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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY DUNBAR LIBRARY OV 0 I: c TE T Editor- in- Chief Tiffany Johnson 3 News Business Manager WSU creates new pro­ Alex Hunter gram in the College of News Editor Ryan Hehr Education and Human Assistant News Editor Services Andy Sedlak News Writers Opinions Samantha Naves Allison Lewis Look online for Letters to Sports Editor the Editor Clint Davis Sports Writers Matt Gahris 5 Features Andy Armstrong Wright Life Editor Find out if Three Days Jeff Strobbe Grace's third album is a Wright Life Writers charm Andy Badii Mandi Kipner Chief Photographer 10 Sports Jennalee Ziegler Men's basketball wins big Photographer Brad Cowie over Central State in exhi­ Ad Graphics Manager bition game Sam Nieves Graphics Manager Erin Ash Ad Manager ONLINE Emily Broughton Ad Reps Look online this Caelynn Enneking winter break to see Kim Kaufman Alex Douglas updates around Web Editor Adam Fisher Circulation Manager Salem Alsulaiman Faculty Adviser Jeff Bruce, M.A. l\ndy Sedlak Nov. 3 - A Parking and Transpor­ arguing with another male about miss­ [email protected] The Guardian is printed weekly tation employee notified police of a ing food. during the regular school year. It is possible break in to a vehicle in the According the reports, the two were published by students of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Editorials Nov. 2 - At roughly 7:30 a.m., a University Park parking lot. about to fight but were help apart by without bylines reflect the majority male was driving to the Nutter Center Police met with the owner of the ve­ several people in the room. opinion of the editorial board. Views expressed in columns, cartoons for class when he fell asleep at e hicle, stating its stereo had been stolen. The first male was cited for disor­ andadvertisements are those of the wheel, causing the vehicle to crash The right passenger's side window derly conduct, and he was transported writers, artists and advertisers. The Guardian reserves the right to into a concrete pole. had been shattered. The dashboard was to Fairborn County Jail. censor or reject advertising copy The light pole, which possessed a pulled away from its original position in accordance with any present or future advertising acceptance rules concrete base, was on the access road and the glove box forced open. Nov. 1-At about 2 a.m., police on established by The Guardian. All to parking lot #6. There were exten­ patrol noticed a male leaning oyer the contents contained herein are the express property of The Guardian. sive damages done to the student's car Nov. 2 - Police were asked to driver's side of his vehicle, appearing Copyright privileges revert to the though relatively no damage to the respond to a fight on the first floor of the be throwing up. writers, artists and photographers of specific works after publication. light pole. Oak Hall in the Woods. After the officer made contact with Copyright 2008 The Guardian, Wright The vehicle was a 1996 Dodge As the officers stepped into the hall, the male, the officer discovered that State University. All rights reserved. Adveristlng in The Guardian Avenger. The student told police he they noticed many people outside of the male was in violation of Alcohol The Guardian is a weekly paper was not injured, though he did have a their room, including the CA, who was Offenses involving minors, Drug serving more than 16.000 students, faculty, and staff in the Wright State · slight headache. being yelled at by a male. Abuse and Possessing Criminal Tools. University community. Its delivered The male was issued a citation for Police told the male to calm down every Wednesday to on-and-off campus locations operation of a vehicle without reason­ and the he responded by telling police Nov. 2 - A female reported that she locations. A weekly online edition able control. they weren't "real cops" and that he had recieved threatening text messages averages more than 700 hits per day.The university community is will handle the situation on his own. from a male in her political ideology important to the Miami Valley sales Nov. 3 - Police were dispatched to Officers asked the male what hap­ class. market a red 2002 Chevrolet Camaro parked pened and he would not say. Instead, The female told the male she only on Village Dr. The car was reportedly he told the police they were a joke. wanted to be friends because she was broken into. · The male was then placed in hand­ already married. Upon arrival, police noted the pas­ cuffs. One of the male's texts stated he senger's side T-top had been .broken Officers continued to try to calm would have his cousin "take care" of through and a stereo system had ap- the male. Once again, officers asked the female. CP. peared to be stolen. . the male for his account of things. The The female told police she didn't ASSOCIATED Police were unable to make contact male told the questioning officer, "Shut wish to press charges. She only wanted COLLEGIATE with the registered owner. A note was your mouth - you guys are a joke." the male to leave her alone. ' PRESS left on the car, instructing the operator The male was placed in the back ·of Police contacted the male and to contact police regarding the situa­ a patrol car. instucted him not to contact the female Guardian Phone Numbers (937): tion. After speaking with several wit­ anymore. He was also told the female Editor-in-Chief: 775-5534 I Opinions & Sports: nesses, it was found that the male was would no longer be in touch with him,. 