March 5,1991 SPORTS The Lance Page 7 Lady Knights End Season The Lady Knights, who went 2-26 a year ago, closed out this year’s regu lar season schedule on Monday night, February 18, with a 95-47 loss at Guilford. They finished the regular season at 1-23 overall. The Knights went into Carolinas Conference Tournament at Pembroke State University seeded seventh. They lost to second-seeded Barton College in the first game 99-70. However, second-year head coach Nancy Swain has many good com ments for this year’s team and is look ing forward to next year. “I think we have a better team than last year, despite our record ... we have better depth. We’ve been in a lot of ballgames this season, but inexpe rience has really hurt us. At times, we have had three freshmen on the floor. “I think we’ve played better the second half of the season, and I think we are at our peaking stage. The guards are playing better and smarter. “The players are still positive, and I think the younger players are gain ing a lot of valuable playing time.” Swain added that she would like to Chris Nowak powers her way against defenders. use her five scholarships, which is al lotted to her by school guidelines, to bring in a couple of quality players in the future. “I get five full scholarships, but that money has to be distributed equally to all the players,” said Swain. “What I would like to do, is to give full scholarships to two good players and divide the rest of the money. “The women’s program is going in the right direction, we just need quality players.” Softball Ready for Another Great Season Men’s Basketball Defeated in Tournament The St. Andrews men’s basketball team was its 1990-91 season come to an end Thursday, February 28, with a 102-80 loss to Pfeiffer College in the semifinals of the Carolinas Confer ence Tournament held at High Point College. St. Andrews was the fifth seed in the toumey, while Pfeiffer was the top seed. St. Andrews saw the Falcons, ranked ninth in the latest NAIA Top 20 Poll, jump out to a 57-34 halftime lead behind Neil Willoughby’s 24 points. Willoughby scored only three in the second half to finish with 27 points for the game. Pfeiffer led only 17»14 with 12:50 showing after a j umper by senior Mark English, who scored 13 points in the first half on the way to a game-high 30 points. However, the Falcons went on a 17-2 run from the 12:11 mark to the 6:40 mark to build a 34-16 lead and would go on to lead by at least 16 points the rest of the game. Pfeiffer built its largest lead of the night (31 points) with 2:33 remaining on a free throw by Rodney Wilson to make the score 99-68. St. Andrews closed the gap the final 2:27 as English scored 10 points during a 12-3 run to account for the final score. Senior Lawson Smith added 19 points for coach Mark Simons’ club, while senior Erik Shelton contributed 14. The Knights, who finish the sea son with a 16-15 record, advanced to play Pfeiffer with a 79-75 victory over Belmont Abbey in a first-round game Wednesday night. In the win over Belmont Abbey, Smith led four players in double-fig ures with 26 points on nine of 16 shooting from the floor, three of eight from a 3-point range. English and Shelton added 16 and 13 points, respectively, while senior John Davis contributed 11. St. Andrews, which led 62-47 with 13:08 remaining in the second half to equal its largest lead of the game, saw Belmont Abbey, the fourth seed, go on a 15-4 run from the 8:20 mark to the 4:49 mark to take a 71-70 lead. However, Shelton scored from the lane to put the Knights ahead 72-71 with 4:30 showing and they would not trail again. St. Andrews made seven of eight foul shots the final 1:14 to keep the lead. By Eri« _Dig6ns i *#5 , . ‘ ; experience with 7 seniors dflithe team. Staff Writer Smith hopes the seniors will provide Coming off their first twenty win leadership and stability for the Knights season in Lady Knights history, the in a “conference that will be much St. Andrews women’s softball team stronger than last year.” Before last will look to improve on last years up season many of the teams in the con- and down season and hopefully, ac- ference were playing slow-pitch and cording to coach Laurel Smith, make the adjustment to fast pitch has been a a run for the conference title. difficult one. Coach Smith believes the team has St. Andrews begins their season the talent to win the conference, but with very strong competition. Lake being consistent is the key. The Lady Superior Collegeiscomingdown from Knights are coming off a season in Michigan to play the Knights in the which they finished 20-23, but won season opener on March 1. The their conference tournament. Last Knights will also have to play district year, according to Smith, the Knights champs Elon and Francis Marion, who hit well, but the defense was inconsis- have been nationally ranked in previ- tent. With the help of two junior col- ous years. Smith feels the strong sched- lege transfers, Kim Newman and ule will only help the team in the long Kerry Gilbert, and the return of senior run and hopefully contend for the Rinni Dumire to the lineup. Smith conference championship along with believes the defense should be