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Sports PAGE 7 | theseahawk.org | 1.29.09 Taylor hits points milestone; moves into all-time top four JIM DALLKE ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Seahawk forward Sahsha Taylor saved her- sixth in both rebounds and steals. Taylor sits self a place in the UNCW record books as she alone atop the UNCW record books for games became the fourth highest scorer in Seahawk played, a testament to her toughness. women’s basketball history. Taylor, a fifth- Taylor came into UNCW as a guard but year senior from Charlotte, N.C. scored her was forced to change her style of play due to 1,316th point Thursday against the Delaware a meniscus injury that caused her to red-shirt Blue Hens. her freshman season. “I don’t really keep track of the records,” “I was more agile before my injury,” she Taylor said modestly. “My dad is usually the said. “It was harder for me to drive to the bas- one who tells me about that stuff.” ket after that and I had to adjust. That’s when I Taylor’s father, Ronald Taylor, is easily her became more of a post player.” biggest fan. “My dad keeps all my posters and Taylor has adapted well as she has been pictures in his office,” she said. “He always featured as a go-to scorer every year for the keeps me motivated and lets me know when Seahawks. Although she has put in a great I’ve broken a big record.” deal of hard work to obtain her level of suc- And Taylor knows a thing or two about big cess, Taylor is quick to acknowledge others records. In this month alone she has climbed that have helped her. two spots in UNCW all-time scoring, pass- “I’ve been successful because of my coach uncwsports.com ing Elizabeth Bell for fifth against William & and teammates. I’m Lucky to have a coach Mary and Chondra Watkins for fourth against who wants me to be a threat in the offense Towson. She is also second all-time in free and players who support my goals and accom- throws made, free throws attempted, and min- Senior forward Sahsha Taylor etched her name in the Seahawk record books by utes played. She is fifth in blocked shots and see TAYLOR page 8 beoming the fourth highest scorer in team history. 2009 Super Bowl: Cardinals vs. Steelers The Seahawk staff weighs in on Sunday's NFL championship in Tampa Bay, Fla.

Ian Richardson Amanda Charles Matt Dunkle Sports Editor Editor-in-Chief Staff Writer Steelers 24, Cardinals 21 Steelers 17, Cardinals 10 Cardinals 30, Steelers 24 The Cardinals’ magical run to the Lom- The Cards will put up a good fight through In a close, exciting game, Anquan Boldin bardi trophy will fall just short when they the work of Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald; will outplay Larry Fitzgerald. Look for a game run into a defense tougher than any they’ve however, it won’t be enough against the strong similar to the Pittsburgh-Seattle Super Bowl played this season. The duo of Larry Fitzger- Steeler defense. Offensively, the Steelers will from a few years back and Boldin might throw ald and Anquan Boldin will be a tough task use scores from Santonio Holmes and Willie a touchdown like Randle El (also a former QB) and will put the Cards up early. However, the Parker to bring an NFL record sixth Super to change the game for the Cards. Warner re- stifling Pittsburgh defense will come up with Bowl trophy back to Pittsburgh. tires after winning his second Super Bowl. too many big plays to get Big Ben great field Fitzgerald will score another touchdown and position all night. have a big game in addition.

Jim Dallke Matt Harris Galen Andress Asst. Sports Editor Staff Writer Staff Writer Cardinals 35, Steelers 28 Steelers 24, Cardinals 14 Steelers 20, Cardinals 10 The Cards will pull off a shootout victo- Big Ben will throw for over 300 yards with While the Cardinals are a great Cinderella ry with a Larry Fitzgerald touchdown in the 2 touchdowns. Troy Polamalu will have one story, the fact is that they are facing the best final two minutes. Kurt Warner will get his interception returned for a touchdown. Kurt defense in the league on Sunday. The Steelers second Super Bowl MVP and announce his Warner will throw for over 200 yards with dictate the game with their defensive play, and retirement shortly after the win. The Cardi- two scores and one interception. Both Warner will disrupt the Cardinal aerial attack with a nals have surprised everyone this entire post touchdowns will be thrown to Larry Fitzger- variety of blitz packages. Expect a relatively season, and there is no reason to suspect they ald. low-scoring game with the Steelers landing won't again on Sunday. their sixth Super Bowl ring at the end of the night.