Mike Bello, Sports Editor The Behrend Beacon Calendar of Events Behrend Athletic Events Friday Women's Volleyball @ Penn State Altoona 7 p.m. Men's Water Polo @ Princeton Invitataional TBA Saturday Women's Tennis @ AMCC Tournament @ Frostburg 9 a.m. Men's Soccer Frostburg Behrend Fields 1 p.m. Women's Volleyball @ Frostburg 1 p.m. Women's Soccer Frostburg Behrend Fields 3:30 p.m. Men's and Women's Cross Country @ Rennselear Poly Institute TBA Men's Water Polo @ Princeton Invitational TBA Monday Men's and Women's Golf @ La Roche 12 p.m. Tuesday Women's Soccer Buffalo State Behrend Fields 3 p.m Women's Volleyba! Pitt-Bradford Junker Center 7 p.m. Wednesday Women's Volleyball Thiel Junker Center 6:30 p.m. Thursday Men's Soccer Thiel Behrend Fields 3 p.m Friday Oct. 26 Women's Soccer AMCC Tournament Place TBA Time TBA Intramurals Schedule Friday Oct. 26 Intramural Bowling Men's and Women's Singles, Teams, and Coed Intramural Billiards Men's and Women's Singles, Doubles, and Coed Friday Nov. 9 Intramural 3 vs. 3 Basketball Men's and Women's Teams- Competitive and Recreational 2-Ball Competition Men's, Women's, and Coed Teams (2 players) All entries must be at the intramural office by 4 p.m. on the scheduled date Men's soccer team stalls after fast start by Mike Francis staff writer The men's soccer team has been very busy since the last publication of Behrend's newspaper two weeks ago. The fall break gave most students time to relax, hut not the soccer team. The Lions played five games in those two weeks, tying one, winning one, and losing the other three to drop their record to 8-6-1. Behrend began the stretch with a home game against Grove City on Oct. 3 I3ehrend jumped out on top first, as Dan Falk received an assist from Andy McCormick 35 minutes into the first period to put Behrend up by one. The team held oft Grove City for the rest of the period In the second period Rehrend had trouble. Grove City's Dustin King got a little help from JonVeschio to get a shot by Jake Hordych to tie the game I-1. Then, five minutes, later Grove City scored again to put the finishing touch on I 2 I win Overall, it was a pretty close game between the two teams. Behrend had 15 shots on goal compared to 17 for Grove ('its. 'The same goes for goalie saves, as Jake Ilord . ch tied Brad Smith with eight aVe S apiece. The loss dropped Behrend's record to 7-4 The Lions played their next game at home against Westminster on Oct. 5. The men were determined to defeat Wetininter on their home field. Westminster diminished that dream of coming true early On by putting a point on the hoald early in the game. Chris I.ightner would relight that dream by scoring a goal of his own seven minutes later which kept the game even going into The weekly senior athletic profile 1 16 'A .15 A' 4) 411. t.t t. * 11. 00000000000000 a s o s s V. 11 ,,, d s s * ;Laura Furko: records and life priorities PHOTO BY MIKE BELLO Laura Furko has been one of the major reasons the Lions are in the hunt again for an AMCC title by Kate Levdansky Petrikis assistant sports editor Laura Furko recently became Behrend's all-time goal scorer, but she said playing in California was just as exciting. "Our trip to California was one that I will never forget," said Furko. The Lions played two competitive teams while they were there, the Redlands and Claremont. They suffered two difficult losses, especially the 2-1 overtime loss against the nationally ranked Redlands. "The environment was incredible for both games," said Furko, "with the (mountains) surrounding the game fields. "Enough about soccer though, we got to go on 'The Price Is Right'," said Furko. She said it was a long process to get on the show, but the team made sure SPORTS Friday, October 19, 2001 the second half The seesaw battle continued. Westminster would score another goal putting them hack on top 2 1. Mark Steigerwald tied the game once more by scoring the last goal of the second period, sending the game into overtime. Behrend fought hard to try to defeat Westminster but in the end it was Mother Nature who brought an end to the game, which was called off in overtime due to darkness Hordych had a big day, stopping 10 of the 15 shots given to him as opposed to six that were stopped by Westminster goalie James I louse! The