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1996-11-20
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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 8.2nd Year . · . .. · .· . .Week of November. 20, 1996 ...... " . ,.. ~ .. issue 12" Come home for glory days The Musketeers will take on BY KARA BENKEN Western Kentucky University at THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE 3:30 p.m. in this year's Homecoming game at the Xavier's Homecoming 1996 Cincinnati Gardens. promises to be the biggest week of The Homecoming Dance at events this school year, the Convention Center from 9 culminating in one of the largest p.m. to I a.m. has the largest expected Homecoming dances in expected attendance in Xavier's Xavier's history. history. The theme "Glory Days" Some changes will be made represents Xavier's right to in terms of transportation to the celebrate all of the school's recent event because of the large number accomplishments, and various of students in attendance. events planned for the week First, a total of ten buses embody, not only the current pride will be leaving from the bottom of students have in their university, Thursday will find students The picture is hanging in the SAC the residential mall by Buenger but also the pride alumni have in in the Musketeer Inn for a Happy office, and I can't wait to see him Hall between 8:45 p.m. and 12 their alma mater. Hour celebration from 4-7 p.m. . live," she said. a.m. Homecoming Chair junior Denny Dent and his Two· Saturday, homecoming Second, because of the Kate Tragesser believes Bruce Fisted Art Attack will take over festivities will begin at 9:30 a.m. greater number of people riding Springsteen's "Glory Days" will the O'Connor Gym Friday night, with a pancake breakfast at the buses, a security guard from remind stu_dents of why Xavier when afew carefully selected. O'Connor and continue at 11 :05 Ogden Services will ride back.and pride is important. . ·pieces of music will terminate in a a.m. with the Homecoming forth on.each bus from Xavier to· ·She said, "Xavier is six foot painting of a famous rock Parade, led by the 5K runners and the Convention Center. becoming a big name now. From and roll artist. sponsored by the National Alumni Sheldt said, "This is to help the new malls, to our basketball Previous Dent visits ended Association and the Student make the bus ride down a safe and team, to our plans for the future, in astounding portrayals of Jimmy Alumni Association (SAA). pleasant environment for Xavier is something to be proud Hendrix and Albert Einstein. An informal cookout will everyone." of, especially now~" . Dent has also painteq ,. foll()~ the,parade on the The music at the dance will Sponsored by Sttideitt President Bill Clinton at the 1993 residential mall, where alternate with deejay Solid Gold Activities Council (SAC), Inauguration Ceremonies and distinctions for the parade banners and cover band Forehead. Homecoming events began Pope John }'aul II when he visited and the race will be awarded. Tickets for the dance are Monday night. Denver for the World Youth Day Senior and SAA Publicity $10 and will be available at the Tonight a free limo ride to Conference. team captain Maura Witsken SAC office until 7 p.m. Friday the Homecoming Dance will be Co-chair of the Art Attack encourages attendance at all of the night and at the door Saturday raffled off at the showing of "The junior Amie Sheldt is especially events. evening. Nutty Professor" in Kelley looking forward to this event. She said, "All of the The first 750 people to Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. "I missed Denny Dent two Homecoming Weekend events are purchase tickets will receive a free Admission is $2, but food and years ago when he did Hendrix, for everyone: students, faculty, Homecoming glass. prizes are free. but I've heard it was unbelievable. staff and alumni." Hoopsters tip-off The Bearcats lead the series BY PETE HoLTERMANN 43-20, including a win in last THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE year's meeting at the Gardens, 99- For many, it has been long 90. Adding fuel to the fire of the awaited. For some, it is long rivalry is UC's No. 1 ranking in overdue. the country. Xavier basketball finally Cincinnati is led by the "3- tips-off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday D" attack. The "D's" are Darnell when the Muskies battle with Burton, Damon Flint and All Western Kentucky at the America Danny Fortson. The trio Cincinnati Gardens as part of averaged double figures in scoring Xavier's Homecoming festivities. last year, while Fortson grabbed The Hilltoppers come in to nearly 10 rebounds per game as renew a series that was last visited well. by the two schools during the The dreadlocked Devin 1961-62 season. Western finished Davis will lead the Miami 13-14 last season, and third in the Redskins into the Gardens on Sun Belt Conference. Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Davis The Toppers are returning led Miami last year with 17 .8 eight players from last year's points and 9.9 rebounds per game. squad, but only two starters. They The Skins took the lead in the will be led by forward Tony series 42-41, with last year's 85- Lovan, who averaged 13.3 points 71 win in Millet Hall. per outing last year. Florida A&M will travel to Next up for Xavier is the the Gardens to take to the floor Crosstown Shootout against the with Xavier on Monday, Dec. 2 in University of Cincinnati at the a 7:30 p.m. contest. The Rattlers Shoemaker Center on Tuesday at finished last season at 8-19, and 3- 8 p.m.. The Shootout is one of the 13 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic most heated rivalries in sports. Conference. EWS
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SGA and the Department of Safety and Security will be sponsoring service.ofthe Xavier Shuttles to and from the Cincin nati Airport on Tuesday, Nov. 26, Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 1. An application must be filled out prior to the holiday to be eligible for this service. Applications are available at the inf~rmation desk in the University Center and must be turned in by 5 p.m. on Friday. If your flight plans change, please call 745-4230. Back to Jesuit values Christmas party semester to implement Jesuit Whitehead said that Xavier BY VIRGINIA SUTCLIFFE Volunteers are needed for the College Friends Christmas traditions on campus. already aknowledges some Jesuit Party on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4-6 p.m. in the.O'Connor Sports THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE . "Students don't r~ally know· traditions, but they need to be · Center., Clubs are being asked to sponsor activity booths for the that Xavier is a Jesuit university more recognized. kids. Each booth should provide their own supplies and/or prizes and when they come here. they "The tradition of men and for the children. For more information or questions, contact Carrie Xavier was among the 16 don't know what it mean& to get a women for others is something we at 985-$936; Jesuit universities in attendance Jesuit education,'; said Whitehead. already do through community at the sixth annual JUSTICE The task force will work service. But we really don't know" Conference (Jesuit University with the Jesuits ~o plan events for why we do these service projects," Students Concerned with · the campus. _ said Whitehead. Open house Empowerment), at the · Whit~head said that the first Another tradition the task University. of San Fran~isco. event will be more of a social force wants to:begin implementing . All Jesuit universities is 0 Ad majorum de glorium," · . The Department of Modern Languages will hold an ope~· gathering at either the Jesuit are invited yearly to discuss which is 'Latin for the'"greater . house on Friday from 3-4 p.m. in the Schott first floor language residence or one of the chapels, making Jesuit values and glory of God.'.' WhiteheaCI. said area. Current and prospective students majoring or minoring in where students can interayt with . traditions more visible on that through this tradition, French,' German, Spanish and Latin-American studies' are invited to .Jes.ui~s and realize that they are on · · college campuses. ·campus. . . everything Xavier does.should attend .. Refreshments.will.be served. ·· 1 included senior Matt Whitehead, . that alot ofother schools ~e in. goals .. ',and freshmen Lynn Grunzinger, The iesuit presence isn't~eally . · The task force also. plans on ; ;Kristin Barker and David · realized_oncampus,"'said: · . · ·._ '. working'with the Jesuits on .. 'Bender... . whitehead. ' . . . . weekly biographies that cari be OtherJesuit universities in One of the major goals of . ·given to students about Jesuits and · Smoked. out. attendance included .Boston the taskforce Is to even~ually get a their traditions. . JUSTICE chapter on Xavier's · "We want to do everything, The Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the Wellness · College, John Carron University campus. . . we can tcfmaice people aware this Team, Students Taking Action Today and the Pre-Med Society, and the University of Scranton. At the conf~rence, the group · ·. is a Jesuit .school. This is what we · will be held. this Thursday .. Survivill kits and Adopt-aMSmoker ·They are all part of a task· · force which expressed an· learned about the I esuittraditioils. ~tiind for. and thls i.s ~hy the·. papers will be available from 11 a.m.-2 p~m. outside the cafeteria in interest in working with Jesuit and how tO impiement them on' Jesuits ti~ve beeri around for 500 the University Center: issues. campuses. years," said Whitehead. . . Whitehead said that ·. They also heard from. . Anyone interested in through SGA, the task force is presenters from other colleges helping the task force can contact · -compiled by Virginia Sutclilte planning events for next with Justice chapters.· · Matt Whitehead at 745-4249.
·A T,... ·r·:·.. c::.:N·;T·J·n,N·" Security Notes .. .,..,; . / . ,/: ·,;;;~· / /. 1= ',. v: } j .G·f.1A,D=UA, TJN'G· , Tuesday, Nov. 12, 12:00 a.lit. ~·T·.... u···o·· t.='N'T'"'S•". As a student was exiting bis vehicle in the South Lot, a male ~· ./ ~ .... / .'.~ ... / c;;· / _:· / .:~··'. : subject entered the automobile via the passenger door and demanded that he be driven to Interstate71. After approximately 20 minutes, MAY GRADUATION the subject asked to be dropped off in Surrey Square. The student IS RIGHT escaped safely without threat of robbery or harm. AROUND THE CORNER! Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11:45 a.m. A female student was arrested and charged with persistant disorderly conduct, menacing, fleeing and alluding, reckless driving on private property, and driving with a suspended license. This START' YOUR CAREER stemmed from an incident in the lot behind Buschmann· Hall. OFF RIGHT.. ~ Security Note of the Week Sunday; Nov. 17, 2:30 a.m. .APPLY FOR MAY ·A T-shirt was set on fire and left between Brockman and the University Apartments. Safety & Security officers were able GRADUATION to control the blaze with a portable fire extinguisher. No word on what. kind of message on the shirt prompted its destruction. BY FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 1996
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Do I have HIV? A Xavier student shares his experience of taking an HIV test. Next-issue he will document the process ·he went through to take the test. He will also share the results and the counseling that follows the declaration of whether or not he has contracted the deadly virus.
