Jackets Break Records at ACC Meet by Kimberly Rieck Sports Editor

22 • Friday, March 5, 2004 • Technique SPORTS Jackets break records at ACC meet By Kimberly Rieck Sports Editor

Last weekend at the ACC Cham- pionships, the 400-yard freestyle relay team of Teemu Kettunen, Ryan Rie- besell, Brian Huff and Jason Howard broke the school record with a time of 3:01.64 on the last day of the competition, as the Jackets placed fifth at the conference meet. The team scored 392 points at the championships, held at the University of Virginia’s Aquatic and Fitness Cen- ter. UVA won its sixth straight men’s ACC title after accumulating 848.5 points. The Cavaliers defeated second place Florida State by 311.5 points. Previously during the competition, the 200 free relay team of Ket- tunen, Riebesell, Huff and Howard had broken the school record and finished fifth for the Jackets. By Scott Meuleners / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Sophomore Sam Morgan led the Forward Clarence Moore signs a fan’s t-shirt at a post-game celebration. Jackets with a fourth-place finish in A large crowd greeted the Jackets upon their arrival back to campus late the 1650 free. Morgan posted an By Jamie Howell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Wednesday night. The team snapped a 15-game losing streak to Duke. NCAA ‘B’ qualifying time of The men’s swimming and diving team placed fifth at last weekend’s ACC 15:07.52 in the event. Morgan placed championship, after scoring 392 points. Standouts from the meet in- eighth in the 500 freestyle event cluded Ryan Bishop and Sam Morgan, who both had NCAA ‘B’ cut times. eight tries. with an NCAA ‘B’ cut time of Duke from page 28 In addition, Duke is the highest- 4:26.73. with an NCAA ‘B’ cut. Bishop earned the event. Howard was the fourth Jackets’ bench spilled out onto the ranked opponent Tech has beaten Freshman Tony Burkhardt led another NCAA ‘B’ time with his person to earn a NCAA ‘B’ time floor in celebration. on the road since a 1994 win against Tech in the diving events with a fifth-place finish in the 200-yard after placing eighth in the 200-yard “To come in this building and No. 1 North Carolina. Previously, season-high score of 495.85 in the IM. In addition, Bishop placed eighth freestyle finals. play the way they did, I can’t tell the Jackets had lost to the Blue Dev- three-meter competition. Burkhardt in the 200-yard breaststroke. Ryan Riebesell led the Jackets in you how proud I am and happy I ils at Cameron by margins of 20, 25 finished fifth in the event. Senior the sprint events, after placing sev- am for them,” said head coach Paul and 44 points. Paul McCarty finished sixth in the In the 200-yard freestyle event, enth in the 50 free. Kettunen earned Hewitt. “We came into this build- “We never could match that in- event with a score of 486.20. junior Matt Figh finished fourth in a 14th place finish in the event. ing the last three years and walked tensity for 40 minutes,” Krzyzewski Freshman Ryan Bishop received an NCAA ‘B’ time of 1:37.95. Figh Tech defeated sixth-place North out of here feeling pretty low.” The said. “They just came in here and All-ACC honors after placing third also posted a NCAA ‘B’ time in the Carolina State by over 50 points at win is Hewitt’s first against Duke in outplayed us.” in the 400-yard individual medley 500 freestyle and finished sixth in the meet. SPORTS Technique • Friday, March 5, 2004 • 23

