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Page Eight THE VOICE February 26,1981 SPORTS— FSU Golf Broncos Hanging Tough Lady Broncos Burning Hot By DERRICK EDDIE, Sports Writer North Carolina A&T University Holiday Tournament Champions, the Fayetteville State University Lady Broncos ran away with the CIA.\ in the early stages of the season. They started their spur by beating teams such as Winston-Salem, Norfolk State, Elizabeth City, and a host of others at VvcixYve covirts, Qu.ick.ly establishing a 9-0 record. T’.iey defeated N.C. A&T State Jniversity in Greensboro, N.C. twice and I hen squeaked by the Aggies in F&'.eiteville to make those three wins tl highlight of the season. (’ oach Yvonne Edwards and assistant coach Henry Thomas had a wealth of talent this year and accom- phshed a very impressive record (23-3 at press time) and should have all the talent back again next year as there were no seniors on the Lady Bronco Squad. Sophomore guards, Concetha Smith and Ann Stringfield should return next year, along with Sherlyn Drayton and strong forward Jesse Elmore to face a more difficult schedule of opponents. Also slated to return in the lineup is Junior sensation Dianthia Morris, a 5’10”, 155 pounder from Lawrence, N.J. who averages 7 rebounds and about 15.7 points per game. Around the end of the regular season, the Lady Broncos traveled to Elon College to face the Elon Fighting Christians (ranked 13 in the nation at the time) and were defeated by an un believable 37 points. The Lady Bron cos then returned to Fayetteville to stomp the St. Augustine Falcons. The Falcons had administered one of the By WILLIE SMITH, Sports Editor F.S.U.’s golf teams are on the way to starting off another season. If this season proves as successful as others have in previous years, then the Bron cos are on their way toward another championship. The men’s golf team have already won six straight CIAA championships and have acquired four Medalist championships. Our coach, Mr. Moe Walker, is responsible for this great feat of talent and has been voted Coach of the Year for six consecutive years. This team has great talents and all of these can best be summarized by the individual honors that our players have acquired. Mr. Toney Terry was CIAA Medalist Champion for the year 1979-80. Ric- cardo Stevens for that same year was CIAA regular season medalist cham pion, and Steve Coleman was runner- up CIAA medalist champion. Our golf team has won several other championships during the past year, including the Old Dominion Golf Tournament, New Port News, Virginia, and the Shaw University In vitational Tournament. The men’s team is on the way to what they hope will be their seventh straight CIAA tournament, and I believe that through the unyielding determination and performance of Coach Walker, team captain. Redell Miller, and the team as a whole, they ■wiU succeed in their efforts. But, let US not forget our lady golfers. Our women’s golf team is the only one in the CIAA. And believe it or not, our top female golfer, Carolyn Johnson is a professional prospect. Now with talent like that, it is preor dained that this team’s existence will soon be fully recognized. Golf Teams (Men and Women) Men Riccardo Stevens Redell Miller, Captain Toney Terry Johnny Vaughm Gregory Pridgeon Hosea Givens Class Soph. Junior Soph. Soph. Soph. Junior Women Carolyn Johnson Myra Crouch Victoria Ratliff Carolyn Robinson Sherily Long suffered this season when they met earlier this season in Raleigh, N.C. The first quarter of the semi-finals of the CIAA Tournament was scheduled to be played in Raleigh at St. Augustines’ College. The Lady Bron cos were ranked number one in the CIAA. CIAA GOLF SCHEDULE (Spring 1981) DATE MATCH LOCATION TIME March 23,24 St. Augustine Eagle Crest Raleigh 10:30 April 6, 7 Virginia State Lee Park Petersburg 10:30 April 13,14 Livingston Corbin Hills Salisbury 10:30 Mar. 29 • 31 S. C. State Edisto Orangeburg 9:00 April 26-28 NAIA Championship District Site 8:00 April 30 - May 1,2 CIAA Championship Elizabeth City 10:30 Varsity Basketball Pre-Post Season Synopsis By DERRICK EDDIE The Broncos began their 1980-81 basketball season at home against Atlantic Christian College, losing 73-77, using a slow down type of offense which later proved to be detrimental. The next stop was in Durham, N.C. (Bull City Tournament) agamst nationally ranked St. Augustines’ College. The Broncos gave the Falcons a run for the gold consequently losing 6970 in the first round. The second night, the defending Bull City Tournament Champs, Fayetteville State University, trounced winless Shaw University 83-67 for a third place honor. ... It was revenge time against Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, with the Broncos putting together an offensive show in the last four minutes to defeat the opponents for the first time in eight years at the Wilson gym 79-71. CIAA contenders St. Paul’s College and Shaw University were in competition against the Broncos next. In the St. Paul’s game, the golden hands of Alan Davis, a 6’2”, 170 pounder from Grafton, Va. were credited with the 9580 win. Davis appeared late