Amy Frizzell & Kevin Fiorenzo
Sports Editors
On Deck
Behrend
Athletic
Events
Saturday
Men's and Women's
Cross Country
NCAA Regionals
@ Dickinson
TBD
Friday
Women's Basketball
Behrend Tournament vs.
Waynesburg
8 p.m.
Intramural
Schedule
Men's and Women's
3 vs. 3 Basketball
Games begin Nov. 16
Men's and Women's
5 vs: 5 Biskettall
Entries due Dec. 12
Hockey team struggles
shake its losing streak
by Amy Hiles
staff writer
After facing two tough losses just two
weeks ago, the Behrend men's club
hockey team unfortunately took two
more losses. Their first loss was to
California University on Saturday.
Coach Dan Fritts predicted it to be a
good game as California University has
the speed along with good hard hitting
to compete with. Behrend played a
strong first and third period but had some
trouble in the second and let the game
slip out of their control, leaving them
with an unfortunate loss of 3-1.
Sean Salem said, "We felt good about
the game but when it came down to it,
we just couldn't get it done."
Junior James Wyble scored the only
goal for Behrend with assists by senior
Michael Fritts and freshman Josh
Grumski. There were 32 shots on goal
with 29 saves by Jon Stull.
"It was a close game. We just didn't
seem to have much coming our way,:'
said Stull.
On Sunday, Behrend competed with
Carnegie-Mellon for the first time at
Mercyhurst Ice Center. Because
Behrend had never played CMU before,
the players were all apprehensive of the
outcome.
The Lions, again, played a strong first
and third period but had a bit of a
breakdown in the second, causing them
to come out of the game with another
loss of 5-2.
Junior Ryan Lang scored one
unassisted goal while Darren Douglas
scored the other goal with an assist from
sophomore Joe Persang.
The Behrend men's club hockey
overall record is 1-5. The men definitely
feel they need a bit more work; however,
they are still a fairly new team.
Winning comes with practice and the
Swimmers sink
Buffalo State
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The men's meet was
f- nothing short of a battle.
The men's meet came
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down to the last event,
which was the 200 yard free
The Lions started off their season with a record relay," said Slack
setting win against Buffalo State
by Samantha Cibula
contributing writer
Both the men and women's swim
teams captured their first win in the
season opener at Buffalo State last
Friday. The women won by one point,
posting a 91-90 victory, while the men
won 107-101.
"It was an awesome meet. I see a lot
of potential on both the men and
women's team," said head coach Jen
Slack.
Leading the women were freshmen
Whitney Marshall and Alexis Puhala.
Marshall won the 200 yard freestyle
(2:06.72), and 100 yard butterfly
(1:07.78).
Marshall's 100 yard butterfly time of
1:07.78 broke the record of outstanding
swimmer Christine Williams. Williams
now attends Penn State Schuylkill.
"Everyone had to do their part at the
meet," said Marshall. "We all did our
parts and swain as a team, and that is
how you win meets."
Puhala posted wins in both the 1650
yard freestyle (19:47.96), and 500 yard
freestyle (5:52.25). Puhala's time in the
1650 yard freestyle set a new team
record.
"Setting the record in the 1650 yard
freestyle was a big accomplishment for
md, especially because it was my first
time swimming it," said Puhala.
"Hopefully I can improve on it
throughout the season with the support
Lions are definitely practicing harder and
harder. Behrend's next game is another
home game on Nov. 23' at 7:45 p.m. at
the Mercyhurst Ice Center.
There they will compete for a win
against Penn State West, whom they tied
with in a game last year.
Daniel Craven is one of seven freshmen who joined the Lions.
SPORTS
Friday, November 14, 2003
Swimming the 200
yard free relay were freshmen Dale
Henry, Danny Ball, Patrick Bridenbecker
and sophomore Steve Schliecher.
"The relay was definitely a tense
situation," said Bridenbecker. "To win
the meet we had to win the relay, but it
is situations like that, that push you to
the next level. We got pumped up and
just did it."
Junior captain Eric Phillips led the
men. Phillips tripled, winning the 500
yard freestyle (5:23.28), 200 yard
individual medley (2:11.83), and the 100
yard breastroke (1:07.81). Freshman
Brandon Theil doubled, winning both the
200 yard freestyle (1:54.00) and the 100
yard freestyle (51.83).
"This first meet really tested our
determination," said junior captain Joe
Deely. "It is going to be a challenging
season but I have confidence that we will
have a strong one."
The men and women head to Fredonia
Friday to take on both Fredonia and
Mercyhurst.
Their first home competition is
Saturday. Behrend swimmers will
compete in an inner squad competition,
Blue and White meet, at the Junker
Center. The Blue and White meet will
begin at I oa.m.
"We still have areas to improve on and
that will come into play during our Blue
and White. inner squad meet on
Saturday," said Slack. "The Blue and
White meet will give the swimmers a
chance to work on small details while
having fun."
"We are definitely looking for a win.
