page 12 - The Behrend College Collegian. Thursday, December 11, 1997 INTERVIEW Athletics Director Brian Streeter Q: Is there going to he a varsity track and field team this Spring'? If not, what else is planned? If we do have track and field where will events he held'? What kinds of track and field events will we need athletes tor? Will there he men's and women's events'? A: We will have a club sport this spring in track and field. This sport will be elevated to varsity level at the beginning of the fall 1998 school year. We will run all our events as away meets. Practices will be able to he held here on campus, as well at some local high school facilities. Equipment has been purchased to allow for a number of our participants to do their workouts right here on the Behrend campus. Track and field consists of students participating in sprint events, long distance events, jumping events (high, long, and triple jump), and throwing events (shot put, javelin, discus). Yes, the team will consist of both men and women who Scoreboard Women's basketball (5-1) 12-5 Penn State-Behrend Winter Classic Behrend (79) Buck 3, Nestor 4, Marini 10, Georg 9, Sanders 3, Detelich 7, Moses '2, Madigan 13, Lorenzo 0, O'Lare 6, Supernovich 10, Schultz 4, Dennis 2, Lerch 6 Ca:enovia (30) Kendall 8, Rayner 2, Evans 0, Locke 2, Whalen 2, Goodspee 0, Heidt 4, Chapman 10, Davis 2 Three-pointers Behrend Buck, Detelich, Madigan 3 Cazenovia Kendall, Chapman Behrend Nestor 11, Marini 15, Sanders 3, Moses 9, Madigan 0, Lorenzo 2, O'Lare 0, Schultz 16, Dennis 0, Lerch 3 Wesley (47) Coleman 6, McHenry 2, Bigelow 0, Harris 0, Tassone 0, Wilson 3, Boyd 0, Benton 3, Chriss 18, Cole 0, Tomczyk 0, Vincent 12, Boltz 3, Esposito 0 Three-pointer Behrend Buck 2, Nestor, Sanders, Moses Wesley Coleman 2, Wilson, Boltz by Jen MacKinnon stuff wyriter take part in the same events against their own gender. Q: Are there any other new sports teams planned for Behrend in the near future? If so, what are they and when will they be formed? A: It is hoped that when the multi-sport facility opens in the fall of 2000, we will be in the early stages of planning for a men's and women's swim team. Q: Why doesn't Behrend have a football team? Is one being discussed for our future? A: Football has been discussed for years on the Behrend campus. At present budget limitations are the major drawback in having this sport on campus. We also would have to deal with Title 9 issues, in regards to equal opportunities for men and women, if this sport was offered here on campus. Buck 9, Track and Field coming to Behrend Many students here at Behrend, would like to see and participate in more athletic events. The new Varsity sports that students would like to see here include: hockey, football, wrestling, fencing, and track and field. Julie Davis, 05 Accounting, stated, "The students from Behrend would benefit from having a track and field team." In the Spring of 1999 track and field will be a varsity sport, and will Men's basketball (3-1) 12-9 Behrend (78) Paloskey 12, Plizga 0, Lawrence 18, Emick 14, Orris 0, Willson 0, Hout 21, Bovaird 11, Park 2 Alfred (69) D. Downing 18, Alberto 5, Filosa 18, Quinlan 8, Valentine 6, C. Downing 11, Stedman 0, Yeager 1, Pound 2, McKinnon 0 Three-pointers Behrend Emick 2 Alfred— Alberto, Filosa 4 Intramural Round-up Upcoming games Women's basketball Thursday, December 11 Behrend vs Thiel 7:30 pm Men's basketball Saturday, December 13 Behrend vs Thiel 3:00 pm Sports Athlete of the Week by Jen MacKinnon staff writer be a club this spring. According to John Drew, cross country coach, "The ideal situation for this Spring will be to identify &Mall groups of people interested in similar events that will work together as mini teams." The events that students can participate in include: sprints, hurdles, distance runs, jumps and throws. Many of the events are designed for both men and women to compete in. Practice for the events will be held once or twice a week at a local high school. Other forms of practices can be done on IT's% DoT vV4EII4R you Wl' - cfi s La 5 on 5 basketball enter now tournament begin in spring Point System: Type of Tournament: Notes: Mandatory captains meeting Monday, January 12 at 6:30 pm Check the Intramural web-site for more information, the updated points system standings and the wall of champions photos. Senior center Steve Hout had a huge game for the Behrend men's basketball team, helping the team to a 78-69 win against Alfred University. His performance also earned him the Housing and Food Services Athlete of the Week Award. Hout poured in 21 points for the Lions during Tuesday nights' win. The win moved Behrend's record to 3-1. "He was a man on a mission, that was the best I've seen him play," said sophomore teammate John Park. Not only did the senior score for the Lions he also played a big part in the teams rebounding and defense. Steve Hout campus fields and in the weight room. Behrend will not host any track meets. The schedule includes meets at Carnegie-Melon, Slippery Rock, and Grove City. John Drew said, "Last Spring two men and women qualified for the NCAA Mideast regional meet in Philadelphia. I expect at least this many will qualify again. The only drawback of being a club is that if anyone qualifils for Nationals they won't be able to go." Deadline: Friday, December 12 at 4:00 pm Competitive and Recreational men's and women's Fraternities may enter 2 teams to earn points Residence Hall and Independent may enter 1 team Round Robin Top teams advance to championship bracket Divisions: by Matt Plizga sports editor tAow N 0.4 "E rN ;c ANis, 'TS, atrS, Hout grabbed 11 rebounds, four offensive, and had a steal while holding last year's Pennsylvania Athletic Conference player of the year, Dan Yeager, to just one point and three rebounds. "He played like a man possessed. He was all over the place on both ends of the floor," said fellow big man Nate Willson. Hout made eight of 11 shoots from the floor and five of nine free throws to record his career high 21 points. Eleven rebounds was also a career high for the senior. "I was disappointed with my performance in the first three games and was looking for a turnaround. It was nice to come out and play well," said Hout. Hout and the rest of the Lions will return to action Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm. Behrend will be looking to avenge their only loss of the year when they face the Tomcats from Thiel College. Many students have already shown interest in participating in Track and Field. "I think that any program that the athletic department adds would be a benefit to our school." stated Chemistry major Angela Hudak. For further information, student athletes should stop by John Drew's office in Erie Hall, preferably before the semester break. Students can also call him at extension 6239, or email him at jad2o@psu.edu. 0.9, clarkol3
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