775-5536 I News Desk: 775-5536 Advertising: 775-5537 I Fax: 775-5535 www.theguardianonline.com N Ew I Wednesday, Nov. 11. 2009 I u:1:iGUARDIAN 3 Fence controversy still simmering Allison Lewis shorten or take the block at the signature gate out Phipps said. Lewis. l [email protected] in order to open up a third lane and allow people to RCA wants people to realize sometimes they tum." have to be inconvenienced where safety is con­ Controversy surrounding a fence built along The goal of the fence is catch people who are cerned. Zink Road over the summer is still simmering in coming into the area and doing bad things, Phipps "Overall, the fence and other changes that were the minds of some students. said. implemented over the summer, such as the clearing The fence, which was constructed to help pre­ Students disagree with that notion. in the Woods, have reduced many of the safety and vent campus crime, is now complete; howeer, stu­ "I don't see how the fence makes campus safer," security concerns resulting from non-students en­ dents' feelings toward the fence haven't changed said Katie Borchers, a senoir majoring in mass tering the campus to cause problems, though there much. communication. "People can still easily get onto have been incidents that the WSU Police Depart­ ''I do not like that they put the fence up," said campus. There are several other entrances." ments and Residence Services are investigating," Kayla Milum, a senior majoring in sociology. "I The gaps in the fence have been a safety is- Bertsos said. think that it is very inconvenient for people who sue because people can easily crawl under or The incidents involving people outside the WSU · may have to go to the Village or to Millett. Now climb over it. Surveillance cameras have yet to be community entering through the gaps in the fence there is not a quick route, and we have to go all installed, which makes it hard to pinpoint who the are also under investigatioin, Phipps said. WSU the way around and out of the way." people may be committing crimes. students should not try to enter or leave through A number of students have similar concerns "The cameras are part of a campus-wide security gaps in the fence, either, because it causes a huge regarding the fence, according to Ryan Phipps, upgrade and will be installed when the contract safety issues. · WSU's Residential Community Association Presi­ is awarded," said Dan Bertsos, WSU director of "Over break, the RCA Residential Relations dent. Resident Services. "I'm not sure when that will be Chair, Brandy Zapata, is going to organize a forum A taskforce made up of members of the admin­ completed, but we are hoping it will be soon." to allow students to voice concerns about the fence istration, WSU's Student Government, a parent of Some complaints about the fence have to do during in winter quarter, but there doesn't need to the Village and RCA are working to address some with the time it takes to get ip. and out ofWSU's be a forum," Phipps said. "Students can voice their concerns they have heard. housing communities. concerns to us at any time." "We have heard many complaints of traffic There have been a couple incidents where the Students who would like to voice concerns they being backed up when people are trying to leave," fire departments h~d to wait 30 seconds in order to have regarding the fence should contact any of the ipps said. "The plan as of now is to either make it through the gate because of the frequency following people: Brandy Zapata at Zapata.3@ at which the it opens. The taskforce is working on wright.edu or Ryan Phipps at Phipps.2 l@wright. that as well so there it will not be an issue in the edu or Dan Bertsos at Dan.Bertsos wri ht.e future. Fixing the reaction time of the fence is a big priority of the taskforce because even five seconds is too long for the fire department to wait when there is an issue, Phipps said. ''The task force was successful in having stop signs put up a few days after our first meeting and 11 other changes will be made over break,"

New program a.t Wright State

