC playoff spot. A big contributer to their success was the play of sophomore Brian Emick, who earned Housing and Food Service Athlete of the Week honors. His career high in points came Monday night in the Lions 83-53 thumping of Bethany (W.V.) College. "I was happy to see Brian score a career high 23 points (vs. Bethany). He works harder than anyone on the team in practice and deserves to play well," said teammate Steve Hout. "Brian hit a few shots that boosted his confidence. Hopefully he can use this as a springboard to finish the year strong," said Coach Dave Niland. Emick combined solid outside shooting and a basket attacking style to piece together his career's best performance. He canned four three pointers while making eight of his thirteen shot attempts. "Brian really came out of his shooting slump (Monday). We were happy to see that," said Niland. "Brian really attacks the glass, offensively and defensively from the two guard position" said captain Ron Derian. For the year, Emick is the Lions' second leading rebounder at 4.5 per game. Monday he improved that mark by grabbing six boards. ions fall to Ke by Brian Gregory Sports Editor It's been an up and down year for the Lions. The Penn State Behrend Lions finished the week at 1-1 dropping a game to Keuka 73-62 before stampeding the Bethany Bison 83- 53. With only six games left in the 1996-97 campaign, the Lions sit one game over .500 at 10-9. On Saturday, the Lions played a solid high-scoring first half to take a 37-35 lead over Keuka. Andy Lawrence had sixteen first half points and Jason Paloskey scored seven to lead Behrend to the advantage. 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"-.7.•<?'; ...... -..-:''''..;::2.• •'.-=.; ' . - ........ a -..,,,,."..k....,,.„..,,..,....,:, Over the last two games Emick stepped up on the offensive end of the floor. He has averaged 18 points per game, almost ten better than his season average of 8.7 ppg. He also shot 59 percent (13 for 22) from the floor during that span. Despite his recent success offensively, defense and intensity remain his specialties. "Defensively he brings a lot of energy and intensity. His biggest asset as a player is his intensity," said Coach Niland. Emick agreed, "I just try to go out there and play hard and pick up the intensity of the game." "Brian deserves to have a good night, he gives it up for the team and works hard," said teammate Jason Paloskey. Emick's athleticism and versatility are also important parts of his game that allow him to excel. "His athleticism and willingness to sacrifice himself for the team allows him to play several spots for us," said Niland. Throughout the year Emick has played four positions for the Lions, failing only to play point guard. "Brian is really an unselfish kid, which is the mark of a good player" added Niland. The Lions return to action Friday night at eight o'clock. They will be facing rival Waynesburg in a key game with major influence on the ECAC playoff picture. "I think the team has a real good shot at the playoffs. As long as we continue to play hard everything should fall into place," said Emick. Coach Dave Niland. "We led by six and then went through a cold spell." The cold spell devastated Behrend, as they were outscored 38-25 in the second stanza as Keuka beat Behrend by 11 73-62. Niland said Keuka's rebounding was the reason for their success. "We just couldn't keep them off the boards. We'd stop them, but they got second shots," he said Lawrence was held to four points in the second half as Behrend was 1 of 9 from downtown. Paloskey finished with 15 and Brian Emick had 13. Lawrence was high rebounder with five. "This was one we would like to win, but we didn't play well enough," said Niland Behrend rebounded nicely on Monday as they thoroughly grow fonder. Practice Abstinence "4. uka; demolished a good Bethany team by 30. 83-53. • "We played well, and we shot well," said Niland. In the first half the game remained close as the Lions only led by nine at the half. Brian Emick scored pine and Paloskey had seven for Behrend. In the second half theLions,wcre unstoppable. They shot seventy percent in the second half from the floor en route to outscoring the Bison 52-31 to get the victory. "We played very well in the second half," said Niland. We picked up our defense and intensity midway through the game and changed our focus." Emick scored 23 points to lead the Lions. JP had fifteen, and Steve Hout had 14. Ron Derian Photo by Dave EiouloslAssistant Photo Editor Release, Rotation, Splash! Sopomore Andy Lawrence pulls up for a jumper in Behrend's weekend loss to Keuka. rebound to demo) had 13 points and nine rebounds in No player scored over seven win to great second half defense. his second game back from the back points for Bethany and no one had "We pressured the basketball more injury. Nate Willson aided four over three rebounds. and made them run their offense assists to pace the Lions. Niland attributed the thirty point farther away," he said. rftts No other fast food restaurant makes 'em the way you say while you watch. SUBWAY Sandwich ArtistsTM enjoy preparing your favorite sub to your exact taste. Stop in soon and see for yourself! r ANY /10 FOOTLONG SUB OR I SALAD lOV Thursday, February 13, 1997 The Behrend College Collegian - Page 7 Lawrence shoots his way to ATW award by Matt Plizga Sports Editor The men's basketball team improved their record to 9-7 with a win at Oberlin on Feb. 1. Sophomore forward Andy Lawrence received Housing and Food Services Athlete of the Week honors for his performance during the week of Feb.l -Feb. 7. "Andy brings a lot of athleticism to the team. He is capable of doing a lot of things," said team 'captain Ron Derian. "He is a very good natural athlete" added Coach Dave Niland. On Saturday Feb.l, Lawrence knocked down four three pointers while scoring 22 points to lead the Lions to a 76-60 victory. The win was Behrend's fifth in seven games. Lawrence's play has been particularly important to the Lions with the recent injury to Derian. "Since Ron (Derian) has gone down, I have tried to pick up my play," said Lawrence. He has done just that. Over the last two games Lawrence is averaging 18.5 points per game, shooting over 50 percent from the floor. "His skills have developed to the point where he is on track to have a very good year," said coach Niland. This year, Lawrence has been a force offensively for Behrend. He is shooting over 50% from the floor while leading the team with 15.6 PPg• Lawrence not only leads the team in scoring but he also leads in shooting percentage. ;....,SUBLLift . V . '-' Not good with any other offer Offer gitpires 2/28/97 ish Bethany Unlike delis and other sub chains, SUBWAY® has mastered the art of quick service. He is shooting 43 percent on three pointers while making 35 bombs. He is also draining almost 85 percent of his free throws. "A.L. has a natural instinct for the game. He is a great offensive player as well as a defensive one," said teammate Steve Hout. Lawrence is second on the team in both blocked shots and steals. Not only is he an offensive power, but he also usually guards the opposing team's top player. "A.L. is one of the hardest working players on the team; if he keeps it up he will he an All- American by his senior year," said sophomore Brian Emick. "He is a very good, natural athlete" -- Coach Niland Despite being a sophomore, Lawrence has also played an important role as a team leader. "Andy leads in his own way. He has the respect of his teammates," said Coach Niland. "I just try to keep everybody calm on the floor," Lawrence added. Lawrence and the rest of the Lions return to action Friday night when they conclude their three game homestand against Waynesburg. Tip-off is at 8:00 n.m. k - tgli§ ~ T 5 INN IFANT mi. a l FOOTLONG I SUB OR SALAD I 89 9 1 8 09 3 I
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