vanced to third when Slayden struck the mound in the seventh inning, den hit a two-run homerun with son hit a one-out double in the sec- Baseball from page 28 out on a pitch in the dirt. Remole and left without retiring a single two outs in the inning, both of which ond inning to score Blackwood and sacrifice bunt, but managed to get left him stranded on third when he hitter. Neighborgall walked Scud- were unearned. The homerun was draw the game closer, but Tech was on first on a fielder’s choice and grounded to second base to end the eri to leadoff the inning. Then, he Slayden’s first of the season and would unable to score after that. Chuck then stole second base to put run- inning. threw a wild pitch to send the run- become his last. Coach Hall an- Jeroloman hit a solo home run in ners in scoring position with no outs, Much like what happened in Sat- ner to second, and he threw his sec- nounced Tuesday that Slayden will the seventh inning to regain the four- just like in the first inning. Jeremy urday’s game, Andrew Kown opened ond wild pitch to allow the runner be out for the rest of the year with a run cushion on the Jackets. Slayden hit a sacrifice fly with one up the game with a shaky start, but over to third base. Neighborgall pro- torn rotator cuff in his shoulder. Freshman Ryan Turner gave up out to drive in the first and only run was able to settle down quickly. ceeded to walk Raley. Raley stole After returning from the Kia Bash, five runs in three-plus innings of of the game for Tech. The bases were loaded with no- second base to put runners on the Tech dropped its fourth consecu- work, but the bullpen only allowed Brian Burks had a solid outing body out when Matt Bose singled second and third with nobody out tive game, losing 6-2 at No. 9 Au- the homer by Jeroloman for the fi- for Tech on the mound, giving up to left field to score the first two in the inning. burn. The Tigers scored two runs in nal six innings of the game in an just four runs on seven hits in six runs of the game. Sheldon became the first hitter the first inning, but Tech respond- attempt to keep the Jackets in the innings, and only one of the runs Andrew McGuire followed that of the year to put a ball into play ed in the top half of the second game until the end.Tech went 1- was earned. Tech’s defense com- up by being thrown out at first, against Neighborgall with a double inning. Nickeas and Owings put for-13 with runners in scoring posi- mitted three errors in the game, all which led to runners on second and off of the center field wall. Bose themselves into scoring position with tion, including six strikeouts. Not of which led to runs being scored third with only one out. The Soon- reached first on a fielding error on a no outs, and with two outs in the counting the first inning of the USC for the Titans. Romero pitched a er shortstop followed up with a sin- sacrifice bunt to put runners on the inning, Wes Hodges was able to game, Tech has gone 1-for-31 with complete game for the Titans. He gle to right field, scoring two more corners with nobody out. Coach reach first base on a throwing error 17 strikeouts when runners are in gave up just four hits while striking runs, and giving Oklahoma an early Hall then sent out John Goodman, by the Tigers’ third baseman. Ow- scoring position. out twelve and walking one. four run lead. Kown only gave up who pulled Tech out of the jam ings attempted to score from sec- The Jackets look to rebound this On Sunday afternoon, No. 17 one hit in the next four innings of without giving up any additional ond but was thrown out at the plate. weekend when they return home to Oklahoma finished off the sweep of work before the game was handed runs. Auburn tacked on three more runs face Rutgers in a three-game series Tech, winning 6-2. Patterson led over to the bullpen. Tech finally managed to score in in the fourth inning to give the Ti- at Russ Chandler Stadium, begin- off the game with a double and ad- Jason Neighborgall was sent to the eighth inning when Jeremy Slay- gers a commanding 5-1 lead. Patter- ning today at 4 p.m.