. I don't know any ~tatistics. · I called and got an appoint- from anything that would classify ! don't know any of the signs oi: ment for a Friday at some reason- me as being poor, needy or symptoms a person ~ith HIV . ably early hour of the morning. .unfortunate. wouldhave. Anyone.'couldhave The receptionists assigned nie a At the clinic, we all waited' the virus. ·rt could be the girl · · numb~r and used my birth date as in the same room. down the hall, the barte~der at my my identification. For the rest of My number was called over favotjte watering hole, even my . . the week.I was number 0853 born the intercom and I was seritto one . lastsexual partner. · ·· on November 1, 1974. · of the offices of the clinic: ·The : I think thar ~.what they cal~ · That Thursday night, I left office was small. Actually; it it the~.e days. ''.Sexµal partner,":a$ ..·my favo:Cite watering hole earlY: I ... 'looked like a renovated clo~et . if SOmf:One you meet at a party;. •. .laid in tied with my eyes wide ''Plea5e have a: seat/'the - ha~e· a couple.of beers and toss hff: · open. J ,Wondered-if. alcohol· lady, said as she .walkecUnto.:the . ·~' ·· your clothes with has any sort of ·. affected the test. room. As she'was ldoking " relationship with you to earn the I wondered ifl should have through some papers, she said, title "partner." A "participant in : • anything to eatbefore I went to. "My name is Johnnie ..I'm your ari evening of non-committal the center.· • counselor." · · sexual intercourse" might be a · · I wondered ifthe God I She proceeded to ask me better, politically correct phrase never talk to would pull my ass questions about my lifestyle: how for the '90s. out of the fire just one more time. many peopleTve had sex with, About a year ago, I had "an Three alarm clocks went off my sexual preference, how often evening of noncommittal sexual in unison, I was already awake. I've had sex, etc. intercourse." There wasn't an Or maybe I never fell asleep .. I We discussed the risk Opinions and Editorials factors of getting HIV and ways to . Jeff Davis exchange of sexual histories or drove to the center and examination of medical records, _ complained to myself about the reduce these factors. I listened Sports carefully to every word she said Pete Holtermann there wasn't even an exchange of cost of parking in the garage. last names. . "I'm here to get tested for but I couldn't recall any of the A STUDENTS' JOURNAL Steve Smith !decided to be tested for HIV," I said. conversation. Diversions The. result of the test was so ©Copyright 1996 Soreq Baker HIV (Human Immuno-Defiency The receptionist looked at Circulation 3,000 Virus). A key word connected·· · me with her bifocals. She looked heavy on my mind. Shauna Pope Johnnie was comforting, yet . E-Mail: Photography with HIV is the sexually up and down at me, it was almost ®xavier.xu.edu transmitted disease of our like she was peering through me. firm. S~e told :me the ·process of Deena Delfosse HIV testing ..We would meet next Staff Writer . generation, AIDS (Acquired · "What's your birthdate?" . EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Immuno-Defiericy Syndrome). she asked. A little too early for week. If my H!V test was . PATRICK AYERS TomDeCorte negative, therewould be a short · Calendar/ Fun Page People who test positive for HN. such intricate thinking. MANAGING EDITOR most likely will have AIDS in. "What's your birthdate?" counseling sessiori'and I'd be free Jay· Kalagayan to go. If the test was positive, I BECKY RANALLO several years. . . ·· ·. she repeated, a little intolerant of Features WOJJld be HIV positive and more BUSINESS °MANAGER . Chad Engelland · J went to the .Health and iny presence. I answered, a little Counseling Center, thinking I · unsure of myself. than likely, die from the virus. If. ANDREW ADE Layout/ Graphics M. w could get conveniently tested. . "Your case worker will be so, Johnnie and I would have a ADVERTISING MANAGER Kip T. Noschese . iengthy counseling session. They Copy Editors They were receptive to my ··•· with you in a minute," she said. JOHN P. GLYNN questfons and stated that, aHhough ' "Go have a seat in the waiting would test my psychological state, Valerie Phillips treatmen.ts would be discussed, AoVISER .Kelly Hixson ·they have the resources for HIV .room." - testing, my file would have a Numbers were called over referrals suggested and I'd be HIV .MIKE KAlsER Distribution . positive in an AIDS fearing world. .News Jake Johrisori record of the testing and result. the intercom system as I patiently Although I do not know the'· waited for the numbers 0853. After the counseling · Virginia SutcJiffe On-Line Editor legality of it, this information The clinic serviced anyone meeting, the fab technician was Kara Benken Krista Sigler could find its way· to undesirable requiring HIV and STD (Sexually waiting for me, They took a vial of blood and I set an appointment The Xavier N-swire is published lhroughout the school year, except during vacation and final parties which may use this Transmitted Diseases) testing or exams, by the students of Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH,45207-2129. knowledge against me. dental work; a weird combination. for the next week when my results The starements and _opinions of 17lr Xavier Newswire are not necessarily those of the student body, would be final. My arm had a faculty, or adminis1ration of Xavier. Starements ·ana opinions of columnist do not necessarily The nurse with whom I There weren't very many college reflect those of editors or general staff. Subscription rates are $30/year or $15/seinester within the discussed the testing referred me students or working professionals bandage wrapped around.it as I USA and are pro-rated. Subscription inquiries should be directed to Andrew Wade, Business to the Ambrose H. Clement Health at the clinic. walked out of the clinic. Manager (513-754-3130). Advertising inqu!ries should be directed to John P, Glynn, Advertising Manager (513-745-3561). One copy of The Xavier N-swire, distributed to racks, is free per Center. The center offered I volunteered at a soup I'd be walking the same person per.week. A~tional ~pies may be purchased for 25-cents per copy, Xavier University is anonymous HIV testing at the kitchen back in Ii1y home town. sidewalk in a week, wearing the an academrc commuruty committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, sex, race, same jacket. But something might religion, handicap, or national origin. cost of the state - your tax The work was hard but satisfying. dollars at work. A line of kitchen trays divided me ·,be different for number 0853. Englisf'I the national language ties that other countries rejected. students on the issues. My thanks · Thursday, Nov. 14. This English only argue that they don't want the To try to mainstream ourselves to Bill Kellermeyer and Lisa problem was brought to my "immigrants from other countries now would be a bastardization of Brown for their hospitality with attention early Friday morning would hurt to 'thr~w away' their native what made us and makes us so the Debate Watch '96 program and the bus company was called language." Yet this is practically great. and also to Gene Beaupre for . immediately. The bus company ...... what th~y are asking these people serving as a facilitator. Thanks was sent a memo telling them to . Josh Brubaker 1mm1grants to do. What exactly would you again to Student Government for shuttle the buses back and forth call forcing people to use our freshman participating in National Student between the Cincinnati 'Gardens It's a fact: The majority native language in everything they Voter Education Day. and Xavier. The university was of Americans speakEnglish. d~ . ' ''Rock the Thanks to the many . under the impression that this Surprised? Probably not,'.since Yes, it cost money to train individuals involved, we were would be taken care of with no if you can read this, you are bilingually. However, $240 Vote'' thanks able to increase the power of problems. part of the majority that do million to the federal government. students' voices. We still h~ve a We have never had a speakwhat"some call the · is a pittance. The government • · long way to go, but with contin problem like this in the past and "official language" of the spends more on toothbrushes and XU students ued work, soon ourlegislators will hopefully we will never have United States. lint cleaners in a year. have no choice but to pay atten- · this problem again. I appreciate I don't think these people 1:don't see people who don't I would like to thank all of tion to the needs of students and being made aware of this realize exactly what making speak oudanguage as taking the students and organizations universities. problem, and hope I will be English our national iariguage advantage of us. These people who helped with our efforts made aware of any problems in Jeff McElra\ry entails or even what our . will pro~ably, at some point, during "Rock the Vote" this the future. I am vecy sorry for Cincinnati Frontlash country is based on. learn to speak English anyway in election year. We were able to the inconvenience and I hope Coordinator The United States of order tQ interact with the dominant. register over 1,000 students to this will not discourage. any America is. a country of culture•here. What I am arguing vote. This would not have been students from coming to future immigrants, like it or not. against~ however, is denying possible without the assistance of Basketball games. Even though we were founded citizenship to people who don't Student Government, and in The buses for this by the English, our society is speak English. · particular, Matt Whitehead, the Saturday's game versus made up of a conglomerate of Our nation is great because College Democrats, Delta Sigma ·bus p.roblem Western Kentucky will begin immigrants and a motley :of of the enormous diversity .that Sorority and all participating leaving around 2:30 p.m. from backgrounds and ethnic : makes us who we are. To R.A.' s. These organizations . solved behind the University Center. origins. Our st~ength comes in homogenize the language in provided ttie volunteers who · Thank you for your coopera our diversity of· peoples in Ameriqa is to take away some of staffed the booths and registered This is an apology to all tion. culture, beliefs,' and yes, that diversity by forcing · students. . . students who did not receive a ride· Matthew Koenig language. · conformity to the majority. We were also able to · · to the men's basketbilll game Bus Coordinator ·Proponents ofmaldng America was built on the minod- provide programs to help inform versus the D.C. All-Stars last senior
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"Yes, I think it's a wise move. "I think it's great for the "I think that something along "l'min the Student Alumni "They .do need the I'm strongly in favor of university as long as the the line of a Convocation Association andlthink it's Convocation Center because building the center because we money does not come directly Center is needed. But perhaps .great place for alumni to come so many activities are on have to look further dow~ the from our tuition. Hopefully it not as farge as they're back to. I thillk we need to campus. Yes, I do think it's a road rather than just analyzing will brin·g some much needed planning it. They're spending have the Convocation Center good idea for them to build on the current ·problem, such as school pride and community · too much money on it and part because it will make activities campus. The only problem is housing. By building this, we to the area." of the money could be used · on campus more accessible to going to be parking." will generate a lot more · for other parts of Xavier." students." revenue for this institution. We'llbe be~eroff." ·Amanda Ortiz -Hassan Al·Rawas -Maura Witsken -Melanie Kummer -Hemlal Kane sophomore freshman senior ·junior senior El Paso, T.X. Kuwait City, Kuwait Cincinnati Cincinnati Nepal · -photos by Carlos DeJesus Finns finish Xavier in exhibition BY TOM DECORTE offensive rebounds were especially THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE impo1tant for The Musketeer women's Finland b~cause they basketball team made impressive shot only 21 percent comebacks at the end of each half, in the second half. but fell short in their second Forwards exhibition game of the season, Anna-Kaisa Alanne losing to Team Finland 61-58 at and Heidi Junnila Schmidt Fieldhouse Monday ' had 15 and 12 night boards, respectively. "This was a learning for the Finns. experience for us," said junior "Rebounding shooting guard Kiesha Brown. was definitely a "We need to come to the game weakness and it just more mentally prepared." killed us," Balcomb Head coach Melanie said, "Everytime we Balcomb said, "We didn't play got closer to them, consistent. We got 20 points they just crashed the down and then tried to play boards and put us consistent basketball." back down." The Muskies never got The Muskies comfortable in their half court leading scorers were offensive sets. They shot just 29 senior Jenny Rauh percent from the field in the first with 11, and Brown half and just 20 percent from three and sophomore point range. Nikki Kremer had 10 photo by oren Baker "We came out flat the last apiece. Freshman Kim Hotz was a spark for Xavier two games. We need to play hard The Muskies' on offense in the first half of the Muskies for 40 minutes," said freshman man-to-man, full court preseason loss to Team Finland. Kim Hotz. and three quarter court press for the Finnish team on fastbreaks. Xavier was down by as forced several turnovers in the "We have two freshmen many as 18 points in the first half, second half which tightened the point guards, and it's going to take but used a 9-0 run to end the game up. some time for them to get the. period to close the Finland lead to "Our three quarter court game experience they need," said nine points, 35-27. press was very good ·and we Balcomb. Brown sparked the offense showed a lot of improvement in Pacing the o~fensive attack in the second half hitting two three the full court press," said for Finland was Junilla, who had pointers and dishing out three Balcomb. "But we have to defend 17 points and Reetta Ojala tapped assists. · people in the half court or it won't in 13. · The Finns used their size mean· anything," . · Next up for the Musketeers advantage wellin the ·second half, Turnovers were also a is a trip to DeKalb, Ill. to face grabbing 11 offensive rebounds probfom for the Musketeers. Northern Illinois University.