in the game and immediately sank four 20-footers to spark the of fensive show. Shaw University lost to the Broncos 55-51 to nullify once again their chance to win a game. Next, nationally ranked St. Augustines’ College hosted the Broncos in Raleigh, N.C. and received the shock of their Hves. The Broncos defeated St. Augustines’ by a score of 78-73. Winston-Salem State was next in line, unfortunately not next in Une to be defeated by the Broncos, as Bighouse Gaines pulled a fast one and upset the Broncos at Gaines Center 85-94. The rivalry between North Carolina Central University and Fayetteville State University has grown intensely over the past two years. There is always a packed house to see the Eagles play in Fayetteville. The confrontation went down to the wire as all atheletic events bet veen these two schools usually do. This time, NC- CU was leading the game 60-61 when the golden hands of Alan Davis again were instrumental in the Broncos (lefeating the Eagles in the final seconds of the game by a score of 62-61. Once again the Broncos were in a tight game against Virginia State and once again the golden hands of Alan Davis sHpped the Broncos a 69-67 win. The fundamentals of the “White Shadow” (Dave Robbins) of Virginia Union were responsible in the Broncos next match and defeat in Richmond, Va. Rob bins’ Panthers, always tough,- regardless of their individual talents, defeated the Broncos 79-82. The Broncos then traveled to Salisbury, N.C. to pay visit to former FSU head basketball coach, Joe Robinson and his Livingstone Bears. The Broncos were vic torious over the Bears by a score of 79-75. Then, the Falcons of St. Augustine handed the Broncos their shocker for the yea; by defeating FSU at FSU 91-99. It was then time for the return of the Winston-Salem Rams to the Lilly Gym. Two years ago Bighouse Gaines and his nationally ranked Rams played at FSU at Lilly Gym and were defeated by 17 points. This year, the Broncos once again defeated the Rams, this time by 18 points-91-73. After that crushing defeat of the Rams, the Broncos were plagued by losses. They were to lose six of the next seven confrontations. Arthur “Boo Boo” Gaskins and his Elizabeth City State University Vikings defeated the Broncos 63-68 (on national television at the Cumberland County Arena in Fayetteville on January 28) for the third consecutive year. The Broncos were back in the Bull City Tournament at R.L. McDougal Gym on January 31 against a hot rival. North Carolina Central Unviersity. This time the Broncos were not as successful as they were previously against NCCU in Fayetteville. This time the Eagles defeated the Broncos 74-84. The Broncos blasted Bowie State in Maryland 78-69, but the very next game the Broncos tasted the agony of defeat again to the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University at the Lilly Gym. All-CIAA performers Bill Tibbs and Bleu Oliver were awesome on the offensive and defensive boards, but only managed to beat the Broncos by two points, 88-90. The family feud was scheduled next in the Cumberland County Arena. Ham pton Institute and their distinguished coach Mr. Hank Ford provided the Broncos and brother Jake Ford with a dogfight of a game. In overtime, brother Hank and the Hampton Institute Pirates won 58-59. Norfolk State defeated the Broncos in Norfolk, avenging last year’s defeat by the Broncos over the Norfolk State Spartans when they were ranked number four in the nation. This year the Spartans won 98-112. Johnson C. Smith University has a nickname for their home floor, Brayboy Gymnasium. They call it the “Madhouse”. Sports Illustrated Magazine stated that Madhouse is the toughest gymnasium in the nation for opposing teams to win in. It was very tough for the Broncos to win (which they didn’t) after a first- half triple back to back dunk spectacular by Mr. Tibbs and Bleu Oliver, which created complete chaos in Charlotte. Oh, by the way, the final score was only 81- 84, in favor of the Bulls. At press time, three more regular season games remained on the schedule for the Broncos. At that point, the Broncos were not sure whether they would be traveling to Norfolk, Va. on Feb. 25-28 for the big party, (CIAA Tourney). In order to get there they would have to have beaten Livingstone College and Shaw University. This sports writer must acknowledge the talents of a few of the Bronco basket- ballers. First of all, Steven Mims, a 6’7”, 185 pound senior from Fayetteville, N.C. who jumped up against insurmountable odds and pounds of opposing weights. But he still managed to shine beneath the basket, especially against St. Augustine and Winston-Salem State. Then there is Charles Blackwell, a positive surprise in most games. The Rockingham, N.C. native displayed unique jumping ability and extreme logicity in the taking of shots. Of course, we must not forget the magical show of 5’7”, 155 pound Bonny McNeil from Durham, N.C. McNeil should return to the lineup next year as he is only a junior. The 1981-82 CIAA Bronco Basketball Tour promises to be just a nerve- wrecking and unpredictable as this one was.
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