tie gave Behrend's record a new look of 7-4-1. with another home game against Carnegie Mellon on Oct. 10. The Lions did a good joh holding the visitors off for the first period, hut the second half was a different story. Mellon's Adam Hibshman was the first to put a point on the board. liehrend did not let this go unanswered. Lightner scored three minutes later, putting the team hack into the game. Nearing the end of the game, Carnegie Mellon sneaked one by I lordvch to finish off the Lions by a 2-1 score There was not too much action in this game, according to the statistics. Thew were riot many stuns on goal, as lit:Mend had four and Mellon managed eight. Although the team lost, iloidvt.h had si saves. three mole than Melton's Torn Dotwhertv flaying lust two home game , ,. the team Soccer star sets they had a lot of fun while they waited. Bethany Cummings, soccer alumnus, was chosen for the contestants' row. She never made it up onto the actual stage, hut she won consolation prizes. The show will air on Nov. 30. I tun sure that you will see the women's soccer team being obnoliwtwoand jumping around in the audience," said Furko. The Lions also got to travel on Rodeo Drive, view the famous Hollywood sign, and tour Beverly Hills. Furko began playing soccer when she was 7- years-old, but under different circumstances than now. "I had to play on an all boys team for two years since the sport was not very popular for girls at the time." She played in many leagues growing up, including many traveling and cup teams Furko attended Plum Senior High School where she continued to play soccer on the girls' team for four Furko plays central midfield for the Behrend soccer team. "I have played other positions but find my niche as a central midfielder," said Furko. The main role of the central midfielder is to distribute the ball to the forwards and create opportunities to score goals. Furko recently broke the scoring record, which was previously held by Michelle Gutting. "I was pretty happy this past weekend when I broke the scoring record, with 33 goals," said Furko. "I was proud of myself, but was also proud of my teammates, because I could have never accomplished it without their hard work. In all my years playing soccer, I have never played on a team who works so hard for each other like the Behrend soccer program." The team's record so far this year is PHOTO BY KR Senior midfielder Dan Falk (#8) fights for control of the ball against a Westminster opponent on Oct. 5 at the Behrend Fields. Freshman Andy McCormick (#4), right, watches from the background. morale might have gone down a little and could explain the loss to Carnegie Mellon With the team's record down to 7-5-1, the Lions desperately needed to win Saturday afternoon game against Pitt- Greensburg, one that was televised on the Image Sports Network. The pressure was too great for the Lions, and they suffered a heart-breaking loss to Greensburg. Wasting no time, Bill Mclntosh put a score on the hoard nine minutes into the game. Dave Tintera felt he needed to show Behrend what he had by scoring a goal of his own. Behrend finally got the chance to score, when Lightner shot one past Mitch Paterline to get Behrend on the hoard at the very end of the first period. Lightner would make his presence felt (gitin (me minute into the second period, tying the game 2-2. Just when things were looking up for the Lions, Mclntosh put 7-9-1, but that hasn't gotten the players I "We have had some difficult losses I but are still undefeated in our conference with a record of (5-0)," said Furko. _ . The Lions have yet to lose an AMCC conference game in five years, and they hope to keep the tradition alive this year. Behrend has two more conference games left this week, against La Roche and Frostburg. If Behrend remains undefeated, it will host the conference tournament in two weeks at the Behrend Fields. "I feel pretty confident in winning the I conference title again this year," said I Furko. "Each player knows what she can do, and it is just a matter of doing "I feel that playing soccer in college has also helped me in the classroom." Furko has learned to manage her time effectively in order to juggle soccer and her studies. She claims that it sometimes gets overwhelming, but