and not rulowirig Xavier any Xavier guards comntltted 11 . . After NIU;th~'Muskies come ' I. second chances of theif own. The turnovers, leading to easy baskets home to play Valparaiso. Volleyball playoff hopes vanish· -yCottEOE P:~ '· ' . BY. SOREN BAKER added 24 assists and senior ...... ,.._...... ~ ...... ''(Our team) outside hitter Katie Andrews led ...... ,...... _ \, THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE ...... the Muskies with eight kills in the GET AHEAD NOW! COLLEGE PRO SUMMER INTERNSHIP & MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNmES (800) 346-4699 OR (614) 766-4380 OR http://www.collegepro.com Xavier's volleyball team tried to take match. BECAUSE EXPERIENCE SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS/ was eliminated from postseason Once again, however, play last weekend after losing on Xavier's standouts were unable to the road to Atlantic 10 rivals the emotion overcome their opponent's Rhode Island and Massachusetts. leaders. The Musketeers dropped to up, but it just "I don't know what to say 21-13 overall and 11-8 in the A- about these," freshman middle 10. XU is two-and-a-half games blocker Jenny Janszen said. "We behind the fourth.place wasn't there'' lost in three in both." Minutewomen. Kari Hogancamp and Sarah Xavier concludes its regular -Floyd Deaton Watters anchored Massachusetts' • season on Friday with a road defensive effort with 18 and 13 match, at Dayton. dropped the match in three digs, respectively~ rtie Rams defeated Xavier straight games. Watters also added two 15-11, 15-9, 15-2, maintaining its Angela McHenry, Nicolle blocks. first place position in the confer Becker, Karla Bragg and Lauren "I was surprised about the Over 275,000 MCAT students knew. They took KAPLAN ence. Maselli each racked up at least 12 way we played," Deaton said. "I to prepare them for one of the most.Important tests In "It was kind of frustrating kills for the Rams. was surprised about the whole their career. · coming off the weekend before Maselli added 21 digs to her weekend. Maybe we ran out of with Virginia Tech and George stellar performance while setter steam. Maybe we left it at our Washington because I thought we Jessica Salmans handed out 58 home court. (Our team) tried to were ready to play," Xavier head assists during the three-game take the emotion up, but it just coach Floyd Deaton said. match. wasn't there." "It's just one of those things. "It was a very disappointing Although Xavier did not Volleyball is just a game of loss," Schulte said. "We all had earn a spot in the conference Join us and find out what most MCAT test takers already know. momentum and two different higher expectations and we just tournament, Deaton said his team . teams showed up. Umass and didn't play together as a team. played hard throughout the entire Practice with KAPLAN now - Rhode Island.didn't do anything We just had a real rough road season. so you can practice ~~ a Doctor later! different than Virginia Tech and trip." · That's why this season's the leader In test prep George Washington did." The Minutewomen proved final match against Dayton is Senior outside hitter Sally equally tough, downing Xavier more than the last game on the Schulte led Xavier with 14 kills, 15-7, 15-10, 15-4.. schedtde. . 12 digs and four blocks. Xavier w~ led by freshman "A competitor is a competi tor," Deato.n said. ''It really 4'!'W'i'~•1·800·KAP·TEST Rhode Island's balanced outside hitter Beth Osterday's 12 attack, however, proved too tough digs and six kills. · doesn't matter if there's a champi for the Musketeers as they Senior setter Susie Checkett onship in it."
• ,_ '' r' e • '; ,, ' ~' : '' ,;,:.t. '' ', ,,,': ',, ', '' '.,, ' •, ',' ,'• _,, : '' ',' ' •: ',' ·, ' ' ' •,' ' ,~',- : '' '~,, ',, .-. • •' '' ' ~; ','', ,' '' ,': ,·' '- " ' '~ '• ,'' ' ':•'~:. ·~ SP@RTS Magnificent 'Goat' . BY STEVE SMITH THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE B-ball recruits inked Who is the greatest basket The ink well ran dry for Xavier last week after four high ball player of all time? Some schoolers signed National Lette~s-of-Intent to play basketball for the would say Oscar Robinson, or Musketeers, two for the men's team, and two for the women. Wilt Chamberlin or Michael Skip Prosser, men's head coach, has secured point guard Jordan, but no one, unless from Maurice McAfee from Saginaw, Mich. and guard Alvin Brown from the streets of Harlem, would Washington, D.C. mention Earl Manigault. Until Two post players will be joining head coach Melanie Balcomb' s now. club next season. Wearing Muskie Blue next year will be Jennifer Home Box Office (HBO) Phillips from Elida, Ohio, and Erin Senser from Westerville, Ohio .. and Time Warner Cable, Cincin Brown has·received accolades from several national publica nati Division, sponsored the tions for his high school career. At 6-3, 180-pounds, Brown led Cincinnati premiere of the HBO Gonzaga High School in Washington D.C .. with 19. points and 10 Pictures Presentation of "RE rebounds a game his junior year when the Eagles finished with a 29- BOUND: The Legend of Earl 6 record. He has received an All-America honorable mention from 'The Goat' Manigault" last' Street & Smith, and was named.one of Top 20 off-guards by Athlon Monday at the University Center Sports. Brown was named to the prestigious All-Metro Area Team Theater. The event brought by the Washington Post for his junior campaign. together a diverse audience from ."Alvin is ·a really hard worker on the offensive and defensive the Cincinnati area to learn the ends of the court," said Prosser. inspiring story of Manigault. McAfee, a 6-0, 175-pound point guard, has become a star Community members and while playing at Buena Vista High School in Saginaw, Mich. Xavier students were invited to McAfee averaged 22. 7 points, five assists and four blocks a game as attend the screening and listen to a junior. He earned Third Team All-State honors despite his team's remarks from Xavier basketball stnmgling 7-14, record last season. One of McAfee's greatest coach Skip Prosser, Cincinnati attributes is his shooting. He has shown great range with his jump Bengal offensive lineman Melvin shot, and he hit 79 percent of his free throws last year. Tuten, and Xavier basketball "Maurice mis a need for us with the pending graduation of alumni Stanley Kimbrough and Sherwin Anderson," said Prosser. Jamal Walker. Guests partici The greatest basketball player the world has never known, Earl "The ·The two recruits for the women will also help fill the holes left pated in a discussion following the Goat" Manigault. His story airs on HBO this Saturday at 8 p.m · when senior forwards Sheila Flint and Jenny Rauh graduate this year. film led by Rosemary The first forward prospect is 6-2 Jennifer Phillips. At Elida McCullough of Xavier's someone out there that believes in Hawkins. "The Goat" also .. High School, Phillips averaged 17.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, three Multicultural Affairs office. you. Remember that one person showed his skill by performing the assists and two steals as a junior. Her Elida team appeared in the 1995 The film is based on the true who believes. When you are famed "double dunk" and pluck Ohio State Finals. story of a legendary Harlem street down. and saying 'I can't make it,' ing quarters off the tops of "WeareextremelyexcitedtohavesignedsonieoneofJennifer's basketball player who seemed · remember that one person," said backboards in high school. It is ability," said Balcomb. . destined for basketball greatness, Prosser. pretty clear just how special a · · Senser was an hqnorable mention on the All-State· Team in . . but made a series.1,:>fpoor,deREBOUND: The Legend . . AH home ganies are in bold · say 'I can't make it. I'm not tall ever seen and Manigault, at the of Earl ''The Goat" Manigault" Home women's basketball games are played at Schmidt Fieldhouse Home men's basketball games are played at tile Cin.clnnati Gardens enough, rm not smart enough.' age of 12, outplayed a much older, debuts Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. You all can make it. You all have soon to be NBA legend, Connie on HBO.