By Jackie Hagerman projects during winter quarter. from far and wide, these skills and place once a week on the same day. [email protected] Like any new program, there are abilities will serve them well." Lindsey said there may be online or initial challenges for staff and students. At least one student agrees with weekend options -later, but it depends The College of Education and Hu­ Orchestrating a project with Lion Ap­ Graham's view on Elluminate. on the availability of instructors, who man Services has a new degree to offer parel and ensuring it's a meaningful Tammy Vaughn, director at 4C for also teach undergraduate Organiza­ - a Masters of Science in Leadership learning experience is the largest chal­ Children, initially advocated against tional Leadership classes. and Development. lenge for Lindsey. the online class every other week. A new cohort isn't scheduled to be­ The MSLD curriculum focuses on Graham thinks finding instructors that "Now, it's meaningful and fun," she gin until Fall 2010, but another cohort preparing students to apply knowl­ are academically and practically experi­ said. could begin in spring quarter because edge, critical analysis, improvement enced enough has been a challenge. While MSLD iricludes some busi­ of the program's growing interest, de­ strategies and research of organiza­ "I am a huge proponent of giving ness coursework, it's different from pending on the budget, Lindsey said. tional challenges while encouraging our students a rich environment for the MBA program, Lindsey· said. The So far, the program is going well, network-building among students. learning," Graham said, "and that is focus is developing the individual as a Vaughn said. MSLD students integrate leadership accomplished best, in my view, with leader through self-reflection and self­ "What I like most is that it's a theory and practice with real-world ex­ having actual leaders skilled at teach­ assessment using different tools. cohort-based model," she said. "I'm periences and complete the program as ing to teach the classes, along with our The MBA program focuses on devel­ enjoying building relationships that a cohort, where members all complete own expert leadership faculty." oping business leaders with an under­ will last a lifetime." the curriculum together. Graham also acknowledges chal­ standing of the total business environ­ The networking from the class is "The students come from diverse lenges with Elluminate, a real-time ment and the ability to see opportunities valuable, too, Vaugh said. backgrounds, which bring an excellent approach where students meet online in the global marketplace, she added. "The cohort model provides us with tone to the conversation in the class­ every other week to participate in class "You're creating your own indi­ an opportunity to practjce our ideas room," said Jill Lindsey, educational from home wearing headsets. vidualized development plan for the and skills with one another in a team leadership department chairwoman "It's been a learning experience for life of the degree program and actually environment," she said. "The group and associate professor in leadership. me and for the graduate students, but I working on some specific things as a cohesion and collaboration is inspiring," Scott Graham, director of under­ think this fits their busy lives," Gra­ student that you've identified as areas For more information on the MSLD graduate and gradua~e leadership ham said, "and it grows some technol­ that you want to grow or develop," program, contact the College of Edu­ programs and associate professor of ogy abilities so when they are called Lindsey said. cation and Human services at 937-775- leadership, hopes to involve his MSLD upon as leaders to offer training or Currently, two MSLD classes take 3088. class with Wright Patt Air Force Base leading in a global setting with people www.theguardianonline.com 4 . 1•:10GUARDIAN I Wednesday, Nov. 11 2009 I Get 'hooked'·on political science II WS U Professor interested in politics, it still fascinates The book is about what is next for from The University of Nottingham,-a him. Iraq, he said. The book was also co- master's degree from the University of enjoys teaching and it "I like politics because it is end- authored by Gareth Stansfield. Cambridge, and a doctorate from the ShOWS in every claSS lessly interesting," he said. When Anderson is not busy teach- University of Georgia. Anderson traveled to Iraq in 2004 ing political science, students can Anderson started his career in Italy, Andy Badii and again in 2006 to conduct research find him on the sidelines coaching the teaching English as a second language. [email protected] for his book, The Future ofIraq: men's rugby team. After 5 years, he decided it was time Dictatorship, Democracy or Division? Anderson has a bachelor's degree for a change. In his last year of high school, Liam Anderson cho e to take a political sci- ~ ence class just to fill space in his ched- ~ ule. ~ Now, he teaches it. CD "You have to get students hooked on ~ what you are teaching," said Anderson, ~ a WSU associate professor of political ~ science. .S It's a strategy Anderson uses in each -§ of the courses that he teaches, he said. ct "'It's rewarding to teach classes," An­ derson said. "You always hear teachers say 'Don't smile before the midterm,' I can't do that. I enjoy teaching, especially in classes that students voice