Thursday, September 21,1995
Ladies regroup
by Michael Coursey
Collegian Staff
On Tuesday, the Lady Lions
volleyball team fell in straight
games to the Lady Scots of
Wooster by scores of 15-12, 15-
6, and 15-5.
In the first game Angela Georg
started the match serving one
point Erin McCormick chipped
in with steady play at the net.
Later in the game, Kimberly
Vollmer picked up her play with
a couple of blocks at the net.
McCormick’s kill broke a 7-7
tie. The game then moved to a
10-10 knot. Despite a good
effort by the Lady Lions,
Wooster pulled ahead to win 15-
12 in the first game.
Wooster started the second
game serving themselves to a
early 7-1 lead. Behrend tried to
pull closer but Wooster stretched
the lead to 11-6.
Paige Stanton of Wooster had
consecutive kills to pull the Lady
Scots to a 14-6 lead, which they
finally won 15-6.
The third game started with
Georg serving. After some active
play around the net the score was
tied at 5-5. This is where the
Lady Lions last hope of a
comeback flickered out
Wooster went on a 10-0 run to
win the game and the match with
a 15-5 victory.
Co-captain Vollmer said the
lack of communication led to the
Lady Lions' demise.
“We just didn’t talk out on the
court. When we communicate
well, we also play very well,"
explained Vollmer.
Playing ball in the fall
Benim sees potential
in young squad
by Julie Stocker
Collegian Staff
The Penn State Behrend men’s baseball
team recently completed a challenging
three and a half week fall season. Featured
in the Lions tough schedule were such
powerhouses as Fredonia State and
Allegheny.
Despite the unfavorable ratio in the win
loss column for the fall, first year Head
Coach Paul Benim remains optimistic for
the upcoming spring schedule.
'We have good people who will do good
things on the baseball field," commented
Coach Benim. "We're going to go
through some growing pains, but our
work ethic will continue to improve."
In order to find success. Coach Benim
and Assistant Coach Bill Graham will
have to form cohesiveness between the
two juniors, three sophomores, and 15
freshmen that compose the roster.
Although the Lions sport several young
faces, Benim refuses to call the upcoming
year a rebuilding one.
"It's our starting point, but the
expectations are still high for our ball
players."
"The freshmen will have a big impact
on' the success of the program this year,"
McCormick agreed about the
team’s lack of communication.
“Talking out on the court just
wasn’t there. We all tried to step
up our play at one time or
another. Last night just wasn’t
our night,” stated McCormick.
McCormick led Behrend with
eight kills. Vollmer added four
kills and six blocks. Georg
passed out 11 assists and added
six digs.
We just didn’t talk out on the
-KimVolmer
McCormick feels that new
Head Coach Sharon Gregory is a
quality individual.
“She tries to get your intensity
level higher. I really enjoy
playing for her," explained
McCormick.
Vollmer feels that the freshmen
players on the team are making a
significant contribution.
"The freshmen fit in well with
the team. We [the sophomore
players] know how they feel
adjusting to a new team," stated
Vollmer.
One freshman expected to give
a big contribution was Maria
Madigan. But due to a severly
injured ankle suffered earlier in
September, Madigan will miss
the rest of the Lady Lions season.
The Lady Lions next game is
at the Ohio Wesleyan University
Tournament this weekend. Their
next home game is October 3rd
against Oberlin College and
SUNY-Fredonia at 6 p.m.
said Benim. "(The fall season] was a very
good opportunity to get to know one
another."
"We improved game by game,” said
junior infielder Justin Uhron. "Our last
game versus Allegheny was the best team
effort of the fall season."
Though the fall season is not a strong
indicator of what is to come in the spring,
Benim and Graham immediately learned
Behrend's main strength; the Lions can
run like cheetahs.
At the end of the fall season, the Lions
stole 28 bases in 31 attempts.
"Base running is a constant. Hitting
and pitching comes and goes, but our team
speed will show up everyday," commented
Benim.
The Lions now face a three-month
workout program inthe weight room with
plans for March spring training in Florida.