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There are certain flaws that can make a film ~lmost unbear Museum facts able to watch. Shortcomings such as a trite plot and ~nnoying characters are . "A Christmas in Naples," the exhibition of an impossible to ignore and can make eighteenth-century Neapolitan nativity scene, will be on sitting through the two-hour display at the Taft Museum duration of a film a tedious Nov. 22 through Jan. 5, 1997. experience. Admission is $4 for adults; $2 for seniors or students. "The Mirror Has Two The work of art, called a presidio, comes from the Faces" possesses both of these collection of Francesca Perez de Olaguer Angel6n. flaws and leaves viewers checking It features 75 figurines made of clay, wood and wire. their watches, wondering when They range iit size from four to 18 inches. · the final credits will roll. The figurines are accompanied by C8:fVed animals The film starts off portray- _ such as dogs, sheep, goats and cattle, and decorative ing two lonely people, Rose accessories such aS silver incense burners, baskets, food, Morgan (Barbra Streisand) and· musical instruments and the gifts carried by the Magi. Gregory Larkin (Jeff Bridges); Barbra Streisand dines with Jeff Bridges in "The Mirror Has Two · Other programs at the Taft Museum include: both of whom are professors at Fa~es." Too bat;! their meals look more enjoyable than the movie. •"Wintertime Celebrations," a mini-exhibition Columbia University. exploring holidays from around the world, runs Nov. 29 Morgan seeks passion.and through Jan. 12, 1997. . romance. energy and enthusiasm she brings decides to better her appearance •"Wintertime Exploration," a talk and tour with Taft Larkin, on the other hand, out in·her students~ He contacts by working out and getting a Museum curators examining the winter holidays Hanukkah, has trouble dealing with passion her and they set up a dinner date. makeover. She suddenly becomes Christmas, Kwanzaa; Eid al-Fitr and Chinese New Year will ate relationships and wants to It goe$ remarkably well, and the beautiful and various men fall in be held Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m .. The strike up an involvement based on two begin seeing more of each love with her. event is free, but reservations are required for guaranteed intellectual compatibility, friend other.: . . While this move is absurd, it seating. ship and respect with a woman to Greg socin reveals that he is also a theme that Hollywood •''Holiday-Passport" is the Cincinnati Opera Out whom he is not physically does not want the relationship to ·has overused to the point of . reach Ensemble~ s presentation of the sounds and rhythms of attracted. · . become physicat While Morgan boredom. winter holidays .from around the world and across the As a means to that end, he is confused by this, .she wants to In addition t~ the slow and country. takes out a personal ad asking for continue seeing him. unlikely plot, Bridges' character, · The event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21 from a "woman interested in common Greg eventually proposes, who appears charming at the 2:30 to 3:30 p.m; Admission is free with Museum .admis goals and companionship." and th;e two get ma.fried on the film's start, becomes unbearably sion, but reservations are required for guaranteed seating. Morgan's not-so-sweet-and premise that verbal communica annoying by its conclusion. Persons.seeking more information about any of these . innocent sister Claire (Mimi tion "1ill be the sol~ basis of their As if all of these flaws were programs may call 241-0343~ · Rogers) takes the liberty of uniom· not enough, the fiim is excessively •answering the ad·on Rose's , ;Tue two run into problems·· long;·dragging viewersthr.ough · ··· behalf. when 'Morgan becomes unsatisfied monofonous scenes. Larkin' s interest is sparked, and wants to ina.ke toniance and However, the way Streisand. Comedy for a cause and he becomes even more physital passion a part of their ·delivers some.ofMorgim's lines is. inb1gued after sitting in on one of relatim)ship. amusing. her lectures on romantic literature. :This ridiculous plot be This is, unfortunately, does Ori Wednesday Nov. 27 at 8:30 p.m. at the Go He also enjoys seeing the comes even worse when Morgan not make up for the film's Bananas. Comedy Club Newport, Ky., comedian Jeff tremendous failings. Wayne wiU headline a benefit concert for the Ray Combs Memorial.Fund. Proceeds from the show will be used to help Combs' family and business associates. 'Makaveli', a .prince Wayne's politically incorrect observations on minorities, feminists, smoking and red meat make for an BY BRIAN JOHNSON and the surrounding habitats. unforgettably home-spun act. · Tupac felt what he was . At least five other local comedians are also THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE doing was the right thing, as expected to perform. . · constant references to God are · · Combs, a native of Hamilton, Ohio, be~ame well :I hope you ti;iie (fools) know· · made on the· al bu~. "Hail Mary" known as a comedian and host of ''Family Feud" and. this be the realest (stuff) I ever ·is a song in which he q11led all "Family Challenge" television game shows. wrote. those-to run with him, and asked Go Bananas Comedy Club is located in the Market -Makaveli "Against All ·God to help him in his· struggle Place Plaza, at 8410 Market Plac.e Lane in.Montgomery, Odds". with ambiguity. . . . Ohio. Market Place Lane is off of.Kenwood ~oad .. i;'he infamous T~pac Shakur No other song is as ironic as Persons seeking more information m~y call 984- returned to the studio to give us "Blasphemy," a cut in which 9288. another solo album, "Makaveli, Tupac recalled life's instructions The Don Killuminati, The 7 day as given to him by his father. The Theory," before being gunned reply)" attacks those that have irony is that Tupac made refer down in Las Vegas. disrespected Tupac, while ' ences to having hiS name sprayed 'Visions' on display With this album, Tupac "Against AH Odds" maximizes his on walls after his d.eath.•· Shortly proved he was a master mind. feelings towards Thug Life, and after his death a mural was put up "I got a head with no screws "Voic~s.Veils and Visions," an exhibition of . why he felt the need to say things in remembrance of the slain in it..." These words from "Hail rapper in the East Bronx, New lithographs, monoprints, etchings and fiber works by .that pertain to his life in his music. Mary" epitomize the album as York, his birthplace. Jennifer Fellinger will open at the Xavier University Actually Tupac has gone Tupac preached to the masses; Each song on "Makaveli" Art Gallery.onNov. 26, and run through Dec. 6. beyond a rap review with this trying to convey the message of could be written extensively, from The exhibition documents Fellinger's exploration album. This album isn't some Thugology. Tupac truly was a its relativity to society to the into the ethereal nature of the human figure and its thing one can sit down and write thug. . about · . credibility of its lyrics. By doing environment. Throughout most of his that, listeners might try to find The Xavier University Art Gallery is open J'he point of this album is to songs, Tupac, who had assumed something in the songs that. may Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. see that Tupac \Vas not as crazy as the alias of Makaveli; made suit them. Persons seeking additional information may he claims to be. · references to his enemies, Jetting Listen to the album, its contact the Gallery receptionist at 745-3811. '.fupac constantly tries to them know that their conflict is free himself from society's poetry, music and everything else not over. generalizations of a black male it has to offer and discover the "Bomb First (My second and rationalize the life ?f a thug trueness of"Makaveli." Brooks delights with.first visit
BY JEFF DAVIS - and headed off to his dressing THE XA~IBR NEWSWIRE room. About one hour later, the Per.sistence pays off. That's Riverfront Coliseum .was trans what many Cincinnati area Garth· formed into a landing site for a Brooks fans are saying after the UFO. Brooks,. stage circled country star performed five sold around, lights danced, smoke out shows last week at Riverfront · filled the stage area and a white Coliseum. grand piano rose from the back of Brooks had performed as the arena. Many thought a man in close as Lexington's Rupp Arena a white tuxedo and cowboy hat and Dayton's Nutter Center but playing the piano was Brooks; never made it to the Queen City. however to their surprise, Brooks "We looked at this tour and rose out of the top of the piano decided to go to places we had and then jumped off to begin his never been before so those people show. wouldn't have to travel to see us During his performance, play," Brook~ told reporters Brooks played what people came before his first concert ·· to hear: his hits. "I don't want to During a pre-show press cram anything down your throats, conference, the native Oklahoman so if you don't mind, we've got received a proclamation from some old songs we're pretty proud Cincinnati Reds owner Marge of we'd like to play for you," Schott, who represented the Brooks said. Mayor's office. Mayor Roxanne Brooks did just that, sticking Qualls declared Wednesday, Nov. to classics such as "Friends in 13 to Sunday, Nov. 17 "Garth photo.by Jeff Davis ·Low Places," "The Thunder Brooks Week" in the city. · Rolls," "The Dance," "Baton Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott and count1y singer Garth Brooks exchange a glance at a pre-concert · A r~ther shy Brooks also Rouge" and a riumber of others. press conference. answeredquestions regarding an During the show, Brooks array of issues, such as ticket sprinted back and forth across the scalpers. minutes to talk .to The.Newswire. ing his style, Brooks said, than Garth. I'm no big deal. But stage as his band members fought "I think capital punishment When asked who has .influenced "There's a lot of new artists and at least I don't have to show an ID to keep up with his pace. He ran is a good idea for them,'' Brooks · him musically, Brooks said~ overload in country music, but I to cash a check anymore." onto platforms and jumped ·off~ said jokingly. ... ,.. ·. "(George) Strait and (George) don~t think anyone is copying my .Brooks surprised reporters just to do .it all over again minutes Brooks is astaunch oppo Jones are the big ones that come sty fo. •If they are, I'm flattered. by .being very laid back and shy later. nent oftlcket scalpers and he is .• · . to mind. I also have some Boston, But we've been doing this sound during his press conference. Orie The singer also humored the working· withthe io~k.grpup Pearl . KISS and Meatloaf. I've1also got for years, and we have made a reporter asked Brooks what made sell-out crowd by taunting one of Jam tofightthe practice. · the Buck Owens box se(!uid of . living off of it, and people seem to him change on stage. his band members. After he • "A:lot of peophd1fthese course, everything by Chris like:it. On the flip side, if the :: "When} come out of that introduced his fiddler, the spot tick.et:ageric'ie~•say.that:they ·have Ledouu•.;.'. .... ,,:,,r··,c···c· ,, ...... ,' · sound we'producegoes·dowri-and .. ,, hole onto stage, I have the best . lights never came back to Brooks the best front row tickets 'avail . · Brooks said that o~e of his fades away, we are going to get' seat in the house and to see as they did after every other able;: Well, thefi:e lyirig.'~fhave favorite singers is· Susan Ashton, a the finger pointed at us." thousands of people who have members' introduction. the first and. sec()pd rows'~nd I'm woman who tours with him. "If I . When asked about the come to see me .. It's asure thing "I'm done introducing you, going.to have them passed outto were a record producer, 1 would . compiitjson of his notoriety being that I'm going to put on the best but you still have the spotlight on . the people upin the nos~bleed· sign her in a second," Brooks said. on the same level as Elvis or The show I can." you," Brooks said. seats," Brooks said. . .. .· I.n respmi,seto a number of Beatles, Brooks said, "I wake up And with that, Brooks said, The fiddler smiled and · During the' pre-show · · .·. • people coming up in the'coi.mtj every,morning and look into the "Come in (to the concert) with accepted the loud applause from ·. music business and some mi.mick- mirrofand don'(see anything: else your qelmet and mouthpiece on," . conference, Brooks took. a few·.