them­ selves." Anderson teaches several courses at WSU, including international politics, weapons of mass destruction, political life, and the politics of Iraq. Anderson's international politics class covers several different topics, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and Iraq. The course on weapons of mass de­ struction focuses on how and what those weapons are used for, Anderson said. It also clarifies several misunderstandings on that topic. WSU Associate Professor of Political Science Liam Anderson poses with a copy of his book, The Future ofIraq: Dictatorship, De­ Though Anderson wasn't originally mocracy or Division? Build, don't destroy yourdeI~dit~r~ Credit Card Do's Credit Card Don'ts II Credit cards are too1stocreateapersona1budget. . good tools to build Ill-advised ~redit card spending can . lead to excessive levels of debt, bad II Pay more t h an th e II Don't max out or destroy credit creditscoresandpotentiallyinhibit minimum monthly your credit limit students from receiving a loan, buying Andy Badii a house or even a getting a job, accord- payme n t [email protected] ing to Bankrate.com. II Don't miss pay- Fixing damaged credit takes at least Everyone with a credit card has a seven years because that is how long II Pay your bill on ment due dates limit, but that doesn't mean the limit is negative information stays on your time affordable. credit report, according to Bankrate. College seniors graduate with an com. II Don't own more average credit card debt of $4,100, ac- Eighty-four percent ofundergradu- II Know the terms than two c·redit cording to a recent study conducted by ates indicated they needed more edu- SallieMae. cation on financial management topics associated with the cards The study also found that 84 percent In fact, 64 percent would have liked cardt especially the of undergraduate students have an to receive information in high school average of four credit cards - two or and 40 percent as college freshmen, interest rate II Don't carry large three too many, according to Bankrate. according to the SallieMae study. balances on your com. Choosing a credit card wisely and SallieMae advises that students do knowing the terms of card, especially II Get a credit ·card cards not use credit cards to pay tuition, buy the interest rate are key steps for good . through a credit text books, or schools supplies. They credit, according to Bankrate.com. recommend using less expensive finan- Credit unions often offer the best terms uniont their terms II Don't charge cial aid to pay for these. of credit. are generally more school expenses to Unfortunately, 92 percent of college Paying on time, knowing that mak- students use credit cards to purchase ing only minimum payments will cost favorable than other your cards these items, according to Sallie Mae. a lot more than paying off the card, card issuers The National Foundation for Credit · not maxing out the cards, and knowing Counseling Web site recommends that that not paying on time will cost dearly people create and follow a budget to will lead to more cash in the long run, according to Bankrate.com. www.theguardianonline.com WRIGHT LIFE I Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 I u:1=GUARDIAN 5 Third time is not a charm for band II Latest album one of the harder sounding songs. "The Good Life" is catchy. It is the shows a softer kind of song that gets stuck in your side of Three Days head. It has a harder sound to it, but not as hard as "Break." Grace's music ·~Last to Know" is one of the softer songs on the album. The band does a Andy Badii good job of mixing their instruments [email protected] into this soft melody. I see this song being very popular The new Three Days Grace album among fans of Three Days Grace. Life Starts Now is decent at best. _"Goin' Down" is a good song as It debuted on Sept. 22, has 12 well. It has a harder sound than most tracks, and the first single is titled of the other songs. ~ "Break." The band has not released an In this song, the band does a good · album since 2006. job of transitioning a slow beginning ~ ~ I expected a lot more from Three into a harder middle and end. Days Grace's music than I received. It is one of the top songs on this The songs sound the same, and album. I was expecting an album with there is less variety as compared to the a harder sound and more variety to it. band's previous records. The band did not come through. Some songs are softer than the ones However, if you are into a softer kind from their previous albums; however, of sound, this album might be for you. the band does a good job with the If you are a fan of "Three Days overall quality of its sound. Grace" or this genre of music, it is "Break" sounds a lot like some of worth buying. the songs off their second album "One­ All in all, Three Days Grace has X." This is one of the better songs. gone soft, too soft for my tastes. Compared to the rest of the album, it is This is the album cover for Three Days Grace latest album, "Life Starts Now."