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seed in the ACC tournament. Coach be headed back to the NIT for the ACC from page 27 Herb Sendek has implemented a third consecutive year. It’s likely Going for the gold Duke Princeton-style that the selection committee will Last ACC Tournament Champi- halfcourt offense, grant the ACC, the nation’s top onship / No. of Championships: which is predicat- RPI-rated conference, six bids to 1998 / 15 ed on motion and the NCAA tournament, so UVA Postseason Projection: NCAA lock cutting to the could feasibly step up and seize a Outlook: Roy Williams’ return to basket. The Pack spot. Virginia could end up any- Chapel Hill has not gone as smoothly doesn’t win pret- where from a No. 6 to a No. 8 seed, as was initially ex- ty, but they just but one of the lower seeds is more pected, but the win. With the exception of likely. Maryland’s win over N.C. ‘Heels have North Carolina, which swept the State hurt the Cavs’ NCAA chanc- come on Pack, N.C. State has given ACC es. strong of opponents fits, sweeping FSU, Geor- late, win- gia Tech and Virginia, while split- Wake Forest Demon Deacons ning five of ting with Duke, Clemson and 19-7 overall, 9-6 ACC (No. 11 AP / their last seven. Maryland. No. 11 ESPN) The ‘Heels arguably have the best Team Leaders: starting five in college basketball, Virginia Cavaliers Points: G Justin Gray-So. (17.0 ppg.) and when they are all on the same 16-10 overall, 6-9 ACC (unranked) Rebounds: F Jamaal Levy-Jr. (8.6 page, Carolina is one tough cus- Team Leaders: rpg.) tomer. Sean May’s return has bol- Points: F/C Elton Brown-Jr. (15.1 Assists: G Chris Paul-Fr. (5.8 apg.) stered the Carolina attack. The 6’9” ppg.) Remaining Regular Season Games: sophomore missed the majority of Rebounds: F/C Elton Brown-Jr. (6.5 Sat. vs. N.C. State his freshman season with a broken rpg.) Last ACC Tournament Champi- By Jamie Howell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS foot, but he has showed no ill-ef- Assists: G Todd Billet-Sr. (3.3 apg.) onship / No. of Championships: Tech’s club gymnastics team placed third in their first home meet. fects this season. The Tar Heels are Remaining Regular Season Games: 1996 / 4 The team will compete in a dual meet against Emory March 26. in a similar position to Georgia Tech, Sun. at Maryland Postseason Projection: NCAA lock but if they lose to Duke on Saturday Last ACC Tournament Champi- Outlook: Wake Forest is one of the they will most likely be the ACC’s onship / No. of Championships: hottest teams in America, prevail- fifth-seeded team, barring an FSU 1976 / 1 ing in six of their past seven games. upset in Atlanta. Postseason Projection: NIT The Deacs are spearheaded by a dan- Outlook: Well look-ey here! The gerous backcourt, which features hot- North Carolina State Wolfpack Cavaliers have reeled off a few nice shooting guards 18-8 overall, 10-5 ACC (No. 16 AP wins in the past couple of weeks and Justin Gray / No. 19 ESPN) are making a push for an NCAA and Taron Team Leaders: tournament bid. The Cavs have Downey, as Points: G/F Julius Hodge-Jr. (17.8 won four of their last five ACC con- well as poised ppg.) tests, upsetting three Top-25 teams freshman Rebounds: F Marcus Melvin-Sr. (8.3 in the process. Senior Todd Billet point guard rpg.) has been the hero, hitting game- Chris Paul. Water polo places second at tourney Assists: G/F Julius Hodge-Jr.. (4.0 winning shots versus Georgia Tech, Skip Pross- apg.) Clemson and North Carolina dur- er, in his Tech’s club water polo team placed second last weekend at the Chris Remaining Regular Season Games: ing that stretch. Virginia’s only hope third sea- Young Memorial Water Polo tournament in Auburn, Alabama last week- Sat. at Wake Forest is to keep on winning and that needs son in Winston-Salem, has done a end. The team lost in sudden death overtime to the Charlotte Sharks club Last ACC Tournament Champi- to continue with a Sunday date at phenomenal job at the helm. Pross- team in the championship game. Standouts Logan McLeod and Chris onship / No. of Championships: Maryland. The Cavs, with an RPI er directed the Deacs to a regular George were instrumental in the game. The water polo team practices 1987 / 10 of 52 and a season ACC crown in 2003 and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8p.m. in the CRC. Postseason Projection: NCAA lock schedule boasts an impressive 65-25 mark as Outlook: N.C. State may be the strength Wake’s headman. The Deacs pos- Rugby battles Vanderbilt in close game surprise of the ACC this season. A of 39, sess the deep guard play that could team that is short on depth and size cannot play a role in potentially unseating Tech’s rugby club team hosted Vanderbilt last Saturday in the Burger has managed to win 10-of-15 con- afford a Duke as ACC champions. Wake Bowl for its final conference game. Vanderbilt led 22-3 with 15 minutes ference games and is in a solid posi- slip-up has not advanced past the ACC semi- remaining, when Tech fought back to close the gap to 22-13. Tech played tion to lock up an upper-division or they’ll finals since 1996. the game with ten new players, out of 15 total.