· . . I,,'• supportive fans. "I've seen you back there the entire show with that cocky smile on your face. I know what you're thinking ... 'If old fat ass can run around on this stage, so can I.' Well you're gonna get your chance," Brooks said. This, however, was a setup to the next song in which the fiddler had several solo parts. Brooks continued to sing until 11:15 p.m. and then came out for an encore of several songs including ''.We Shall be Free." He then left, to be called out yet again for a second encore, which he did solo. "When I'm touring in other countries I like to sing this next song to let people know where I'm from," Brooks said. He then went on to perform Don Mclean' s "American Pie." After this, Brooks left for good, at least for night number one of his leg through Cincinnati. Brooks was relentless in his effort to entertain. He never let up. During his visit to Cincinnati, he was on stage for around IO hours and performed in front of an estimated 80,000 people. The fact is,.he probably could have sold out five more shows. Some might say, this is what legends are made of. Welcome to ... , •The Xavier Players present THE QTY OF TIME . Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding. Tonight ,sun clay tuesd~Y · . is sold-out! Showtiiile begins at. 7 . November 24 · November 26 ·N· DAR .. p.m. in the University Theatre.· LE. ·. . · . Come see the best of the Xavier •The third and final install- •'fHE SKYLINE CROSS- •ry Players, AlJen Chudzinski, act like ment of this thrilJing trilogy; "The TOWNSHOOTOUTistonight!!! • • .ut I the Midw' . l .. himself. Scary huh? Xavier ~fle Team & the Last Cru- That's right monkeys, the The Fa1$1 ..... D 0 . . • est. c •THE GLORY DAYS has sade'' will l;>e going on in the Sacred· men's basketball team takes on the . _•Welcome to Calendar City, brought the devil of the art world;.· .. Armory. The search for the Holy Cincinnati Merekats _; .. or is it Wed n es d a y .home of the longest running entry Denny Dent, out fi.:mn the bowels of Shot continues!!! Kittycats· ... or is it Lovecats ... oh November 2 0 . evei! !! The Xavier Players present altistic heil to }lerfoini at the Sacred; . . . •Tonight is the final show of .well. 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. . . ' ~ ' . . Women's Final Four to take oVer Cincy the city," said Melanie Balcomb; Cincinnati, despite the fact that, stagnated," said Cox o( the Geno Auriemma is the head BY PETE HOLTERMANN head coach of the \'/Omen's ~'They try to make it look like funding, "But now we're kkking coach for the University of THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE basketball team at Xavier. it's their city and their event." into high speed.;'. The committee, Connecticut, and no stranger to "It becomes crazy, and I think Other smaller events will she explained, has an action plan Final Fours. His Huskies have In late spring of every year, the people of this city will really be going on all over town~ For they are ready to use to raise the been to the Final Four the past two the spotlight shines on a fow cities .. feed off it and have fun." example, Wednesday night will rest ofthe funds. seasons, apd three times this across the U.S. as they host one of ·Many of the events that will feature the Kodak All-America Getting people to come out decade. In 1995, his team went the NCAA Championships in the occur over the course of the dfnner, where the top women's for the Final Four will not be a 35-0 to claim the National last weekyQd of March. . weekend will be run by outside players will be honored. problem for, the committee. Championship. · Last year; Cincinnati was interests that are not directly tied to Saturday will feature the Yes Tickets were sold last March, and Aurlemma offered a glimpse one of those cities, when Miami the games themselves. Clinic, a hands-on instructional all seats for the three games in the into what will happen in University served as the host for Nike is one group that will be program that has become a 16,000 seat Coliseum were sold in .. Cincinnati atTournament time. the NCAA Hockey very involved with turning mainstay of the weekend. five and a half hours. ,"You'll have four teams Championships atRiverfront Cincinnati upside down for the Planning for the events is The city will gain from trying to win a championship, Coliseum. weekend. The shoe manufacturer well underway. Xavier person hosting the Final Four. Besides 3,000 coaches looking for a free The Coliseum will have will be staging events on Fountain nel, along with a volunteer staff the 2,000 or so coaches that will meal, the hotels are going to be another NCAA Championship this Square from Tuesday to Sunday of and the Greater Cincinnati be visiting, there will be thousands full, the restauraryts and' bars will year when Xavier hosts the 1997 Championship week. Sports and Events Commission, of spectators converging on the be packed," he said. "And people NCAA Women's Final Four. In addition, Nike is are working busily now to city. People in 41 different states · are going to want tickets that The games, two semifinals . considering having an All-Star ensure the Final Four comes off purchai>ed tickets to the tourna- aren't available." on March 28 and the final on Game featuring the top women's with minimal hitches in March. ment, which means hotel space The competition in the March 30, are bnly a sliver of the ba~ketball players in the country, One of the biggest will be at a premium. · .. · tournament should be excellent. activities that will be occurring in including several members of the endeavors for the planners at Don Shumacher, the Several teams have legitimate conjunction with the event. U.S. team that won gold in Atlanta .. · this stage of the game is to try to Executive Director of the Greater chances of reaching the Final Four The Women's.Basketball Xavier's Schmidt"Fieldhouse is nail down funding from Cincinnati Sports and Events after the NCAA field is trimmed Coaches Association and more being considered .as a possible site corporate sponsors. In addition, Commission, estimates the from its original 64. than 2,060 of its members will be for the game, but there are no the committee is finalizing financial impact for the tri-state Thirteen coaches were in town for their annual National definite plans yet. Nike may also details and seeking approval from the event to_be anywhere informally polled at a Final Four Convention. This, in combination try to have a concert by Queen from the NCAA. from $7~$9 million. Much of this media event earlier this fall to see with the other Final Four Latifah as part of their festivities. According to Cox, money will cpme into the city \Vho they selected to make it to activities, will create an - . Becky Cox, project manager funding is about $160,000 short from the estimated 14,bOO visitors ·Cincinnati. They selected unmatched atmosphere in for the Cincinnati Organizing of what they need to run the the Final Four will bring. .. , Connecticut, Georgia, Stanford Cincinnati. Committee welcomes Nike's event. However, she feels there The games will put Cinci.n'-. .. and Alabama as this year's Final "There's amass of people in. ·involvement. She praised the will be no problem raising the nati ih the' spotlight with ~11 three · Fo.ur. Alabama is the only one of the city. There's a lot of company for their efforts to help necessary money. being. broadeast nationally on the four that did not compete in enthusiasm for the games within address community needs w~ile in "A few months ago, we ESPN/-' · la~t year's Final Foudn Charlotte. ... 1· The Top 15 women's teamsln the country 1. Stanford. The Lady last year and lost to Tenness. ee BY STEVE SMITH ' . . Cardinal boasted a 29c3 record last in the championship ·game, are THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE season f.hat landed them a place in back. With four veteran starters - To say that women's the national semifinals. Returning returning, coach Andy Landers basketball'is on the rise would be all five starters, including All~ has his team ready to make a run an understatement. The United America Kate Starbird (20.1 ppg) at a third straight Final Four States women's "Dream Team" the Cardinal becomes a unanimous appearance and hopes for that went 60-0 through their exhibition choice for number one by all the ever elusive national title. and Olympic schedule, and ended major basketball preview maga- Six-foot-three forward by winning a gold medal in zines. La' Keshia Frett (14.6 ppg) will Atlanta. This broughtthe sport of ·Head coach Tara VanDerveer power the Bulldogs this year· women's basketball to an all~time also returns, after taking a 12-month . along with talented 6-3 center highlevel of interest in the United · 1eave to coach the U.S. Olympic Tracy Henderson (14.1 ppg). States, and it is soaring higher, team to a gold medal. Stanford's This dynamic duo gives Georgia Professional women's squad is solidified by 6-2 Olympia a tall and intimidating basketball has returned, and this Scott, 6-0 Vanessa Nygaard, 6-3· froritcourt. With the addition of time it looks to be a hit. The Naomi Multitauaopele, 5-6 Jamilia prep Player of the Year Kiesha American Basketball League Widman and 6-0 Regan Freuen. Brown, a 5-10 guard from began play in October, and next Look for the Cardinal to be making Atlanta, the Bulldogs look to be summer the Women's NBA will a trip to Cincinnati in late March. heading back to the Final Four. begin a 28 game, 10 week 2. Alabama. The Crimson 4. Connecticut. After an schedule, riding on the coat tails Tide went an unexpected 24-8 last unprecedented 35-0 season two of the NCAA Women's Final· season after.being picked to finish years ago the Huskies faced Four here in Cincinnati in the eighth in the SEC. 'Barna could more pressure than anyone last spring. easily claim the number one spot season and responded with a 34- The explosion of women's from Stanford at some point during 4 mark. With.the loss of All- Shalonda Enis ofAlabama hopes to lead her Crimson Tide down the college basketball is the source of the season, with experience and America point guard Jen Ohio River and into Cincinnati for an appearance at Final Four in this growth. The Firial Fours.old recruits as their strength. Six-foot- Rizzotti, UConn head coach March at Riverfront Coliseum. out in five and a half hours and one Shalonda Enis (23.9 ppg, 9.5 Geno Auriemma will look to 6-7 the four teams left fighting for the transfer of point guard Stacy Frese there's going to be quite a battle to rpg) looks to lead the Tide this year senior Kara Wolters (18.8 ppg, national title the last weekend of to Iowa State, Coach Lee looks to see who gets to play in front of along With the help of guard . 7.9 rpg, 2.8 blocks) and a strong March. fill the gap with freshman guards tho~e energized fans. Dominque Canty (14.6 ppg). New recruiting class tolead them 5, Iowa. The Big Ten will Mary Berdo and Chinyere Van. The Southeastern Confer- addition Nartausha Mills will add back to the Final Four. · be well represented by the Don't be surprised if you see the ence (SEC) will once again depth for 'Barna. Mills was the Returnees 6-0 junior Nykesha Hawkeyes this season. The squad Hawkeyes returning to Iowa City provide many national powers. 1996 Junior College Player of the Sales (15.7 ppg) and 6-0 senior that posted a di.sastrous 11-17 in March with an award of their Last year the SEC sent seven Year. Carfa Berube (9.0) will join·· season in 1994-95, came back own. teams to the tourney and watched Cincinnatians will have a Wolters up_ front. with a vengeance last year. Last The rest of the best ... as conference members Tennessee chance to preview the 'Barna team · The Huskies will tell you season's 27-4 record won Iowa 6. Tennessee and Georgia battled for the title. in January when they play Kentucky that the two .best teams met in , . the Big Ten Title and advanced 7. Vanderbilt This year's race is wide at Riverfront, but the Final Four the national semifinals last year them to the Sweet 16 under AP 8. Western Kentucky open though, with the likes of bound Tide should be back for more where they lost to eventual Coach of the Year Angie Lee. 9. Old Dominion Stanford, Connecticut and Iowa in March. champion Tennessee in Now in her second season, 10. Virginia still around. The 1997 National 3. Georgia. It would be easy overtime. This, and Wolters Lee looks to take the Hawkeyes to 11. Penn State Championship trophy could end to count Georgia out this season being left off the Olympic and the next level. She returns four 12. Louisiana Tech up anywhere. after losing Player of the Year All-America teams last year, starters, including 6-4 Tangela 13. Texas Tech Here's a quick look at our Saudia Roundtree to graduation. will spark the Huskies to a Smith (13.6 ppg) ·and 6-0 Tiffany 14. Kansas preseason picks to win it all... But the Bulldogs, who went 28-5 familiar position: Being one of Gooden (14.1). Despite the 15. Arkansas m&mlmlmMmlmlBIBDBRmlll'EIBD.U.Umlml.UBtl~mammm1m1• .George Washington to set women's A-10 pace