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' ' 2 12 Co o el G e Hlg way www. u lea•~sto PO RT I Wednesday, Nov.11 , 2009 I 1•:1=GUARDIAN 9· Rugby wins Division Ill state title Matt Gahris "We kept relying on kicks, so it felt been around the club for a decade, a [email protected] good to score a try," Alloway said. "It state championship is a long way from felt like the whole momentum of the where he started with the club. Two years ago, the men's rugby game changed." ''In 1999, we had eight guys at prac- team suffered through several close Wright State held on to a 17-0 lead tice, and we'd come out and get beat losses and finished their fall season to capture the first state champion- around and win a couple games," he with one win. ship in club history on the men's side. said. '~Now, we've got about 25 guys at Last year, they made the playoffs Last season, the women claimed a practice and a bunch who have a great for the first time in years, only to lose · state championship and a promotion to future ahead of them in the sport."_ in the first round. Division II. The men will likely follow Wright State is trying to organize This year? next season. something with the Division III cham- They're undefeated state champi- Overall, the Raiders outscored their pions from Indiana and Michigan, ons. opponents 25 0-41 this season in a but if that falls through, the Raiders The Raiders flattened everyone who seven-game span. will tum their attention to the spring crossed their path to the Ohio Rugby For Joseph, a former ______player who has .,...,,..,...... ~.. ~------Union Division III title this season, ending up in the championship game on Nov. 7, against unbeaten Ohio Northern University, the team that eliminated them from the playoffs a year ago. Wright State spent most of the first half in ONU territory, earning several penalty kicks that were converted by Matt Hiskey for a 12-0 lead. "We spent" most of the first half inside their 22 meter line, and we kept pounding and pounding and pound­ ing," said Coach Britt Joseph. Eventually, the Raiders broke through with about 10 minutes left in the first half. Dave Hosket powered through the defense and pitched to wing Heath Alloway, wide open on the outside, who ran the rest of the way untouched for the game's only try. olleyball Club football wins thriller This meant the team had to call on hurt Wright State's cause until Ross naps skid II Wright State's QB Jimmy Ross, a shutdown defender and again tied things up with a touchdown goes down in first the team~s gunslinger at the start of the rush from 13 yards out and then an ndy Armstrong season. extra point connection with tight end [email protected] quarter but backup This didn't hurt the team too badly, Matt Brazie, putting the teams even at though, as Ross would put up career­ 22-22 with around seven minutes left The losing streak is over for the steps in and has high numbers by the time it was all in the game. Wrig4t State volleyball team. The huge game said and done. The Raider defense came through in squad defeated Green Bay in five sets The Raiders didn't waste time the clutch, though, forcing a fumble on on Saturday night. Clint Davis getting on the board in the second, SIUE's next possession that led to the Gofug 1-1 over the weekend in Mil­ [email protected] scoring on a short rush from fullback go-ahead score from Mark Ahrens at waukee, the Raiders have something Korey Crouse in the fj.rst drive of the the end of a 30-yard drive. positive to come home on. It took them until the end of the quarter, putting WSU on top 7-6. At the final buzzer, the Raiders Were Jessica Woods led the Raiders in fourth quarter to do it, but the Wright Neither team would find the end on top ·29-22, giving them their second their Friday night losing effort to Mil­ State club football team kept the streak zone again in the first half as the sec­ victory over SIUE this season and their waukee, with a double-double, having alive last Saturday in ·Illinois. ond stanza rounded out with each team sixth straight overall. 