says she has learned to leave certain time slots open to study during the day. "My coaches at Behrend have always stressed the importance of my education over soccer, or any other sport." said Furko. "They also make sure that each player is doing well in their studies, and offer the players assistance if they need it." Furko is majoring in Communications and Media Studies and plans to graduate this May. This past summer, Furko had a great internship with Fox Sports Net in Pittsburgh, and would like to continue in a job similar to that one. "I hope to remain in sports as I enter the business world, either as a public relations consultant or work in sports information," she said. Furko has two role models in her life, her mom and dad. "They have always supported me 100% in everything I have pursued in life," said Furko. Furko's father has been a big influence in her soccer career. He coached Furko when she was very young, and also coached her in high school. "He has always pushed me to be the best that I can without forgetting who I am as a person," said Furko. "I feel that my dedication and perseverance in life (have) stemmed from my parents." the icing on the cake and scored again handing another defeat to Behrend. Losing the last four honk- games. and dropping their record to 7-6-1, the "home field" advantage was not working for the Lions. But they changed that on Wednesday when they hosted La Roche Senior Chad Drui and freshman McCormick found the hack of the net to give Behrend a 2-0 lead going into the half. The Lions did not let up in the second half, as junior Ryan Ohl and senior Falk both scored to propel Behrend to a 4-0 win. Hordych had to make only one save to preserve the shutout. The Lions play tv.. o more mine game.. On Saturday the team plays Frostburg at 1 p.m., and then On hursday they play against Thiel at 3 p.m. The Lions will need to use tii games to prepare tor the AMCC tournament on Nov. 2 and 3 PHOTO BY JEFF I iANKI '1" Senior Sarah Peterson jumps to prepare for a spike during a recerif home game. Surrounding Peterson are from left to right sophoaßpr Lauren Senkevich (#l5), senior Brianne Engelbert, sophomore ,J , sica Niedermeyer (#l6), and junior Danielle Bemis (#10). Behrend stays on by Diane Holtsford staff writer Last Saturday the Behrend women's volleyball team played two matches at Fredonia. First, they took on host team Fredonia and defeated them in four games. Behrend came away from the first ntatch a winner, 30-24, hut then dropped the second one 30-27. A determined Behrend team fought hack to win the match in the last two games, 30-26 and 30-2 g. Jessica Niedermeer set the pace tor her team with 17 kills and 21 digs, as did teammate Brianne Engelhert with 1 I kills and 14 digs on top of her 40 setter assists. Also contributing to the team's win stierc Sarah Peterson with 13 kills and 17 digs and Danielle Bemis with nine kills and 10 digs. Later that day the Lions played Pitt- Bradford, whom they had just played the previous Wednesday, in another four game match. Behrend claimed the first two matches, 30-23 and 30-24. Alter conceding the third match to their conference rival, 30-23. Behrend clinched the game by winning the fourth match 30- 26. Once again Niederme)er led the ww, with an impressi e I 7 kills and 27 digs, and Engelbert added 22 dies along with her 42 setter assists. Also contributing digs were Bemis with 15. Ashley Only with 15, and Sarah Peterson with 13. "We were concerned about both teams because they always play tough. but WC played well together and took care of business," said coach Kellie Diehl about Saturday's performance. On Oct. 8, Behrend played at Pitt- Greensburg in another conference match. The Lions finished off Greensburg in three straight matches: 30 23. 30-19, and 30- behrcolls(q)aolcom HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Pagliari, a senior from McDowell High School shot a 75 for Penn State Behrend and made the AMCC Men's Golf All-Con ference Team. Behrend shot 330 as a team ono placed fourth in the con ference. Next up for the Lions is a match at Ln. Roche on Monday. volleyball team hot streak Peterson ;.iccuniulated IU HI, ;I nd digs, while Niedermecr add en [silk and nine digs. 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