points and 8.2 rebounds per game but visions of a division title BY PETEHOLTERMANN respectively, returns .to the vanished rapidly when junior THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE forward position for her seni()r' forward Michelle Hollister, a. ·If there is one female season. She also led the squad in Secbnd Te~in All-Conference pick hoopster in the Atlantic W who assists with 93 and ste~ls with 51. last s'eason, left the school for will deserve watching more than Donahue will have a good personal reasons. any other this season, it will be supporting cast underneath with Cqach Carol Alfano will get Tajama Abraham. Her name forward Marnie MeBreen and Tech through this disruption, but rhymes with pajama, which. is center Margit Rinke. McBreen Hollister's presence on the court very appropriate because her came in second to Do,nahue all will be missed. The Hokie duo of Colonials are likely to put the rest four of the above statistical sophomore small forward Katie of the A-10 in a sleeper hold this catergories. She also hit 42 O'Connor and senior guard Sherry season. percent of the three pointers she Banks will take over the reigns as Although GW has a very attempted last season. Rinke saw team leaders. O'Connor finished strong team that will undoubtly be significant action as a reserve last her freshman season with .a strong ranked nationally throughJut the season, and will take over in the performance in the A-10 tourney, season, they won't be uncontested middle this year. while Banks leads the.returnees when they go for their fourth At guard, senior Ann with her 10.3 points per game straight conference championship. Gallagher will be the leader of the average. The rest of the conference is pack. She will control the games The middle will be a soft really a toss up. Behind GW i.n from the point as she did last year spot for the Hokies. Freshman the West, slots 2-5 are up in the when she dished out 3.6 assists Meg Hunter and her averages of air between La Salle, Duquesne, per game .. 14 points and 10 boards from high Xavier and Virginia Tech. Ditto 3. Duquesne school may be thrust into a for the top spot in the East with The Dukes have the starting role. Another freshman, UMass, St. Joe's and Rhode "Croatian Sensation" leading the Kim Seaver, will be competing for Island. way from the guard position again playing time down low. The competition will be this year. Junior Korie Riede and 6. Dayton fierce throughout the A-10. Three her 22.6 ponts per game return, as The Flyers struggled to a 9- players from last year's All do her accolades as a top player in 18 record last year, but return four Confer~nce Team, including the conference; Hlede can dish senior starters. Kori Hlede, Duquesne's "Croatian Sensation," will be one of the Abraham, return for another the rock too. Last seafon she led The top returnee is Steph · top players in the Atlantic JO this year. Her Dukes may be a campaign. Joing Abraham are the Dukes by doling out 121 Mathu. Mathu will play the two contender in this year's A-10 race. Duquesne's Kori Hlede and assists, fourth best in the confer- spot, where she got nearly 12 Rhode Island's Tasha King. All ence. points per game last year. Kizzy leads the returnees with her game. Jen Ricco, a junior guard, three were unanimous All The Dukes are very strong Dawson, an A-10 All-Rookie average of 15.1 points per game. should be a solid contributor to Conference slections in preseason at guard, with two returnees in Team selection, may end up in a Junior Maureen Costello also this year's squad. polling of the A-10 coaches. Gail Wilkins and Sherri Hannan. starting role before the season is returns at forward, where she Alkanease Garrett will be Here's a break down of how Freshman Gina Naccarato may out. Dayton will look to their hauled in eight rebounds a game the Owls strength in the middle. the conference looks heading into contend for a starting spot as well. freshmen to bolster their game in in the 1995-96 campaign. Fresh- She average 5.4 boards a game this season. She averaged 32.6 points and 7 the paint. They welcome Janette man Shirelle Butts will see last year while compiling a assists per game in her senior year Jaques and Jenelle Ristau to theif significant minutes this season for scoring average of 8.6 WEST DIVISION in Monessen, Penn. roster in the forward position. Joe's as well. ' 5. St. Bonaventure 1. George Washington The Dukes are hurting down The two were first team selections Amy Facer will be the The· Bonnies return all but This team will be very tough low. Jill Tate returns, but she only for all state teams in their native strongest guard on the Hawk two players, only one of which to beat, especially at home where averaged 5.4 points and 4.2 boards Indiana and Wisconsin respec- ro~(eF'f'rl;:her role at the two spot. was a starter. However, the they went 12-0 last season. The in 1995-96. Krista Thomas tively. Sh'.~ will b~joined by senior co- Bonnies struggled all season to Colonials return all but two re turns at center, but may battle EAST DIVISION S?-Ptain N.J~ki Jones in the find a powerfiil lineup, imd this players from last year's A-10 with junior Julie Moehring for I. Rhode Island .. ·· ''frontcgdh: Jones will bring 89 year things may not change that Champion squad. court time. Moehring, who was a BY TOM DECORTE . ·the·~Y~~r·susanna ~trombefg: . ···:·· ·. · ·... $tromberg1 ~ ·q~O Finl.and native, w:as THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE setoqd on the' tea~ in ·febo~~di'~g 1ast year at 6:3 pel'. game;: and posted a:'9.9 scoring· Second year women's head coach average. . .. Melanie Balcomb is hoping to assert the . Her inside prese~ce is essential to running, pressing style of her Lady Muske offset Xavier's plentiful amount of outside teers into the upper levels of the Atlantic 10 shooters. this season. Balcomb said, " She's going to be After guiding the Musketeers to a: 15- facing a lot of kids that are 6-2 or 6-3, so 13 record in her first season as head coach, we'd like to bring her out and Jet her face Balcomb is hoping to build on last year's the basket and drive to the hoop, which she success with added depth and experience. does very well." "Depth is the key for us," said "I think the fact we Jet her go inside Balcomb. "The A-10 has some very athletic and out really helps her game," Balcomb teams, but most of them don't run. We're said. going to attack for 40 minutes offensively "This year I'm hoping to step up my and defensively." role as a leader on this team and play a Last season, Xavier scored impres strong inside game," said Stromberg. sive wins over Georgetown and Illinois on Also returning from last year's the road and conference rival George frontcourt is 5-11 forward Sheila Flint. Washington .. Flint provided solid play at both They will have to deal with the Joss to forward positions last season and led the graduation of last season's leading scorer, team in rebounding with 6.8 boards a game. Amy Siefring. Flint also Jed .in blocked shots with 20 Balcomb expects Kiesha Brown, a 5- and finished with a scoring average of 10.4. 4 junior from Indianapolis to step into the She was second on the team in steals prominent scoring role. with 43. Brown had filled the point guard role Flint has been nursing several her first two years as a member of the preseason injuries, but Balcomb expects her Muskies. to be ready for the season opener. "Kiesha, obviously, is a real good Last season's starting small forward, pure jump shooter," said Balcomb. 5-11 junior Connie Hamberg, returns as · Photo by RC Dejesus "Her big role this year is going to be well. Last year's Atlantic 10 Newcomer of the Year Susanna Stromberg is one of many Muske a scoring role, a shooting guard role," Hamberg's game resembles a teers that must up their game this season. Stromberg is one of Xavier's few post players Balcomb said. shooting guard with her outstanding 3 point and she will be depended upon io distract oppo11entsfro1~i the Muskie's outside shooters. Brown was second on the team last range. She shot 36 percent from behind the year at 11.1 points per game and led the arc last season. · average. because of her excellent leaping ability. team with 137 assists. Another strength of Hamberg' s is her Rauh will be playing in pain all Greer also is a solid shooter from the "Kiesha' s got a great release, the effectiveness on the offensive glass, where. season because of a torn miniscus in her outside. quickest release on the team and the ability she grabbed 41 boards last year. knee. The injury will probably necessitate She averaged 22 points a game last· to drive from the wing, which our other She'll share time with senior sharp surgery at season's end. season for Washington Prep. shooters don't really give us," Balcomb shooter Jenny Rauh, another big guard with Balcomb said, "Jenny's a trooper "K.T. and Tina give us a lot more said. ' long distance shooting range. with great mental toughness." overall team speed for our press and Also returning to the Musketeer Rauh shot threes at a 37 percent clip Also playing a reserve role in the fastbreak," Stromberg said. lineup is last se.ason's A-10 Newcomer of last season. She finished with a 9.8 scoring frontcourt will be senior Kristie "Tina's had a little setback Stuckenberg and sophomore Jamie Griffin, physically," said Balcomb. "She pulled a who both add considerable size at 6-2. muscle early and then hurt her knee. This depth will give Xavier some Because of her physical problems she flexibility in their lineups, depending on the hasn'tbeen able to be in practice as much strengths of their opponents. to be ready to play." · "We'll play three guards on the floor The third freshman is Kim always, sometimes four," said Balcomb. "Cheesehead" Hotz, who hails from "Our lineup is not set in stone; it's going to Sheboygan, Wis. depend on how we match up with our' Hotz, who played guard in high opponent. school, needs to get physically stronger to "We don't have a lot of size and we make the transition to the forward position. want to press. If you can press, you can With a 6-0 frame, she already has the play. If you can't press, you' re not going to height. play a lot," Balcomb said. "The cheesehead is going to be our Another important component for the surprise," said Balcomb, "Nobody knows Musketeers will be their freshman class. who Kim Hotz is; I had a connection and All three of the newcomers are found her and brought her in." expected to contribute significant minutes For all the returning talent and new immediately. recruits on this edition of Musketeer 'Two of the recruits, 5-6 K. T. Palmer women's basketball, recognition from the of Akron, Ohio and 5-1 Tina Greer of Los rest of the A-10 has been slow in coming. Angeles, will be point guards. In the preseason coaches poll, Xavier Palmer led St. Vincent and St. Mary was ranked fifth in the West Division and to a Division III state title in her junior year placed no players in the all-conference first, and averaged 15 points and 5 assists last second, third or rookie teams. season. "Things like that just push us more," She adds strength to Xavier's said Stromberg, "We have a lot better depth pressing defense and overall team speed. than last year and our new players are One area that Palmer needs to work talented." on is her outside shooting, but on a team of "I think they (the A-10 coaches) outside shooters, she has time to develop. underestimate our talent; they think we "K.T.'s strength is her mental don't have any talent," said Balcomb, toughness and leadership ability," said . "Well, we put that up on our board and I Balcomb. "As a freshman, she's mature think that will motivate us throughout the beyond her years. She's somebody you season." want to take to war with you." The A-10 competition will be tough, K.T.'s freshman counterpart at the but the Muskies should be tougher as they point, Greer, is a lightning quick player look to prove themselves again. with exceptional end-to-end speed who plays bigger than her listed 5-1 height . ~ . ,, . • '• . ' . ' ... . I ,.,. " ' ' . ' I • I • ', • ' 1 · , •• ·•.