10 kills and l 0 digs. The Raiders prevailed on a short fumbling and playing stiff defense. Backup quarterback Jimmy Ross Saturday proved to he another story carry into the end zone with less than The Cougars regained their lead af­ looke.d as comfortable as anyone under for :the Raiders, though. five minutes left in the game, to give ter a 51-yard drive in the third quarter, center, throwing for 146 yards and a While both teams went back and them a 29-22 win over Southern Il­ making it a 14-7 game after a success­ touchdown and racking up an incred­ forth, the Raiders ousted the Phoenix, linois University-Edwardsville. ful two-point conversion. ible 189 yards rushing and another outhitting them ..188-.184. The opening possession for the Before the third came to a close, score. Shaunda Sandifer had another solid Cougars ended after only 14 yards on however, Jimmy Ross tied things back The Raiders (6-0, 5-0 MCFC) look performance with 18 kills and I 0 digs. an interception by Wright State sopho­ up again with a 2-yard toss to receiver to wrap up their inaugural season Also adding to the wip. were Michelle more Murad Abdallah, a turnover the Steve Hammond and a successful kick undefeated hosting The Ohio State Raiders weren't able to convert to Hammond~ who had 50 assiSts" and by Kyle Pflug. University club football squad (1-3, Lexi Leonhard., who had 20 digs, a points. Things were all knotted up heading 1-3 MCFC) at Bellbrook High School team high for the night. SIUE struck first blood on a 66-yard into the final quarter where the Raid­ this Saturday at 10 a.m. · The Raiders, who;mw sitatJl-19 pass from quarterback Justin Chap­ ers would again be forced pel, on which.the extra point attempt overall and 3-: 12 in league pla~ will to play catch up when SIUE take mfcrosstown. foes in the Dayton failed, putting the Cougars up 6-0 at returned a fumble by WSU's the end of the opening quarter. . . Flyer~tonignt at 7 p;ni. in the MeLin Ross for 45 yards to the The first quarter was especially gym. ' < house. Another 2-point con­ ~~~Raiders Raw. :Saturday, Youngstown Siate will tough for the Raiders as their starting version following the score come to town t-0 take on the Raiders at. quarterback, freshman Nick Worley, put the Cougars up by eight. 4p.m. ,· ... sprained his knee early in the game. · A few unneeded penalties . w w w. the guardian on Ii n e. com 1 0 UllOGUARDIAN I Wednesday, Nov. 11 2009 I 2009-10 women's hoops preview• lost two· of their own, who transferred end her senior year here the same way bus can score inside and out for the II Raiders lose two to other programs. Star player Shey she did in high school," said Williams. Raiders. players, need depth Peddy left for Temple as well as Tati­ Richardson, a 6' l" senior forward Paige Lowe, a junior guard from anna Hall who left for California (PA). from Wilmington has been the most Cleveland could be a quick defensive to survive this year "The transfor opportunites provided improved player for the Raiders during phenom for the Raiders. "She is an Andy Armstrong positive things for the girls," said Wil­ the offseason. amzing athlete," said Williams. [email protected] liams. ''Erica has not been turning the ball Williams said her keys to a winning Indeed, with the departure of the over as much, she has positive energy, season are being tougher than their The 2009 Lady Raiders basketball two girls, it will give other players and now it's time for her to show what competition, finish rebounding and team are poised to keep up with the more chances to show what they've she has done over the summer," said staying disciplined. competition this season. Picked sev­ got. Williams. "I am more confident with our enth overall in the preseason Horizon Ta-myra Davis, Erica Richardson, Dixon, a 5'7" guard from Boston is depth," said Williams. League poll, the Raiders will face four Kanisha Ward, LaShawna Thomas and a leader and a thinker. "Her size will The lady Raiders will open up their top notch national programs. Charne Dixon will be the starters for help us and be a factor in our defensive season this Saturday at IPFW, game Vanderbilt, Boston College, Ohio the Raiders. efforts," said Williams. time is scheduled for I p.m .. The Raid­ State and Cincinnati all are await- Davis, a 6' l" junior center from Thomas, a 5'6" guard from Co­ ers will have their home opener next ing the Raiders next month. ·The only Akron is a promising player accord­ lumbus and a second team all-league Thursday when they host EKU at 7 home game is on Dec. 2 when Vandy ing to Williams. "She [Davis] has preseason pick is set for a great year. p.m., also included in that homestand comes to the Nutter Center, the rest of improved outside shooting, good on "Her quickness will help us step are Akron, Robert Morris and Vander­ the teams will be faced on the road. rebounding and should almost aver­ up defensively, I expect her to be a bilt. Head coach Bridgett Williams has age a double-double every game," said primary force," said Williams. Attendance has always been an is­ been preparing the team during the Williams. Also, keep an eye on guard Maria sue for the team, help change that this offseason to get ready for a tough Ward, a 5 '6" senior guard from Bennett, who will be the player to season. schedule. Detroit, knows what it takes to win, watch, she is a pure shooter off who "We really would like people to "The challenge is to see how we having played in the state tournament will