We want to play well but at the same time
we want it to be a fun game not only to
play but to watch as well," said coach
Derek Gates said.
of the team."
Freshman Amy
Jakowski rounded out the
record breaking meet, by
setting a new team record
in the 50 yard freestyle,
with the time of 27.07.
Q & A with
Andy Laver
by Ray Immekus
staff writer
Beacon: Is this team capable of defeat
ing defending National Champion Mes
siah?
Laver: Yes. They are the defending na
tional champs, and they are a good team,
but right now we are on a high. We know
their history and how they play and we
can beat them. Some will say we got an
unlucky draw. We got a first round bye
and now we have to play the national
champs, but I think its good.
Beacon: Is this the best Behrend team
you have been a part of in your four years
Laver: Yeah, hands down. We've had
great success and this is a solid team.
There are no weak areas on this team.
Beacon: After three straight losses in
the AMCC championship game, how
does it finally feel to win one?
Laver: That was special. To lose three
close games in the championship, by one
goal in overtime, that was frustrating. It
was real special, especially since it was
my senior year.
Beacon: What aspect of your game, or
your leadership qualities, etc., do you
think the returning players will remem
ber you most for?
Laver: My hard work and good atti
tude. Just to stay focused and positive
during the season. Practicing every day
Women's soccer
team falls
AMCC title game
to Frostburg
by Rachel Lyons
staff writer
After a successful season, the Lady
Lions' year came to a close last Satur
day, when the Frostburg State Bobcats
defeated Penn State Behrend 4-2 in the
AMCC championship match.
The two teams met for the second time
in a week after advancing through the
first round of the conference tournament.
The loss ends the Lady Lions' season,
while Frostburg received a bid for the
NCAA tournament, beginning this week.
Last Wednesday, Behrend defeated
Pitt-Greensburg 2-1 after senior Andrea
Krahe scored in the seventh round of a
shootout. Frostburg advanced 3-1 over
La Roche to host Penn State Behrend for
the AMCC title game.
Penn State Behrend jumped on top
early with sophomore Holly Greiner
feeding a corner kick to sophomore
Kacie Burns in the 27th minute.
Frostburg answered on a Becky
Rambo goal in the 40th minute, taking
the game to a 1-1 first half tie. The sec
ond half was all Bobcats. AMCC "New
comer of the Year" Danielle Carter
scored twice in six minutes to put the
Bobcats up for good;
Greiner did score with 12 minutes re
maining in the game, but it was too little
too late. Behrend's season concludes
with a 12-7-1 record. Frostburg, win
ners of 11 straight, face Westminster in
the NCAA tournament.
The Lady Lions' championship loss
did not influence the AMCC when it
named this year's all-conference teams.
Behrend had four players receiving first
team honors, more than any other team
in the AMCC.
So .homore midfielders Heather
The Behrend Beacon
Senior Andy Laver was named
men's soccer AMCC Player of the
Year, accumulating nine goals and
six assists. He was also named to
the All-Conference first team.
does get tedious, but always try to have
fun and stay positive.
Beacon: How did it feel to be named
AMCC Player of the Year?
Laver: Again, that was special. It was
unexpected and a surprise. I mean the
competition and the talent in the AMCC
is incredible, and it's only getting better.
Being my senior year, it was real spe
cial.
Beacon: What do you plan on doing to
stay involved in the game of soccer af
ter you graduate?
Laver: Well I've been coaching for
three years. I've played soccer all my
life and I love the game, so I plan on
continuing to coach. These next few
weeks will probably be my last of play
ing competitively, but I definitely plan
on coaching in the future.
in the
Crawford and Michelle Newland, named
first-team, finished with 19 points and
17 points, respectively. Sophomore
defenseman Stephanie Bowen made the
team, and freshman goalkeeper Dara
Nielsen, who missed the last three games
due to injury, lead the conference in
GAA.
"I was not expecting this," Nielsen
said of her award. "I thought the senior
from Frostburg would get it."
Stephanie Zyck, Frostburg State's
goalkeeper, claimed second-team hon
ors. Nielsen felt that the team played
very well she tore her ACL at the very
end of the season against Buffalo State.
"The team picked up where we left
off," she said, complimenting the play
of her replacement, Liz Hall.
Nielsen attributes the winning season
to teamwork, especially the sophomores
playing well together. Nielsen also
points out the great leadership of team
captains Erin Mauer, Mandy Gesuale and
Kacie Burns.
The Lady Lions also had two of its
players named second-team all confer
ence, forward Greiner and senior
defensemen and co-captain Gesuale.
Behrend's other captains, defensemen
Mauer and sophomore midfielder Burns,
were named Honorable Mention.
Mauer, Gesuale, and Andrea Krahe have
played their final games as Behrend
Lady Lions.
Nielsen said the team is still wrapping
up this year, and tying together the loose
ends. The team will have some down
time. It does not start preparing for the
spring season until January. The play
ers will be starting their fund-raiser to
help send the team to Ireland to take on
club teams abroad.
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