• . .•. ·THE XAVIER·NEWSWIRE·•.199 .. 97·BASKETB· LL .PAEVIEW-:·PAGE 5 . "...... • • • ....:-: ...... ~ .. • • .. .. • :: .. .. • • ::=".:" • • • • .. • ·="-=.." r ...... Musketeers look to new leadership while scoring at a clip of 11.2 . . BY STEVE SMITH ·The three point shot is always a threat . AND PETE H6LTERMA,NN,, with Lumpkin: He drained 50 treys in THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE. shooting over 40 percent from behind the arc last season. His ability to get open will It's not uncommon this basketball again be tested in Xavier's half court set. season to hear the word '.'newcomers" Lumpkin will see his role at point associated with Xavier basketball. For the increase in importance as the Muskies second year iri a row, the success of attack their foes with the pressure defense. Musketeer basketball is going to lie mostly Lumpkin will have to guide the team in the on the shoulders of first year players. A transition game to help the Muskies weight that t[ley can hopefully carry all the capitalize on opponent turnovers. way to the postseason. Brown's role is that of a scorer. He's Last year, it was the trio of Gary an emotional competitor, that always seems Lumpkin, Lenny Brown and Darnell . to hit the shots Xavier needs to get an Williams who entered XU's tradition rich emotional spark. program and were expected to light a fire Last season saw the 6-2, 200 pound, under it. On paper it may not seemJike a Brown average 12.5 ppg along with four great deal was accomplished, due to the boards. He was the A-lO's leading fresh Muskies sub .500 record, but in the hearts man scorer, a member of the A-10 All of the players, coaches and fans it might of Rookie Team and voted Xavier's "Best been one of the most exciting seasons in Defensive Player." school history. Five foot eleven senior guard New players brought new memories Sherwin Anderson will come off the bench arid new hopes. The Muskies took then ·for the Muskies and serve as this year's number one ranked Massachusetts to team captain. Anderson is an emotional overtime before losing by four points, then leader and has improved his play drastically beat Duquesne 116-105 in an explosive from last year. The· Musketeers will need overtime battle. Just a sampling of what Anderson to give them quality minutes each was to come with the new players in their and every night for them to be a success new conference, the Atlantic I 0. and Anderson seems to be up to the task. With all five starters and bench In the two preseason games Anderson support returning, Xavier looks to have a had 13 assists, five steals and only one bright future. Then add newcomers turnover in 25 minutes of play. Just what photo by R.C. DeJesus Xavier needs. Torraye Braggs, James Posey and Nate Sophomore point guard Gm)' Lumpkin brings his ball handling and three point shooting Turner, and the Musketeer's season looks This season will be a test for the to the court this season to help Xavier take it to the next level. even brighter. Muskies. Even with the addition of some Junior T.J. Johnson has started 55 of hauled 17 boards.· the arc to add another threat as well. Last size, Xavier is still one of the smaller teams 56 games in his first two years and provides James Posey steps in the number season, he drained 40 percent of his threes. in the conference, but they are the quickest. the Musketeer's with game experience. three position for coach Prosser and into a The backcourt situation for Xavier is It is that quickness that will bring X success Johnson's played in the NCAA tournament Xavier uniform for the first time, this settled, with the Delaware duo of Brown this year. Look for a lot of running and a (w.ith Xavier's 1994-95 tourney team) and season. Posey sat out last season as.a and Lumpkin filling the two guard spots. lot of pressing. This team has the makings been a part of a team that went undefeated Proposition 48 player and looks to make an· Last season, the two C(Jmbined to start in all of a great one and plans to still be playing through a conference regular season. He impact right away for Presser's Musketeers. but nine of Xavier's contests. come March. brings the knowledge of knowing how to The 6-7, 210, sophomore is excited to be a Lumpkin will again lead Xavier from It's said 90 percent of everything is win to the floor every night and is strong- part of the action. ·-the point. Last year, he dished out 89 attitude. Xavier's attitude this season?· hold that the other players can lean on. 'Tm having fun. I've been waiting assists for an average of 3.2 pet game, They're, "In it to win it." Physically, Johnson, at 6-7, 250, is a for this moment for a long time," said bully under the boards. He loves to bang Posey after a double-double performance in and will fight for the rebounds. Last year, X's second exhibition game. "I'm just out Johnson found himself leading the Muskies there playing basketball and working with in rebounds with an average of 6.8 per my teammates so we can win." contest. T.J. also knows how to score Posey has shown strength both inside. Despite being the focus of attention offensively and defensively. His quickness for most defenses, Johnson managed to and agility will help him beat his oppo- average 10.6 ppg and went to the free throw . nents, and his long arms aid him in pulling line 184 times. down balls off the glass. Because the Muskies will be running · "He's like Inspector Gadget, his arms more plays underneath, Johnson should go keep going and going and going," said to the line more. He is a career 67 percent Prosser on Posey's rebounding attribution. shooter .from the line, but he worked to Posey had a strong preseason. He improve that mark over the. summer. He totaled 29 points and l 7 rebounds in the went 9-1 l in Xavier's two exhibition two game exhibition schedule, including his games. double-double of 18 points and 12 boards Torraye Braggs will also be down against the D.C. squad. low for the Muskies, where he will take a Offensively, Posey is a threat lot of the pressure off of Johnson. The everywhere on the floor: He can go do low junior college transfer, at 6-8, 220, is well and bang out a few points in the paint, but built and will beat people with his strength, he'll also go outside where he is very quickness and athleticism. Torraye comes effective. Posey knocked down three treys to X via San Jose (CA) City College as one in six attempts in the exhibitions. of the top ten junior college prospects, he Sophomore Darnell Williams has two years of eligibility remaining. probably won't start as long Posey is in the Braggs is a complete player who lineup. This will open new possibilities for specializes in intensity and he will have a the 6-4 small forward to become the positive effect for the Musketeers on both Musketeers sixth man. Williams can come ends of the floor. off the bench into almost any situation and Defensively, Braggs is a weapon on find a way to contribute. No matter what, Xavier's press as he guards the inbounder he and Posey provide Xavier with two ·::. in the Muskie full court, trapping pressure excellent and versatile small forwards. defense. Braggs intense pressure helped Williams on offense can be described contribute to t4,e Muskies causing their as explosive. He loves to cut to the hole to opponents to turn the ball over 59 times in create scoring opportunities. Darnell the exhibition season. returns after a freshman campaign where he . Rebounding is another area where. was second only to Brown amongst A-10 Braggs will help bolster the Musketeer frosh with his 12.3 average. roster. In the two exhibitions, Braggs Williams can also step back behind UMass: Master of A-10 domain at least a coi.Jpleof years. The The rest of the lineup is a BY TOM DECORTE Rams bring in seven new players, mystery. Troy Manns is the likely THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE including two 6~9 foreign starter at the point. Injury plagued frontcourters Alejandro Olivares Keefe Matthews will start in the. New recruits, new coaches a11d Alexander Ziskunov. middle. and new logos highlight the They will have to produce . The top recruit is Russ - beginning of the battle for the immediately if Fordham is to Wheeler, a 6-8 power forward Atlantic IO men's basketball . finish anywhere but the cellar. who will have to make himself season. The leading returning scorer is 6-3 known immediately. Massachussetts, Virgnia shooting guard Ray Carroll who Virginia Tech was the NIT Tech, Temple, Dayton and Xavier a.veraged 8.4 points a game, but champion two years ago and with all bring in powerful recruiting only shot 31 percent from the their inexperienced roster that classes. · field. seems to be where they're headed James "Bruiser" Flint takes The Rams will struggle to in the postseason. Custis is a top over the reins of defending get many A-10 wins, but the notch talent, but a lack of a champion UMass from John rebuilding process has·begun and .dominating shooter will hurt. Calipari, who took the money and this group of seven is the founda- ran into the NBA. tio11. · 4. Duquesne Dukes This will be the second go The Dukes have offense. around for St. Joseph's Phil Atlantic JO West Division That much is certain. Scott Martelli and Scott Edgar, 1. George Washington Edgar's group should be one of Duquesne's second year head Colonials the run and gun teams of the A-10. man. Head coach Mike Jarvis has The Dukes are led by three In ai:ldition to the built GW from virtually nothing to players that all averaged 14 points Musketeers spiffy new logo and a perennial top 25 squad. They a game last.year. Kevin Price (6- face-lift, the Temple Owls feature the conference's top point 7) is the best returning player. unveiled a new look for their logo, guard/center combo, 7-1 junior The junior was Duquesne's giving their patron bird a menac Alexander Kou! and· the Mugsey leading scorer and rebounder last ing makeover. Bougues look-alike, 5-3 sopho season. Though the Atlantic I 0 has more Shawnta Rogers. Holding the backcourt spots only two members in the pre Kou! is a top flight NBA are three point gunners Tom season top 25, as many as five . ·prospect. He is adominating Pipkins (6-3) and Mike James (6- teams have hopes to receive Massachussetts guard Edgar Padilla may not have Marcus Camby to inside force, blocking shots, 2). NCAA tournament invitations. pass to anymore, but UMass still has a lot of weapons. Expect UMass rebounding (7.8 rpg) and inside Duquesne is going to score a Here is the official News to take their sixth consecutive A-JO title this season. scodng (64.2 shooting percent- lot of points, but they give up a lot wire take on what the Muskies age). inside. They seem to be stuck in will be up against this season: Johnny Miller (9.9 ppg) seems to Rashid Bey (6-0) and senior Rogers explodes past the middle of the pack this year. Atlantic 10 East Division fit in the mix, as well as highly Terrell Myers (6-3). defenders and can dish or take it l.' Massachussetts touted freshman frontcourters . However, St. Joe's will to the rack fearlessly. Rogers will 5. Dayton Flyers Minutemen Lamont Barnes and Julian suffer the same fate that sunk XU be expected to increase his scoring The Flyers doubled their This season the preseason Dunkley. last season. Not enough inside output from last season's mark of win total from the.94-95 season, number 15 team in the country Chaney's stifling matchup strength. Small forward Dmitri 105m@'t~. but the campaign was marred by will be without last year's All zone defense will keep the Owls Domani is a solid defender and ~![ . sdppomore J.J. Brade (6-5) the tragic death of center Chris America center Marcus Cam by, in a lot of games, and the low post has lethal three point range. is ~~e smiiihforward whose Daniels. who left for the NBA with their play of Jackson will win several of The Hawks are praying that .q¢fensiv!}.,ptbwess and athletic The inside game is anchored high profile coach John Calipari. those. The Owls will go through Nemanja Petrovic can use hj§;,:~l(f''''''''''~bility.,gf~e the Colonials a tough by 6-7 junior power forward Ryan They return what may be the some growing pains, but. not ffi\~~ to defend the middl~)K~d matqffbp for any opponent. Perriman. He almost averaged a best backcourt tandem in the enough to keep them out of the add ~pipe low post scorin.