Page 4B The Behretzd Beacon Runners-Up Men's cross country team places second behind Frostburg by Ed Mesaros staff writer Snow showers and bitter cold tem peratures greeted the 53- man field that was on tap for the AMCC cross country championships held at Behrend on Sat- urday. The weather offered a challenge to the seven men's teams. The snowy course posed some slick conditions for the run ners. Certain areas of the course gave runners problems, causing them to slip, and in some cases, to fall and collide with other runners. When asked about Behrend, coach Dave Cooper said, "The weather af fected everyone equally on Saturday. We had the advantage of not having to walk the course in the snow prior to the The battle that was expected between Behrend and Frostburg State was just that. In the end, however, Frostburg State captured the team title. Behrend earned the runner-up spot, while the third through seventh positions went to La Roche, Penn State Altoona, Pitt Greensburg, Pitt Bradford, and Lake Erie. La Roche's Andrew Musinguzi was Mauser, Mozdy by Justin Jennings staff writer The Behrend women's basketball team will present a lot of new faces to the hardwood this year. The young yet talented squad will look for some much needed imidance fromits two captains as it continues to gain experience. Senior guard Amanda Mauser and junior guard Erica Mozdy will provid the squad with leadership and guidance throughout the season. "They are both confident in their abilities and able to share themselves with their teammates. I trust in their decision-making," said headcoach Roz Fornari about her two captains. "They put the team first in regards to selfishness and are intrinsically drive." "This is their first leadership I with I coupon the first man to cross the finish line with a time of 28:35, earning him the indi vidual title for the third consecutive sea son. Tim Schultheis was the first Lion to cross the line on Saturday. Schultheis' 28:52 time in the 8K gave the sopho more a fifth place finish. "I think the race played in Frostburg's favor by going out at a moderate pace," said Schultheis. "I believe the race at Regionals will show what the Behrend men have worked for all season." In the closing meters of the race, Behrend's Clayton Kirschner pulled alongside a Frostburg State runner. In a very exciting finish, Kirschner left his feet and dove head first across the line. In what could be dubbed a photo fin ish, Kirschner was edged by the Frostburg State runner. The two were only separated by four-tenths of a second. Kirschner's 29:30 earned him an eigth place finish and the team's No. "The conditions were rough, - said Kirschner, "but everyone had to run it so there wasn't really an excuse except that we didn't go out and perform like we had to. Coach did everything he could to get us ready. We just didn't v I .' I 1 iII n I I • I . .1 • . • II I I 1I . I • II A 111 role and I am hopeful they gain a valu able experience they can take with them when they graduate.- Walser, a 5-7 guard, is the team's only senior. Last season, she was the first guard off the bench and provided the team with a lot of en ergy. This year she must accept a new role by moving into the starting shooting guard po sition. The team will feed off the energy and enthusiasm she presents. "Amanda is a very intense competi tor and at times has higher expectations f► t & 'Stix Student Combo ...... • . ~.,,.... , „..:.0,.# 44 ..,... , ~,..:. ....,,,,,„.., rk ~ -T-, ...,. 4 ~ ~. .....r......., .„.......,...;:. .4—, j i.) •:..„ ........,....., s:-...„.;;„;„...„...--..„........•,';',..,. Friday, November 8, 2002 have the race we needed to." Finishing closely behind Kirschner was Brian Wheeler. The senior Lion crossed the line third for Behrend. With his time of 29:33, he captured ninth place overall finish. Brent Beauseigneur captured the Lions' 4'h spot. The UP transfer student finished the race I I with a time of 30:00. Sophomore Dan Alvis rounded out the top five for the Lions with a 30:12 race time and a 13'h place finish. The next five spots all went to Behrend runners. Floyd Mattie (30:17), Steve Werner (30:24), Dan Croft (30:35), Mike Barlett (30:47), and Matt Sprung (30:52) captured spots I4"' through 18'h. Harry Balwick was the next Lion to finish, and earned himself a 20th place finish. Dave Kusinsky and Chad Lausberg followed with 3P' and 45'" place finishes, respectively. The men will not be competing this weekend, but will continue to train for their next meet: the NCAA Mideast Regionals. The team will travel to Salisbury, MD on N0v.16 to compete against teams from across the region for a chance at Nationals. than anyone else, - said Fornari. "She is always hustling and always trying to im prove. She is a great example for the younger players." Mozdy, a 5-6 guard who attended Mercyhurst Prep throughout her high Sophomore Steve Werner and Floyd Mattie just barely missed the top five in a cold, snowy race at Behrend. school career, is the team's lone return ing starter. The fundamentally sound guard started at the point guard position most of last season, and is expected to hold up the position this year. "Erica is a little more laid back but is certainly an influence, - said Fornari. "She has the ability to take the pres sure off her teammates by talking to them and attempting to guide them through things. I expect this from a point guard. She is an extension of me on the floor. And she is good at it!" Fornari is excited about the way her two captains have accepted their new roles. She couldn't he happier with the progress the team has made throughout the early preseason and believes her cap tains have had much to do with that. "This is the first time for them in a long time to be the 'leaders' on the floor. It is going to take some time for them to learn .•ohk 4402 Buffalo Rd......... 899-231.3 Dine-in, Carryout & Delivery Scott Soltis and Zoe Rose, sports editors how to push this team and make the positive impact that they are capable of. They get better and better everyday," said Fornari. 1 think Erica is in a position of natu ral leadership. The point guard is sup posed to lead the group. But it doesn't mean people are naturally good at it. Erica is. 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