October 16, 1976 Homeco».l ng victory by Suzy LeViseur and Mike Razdnouskas Collegian Staff Writers Homecoming Saturday found Erie to be cold, wet and windy, but that did not hamper the Cubs in their 3-1 trouncing of the Pitt- Johnstown soccer team. Setting a campus record for most con secutive unbeaten games, six, the Behrend squad was led by team point leader Gary Zemanski. “Z” scored the first goal and assisted on the other two. He now has twelve points, eight goals and four assists. Behrend took a' 2-0 lead into halftime after Gary Wolf got the second and eventual winning goal. The Cubs kept the shutout going until about 19 minutes to go. UPJ scored then on a comer kick “as a result of poor defensive marking.” Showing comeback Fresh start for Behrend B-baR by Steve Bishop Collegian Staff Writer Quickness, speed, aggression, and desire. These are the cor nerstones on which head basketball coach Leon Wright plans to build a consistent winner in his first year at Behrend College. What else does he have' to work with? This reporter held a personal interview with Coach Wright to find out. Collegian: Coach Wright, we’ve already determined some, positive factors of this year’s Team (quickness, speed, etc.). Let’s move to the other end of the spectrum. What weaknesses must you overcome to be com petitive? Wright: We’ve got two major disadvantages. The first is lack of height. We will probably be shorter than most of our op position. That’s what we must overcome with our speed. The second disadvantage is our overall inexperience. Every player except one that I put on the court this year will be in his first year of eligibility at Behrend College. • Collegian: This brings up another point. Behrend is designed for the student to remain here only two years. Does this affect the basketball program? Wright: Yes it does. It means we don’t have the personnel returning year after year. It was only four years ago that Behrend began playing major college competition. Previous to that, they played junior college competition and did quite well. But I definitely would not want a player majoring in something he isn’t interested in, just to remain here to play basketball. I strongly feel that the schooling is the primary objective of college, for ev&ryoQe. Collegian. -Back to the team itself; What type dToffense will Heldy Rudolf and the Women’s Volleyball team both score big as they win their two games this season. ESD power, the Cubs “iced” the game when Mark Stillwagon rammed a cross from “Z”, off the goalie and into the net. The win upped Behrend’s record to 5-1-1. The one tie in the Cubs record came against Alliance College. The team from Cambridge Springs got two goals in the first half against a Cub defense that had not been scored on in 350 consecutive minutes. Behrend came back but could not put the game away. Dennis Moore put the Cubs on the scoreboard with four minutes to go in the first half on a cross from “Z”. Down 2-1 at the half,' “Z” came up with the equalizer header on a Paul Lloyd cross. The Cubs dominated the overtime, but could not score. October 2, Behrend received the Mayor’s Cup after defeating intra-city rival Mercyhurst College 4-0. The cup is symbolic you run? Wright: We have no actual set plays. We’ll use the fast break at every opportunity. Our offense is based on continuous movement by every player. If there is a player just standing around, he isn’t doing his job and won’t be in there for long. Collegian: What about defense? Wright: Nothing but man to man I feel that players tend to stand around too much in a zone. We mean to take the game right to our opponent. Collegian: It sounds as if this year’s team is going to be quite a bit more exciting than in recent years. With a new head coach and a lot of new talent, it’s like getting a fresh start. As a final question, what exactly do you expect from this team as individuals? . Wright: Well, I don’t play favorites. At least I try not to. To emphasize this point, there will be no captains this year. Every individual is an equal part of the team. Also, this is our first year together. We need mental as well as physical toughness on the court. That’s what we’re striving for. And I think we’ll have it. Of course, we’ll also make a number of mistakes. But we’ll certainly try to keep them to a minimum. Final note: Coach Wright is a lighly personable man who :ommands respect from his ilayers, and in turn respects hem. If this year’s team exhibits as much enthusiasm and cohesiveness as was displayed in a team meeting which this reporter attended, it should be a very interesting season. Also, in an effort to keep their grade averages up to the high standards set by Coach Wright, some of the players are in need of tutors. Particularly English L II; Psy. 