Submit a sliver and we’ll print it in the paper! Go to www.nique.net/sliver, and express your feelings! SPORTS Technique • Friday, March 5, 2004 • 25 Off-road team prepares mini-bajas for cross-country race types of tests and competitions. This They would love to see more year’s Mini-Baja West, East and Mid- new faces. Senior Andrew Sherwin west are in Portland, Montreal and just joined this semester and said, Milwaukee. “These guys have been real helpful The team will travel from April showing me how to do stuff, [yet] at 17-May 10 on a trip that spans 8,800 the same time they also expect you miles. Currently the team has about to figure [some] stuff out on your 20 members ranging from fresh- own, which is helpful because if...all man to fifth-year seniors with all you are is a middle man, you don’t types of majors. Right now the team really learn anything.” is working on two cars, one in which “If you are remotely interested they have to modify or upgrade a in cars, or remotely interested in previously used car, and another in building something, come by and which they have to start from the talk to us. You will definitely have a ground up and design a car. good time doing it. You’ll learn a “The car that we built last year, it lot...the learning curve is just in- was driven by a single-sprocket re- credible,” Porter said. duction, so our change for this year Not everyone is an expert me- is we are custom designing [the trans- chanic or racer. “We have some peo- mission],” Porter said. The cars are ple who don’t know the difference tested in three different areas: static between a claw hammer and a sledge judging and safety, dynamic events hammer,” Cox said. and an endurance race that lasts for The team members hope to be four hours. There is even one event done building the cars in the next where the cars are tested on float- two weeks. There are over 100 pag- ability, so the vehicles have to be es of rules they have to follow, so able to float as well as trek over all they have their work cut out for types of off-road courses. them. One regulation is “we cannot In the team’s shop, there is a touch the engine, the engine is sup- Photo Courtesy the Georgia Tech Off-road Club team prominent “wall of shame,” a shelf plied to us, but pretty much every- Tech’s Off-road club team not only builds cars for fun, but the team also races them cross country. This year’s that has all the parts that have failed, thing else we have to fabricate,” said competition will lead the team to Portland, Milwaukee and Canada. The race will take several weeks. and the team keeps them to remem- David Cox, chief engineer of the ber past failures. mini-baja cars. By Fenton Gardner Actions like those embody the race. The annual budget to build and Bert Atkinson, president and a Contributing Writer spirit of Tech’s team. From its in- The Iron Team Award goes to compete is about $50,000. GT Off- member since 1999, said he is exception in 1999, it seems the GT the teams with the highest com- Road has a plethora of sponsors in- tremely proud to see the level of Although the meeting didn’t be- Off-Road team has been destined bined overall score from three year- cluding the School of Mechanical competition that the Tech team has gin until 7 p.m. that night, Kris for excellence. In 2002, they were ly competitions: Mini-Baja West, Engineering as well as companies reached. Porter, a member of the GT Off- one of six teams to compete in all Mini-Baja East and Mini-Baja Mid- such as General Motors and John Road Team, had been in the shop three US competitions, with two west. Deere. They have meeting Mon- For more information on the team, since 3 p.m. working with some cars finishing that year with a third A mini-baja car is a dune buggy days and Thursday nights in the check out www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/ new parts that had just arrived. place finish in the Iron Team Award type car and has to withstand all Tin building at 7 p.m. minibaja. 