MARCH 19 1987 Collegian PAGE 10 An inconsistent season hampers the Lady hoopsters by David Bruce Collegian Staff Writer "It was an inconsistent season," said Karin Sobotta, coach of the Behrend Women's Basketball team,"We began the season 1-8, but we went 8-8 in the second half of the season to finish 9-16." Much of the inconsistent play can be attributed to the youthfulness of the team. Six freshmen and two sophomores were on this season's roster. "We would play great during the first half, but lousy the second half,"said Coach Sobotta. Still, there was improvement over last season's 8-17 record. "We ended up 9-16, an improvement. We played a tough schedule, and I expected a lot from this team, maybe too much. But you have to expect a lot, otherwise you do not get enough accomplished," said the coach. 111111111 • MAZDA'S HIGH VELOCITY PHILOSOPHY THE NEW-GENERATION FUEL-INJECTED 1987 MAZDA RX-7. 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She knows how to play the game," said Coach Sobotta. "Michelle was the second leading rebounder on the team and made many clutch baskets, she is an excellent outside shooter." As for the team, the coach said that the best performances were against Frostburg, Geneva and Buffalo State. IM4 ftake,spettre's 161Kthislace, ..trEttforitt "The games against Frostburg and Geneva were our most consis tent games of the season, we played well and defeated good, stron teams." "The game against Buffalo State was the highlight of the season. We played them at Buffalo, and they were ranked fourth in the country. At halftime we were losing by fif teen points and I told my players to decide whether they wanted to play or not. In the second half, they scratched their way into the lead with 1:30 left in the game. After trading baskets, we finally won 70-69, definitely the highlight of the season," said Coach Sobotta. TROUBLED? NEED TO TALK? WE CAN HELP...WE - .ARE ABOUT YOU! 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School Address Home Address 1987 women's game by game stars PSB OPPONENT Overall Record: 9-16 Lady Cubs practice by Michael Cifelli Collegian Staff Writer The women's softball team is back in the swing. Coming off a 3-16-1 mark from a year ago, the Diamondettes hope to turn things around this year. Leading the girls' spring campaign is first year coach Anne Burbules. A Mercyhurst graduate, coach Burbules has the team conditioning 6-7 days a week. Their workouts concentrate on the basics: hitting in the cage, bunting, and infielding, with a half-hour devoted to pitchers. In the earlier portion of the pre-season, the team worked on flexibility and strength training. "I want to keep them working," says coach Burbules. Inexperience will be a factor in the Cubs season, with only two letter-winners returning. Sue Holmes and Lisa Butch will be This Summer Vacation and Study in England Send coupon to: Center for Continuing Education Edinboro Univ. of PA Edinboro, PA 16444 814-732-2701/2508 Michele Madison shoots over a Daemen defender Elmira 45 81 51 56 Goucher CMU Mt. Union St. John Fisher 67 Thiel 77 Grove City 68 Allegheny 75 Brockport 69 U. Buffalo 39 Buff. State 69 Edinboro 58 Wooster 53 70 49 59 Gannon 83 Mercyhurst 67 Grove City 62 Frostburg 76 56 46 60 Daemen Westminst- er 47 Pitt-Brad. 41 Frostburg Si Geneva 71 Daemen 49 Pitt-Brad. 57 Mercyhurst 56 COUPON LEADING SCORERS . LEADING REBOUNDER 53 36 75 67 Sue Holmes 12 Lisa Butch 17 M. Madison 19 Lisa Butch 17 Sue Holmes 16 Sue Holmes 12 Sue Holmes 14 Sue Holmes 18 Sue Holmes 22 Lisa Butch 12 Paula Skaggs 12 Paula Skaggs 20 M. Madison 13 Lisa Butch 20 Paula Skaggs 20 Paula Skaggs 10 M. Madison 10 Lisa Butch 20 Lisa Butch 14 Lisa Butch 13 Lisa Butch 17 Kim Erikson 10 Paula Skaggs 18 M. Madison 14 Paula Skaggs 22 Paula Skaggs 17 Lisa Butch 20 Paula Skaggs 15 counted on heavily to provide leadership for the girls, who are all freshmen. Due to last year's record, coach Burbules expects her squad to be underestimated by many op ponents. One of her goals is, "to gain respect." The coach went on to say she wants everyone to "play like a team. I want to get everybody to know each other's playing style." Coach Burbules thinks highly of the talent she has to work with. She listed a couple of the team's strengths as being a solid -infield and good defense. An added feature to college soft ball this year is a change in the distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate. Increasing the distance from 40 feet to 43 feet, Burbules sees this as a little more excitement potential added to the game. , Telephone. sports M. Madison Sue Holmes M. Madison Kim Erikson M. Madison M. Madison Sue Holmes Lisa Butch M. Madison M. Madison M. Madison 10 12 14 Sue Holmes Paula Skaggs M. Madison 10 11 9 Sue Holmes Paula Skaggs M. Madison M. Madison Sue Holmes S. Sickles S. Sickles Paula Skaggs Sue Holmes S. Sickles Paula Skaggs M. Madison Paula Skaggs S. Sickles "I think teams will try to steal more, and it gives the batter a bet ter chance to hit in what used to be a pitching-dominated game. There is an opportunity for more offense, resulting in higher-scoring games." As the spring weather makes its first appearance, so will the Lady Cubs. They'll take to the field for the first time on April 1, against Thiel College in their season opener. Women's softball schedule April 1 Thiel College Home 3:00 4 Buffalo State Away 1:00 , 7 Clarion - University Home 2:00 ' 9 Pitt-Bradford Away 2:00 11 St. Francis Home 2:00 14 Gannon University Away 2:00 16 Mercyhurst College Away • :00 21 Allegheny College Home 2:00 23 Geneva College Home 2:00 24'45 Ohio Northern Tourney Away TBA 30 Westminster College Away 2:00 May 2 Grove City College Away 1:00 * All games will be doubleheaders. 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