2,4; Math. 6, 20, 35, 61, 71, 80; and several others. Anyone interested (at $2.50 per hour) contact the coach. Behrend Collegian of soccer supremacy in Erie. In this game, Mark Stillwagon had the team’s first hat trick (three goals in one game) of the season. “Z” was assisted by Pete Oetinger on his first of two goals during the game. The other goal was scored by Paul Lloyd. In the game against Gannon College on September 29, which Behrend won 2-0, “Z” scored on a pass from Mike Razanouskas and John Fleming racked up one point with the assist going to Stillwagon. The Cubs played Tuesday at Indiana (Pa.) University, but the results were unknown at press time. Saturday they travel to Youngstown State and October 21 they play Edinboro here at 3 p.m. Linksters _ by Steve Bishop Collegian Staff W riter The Behrend golf campaign for the fall season drew to a close following the Allegheny Tourney on October 5. It was the third such tourney in which the linksters had participated this fall. The first was the Gannon I Tourney in which the Cubs copped ninth place overall. Dave First was low mam for the Cubs, blasting a 75 to capture a fifth place finish behind medalist .Steve Rutkowski of Mercyhurst Indiana University of Pa. won the team honors. The Edinboro Tourney was next on the Cubs’ agenda, with the Behrend swingers dropping to an eleventh place finish. John Farkas led the way for the Cubs with an 82, eleven strokes behind individual winner Dave Ciacchino of Mercyhurst, who took the team competition. Edinboro had to be content with second place, nine The grimace on Coach Wilson’s face reflects the intensity of the Women’s Volleyball team. Bridge club Tally at this week’s meeting of the Bridge Club was seven students and’faculty. Their at tendance was mucn appreciated. If you can spare any time from your labors (of mind and body), bridge is a wonderfully breathtaking way to use such a time. Winners of this week’s game were Jane Rohrer and Barb King, who tied. Dart Summerson came in third. There will be more people playing next week - come and join us. - Barbatos Pizzaria >99-3423 Pizza & Spaghetti Delivery on Mon.-Wed.-Fri.-Sun. 9:00 p.m. Lawrence & Perry Lobbies and Niagara Gameroom Mark Stillwagon does it on the grass and helps Behrend to another climatic victory. strokes back. Eleventh place was once again as high as the Cubs could climb, this time in the Allegheny Tourney. John Farkas again led the squad, this time with an 81. Dave First and Tom Lawless were close behind with 83 aand 84 respectively. Edinboro’s Chris Lane blazed his way to medalist honors with a one under par, 71. Edinboro again had to be content with second place laurels, this time only one stroke behind home squad Allegheny. When asked about the squad’s poor performance thus far, Coach Ed Onorato replied, “I can’t understand what happened to them this fall, but they’ve got far more talent than they’ve shown, and I’m sure they’ll turn it around this coming spring.” The golf squad consists of second year men Mike Litowkin and Larry Cunningham, and first year men John Farkas, Dave First, Tom Lawless, Mike Fapore, and Greg Westover. ALL "U" DAY BUS to State College! tares IS Lat Fit, Be. 5 zt S ml, bknta tata> ta. 7 atlt ilh. Cost no Buy T* drafts Now at Niagara Gameroom Limit'd Steaing! Deadline to buy - Nov. 2 Dr. B. Scott Welcome to Erie and Welcome To The Home of Name Brand Components Pioneer-T echnics-J UC-Sony Panasonic-Bic-Jensen-T eac Scoteh-Memorex-Advent T.D.K.-Shure-8.5.R.-A.D.C. This Coupon Worth *5.00 on the Purchase of an; Sterio Headphone Volleyball by Suzy LeVisuer Sports Editor Winning two games October 7, Behrend’s women’s varsity volleyball team started off their season on the right track. Mrs. Janet Wilson, their coach, said the team “was spurred on by the spiking of freshmen Sandy Rossman and Heidi Rudolf, and the great setting of Sue Ziegler, the only sophomore and returning letterman on the team. Assisting in beating Allegheny in two matches, 15-9 and 15-8, were the other starters Marty Baker, Gail Downer, and Beth Langer, and the number one substitutes Bobbie Colton and Linda Dawson, all freshmen. Against Mercyhurst, Behrend scored two victories in three matches, 15-5, 13-15, and 15-9. Coach Wilson claims, “The girls played their best this year in the match they lost.” Falling behind 2-9, Behrend caught up to Mercy hurst “through the aggressive play and team spirit promoted by Beth Langer. Heidi Rudolf and Gail Downer did excellent during their turns serving; Gail scored several points in all three games.” The team played Gannon and Thiel Tuesday night, but the results were unknown at press time. They travel to Fredoria State tonight for a nonconference game. 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