sports Coach Bari offers encouragement to the Lions. Baseball Blues by Rick Cain Collegian Sports Editor The Behrcnd Lion's Baseball team broke out of their slump at the plate April 12, at Gannon. In the first game, the Lions trailed 10-3 in the seventh The Lions' next doublc when they got things going. Reese header was at Westminster with the Wetzel led off with a homcrun and Lions losing both, 10-5 and 4-3. was followed by back-to-back Druschcl had four hits (one of them singles by Shawn Selby and Darin a homcrun), two runs, and three Wotus. Dan Froehlich followed RBl's on the day and Wetzel had with a two run double and moved to three hits and two RBl’s. Eric Haus third on an error. Jim Goard then and'Larry Jacobs took the losses on brought Froehlich home with a the mound, sacrifice fly to right. The score now The next opponent for the 10-7 with one out, Tom Partridge Lions was Mt. Union, in Ohio, singled, Chris Biebel walked, and Again they dropped both games, 16- B.ill Cover reached on an error to 5 and 4-3. Wetzel had two singles load the bases. Bob Druschcl;...afldjaidoublc,on the day and Biebel, followed with a deep fly to left, Druschel and Jim Senyo each had advancing the runners and two hits. Malsch and Bob Duma apparently scoring the eighth run. got the losses. An appeal was called and the runner The Lions relumed to their at third was said to have left early, home field on April 20, where they double-play, game over. split a pair of games with Case In the second, game the Western. In the first game, the Lions got their revenge. Druschcl Lions lost a close one, 6-5. led off the game with a walk and Druschcl and Goard each had two was forced at second by Wetzel, hits and Wetzel hit his second Wetzel was doubled in by Wotus homerun of the season. Davido took who then scored on a homcrun by the loss. Frochlich. Then, in the fourth inning, the Lions' scored four more with singles by Druschel, Selby, TOP FIVE LION HITTERS (BASED ON 65 AT-BATS) Dan Froehlich 30 82 BobDruschel 31 Tom Partridge 25 76 Reese Wetzel 23 82 Jim Senyo and Wotus followed by a two run triple by Froehlich. Combine these two big innings with a few more scattered runs and a seven inning, nine strikeout performance by Ed Malsch and you end up with a 10-4 Lion victory. The second game saw the home team explode for seven runs in the second inning. Froehlich led At-Bats Hr Hits Photo by off with a double and was followed by three consecutive walks. After a sacrifice fly by Goard brought in the second run of the inning, Senyo drew a walk loading the bases for Wetzel who delivered a three run double. Wetzel then scored on a hit by Druschel who scored on Froehlich's second hit of the inning. Partridge, in relief of Druschel, then proceeded to three hit the opposition for his first win on the mound. Bad weather canceled a pair of games at Laßoche, in Pittsburgh, making the Lions next opponent Frcdonia. The Lions luck turned bad once again away from home as they dropped both games, 11-2 and 6-4. Froehlich and Neil Higgins-each had two hits on the day with Haus .and Malsch talang the losses on the mound. As this issue went to press: the Lions played a double header against Edinboro. In the first game, Tom Partridge went the distance on the mound in a 7- Lion victory. The second game was lost by the Lions 8- with Larry Jacobs taking the loss. The Lions. record is now 5-25 with a double header at Mercyhurst scheduled for April 28. RBI AVG. 1 19 1 16 Photo by Thang Tron Lion tennis PLAYER RETURNS VOLLEY FROM BASELINE. Summer Position- College students welcome. 