Thursday, February 17, 1994 Strait to promised by Joe Mottillo Collegian Staff "She's probably the strongest player we have and one of the toughest," said Lady Lions' basketball coach, Roz Fornari of Karen Strait. On the season, Strait is averaging seven points and 4.4 rebounds while only averaging 13 minutes per game. "It's very rare for Karen not to come game-prepared. She's in a sixth man role, which she plays very well," said Fornari. Baseball's new look The major leagues in 1994 will feature six divisions and eight playoff teams. Playoff teams will be the division champs and a wild card, the best non-champion, from each league. ► American League East Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers N.Y. Yankees Toronto Blue Jays ► National League East Atlanta Braves Florida Martins Montreal Expos N.Y. Mets Philadelphia Phillies SOURCE: AP COLLEGE ID SATURDAY A N de OFF NME I O COVER MAP' ROSIN if):2o 99:20 455-7647 000.• SIN.. 000 e 00 Assistant Coach Rob Wittman added, "You're guaranteed her going to the free throw line. She's number one in Behrend history with free throws made." Strait has made 68 out of 99 on the season with the 99 attempts only second to Heather Shearer's 106. "Karen knows how to draw a foul. She's probably got the best guard skills of anyone in the post," added Fomari. The junior from Warfordsburg, PA also plays on the two-time defending ECAC softball Central Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Kansas City Royals Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Central Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Pittsburgh Pirates St. LoUis Cardinals Team of the ihe century land champions. Strait plans on graduating next spring with a degree in communication. Fomari said, "We expect her to be a leader next year not just because she'll be a senior, but because she's improving her leadership skills now." ed. note- This article was printed because last week's Athlete of the Week article included inacuracies. California Angels Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers West Colorado Rockies Los Angeles Dodgers San Diego Padres S. Francisco Giants 418 E 12TH ST by Pod D. Young Cal Was Mgr "The tears of the century!" - that phrase, in a nutshell, describes the confidence that Coach Dan Gallegos has in this, year's edition of the Behrend men's tennis team. Featuring a starting line-up averaging over 21 yaws of age, this team combines talent, experience, and maturity in _ a package that would be any conch's dream. A numb of Arlen displayed that maturity on February 3 at the Downtown Boys & Girls Club here in Brie. They assisted Coach Gallegos in a beginning instructional S 9 . • On Saturday February 12 several of the netters played in the Pennbriar Tennis Festival, a singles competition featuring two flights. Good, seeded third, bowed out in the semifinals, while the fourth-seeded Young was upset in the first round. Van Tassel garnered a first match victory for the netura This weekend will be highlighted by the Great Lakes Small College Clumpionships. The event will take place at Westwood and feature a field of eight Division 111 teams. . The top teams,. along with PSB, will include John Carmll, Carnegie Mellon, Grove City, and Nazareth. Players will compete in hdivided sissies and &Mks LOS 1 -- ' )1 Lehrian Oral Surgery John F. Lehrian. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Board Candled by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofaesal Surgery Page 13 tennis class far over 20 kids, ages 13 yams and under. It was a learning experience for both the players and the children, and many new friendships were farmed In additico, several members of the squad competed in the Erie County Doubles Championships held on February 5 and 6 at Westwood. Jonathan Chase, Brian Foht, Karl Van Tassel, Banc Dias, and Paul Young all earned first round victories. Senior captain Eric Good was also triumphant in the consolation bracket. The awni's muds seam will book their official marl= owe again on Hilton Read Island daring swing *ark If you've reached the age of "Wisdom" teeth, Call us at 454-3871.