help the Raiders immensely off come out and watch us, we have a play, and not looking at their jerseys," in high school. the bench. tremendous group of athletic women said Williams. "Kanisha is more disciplined, her Tanni Scott could also be a force. that really need the support," said Wil­ During the offseason, the Raiders shooting has improved, she wants to The 6'2" junior forward from Colum- liams. Soccer~s Raide rs roll over Central State run closes in season-opening exhibition Matt Gehris threes. When your team makes nine said Brownell. "There's going to be a Matt Gehris [email protected] threes in the first half your offense mix in our game and how we do some [email protected] looks pretty good." things." The men's b.asketball team flexed Wright State extended the lead to Wright State opens the regular The women's soccer team suffered its muscles in their season opening ex­ 38 points in the second half. Senior season with a three-game ·tournament a stunning defeat to Valparaiso in the hibition last Thursday, Nov. 5, against Todd Brown led all Raiders with 1 7 this weekend, the Athletes in Action semifinals of the HQrizon League tour­ Central State. The Raiders raced out to points, and also grabbed six rebounds. Classic in Seattle. All four teams in the nament last Friday, Nov. 6. a huge lead and put on an impressive Junior Troy Tabler, starting in place tournament, including the Raiders, fin­ The Raiders entered the tournament display on both sides of the ball in an of suspended junior Vaughn Duggins, ished last season with 20 or more wins. as the second seed and earned a bye 83-55 win. scored 12 points and knocked down The first game is this Friday, Nov. into the semifinals. · Coming into the game, the Maraud­ three three-pointers. 13 against Washington, ranked No. 13 Playing for the first time in nearly ers seemed like a good challenge for "With all our returning players, we in the country in the ESPN/USA Today two weeks, the Raiders gave up the an exhibition gam~. Central State, a all feel like we can contribute," said Coaches Poll. Tip-off is at I 0 p.m. game's first goal in the 29th minute on nearby Division II school, finished Tabler. locally. a comer kick. Early in the first half, 19-8 last season and is returning each Everyone who dressed Valpo added another score to take a of its top three scorers. for the Raiders played and 2-0 lead. It was the first time all season But Wright State put them away had at least six points, with that Wright State gave up two goals in early and decisively. In the first six the.exception of starting a game to a Horizon League opponent. minutes, the Raiders· jumped out to point guard N'Gai Ev- Senior Nicole Amador scored mid­ a 16-4 lead and all five starters had ans, who missed much of way through the second half to bring scored. the first half after he was the Raiders within a goal, and they The Marauders cut the lead down poked in the eye and lost a launched shot after shot at the Cru­ to seven, then a block by Scott Grote contact lens. sader keeper. turned into a three-pointer by fresh­ Freshman Darian The Raiders finished the year at 11- man Darian Cartham, and a defensive Cartharn, who should see 7 -2, their fifth straight 10-win season. rebound on the next possession led plenty of minutes this The departing senior class of Amador, to a quick transition three by Troy season as Evans' backup, Megan Bush, and Kristi Brendlinger Tabler on the other end, also assisted stepped in and connected will leave as the most successful class by Grote. Grote finished the game with on three of his four shots, in the history of the program with a eight points, six rebounds, four assists, two of three from long school record 46 wins in four years. and no turnovers. range, and collected a pair Next year, Wright State will return Wright State continued to pull away of assists with no turn­ several key players. and led 53-24 at the half. The Raiders, overs. Keeper Meghan Hackerson, mid­ last year a defensive-oriented team that The Raiders showed fielder Jen Agueci, and forward Bekah averaged 60.5 points per game, nearly how they can score in sev­ Bonny were all named to the All-Hori­ matched what they scored per game a eral ways. zon League First Team, and will return· season ago in one half. "We're reading situa­ next season. Defenders I' esha King "Our defense was pretty good tions and we 're throwing and Lauren Patterson were each named which allowed us to get out in the inside some, we're shoot­ to the All-Newcomer Team and will be transition game," said head coach ing the three some, we're back as well. Brad Br?wnell. "We made some open driving the ball some," w w w. the guardian on Ii n e. com 1f:J:::jGLJARDIAN

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