Page 12 - The Behrend College Collegian Thursday, November 13, 1997 Spikers take second in AMCC tournament by Dylan Stewart assistant sports editor The Behrend Spikers finished up their season in dramatic fashion last Saturday, losing a heartbreaker to rival Frostburg State in the AMCC championship match held at Penn State - Behrend, by scores of 15-14, 15- 14, 11-15, 10-15, and 10-15. The loss leaves the Spikers with a second place finish in the AMCC conference and a 19-16 overall record. "It was disappointing to lose the championship, but the team has nothing to hold their heads down about," said head coach Cindy Jacobelli. "They won the regular season title, and had four representatives on the All- Conference selections, including player of the year," she added. In order to get to the championship, the B ehrend Spikers had to first go through Pitt-Bradford in the semi-finals. Pitt-Bradford provided a little bit more of a challenge than expected, as they took Behrend to four games before they were finally brought down, to boost Behrend up into the championship game. Come get hl AMCC Player Of The Year Angie Georg records one of her many assists on the year during a past contest. 13 a.sketbal Fan Jam November 15th, Blue-Whitt Night eh Uriay.* Include; bat i.tu I aval IRaifflle ditamin IHOOI WO WIN: court shot Jim , * 44 13 INCH COLOR TV -PRICK WISOPPICK COUPON* 1 4411 Ile WM 111 K A i/VI S .rning PIZZA NUT PIZZA'S, IntiCAD UTICKIi COUPONS iotirilmott.l./ 1.1.:zil Imo -FAWN DUKUUNN AND PINICS C:OUPONN, i theriad/INVi Is. MI 'I INM,B sa, Iflr AL NI SAM IP' /Ft IEI IE2 3EIIEI 711 E ' ISI : • EININIV rizzA , We're Iliumber °neat 0 1 . 7 14 Oiti. r l 0./....•`; isif4t4 Four different players earn AMCC individual honors The scores of the match were 15-8, 9-15, 15-10, and 15-3. Erin McCormick led the offense with 17 kills, while Mary Good came through with 13 kills and 9 digs. Angie Georg also chipped in with 34 assists. This is a great team Cindy Jacobelli Head Volleyball Coach Next up for the Spikers was their championship match against Frostburg. The two teams had split their matches in the regular season. each winning at home. Although the Lions controlled the match early on. Frostburg proved to be too much as they came back to dramatically win the last three games and the match. Amy Good had an amazing 27 kills and 19 digs, while sister Mary Good came through with 19 FES . / 1 I 111 ES BEGIN lfe7 Pill MUM No Ul kills and 18 digs. Erin McCormick also had a big day offensively coming through with 18 kills, while Angie Georg had an unbelievable 56 assists. "It was an incredible match," said senior captain Angie Georg. "Although we came up a bit short, we can all go out knowing that we tried as hard as we possibly could." Although the season didn't end on the most positive of note, four separate Lions came away with different AMCC honors. Senior Angie Georg came through very big, winning the AMCC Player Of The Year award, while seniors Amy Good and Erin McCormick earned a spot on the AMCC All- Conference Team. Last but not least, sensational freshman Mary Good ran away with the AMCC Rookie Of The Year honors. "No team can weigh their entire season on one match, so I hope that this years team is remembered for their excellent accomplishments. This is a great team," said head coach Cindy Jacobelli. to 115 Irizes ( "1:) 14,0 4 ) f) ) , : f: • , • 1 8 ; •: • ; :. 11 :I*, e : i g : 1 :•i • : . Hi , •1. Athlete of the Week Helmkamp is named AMCC All Conference Defender Thomas Helmkamp, a student from Germany, played a key role in leading the men's soccer team t o the AMCC title last week, and thus earned the Housing and Food Service Athlete of the Week honors. Helmkamp played excellent defense and scored the Lions only goal in the 1-0 victory over Frostburg State in the championship game, to help lead the Lions to the AMCC championship title. Helmkamp made the AMCC All Conference team this year and was named the All Conference Defender of the year. The Lions finished the year with a 12-8 record. Intramural Round-up comm Intramural 3 on 3 Basketball Deadline: Friday, November 14 Divisions: Men's and Women's, teams will consist of a maximum of 4 **Check the Intramural web-site for additional information** http://www.pserie.psu.EDU/athleticipsblM.htm deadline; Type of Tournament: Time and Place: ** on current or up-coming intramural events* * players. Round Robin for each league of 4 teams, the top teams from each league will advance to a single elimination championship bracket. The tournament will begin on Monday, November 17. Game times will be around 8:00 pm. Schick 3 on 3 rules will be used. The men's and women's champions are eligible to go to Ohio State University to compete in a regional competition. Rules: Notes:
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