The Collegian Wednesday, March 15
High Flying Lions
- Rick Demski -
- Bob Minford -
by Todd J. Irwin
Collegian Staff Writer
The Lion Cagers' very
impressive season ended on a
rather disappointing note in their
playoff appearance on March 4
against Frostburg State.
Both teams shot below their
averages as the contest went right
to the line.
A controversial call with only
11 seconds remaining turned the
ball over to Frostburg, giving
them a chance to overcome
Behrend's one point lead, 79-78.
Frostburg capitalized for two
on a low percentage shot that,
according to Coach Zimmerman,
would have been made only once
out of 15 or 20 times.
" It was the kind of shot that,
as a coach (for the defending
team) I like to see taken at the
point in the game," said
Zimmerman.
Unfortunately for the Lions,
the shot fell with two seconds
remaining on the clock, and
brought their season to a end.
Dave Gurska led the Lions with
18 points including five three
pointers. Rick Demski poured in
17 points and grabbed eight
boards.
The Lions finished at 15-11, and despite the playoff loss,
weremther pleased with their-gen-cm - -
Coach Zimmerman echoed the same sentiments, "I had
some serious concerns on the first day of practice, lack of
experience and size were two of them, but this team had great
chemistry and always found a way to get things done."
The Lions are only expecting to lose one player, senior
Bob Minford, and are looking forward to next season with high
expectations. Not without reason.
- Moise Pringle -
- Randy Baughman -
- Mike Colucci -
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