Page 10 The Behrend Beacon Tennis team picks up two wins before AMCC's During this past weekend the Lions took its an nual road trip, traveling to Pitt-Greensburg on Fri day, Frostburg on Saturday, and Altoona on Sun day. The men were able to down Pitt-Greensburg beat ing them 9-0 to keep their conference record at a perfect 4-0. But the team wasn't able to hold it together the rest of the weekend. Saturday, it fell to Frostburg 6-3. Coming away with the only wins against Frostburg were freshman Jon Barber at third singles, freshman John Marini at fifth singles, and sopho more Aaron Whiting at sixth singles. Next the men fell to Altoona despite beating them earlier in the season. They lost 5-4 on Sunday, drop ping their conference record to 4-2. Marini and Whiting were able to come away with singles wins against Altoona, along with sophomore Ryan Deimel at first singles and sophomore cap tain Mike Oey at second singles. "It was just bad doubles play," said coach Jeff Barger. "We needed to win two out of the three doubles matches to win those matches and we didn't." The Lions bounced back on Wednesday when they played Thiel. After the match was postponed twice due to weather the Lions served up an ace, winning 9-0. The match was the first one the team played outside while at home. "We were coming off two loses that we should This time Jordan seems to really mean retirement KRT CAMPUS PHOTO Jordan talked with friends before he played his last game, for real, this time. by Sam Smith Chicago Tribune Bye, Mike. It has been a long, sometimes strange, mostly exciting, always memorable trip. It has given everyone reason to smile, and there's no reason to be sad now. If, indeed, it was fr the love of the game, it was a very splendid thing. "When you've got to give up something you love, obviously it's an emotional situation," Michael Jordan said Wednesday following the final game of his NBA career. "I came to grips with it before tonight. Tonight just brings back the impact you have had on people, everywhere you have played. To hear them yell and pay re spects that way is a chilling event. I felt proud about what I have done over the years. I'm happy with it. I can move on without a problem. "I'm a guy who loved the game," Jordan added, a cigar in his hand, his voice strong and his heart on his sleeve. "I never took the game for granted. I was true to the game and the game was very true to me. It's like trying to determine how long you're going to love a person. Love is a very delicate thing. Once you love it, you never lose the love. You never know when you can walk away. I tried a couple of times for different rea sons. But as much as I love the game, there's other components (now) that need my love, my attention, and I can easily walk away." by Amy Frizzell staff writer After a weekend of no hits in the doubles depart ment, everyone was happy with the results of the doubles teams. Deimel and Marini won at first doubles 8-4, sophomore captain Jacob Hillmann and Oey won at second doubles 8-1 and Barber and Whiting took third doubles at 8-0. The men will be able to use the win as a starting point this week as they prepare for the AMCC Championships on Saturday. "This week we're going back to the basics," said Barger of the team's preparation. "They'll be hit ting a lot of ground strokes, volleys, and serves." The championships will be held at Altoona. The men will have to beat out Frostburg and Pitt- Greensburg along with defending champs Altoona to claim the title. "We want to make it to the finals in every flight," said Barger. But to do this the team will have to keep up its doubles play. With an overall record of 11-4 and a conference record of 4-2 the team is looking forward to the possibility of being able to add 2003 AMCC Cham pions to its powerhouse season. Even though the rest of the season is looking up for the team, their postseason isn't looking too good. "We lost our chance to make it to regionals when we lost to Frostburg and Altoona," said Deimel. "There is a possibility for a post season but we needed to be 16-2 instead of 14-4, though I'm not ruling the postseason out completely," said Barger. For now the team has chosen to focus on its first goal of the season. ERIE Limited Time Offer! Pickup or Delivery CAMPUS SPECIAL Large, One Topping 99 Pizza Ur Liter Bonk of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi or Mt. (Dew Plus applicable tax. No other discounts apply Merc Y hurst- 866-6622 897.1818 838-8884 Penn State- 1 FREE Garlic Dipping sauce with every pine purchased. gli irilA now accepting j _ _ participating stores only * A valid phone number is required for delivery. Please state your phone number before ordering. stk p RT Friday, April 18, 2003 No substitutions, please, TRADMONAL & THIN CRUST ONLY. 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