The fall roster consists Of Marc
Burchanowski, Ryan Camuso, Phillip
Carper, Graig Coughenour, Bart Gaskey,
Jon Green, Ben Hager, Matt Holian, Jeff
Horstman, John Matson, Quinn McGuire,
Tim Oknefski, Nate Orend, Tom Revak,
John Ronan, Darryl Schmidt, Justin
Uhron, Bill Vitron, Jim Weaver, and Neil
Zubaty.
Sports
Golf star named athlete of the week
by Matt Plizga
Collegian Staff
"A model of consistency" is
liow golf coach Herb Lauffer
described Dave Koster, this weeks
Housing and Food Services’
athlete of the week. Dave is a
two-year letter winner and captain
of this year's squad.
He has excelled in both
tournaments this fall. At the
Edinboro Invitational, he shot a
five over par round of 77 at the
difficult Culbertson Hills Golf
Course. He followed up that
performance with a score of 79
at the Gannon Invitational. That
score was good enough to earn a
tie for seventh, out of 104 other
Catch the Behrend athletes
at their next game...
Tennis
Frostburg State University 3:00 PM
Penn State-Behrend Tournament 9:00 AM
U. of Rochester/St. John Fisher Col. 11:00 AM
Soccer
Wm. vs Keuka College 1:00 PM
Men vs Keuka College 3:00 PM
: ;p t if r*
Even though their season does not begin
until next spring, the Behrend Lady Lion
softball team has been hard at work
preparing for next season.
New head coach Sharon Gregory is
using this practice time to get her players
adjusted to her coaching style.
“Basically the fall season is used to
evaluate talent and for the team to get used
to me,” explained Gregory.
Coordinating practice time is one
obstacle Gregory has had to face. Gregory
is not only the softball coach, but the
volleyball coach as well.
“Daylight has been a problem. This
time of the year, it gets dark by 7 pm. It
cuts down on the amount of practice
time,” stated Gregory.
Many of the current softball players also
play sports in the fall, either soccer or
volleyball. Gregory understands the
conflict and does not put'her players in
jeopardy for injury.
“When a player is in season with
golfers.
He was also one of only 11
golfers to shoot under 80 at the
Lake Shore Country Club.
What was particularly
impressive was that both Coach
Lauffer and Koster felt he did not
have it all on Tuesday.
"Despite not having his best
stuff, Dave worked hard and
maintained the confidence to
come in with a 79, a true sign of
his maturity and positive
thinking,” stated Coach Lauffer
on Koster's performance.
"Dave is a well-rounded golfer,
strong in all aspects of the game.
He hits an outstanding percentage
of greens and displays a lot of
confidence on the green.”
New coach brings
enthusiasm and
talented
experience to
by Nick Zulovich
Sports Editor
proclaims Coach Lauffer.
Both Coach Lauffer and Kostei
agree his short game is his
strongest asset.
Despite his team low average
of 78, Dave refuses to become
complacent with his game.
"I still haven't been able to put
all the aspects of my game
together in one match. I'm
always looking to improve my
game," explained Koster.
Perhaps the most impressive
part of Koster's golf game is the
mental aspect
"He is a smart golfer and
performs well under pressure. He
always seems very calm and
prepared when faced with aauciaa
shot,” stated Lauffer. I
team
another sport, that is where she stays for
that entire season," explained Gregory.
The team split a doubleheader with
Allegheny College on Saturday. Each
squad used this game to play as many
players as possible to evaluate talent.
"I have been very pleased with our
pitching so far,” added Gregory.
Sophomore pitcher Heather Norder feels
the transition to another coach has been an
easy one.
“It is a big change but, coach Gregory
has made it very easy for us to adjust.
We’ve learned quite a bit during fall
practice," explained Norder.
Senior outfielder Julie Stocker feels her
new coach is bringing a steadying
influence to the team.
“It’s very apparent she knows the game
of softball. She relates very well with us.
She’s excited about the program, and that
has spilled over on the players,” explained
Stocker.
With the combination of returning
pitching and team enthusiasm, the Lady
Lions are on their way to successful
season next spring.
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