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Sophomore first baseman Curtis Moncus contributed a RBI-double, while senior third baseman Stephen Deyo made a run with an RBI-single. junior catcher Brett Muhlhan hit a homerun in the fourth inning to give the Bulldogs a 6-4 lead, which lasted into the ip of the ninth, until the Aggies got three- ight walks to open up the inning and oad the bases. m-scoring single from A&T’s Austin made the lead 6-5, and then an error )y Moncus allowed a tie of 6-6 off UNCA reshman reliever Chris Duhamel. After a strikeout, A&T’s Moore, 'who ished the game with four RBIs, drove in he winning run with a two-run single to ter field. This put the Aggies at 8-6, ind Eric Jones followed with an RBI-single make the victory 9-6 over the Bulldogs. The win was contributed by Aggie relief litcher Larry Dobbins, who allowed one during the final five innings and struck t three Bulldog hitters. He got out of a ;es-loaded play and had no outs in the ixth, which kept the Aggies in the game. The day before, the Bulldogs played ' 1st High Point University in a confer- doubleheader on April 17. UNCA by a score of 4-1 in the first game, but 3-1 in the second. This game marked the 796th victory in JNCA head coach Mike Roberts’ career. Senior Willie Stewart went 3-for-4 from he plate, and sophomore pitcher Judson iallard and junior pitcher Nick Brannon PHOTO BY ANTHONY GRECO Sophomore Jason Walker pitches against North Carolina A&T on April 18 at Greenwood Field. The 'Dogs lost the game by a score of 9-6. combined on a four-hitter, according t( the athletic Web site. In the first game, Ballard went 4.1 in nings, and allowed just two hits and an unearned run. Brannon came in to pitch in the fifth inning, and collected his second save of the year. He struck out four hitters and walked one to help the Bulldogs. “We really did a great job in the first game and got some super pitching,” said Rob erts. “I was really proud of our guys.” Junior Jason Ronai went 3-for-4 for the and junior Corey Mercer added 2 hits, which included a triple. During the second game. High Point pitcher Chris Chandler pitched a complete game five-hitter to earn a split for the Panthers. Senior Tim Nettles led the Bulldogs with two hits, and freshman pitcher Aaron Rembert pitched 4.1 innings, allowing just six hits and two runs. The baseball team plays against Lander at home on April 21 at 2 p.m., and again on April 22 in a doubleheader at noon. 3ulldogs chew up Wingate Women's tennis team defeats competition 6-3 By Teshania Wiley staff Writer The UNCA women’s tennis team, who 0-5 in conference play and 6-8 'erall, defeated the Wingate University ulldogs 6-3 at home on April 12. The len’s and women’s tennis teams say they lok toward the future as they prepare for ig South Conference Championship ac- proud of the way the girls played,” id head coach Jeff Duncan. “They all lyed solid. All the girls stuck together.” ophomore Stefanie Shuba won a match No. 1, according to Duncan. Senior inelle Watson won at No. 2., sophomore icyLivesaywonatNo. 3,and freshman shley Jones won at No. 4. Going into next year will be a bright ■ture for us,” said Duncan. “I have been ound the kids for eight months, so they getting the feel of me, and I am getting feel of them. They are great to work ith.” I look forward to the last part of the ason here, and the off season where I will trying to get some kids in here that are ’ing to be impact players,” said Duncan. •• \- 'PHOTO BY JASON GRAHAM Senior Janelle Watson competes in the April 12 tennis match against Wingate University . UNCA plays in the BSC tournament April 20-22. the mix of possibly being the second or third seed. “We faired (well) against them in the ■gulaf season,” said Malina. “Coastal ‘Weai ; getting r mference tournament and, hopefully, we ill finish strong,” said Duncan. The Bulldogs will compete in the Big uth Conference Championships on April ^-22 at Elon College. If' we can play hard and stay focused, I •lieve that good things are going to hap- n,” said Duncan. “It can only carry us to next year on a good note.” 