THE BEHREND BEACON OVER THE EDGE I lousing and FOOII SCI'VICC Athlete of the Week Corey Walters has been named this week's Housing and Food Service Athlete of the Week. He is a senior and the starting left fielder for the Behrend Lions. The baseball tam went 8-1 during their spring training week in Fort Pierce, Florida. For the week, Walters was 13 of 28 at the plate (.464) with 10 RBl's. He also was 4 of 5 in stolen base attempts and had foul extra base hits. Walters also contributed on the mound with a quality start against Neumann Col lege. He pitched four innings, giving up one earned run, striking out four and walking one. Teammate Ryan Seyler pitched the final three innings to earn the save. Walters is a graduate of McDowell High School. Behrend Scores Men's basketball NCAA Tournament Behrend 80, R.I.T. 65 Behrend 58, Cortland State 52 Behrend 69, Salem State 75 Men's baseball Behrend 16, Curry 0 Behrend 7, Marywood 6 Behrend 7, Elizabethtown 4 Behrend 21, Wilkes 3 Behrend 8, Neumann 4 Behrend 8, Anna Maria 7 Behrend 0, William Penn 3 Behrend 12,15 Dubuque 10,3 Women's softball Behrend 2,13, Neumann 3,4 Behrend 1,5, Kings 6,15 Behrend 6,13, Marywood 1,3 Men's Tennis Behrend 0, Webber College 9 Behrend 0, Allegheny 9 +' • diejiiithis ski morie Mass want Wall Mak*/ opollso awl lib of *Ow fisilb No Si Apricot *ris irlisie aids* stiimskika set amos Nitimel segue mai& 1h04.1 "171# Ofmr, 6 Paw* siSmIWINY 91166's mit omit SailleisMiksisciii MIL 4qpig4 11 1 46 e 6 fisi ONO TRIVIA What NCAA division one men's basketball team has won the most championships? 01 VIDII :lomsuli Corning Soon ARC ATHLETIC AND REC CENTER FALL 2000 Men's basketball falls NCAA Season comes end versus State by Matt Buser staff writer The Behrend men completed the most successful campaign in school history this past weekend. Participating in the school's first-ever NCAA National Division 111 Tournament, the Lions won three games, advancing to the Elite Eight, before bowing out against Salem State on Saturday, March 11. The men's record for the season stands at 26-4. The 26 wins represent the most by a team in school history. After Behrend beat Alvernia (18- 10) in the tournament opener at home on Thursday, March 2, they traveled to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) two days later for second-round action. The Lions excellent shooting (61%) led to an 80-65 rout of RIT (20- 6), who shot only 43%. Next for the men was NCAA Sectional play in Cortland, New York. The men faced host team SUNY Cortland on Friday, March 10, and, despite a size disadvantage, won the Andy Berchtold releases a jump shot during the Lions' final game basketball game at Erie Hall Berchtold, a sophomore, will be one of the men's basketball players returning next season. SPORTS Elite Ei to an Salem game 58-52. Once again, shooting was the key, as Behrend shot 54% for the game, while limiting Cortland to 45q shooting. "We shot the ball really well, and I think when you get into tournament play like this, you've got to shoot the ball well," said Behrend Head Coach Dave Niland. The Lions then played Salem State College for the rights to advance to the Final Four. Once again, Behrend found themselves the smaller team, and despite shooting 54% to Salem State's 50%, Behrend was defeated 75-69. The key statistic in the loss was Salem State's 33-18 advantage in rebounds, including 16 offensive rebounds to Behrend's four. "It just came down to physical size," commented Ni land. "They just had more than we did, and it caught Senior forward Andy Lawrence agreed. "The teams were huge, starting 6'B" or 6'9" across the frontcourt. They were good teams, and we lost to a good team. It just ALL T!' . :.; ii TEAMS. MARCH 17, 2000 Behrend's Chris Hughes tries to block a shot versus Alvernia in the first game of the NCAA &vision 111 tournament. Hughes led the men's squad in the tournament with a total of 83 points, 24 rebounds, and 9 assists wasn't our night Behrend's win against Alvernia in Erie Hall was the catalyst for the team's success in the tournament. "When we beat Alvernia, we knew we really belonged," said sophomore Guard Matt Keith. "Before that, we were Just exited to get into the tournament." "It gave us a lot of confidence," said Niland. "I think also, we've had enough experience in the postseason, whether it's the ECACs or this. Our guys really felt that they could play with anybody. - Despite the loss, the tournament was a great experience, though sometimes difficult to put into words, for the players and coaches. "It was amazing," said Keith. "We got there, and they gave us breakfast and stuff like that. It was just a lot different than anything else we had ever experienced." "It felt good. It was different. I didn't think I'd ever get to he there," commented Lawrence. "I don't know how to explain it, it was a weird feeling, but it was fun." "I'm sure it's something that they won't forget, and I know I won't, as far as our run in the tournament," said Niland. "I'm grateful to our players for all their hard work and for the memories, because it's something we can certainly build on, and I think it has instilled confidence in our in the returning players During Behrend's four game run, contributions came from a number of players. Senior center Chris Hughes totaled 83 points, 24 rebounds, and nine assists. Lawrence had 47 points, 18 rebounds, and six steals. Senior forward John Park chipped in 16 points, six rebounds, six assists, and made four three-pointers. Senior forward and captain Nate Willson battled an ankle injury the entire tournament, but helped the cause with six points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. Sophomore guard Andy Berchtold had 16 points. Junior guard Ashley Orris nailed ten three pointers, scored 46 points, and also had 15 rebounds and 15 assists. Keith hit 16 three-pointers and scored 57 points, dished out seven assists, and had five steals. Look tor the 1999-2000 Behrend Lions basketball season in review, coming in next week's Beacon. We'll look hack on the season's accomplishments, and talk about the legacy of this year's basketball team's seak,r class. PAGE 13
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