~j: The ::l:rhey will take the West title double-double in his sophomore country, seniors Carmelo Travieso big dance. Haw~~'!}yill pull a ffiw:tip'~ets in and fl~i§P in the top 25, but year. and Edgar Padilla. Padilla is a top the confi%rence on.tffe basis on UMa~fwill be too much to handle However, the Flyers have a flight point guard who led.the 3. Rhode Island Rams their guAfd pla.#('b~t a brutal early .:::dfi"''the postseason tournament. gaping hole in the middle, having conference in assists and steals schedtll~tstaffing Duke, Villanova )!t. only two freshmen, Mark Ashman last season. Traviem is a deadly and Tulsa give them hope only for)\? 2. Xavier Mµske~eers ...... ·... (6-9) and Matt Cooper (6-10) with long range shooter at the two guard position. 9'"·Nl\ r \ r lf -1 ~i~!,;'!!'~'·~ :r:i retrilih \the siz~~~~~~~:;~ •• will be There are questions in the frontcourt, but 6-10 center Lari Ketner returns from Prop 48 Thsm!'.::'',;:::..,.:',·'·'.'·of,·!:.··'.,1'..,·.r,,'. ..:·:;::·~~n:osi~tn.:, •...':::·,, •.~.·s:.a',;.·:,·:'··::-·~·,,:~',,s::.•a\~~nt~t~u·::·lji'\:':·,1 ~u~=..'l··':..';·'.·.''.:·.'·.:.::·.':,:,: ...P'.·:·:':kisll? \\!j\\ljr :ji:::::!j:!!i!\j ~~:~:.in~~;~~;;dD;:~~l~Y suspension and hardnosed power forward Tyrone Weeks (6-7), who into =·~: -· gf w;:,':~:~~~: ~~Fc~i~~~::~ averaged 5.2 rebounds a game, ppgY .,...... improve and a NIT spot is a will provide the bulk up front. assists a g~m~:...... ··man possibility. Dayton Arena is also · The Minutemen will not be Both Cuttino · o Center Marc Schoefhe is a Jani,'¢. '"was Prop 48 one of the toughest A- I 0 arenas to as dominant as last year's 35-2 1%tyea,r:,~fter being one of the top play in. The Flyers will author Chad Thomas return as sij'&C;tingf'\\ ms~fgl(h,:r.''i11·f,1oy· P.. ',,;.:1;~n~rh,1'r.i:,:.,r ..'fi'''.trhset·:i:·:•t:t.'.'f.;:'=e~,e .. str·~ ....'ii'1.·•,:ue·'· .. ~agrgsl;i·F,.i','.':.:if.'.·.·,'.:, ..·,1.,i.·.:·.::. mark, but they have the horses to guards WhO averaged OVef':"fb «t;,;,;,)' f o · HI J Pfpspe~f~; in Ohio two years ago. some upsets, but they're· a year claim the A-10 title again. points a game last season. Sophomore Chris tihmsdon has to Power forward T.J. Johnson away. The interior is what will recover from a seri&us shoulder will finally get some help inside 2. Temple Owls determine the Rams' fate. Senior ifijtii§ttQ41~~'&me a f~C.tor. this season. Junior College 6. L~Salle Explqrers The most recognizable Dutch import Michael Andersen Kenny M~f arla~ttis a 6-6 transfer Torraye Braggs is The Explorers struggled in coach in the A-10 will look down (7-0) is in the middle. slasher who willi~,rovid;t!~9lid expected to make a big impact. their initial A-10 season, but they his bench and see very few Complimenting Andersen is last scoring from the s'/haU forWard Keeping center Kevin Carr return four starters and they will familiar faces. John Chaney's seasons A-10 frosh of the year spot. ... \!\,,,,,,, .:\\\ healthy will also be essential. make small steps toward Owls have eight new players Antonio Reynolds. Point man Shandu~,,.~cNeill Look for the Musketeers to respectibility. which will make them vulnerable The Rams will be the team is a 5-7 sparkplug with highlight make the next step this season. If Point guard Shawn Smith is early, but come A-10 Conference no one wants to face in the East film creating ability. . they can get past a tough early an excellent passer and his play, they should be ready to play Division. If their frontcourt The bottom line is that the season schedule, a return to the backcourt mate, 6-5 junior Mike with the big boys. players play to their potential, then Bonnies just don't have the depth big dance could be on the horizon. Gizzi, shot 40 percent from three Any discussion of Temple a invite to the land of 64 is in their or the dominant inside player to, point range last year. basketball this season begins with future. contend this year, but McNeil! and 3. Virginia Tech Hokies Forward Everett Catlin their 6-10, 275 pound center, Palmer are good enough to win The Hokies will be hard averaged 6.7 rebounds and plays Mark Jackson. Jackson almost 4. St. Joseph's Hawks some games by themselves. pressed to repeat their 23-6 record good defense, but isn't much of a averaged a double-double last year Last season's NIT runner-up of a year·ago with only one scoring threat with marks of 15.7 points and nine will go through a transition season 6. Fordham Rams returning starter. Strangely enough, the rebounds a game. after losing its top two scorers. Fordham won't be 4-23 But it is Ace Custis return Explorers top recruits are guards, After Jackson, all struting The strength of the Hawks again this season, but don't expect ing, and the 6-7 senior broke out so frontcourt depth is a big s ots are wide o en. Junior uard lies in their uard tandem of "unior to see them in postseason play for last year giving the Hokies 13 problem .. ----~llBJmalllll\WR The Newswire 's Top 10 picks Majerus will tell you the Utes BY STEVE SMITH Baker and Ruben Patterson the. of Kerry Kittles and Eric Eberz. Bearcats are loaded. Huggins and could go far because Van Horn is But he shouldn't worry. Lappas THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE· his men hate to lose. So look for back. Last year's WAC champs brought in one of the most highly Here it is. The Newswire's them to still be around come look to repeat, but will have to touted prep stars, Tim Thomas, staff Top 10 list. This list was April. fook out for fresno State. The · and carries the most talented created by combining our indi 4. Kentucky. The ,WAC isn't the only thing on their roster in the Big East. Center vidual 'Top 25 lists, assignfog a Wildcats lost four players to the minds though. Van Horn (21.4 Jason Lawson is solid and guard point system for each rariking, NBA and definitely are not as ppg, 8.8 rpg) will need the help of Alvin Williams has all the then tabulating the results. Here's loaded as last year. The National , junior point guard Andre Miller makings of a premier guard. The how it turned out with a brief Champs will have to rely on a and a talented reci;uiting class in · Wildcats should fare much better overview of each team. deep backcourt this year as order for the than last year's second round loss I. J(ansas. The Jayhawks opposed to last. ·· ·· · · Utes to reach to Louisville. are back for another run at a year'•s inside their potential. 9. Michigan. There's no national title. It hasn't been since game. Repeat? · 7. North Fab Five in Ann Arbor this year, I 988 and Danny Manning since. Maybe. It all Carolina. The and no comparisons either. The Kansas faithful have witnessed depends on Tar Heels have Wolverines are looking to their team win it all and it won't super soph Ron one of the most experience this season to guide look to good early on this year. Mercer. Mercer storied histories them to the top. If not the NCAA The Jayhawks wiJI start slow due broke through in in all ofcollege crown, at least a dethronement of to All-America Jacque Vaughn's last year's title· basketball. three-peat Big Ten Champ wrist injury. But Ka.nsas consid game with 20 Behind the raw Purdue. Michigan's talent is too ers itself lucky that they even have points. An . talent of deep to list and Purdue head coach Vaughn, who unlike others, intense off sophomores Gene Keady says it all, "Michigan choose t<,) stay for his senior year. season has left Antawn has the best talent (in the Big So when he returns from his Mercer ready to Jamison and Ten)." The Wolverines have injury, so will the Jayhawks. jump to All . Vince Carter relied on talent too much in past They may not be number one all America status. the Heels look years, and this year, if they look to season, but they'll be there when 5. UCLA. · to add to that do anything, they must develop it really counts. · With head coach history. Coach that talent into what could be a ·2; Wake Forest. The Jim Harrick Dean Smith team very similar to their 1989 greatest news story to ever hit suddenly ousted, brings 851 wins National Champion squad. Wake Forest's campus in Win many would with him over a 10. Texas. This year's true ston-Salem, N.C. occured on May. think the Bruins 36 year career at surprise. No one knows just how 10. That was the day Tim Duncan would crumble. UNC. He is just much talent the Longhorns have, (19.1ppg,12.3 rpg, 3.9 bpg) Under the 36 wins away but they're about to find out. A announced he (like Kansas' guidance of · from career new addition to the Big 12 this Vaughn) would stay for his senior Harrick's top victory 877 year, the Longhorns look to · year. Without Duncan, Wake is a assistant, Steve which would compete for the title right away. middle of the road team, with him Lavin, UCLA surpass the Texas can put points on the board head coach Dave Odom is looking will once again . . • . , .. . .. P.~oto courtesy 'Y,ake F~rest sports information record set by the and do it in a hurry. A fun team to to pick up his fourth ACC coach be in the thick of Tim Duncan delighted the Demon Deaconfaitliful by returning to Wake late Adolph watch, especially senior standout of-the-year award in seven years things. Forestfor his senior year. Wake, behind Dunca11 's lead, should befOrce Rupp. With Reggie Freeman. Freeman on his way to the Final Four. Everynight the to reckon with come tourney time iii March. Jamison, Carter, averaged 22 points, seven boards 3. Cincinnati. As much as Bruins bring an explosive line-up 6. Utah. No this isn't a Shammond Williams, Michigan and four assists last year and is we hate to admit it, the Bearcats to the floor that lacks nothing. typo. The Runnin' Utes are solid.· transfer Makhtar Ndiaye, and four one of the most exciting players in are tough. Coach Huggins Toby Baiiey, Cameroon Dollar With All-America Keith Van . impressive recruits, Smith could the nation. He'll need help though brought in one of the top recruit and Charles O'Bannon will fill the Horn back for his senior season, be very ciose to that record by the and should get it from players like ing classes in the country and backcourt and sophomore Jelani he looks to have the same impact end cif the season. Kris Clack and Brandy Perryman. retu,rns a line-up anyone would McCoy, who set a UCLA record as Duncan and Vaughn. Van · 8. Villanova. "They were Kansas better keep an eye out for fear. With preseason All-America with 102 blocks as a freshman, Horn says he only returned unbelievable players for us. It's the Longhorns. Danny Fortson leading the way, will solidify the frontcourt. Watch because his Utes could go a long like I don't know what to do Despite several college returnees Damon Flint and Darnell out for the magic the Bruins had way in the tournament, and now." That's how 'Nova coach standouts going to the NBA, the Burton, and newcomers D' Juan in 1995 when they won it all. flamboyant Utah skipper Rick Steve Lappas feels about the loss road to Indy should be exciting. :::::::::::::::::::-: t=:::::: :::::::::::::;::::::::::~:j:::::: ::::::::::: ::::::::· The official picks of the sports staff ...... Pete's Top 25 Smitty's Top 25 Tom's Top 25 1. Wake Forest 1. · Wake Forest .I. Kansas 2. Kansas 2. Kansas 2. UCLA 3. Cincinnati 3. Cincinnati 3. Cincinnati 4. Kentucky 4. Kentucky 4. Kentucky 5. Villanova 5. UCLA 5. Utah 6. Utah 6. North Carolina 6. North Carolina 7. UCLA 7. Villanova 7. Wake forest 8. North Carolina 8. Michigan 8. Michigan 9. Duke 9. Utah 9. Texas l 0. Michigan 10. Texas 10. Arkansas .... 11., Fresno State 11. Iowa 11. Iowa j~m:~: 12. Syracuse 12. Fresno State · 12 . . Syracuse ](\:::;:;:·:·:···· ::::;:::::::·:·:~·=·· ;:;:;::;~::::'.L::::::::;:::·:::::::::::;:: ::::::::~:::;:::;:::;:};· :::=:::=:::::::=t~: ... :::=::::i~b:tt\::::::-:;;/:;:;:;~;:};~ 13. Iowa State 13. Arkansas 13. Villanova 14. Tulane 14. Massachusetts 14. Louisville 1996-97 NEWSWIRE 15. Massachusetts 15. Duke 15. Duke BASKETBALL PREVIEW 16. Arkansas· 16. Louisville 16. Massachusetts Editor: Pete Holtermann 17. Clemson 17. George Washington 17. Arizona Assistants: Steve Smith 18. Iowa 18. South Carolina 18: Fresno State Tom DeCorte 19. Texas 19. Arizona 19. Tulsa Thanks to the following for their layout, design 20. Stanford 20. Syracuse 20. George Washington and editing assistance, and for their moral 21. Marquette 21. Stanford 21. Stanford support: 22. George Washington 22. Marquette 22. Boston College Kip Noschese, John Glynn, Becky Ranallo, Deena Delfosse, Tony Matera, R.C. DeJcsus, 23. South Carolina 23. Boston College 23. 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