'he UNCA men’s tennis team now has a 6 record in conference play and a 3-14 cord overall after a 3-4 loss against Mars Hill on April 10. “Unfortunately, because our season has not been as successful as we would have liked, we are going to be the seventh seed going into the tournament,” said freshman Zach Malina. “It is (not) determined yet who we are going to play, but we will certainly be the underdog.” “We are just going into the tournament with a warrior spirit and, hopefully, we should come up with a win,” said Malina. “If things don’t go well, we will certainly be preparing for next season.” Malina said he thinks if the team had a choice between who to play for first round of the possible contenders, they would want to play Coastal Carolina. Coastal is in would be a good match for in the tournament.” Malina says the tennis teams have ben efited from the advice and motivation of their new coach. “Coach Duncan started getting us fired up towards the end of the season,” said Malina. “The season was a learning experience for everyone including the coach. At the end oftheseason, hehas really pushed us more.” “I feel that in the tournament he will definitely be there to push us on and help us do as good as we can,” said Malina. Track team competes Women's team wins first at invitational By Eric Porter staff Writer The women’s and men’s track and field ipeted in the U.S. Collegiate itational at Furman University on April 15in prepara- person tion for the Big South Conference meet on April 21-22. UNCA competed against The Citadel, Furman and Charleston Southern. “This was an impor- determining what events people would be competing in during the (upcoming confer ence meet),” said head coach Stan Rosenthal. The UNCA women’s points. core of 182 nd the men fourth with 118 points. of the year, that’s all we can ask for,” said Rosenthal. “We had a lot of people do that.” Freshman Crystal Goure had another pro- , ductive meet, winning the pole vault and the javelin and earning third place in the discus and shot put. “Crystal Goure had a really good meet,” said Rosenthal. “She’s a very important because she does so many events so well.” Senior Amy Pearson had a lifetime best in the javelin with her throw of 102 feet. Senior Michelle Ray and freshman Tish Franklin had good days in the hammer Ray just missed the school record by a few inches with a throw of 148’4", while Franklin improved her lifetime best by a foot to 119’9". “Michelle Ray had PHOTO BY ANTHONY GRECO particularly c women’s side, they won the whole meet,” said Rosenthal. “Everybody competed hard.” UN CA won six individual events, which included the men’s 800, men’s 1500, women’s 1500, the women’s hammer throw, the women’s javelin, and the women’s pole vault. I n the women’s shot put, UNCA scored second and third places, while in the women’s discus swept places two through five. “There were a lot of people who did very well,” Rosenthal said. In the men’s hurdles, sophomore Andy Guzy set a new school record of 56.98 in the 400 and led off the record-setting men’s 4 x 400 relay with a 49 second 400 meter split need her to have an- Freshman Crystal Goure practices °ther one this week- for track BSC Championships. «nd,” Rosenthal said. The Bulldog track team has improved throughout the sea son and is posting some of their best marks at the end of the season. The conference meet on April 21-22 is the big test, though, according to Rosenthal. “It’s not like basketball,” Rosenthal said. “You can’t dictate tactics. There isn’t anything you can do to make your oppo nents play down to your level.” Though the Bulldogs have their weak nesses, Rosenthal says he feels confident that his team is prepared to do battle at the conference meet. “We have a lot of potential to score points in the pole vault and discus,” said Rosenthal. “The women throwers and field in the 1500 to win by three seconds at 4:40. Davis also lowered her previous best in the 800 to 2:17.20. Junior Zola Davis pulled away from the distance runners really need to perform ' ''' ' ' • ' ' ’ at the level (of which) they’re capable.” “I think everyone has a good attitude ■ about (the conference meet),” said senior i Senior Brandon Trollip and freshman Chad discus thrower John Young. “The hard- 1 Pearson pulled out to lead the men to victory in the 800 meter. “Zola Davis had two good races. If you’re running your best times of the year at the end est thing right now is the time of year ; because of the work and exams.” “It’s important to all of us to do well '• and do our best,” said Young. UNCA to host BSC Championships The UNCA men's and women's track teams will host the 2000 Big South Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The meet will begin on April 21 lasting 3 to 7:30 p.m. and will end on April 22 lasting 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is no cost for admission, and the public is invited to attend. Fans coming to the meet are encour aged to park in the parking garage next to the Southridge dormitory on campus. "We're hoping for good weather, but we look forward to hosting the Big South Conference championships," said head track coach Stan Rosenthal. "We have some outstanding athletes (in the conference), and we hope to have a great crowd watch them." >
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