co-champions Pembroke State and stronger. The team is loaded with Pfeiffer College. Intercollegiate Horse Show Results By Suzi Rieke Contributing St. Andrews Team Riders Results; Lee Henon- 4th place Novice Equi tation over fences Melinda Grice- 2nd place Interme diate Equitation on the flat Heather Signor- 2nd place Novice Equitation on the flat Lee Henon- 6th place Novice Equi tation on the flat Kerry Daniel- 4th place Novice Equi tation on the flat Helen Shamburger- 5th place Nov ice Equitation on the flat MaryTolle- 3rd place Novice Equi tation on the flat Michelle Devignez- 5th place Ad vanced Walk Trot Canter Equitation on the flat Lea Rash- 4th place Advanced Walk Trot Canter Equtation on the flat The following St. Andrews Riders have already qualified for the Re gional Competition to be held April 11,1991 at Virginia Intermont Col lege in Bristol,Virginia: Suzi Riecke- Intermediate Equita tion over fences and on the flat Lee Henon- Novice Equitation on the flat Heather Signor- Advanced Walk Trot Canter Equitation on the flat Lee Rash- Advanced Walk Trot Can ter Equitation on the flat St. Andrews is currently in sixth place in the region. Baseball is Going for the Win By Jason King Staff Writer The St. Andrews Baseball Team finished this past week with a 3-1 rec ord. First, the Knights traveled to Char leston, SC to play the Citadel, who last year played in the Division I NCAA College World Series Tour nament. The Citadel is off to a slower start this year but were geared up to face the Knights. In the first game of the double-header, senior Ronnie Roy pitched five solid innings. Sophomore Dan Chlebus came in as relief. Bob Lemay finished the game, and Chle bus was given the unfortunate loss in the 6-4 outing. Highlights came from senior out fielder Desi Williams who hit doubles and homeruns in both games. In game two Tim Whitson muscled six solid innings of pitching, giving up only three hits. Sophomore Lee Gogol came in to close the ballgame and earned his first save of the year in the 5-3 victory. On Thursday, February 21, the Knights played a double-header against Shaw University. Game One was dominated'by the Knights who scored 13 runs in a 13-5 victory. Senior Pitcher Ronnie Roy earned his first victory of the year striking out six batters in the first three innings. The offense was provided by sen iors, Todd Rodreguez and Brett Katz, who both hit towering home runs for the Knights. In the second game of the double- header, Whitson again showed his strength earning his second win of the season in a 9-2 six inning victory. Jim Glsgow provided all the offense nec essary with a 350 foot three run hom- erun. Having broken the NAIA Stolen Bases Record for a seaon last year The Knights prepare mentally for a hard practice. with 301, the Knights are well on the go to Idaho to play in the NAIA Col- pace to destroy their own record steal- lege World Series.” ing a total of 29 bases in their first four The team’s strengths are its depth games. and speed. They are full of talent at all Coach Gary Swanson is excited positions. “Each playermustplay their about the season, “ Our goals for the role and we’ll have positive season.” season are to have fun; to win the con- Currently the Knights are ranked ference championship again; and to 23 in NAIA National College Poll. 0^ Senior Mark English was an important contributor for the Knights. High Hopes for Men's Tennis By Jason King Staff Writer “The players are playing every match at 110 percent and are destined to improve steadily as the season progresses,” states St. Andrews Ten nis Coach Bruce Daniels in his first year as head coach. Junior player Eric pigons'said, “1 feel that we have the ability to beat anybody in the conference if every body plays up to their ability.” The return of senior Shawn Coffman and the addition of fresh man Jamie Humphreys should help to make the Knights strong at every position. Coach Daniels expects great things from his number one seed, junior Wil liam Carter. “If William’s game is on, he has the potential to beat his oppo nent in any given match.” Seniors Ken West and Chad Espos ito will be looked to for leadership as co-captains of the team. They will contribute to the team individually, but will benefit the team even more as partners at the number two doubles position. Third seeded at singles, Digons will team up with Carter at the num ber one doubles position. St. Andrews has played strong in its first three matches and see what improvements must be made to fur ther success throughout the season. Golf Team Prepares for Spring Season By Jason King Staff Writer The St. Andrews Golf Team has begun tuning up its game for the up coming spring season. Players are re sponsible for turning in several scores to Coach Kirk Chandler in order to provide a basis for selecting the team line-up and ranking. Junior David Greene was the num ber one seed in the fall and is expected to continue his team leadership. Greene had injured his back in a weight lifting incident during the Winter Term, and his future was sketchy. However, extensive work with the school trainers has enabled him to play golf at a caliber near 100 percent. Continued on Page 8