9 dollars starting rate. Corporate Scholarships available. Car, necessary. now, start after exams. Call between 1 and 5 at 833-4843 LADY LIONS PLAY TOUGH by Ray Van Dusen Collegian Staff Writer On April 14, the Lady Lions swept a double header from cross town rival Gannon, 13-10 and 2-1. In the first game, Jennifer Mouris was three for three hitting' with three RBl’s and Jill Smith had two hits with four RBl’s. Theresa Sumner got the win on the mound. The second game, unlike Offense key to Lady lion's success . / .f* - - Leaders SCORTNO Player FGM FGA FG% ftm fta FT% TP PPG Gary ZANG 175 328 .530 78 94 .829 432 17.3 RICK DEMSKI 114 225 .506 84 121 .694 313 13 Gene Gorniak 120 211 .568 47 62 .758 287 12.6 MIKE JENKINS 78 178 .438 27 40 .675 196 8.1 Wayne Snyder 63 167 .377 46 85 .540 173 6.9 Rfbotin Player Gene Gorniak 114 161 273 11.9 Rick Demski Gary Zang 76 97 173 6.9 Behrend Hires New Women's Basketball Coach by Dave Bruce Collegian Sports Editor Jcnepher Crawford has been named the new women's basketball coach at Penn State- Bchrend. Crawford replaces Karin Sabotta who resigned last month and has joined the Westwood Racquet Club as a tennis pro. QUIK PHOTO 1 HOUR PHOTO FINISHING AT 3315 LIBERTY LOCATION 2 HOUR PHOTO FINISHING AT K MART PLAZA EAST 3315 Liberty...B66-6363 K-Mart P1aza...899-0567 the first, was a pitcher's duel in . which Mouris got the win. Mouris also added a couple of hits accompanied by a triple by Sumner. There next opponent was the ever talented Allegheny on the 19th. The Lady Lions were just no match as they were shut out of both games, 10-0 and 11-0. On April 21, the Lady Lions returned home and split a pair of games with Westminster. After dropping the first game 8-2, the OR DR TR RPG 76 102 178 7.4 Prior to her position at Penn State-Bchrend, Crawford served as a graduate assistant for the lowa State women's basketball team. She attended Springfield College in Springfield, Mass, where she was an All-American basketball player. A native of Mercer, Pa., Crawford has also taught and coached at Hartford High School in White River Junction, ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3512 Buffalo Road Wesleyville ■ Phone: 899-3423 !! WE DELIVER OUR ENTIRE MENU !! (Pizza, (Pasta, *Wings, S'aßs, Salads, Shrimp (Dinners, finger (foods I Lg. Cheese Pizza f i $5.99 - Delivery included [ i Coupon Expires | Collegian home team rallied in the last inning of the second game to force extra innings. Jodi Buerkle double in the bottom of the seventh, scoring Sandy Taylor to tic the game at four. Then, in the last of the ninth, Kay Moyer scored the winning run when Lisa Dorcnkamp drew a walk with bases loaded. On Sunday, the 24th, the Lady Lions Traveled to Niagara where they split another double header. The first game proved to be all Niagara as the Lady Lions lost 12-3. The Behrend team turned it around in the second game as they out scored Niagara, 12-9. Sumner had two hits and four runs scored and Lisa Butch and Moyer each had two hits a piece. Overall, the majority of the Lady Lions offense has come from Jennifer Mouris who leads the teams in extra base hits and carries a .400 average. Other offensive producers include Brenda Rose ( .333 average ) and Lisa Butch ( .302 average ). Along with Jodi Buerkle ( .279 ), Jill Smith ( .267 ) and Theresa Sumner ( team leading 15 runs scored). Outstanding defensive play by Jill Smith and Tina Mattress has also added to the Lady Lions success. With six games left to play, Coach Burbulcs' primary goal of a .500 season is still within reach. As this issue went to press: the Lady Lions dropped a pair of games to Mercyhurst, 5-0 and 13-8. Their overall record now stands at 7-13 with games yet to play against Grove City, on April 28, and R.1.T., on the 30th. ASSTSTS Player Wayne Snyder 5.1 Randy Baughman 3.7 Vermont "Wc are pleased to have someone with Jcnepher Crawford’s background; both as a player and as a coach, coming in to take over this program," said Herb Lauffer, Athletic Director at Penn State- Bchrend, "we have been impressed with her motivation, dedication and committment to have the program continue moving forward." Page 13 APG
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