26 • Friday, March 5, 2004 • Technique SPORTS March Madness kicks off with ACC tournament action By Ryan Peck State, or the loser of Sunday’s match-up be- Postseason Projection: On the NCAA bub- over Duke snapped the Devils’ 41-game home Senior Staff Writer tween Virginia and Maryland in Thursday’s ble / NIT winning streak. Tech could reasonably finish play-in game. The Tigers were swept by Outlook: Florida State has been one of the anywhere from third to fifth in the ACC, ACC basketball fans will flock to the Greens- Maryland and Virginia, and managed a split surprise stories in all of the country this sea- depending on this weekend’s outcomes. Al- boro Coliseum in North Carolina Thursday, with FSU during the regular season. son. Second-year head coach Leonard Hamil- though Tech doesn’t need the wins to secure March 11, to witness the opening ceremonies ton deserves all of the credit for turning things a postseason berth, the Jackets would like to of the 51st Annual ACC Men’s Basketball Duke Blue Devils around in Tallahassee. The ‘Noles have be- reverse a miserable trend in ACC tournament Tournament. 24-4 overall, 12-3 ACC (No. 3 AP / No. 3 come one of the toughest customers for visit- play. Tech has won just one ACC tourna- The festivities will get underway Thurs- ESPN) ing teams to deal with in the ACC. The only ment game (2001 vs. Virginia) since 1996. day night with the play-in game, featuring a Team Leaders: problem is the Seminoles can’t seem to figure match-up between the eighth- and ninth- Points: G J.J. Redick-So. (16.4 ppg.) out how to win on the road (0-7 in ACC road Maryland Terrapins seeded teams. The tournament concludes on Rebounds: F Shelden Williams-So. (8.1 rpg.) games). FSU will get one last shot to halt 15-11 overall, 6-9 ACC (unranked) Selection Sunday (March 14), when the 65 Assists: G Chris Duhon-Sr. (6.3 apg.) their road skid on Satur- Team Leaders: participants for the 2004 NCAA tournament, Remaining Regular Season Games: Sat. vs. day in Atlanta. If they Points: G John Gilchrist-So. (14.7 ppg.) as picked by the NCAA basketball selection UNC are unable to upset Rebounds: C Jamar Smith-Sr. (8.9 rpg.) committee, will be unveiled at 6 p.m., follow- Last ACC Tournament Championship / No. Georgia Tech, the Assists: G John Gilchrist-So. (5.0 apg.) ing the conclusions of all of the conference of Championships: 2003 / 14 ‘Noles will need a nice Remaining Regular Season Games: Sun. vs. tournaments. Postseason Projection: NCAA lock run in the conference Virginia The ACC tournament is widely regarded Outlook: The Devils will be gunning for tournament to solidi- Last ACC Tournament Championship / No. as the most prestigious conference tourna- their sixth consecutive ACC Tournament fy their NCAA tourna- of Championships: 1984 / 2 ment in all of college basketball. Over the Championship, and they will ment aspirations. The last 6-10 team to qualify Postseason Projection: On the NCAA bub- years, the tournament has provided lasting undoubtedly be the odds-on for the Big Dance was, you guessed it, FSU in ble / NIT memories and heart-pounding thrills. This favorite to come away with the 1998. Florida State is the likely No. 6 seed, Outlook: Gary Williams’ Terps find them- year looks to be no exception, with several hardware. The Devils dropped which would pit them against the likely No. 3 selves in unfamiliar territory, near the ACC teams jockeying for conference supremacy, as two tough road games at N.C. seed, Wake Forest. The ‘Noles split with the cellar. The 2002 National Champs have strug- well as an NCAA tournament bid. State and Wake Forest, suf- Deacons in the regular season, winning 75- gled in ACC play due to a youth-filled roster. fered a shocking home loss 70 in Tallahassee and dropping a 90-87 over- Still, the Terrapins have Clemson Tigers Wednesday night to Georgia time heartbreaker in Winston-Salem. garnered huge non-con- 10-17 overall, 3-13 ACC (unranked) Tech and fell short in an early-season setback ference victories over Team Leaders: to Purdue, but they have been otherwise in- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets the likes of Florida and Points: F Sharrod Ford-Jr. (11.9 ppg.) vincible. Steady senior point man Chris Du- 21-8 overall, 8-7 ACC (No. 19 AP / No. 22 Wisconsin. Maryland Rebounds: F Sharrod Ford-Jr. (7.2 rpg.) hon runs the show, and he is surrounded by a ESPN) boasts a solid RPI rank- Assists: G Vernon Hamilton-Fr. (3.3 apg.) slew of talented supporting cast members. If Team Leaders: ing (No. 35) and has en- Remaining Regular Season Games: None any of the other eight conferences members Points: G B.J. Elder-Jr. (16.4 ppg.) tertained one of the toughest slates in the Last ACC Tournament Championship / No. wish to entertain thoughts of an ACC Cham- Rebounds: C Luke Schenscher-Jr. (6.2 rpg.) entire country (No. 4 Strength of Schedule). of Championships: Never / 0 pionship, they’ll have to go through the top- Assists: G Jarrett Jack-So. (6.0 apg.) The Terps recorded a huge win in over N.C. Postseason Projection: None seeded Blue Devils to get it. Duke will play Remaining Regular Season Games: Sat. vs. State in Raleigh on Wednesday, which will be Outlook: The Tigers have struggled in Coach the winner of Thursday’s play-in game. The Florida State difficult for the selection committee to ig- Oliver Purnell’s first season, and it’s no secret Devils swept all of the teams in the running Last ACC Tournament Championship / No. nore. If the Terps can take care of UVA on as to why. Clemson is shooting just 43 per- for the No. 8 vs. No. 9 game (FSU, UVA, of Championships: 1993 / 3 Sunday, they will most likely sew up an elev- cent from the field on the MD) in the regular season. Postseason Projection: NCAA lock enth consecutive NCAA tournament berth. year, and the team averag- Outlook: Tech’s resume can match that es only 65.2 points per Florida State Seminoles of any other team in the coun- North Carolina Tar Heels game. Both of which are 18-11 overall, 6-9 ACC (unranked) try. The Jackets have seven 18-8 overall, 8-7 ACC (No. 14 AP / No. 16 league worsts. Clemson, Team Leaders: wins against RPI Top- ESPN) the No. 9 seed, will have to Points: G Tim Pickett-Sr. (16.5 ppg.) 50 teams, including a Team Leaders: pull off the biggest miracle in Rebounds: F Adam Waleskowski-Jr. (5.0 rpg.) stunning 76-68 deci- Points: G Rashad McCants-So. (19.5 ppg.) ACC history in order to win four games in Assists: G Nate Johnson-Sr. (3.8 apg.) sion Wednesday over Rebounds: C Sean May-So. (10.0 rpg.) four days and claim the championship. It Remaining Regular Season Games: Sat. at Duke at Cameron In- Assists: G Raymond Felton-So. (7.4 apg.) won’t happen, but a win or two would be a Georgia Tech door Stadium, as well as routs over then-No. Remaining Regular Season Games: Sat. at nice building block. Depending on this week- Last ACC Tournament Championship / No. 1 ranked UConn and a solid Texas Tech team end’s action, the Tigers could play either Florida of Championships: Never / 0 in November’s Preseason NIT. 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pageSPORTS 28 Technique • Friday, March 5, 2004 • 27 Off-road adventures Aquajackets triumph! Competing amongst top schools, Not only did the men’s swimming and SPORTS Tech’s Off-road team has managed to diving team defeat ACC rivals North make a name for itself with its fast Carolina State and Maryland, the team Technique • Friday, March 5, 2004 cars and skillful manuevers. Page 26. set new records. Page 23. bythe numbers No. 19 Cagers wreck Duke streak By Kimberly Rieck Redick had tied the game at 56 with 41 Sports Editor a three-point shot with seven minutes left in the second half. Howev- Number of consecutive games at Coming off a road win against er, Elder put Tech back ahead eight home No. 3 Duke had won before Clemson, the No. 19 Jackets snapped seconds later with two free throws. the team’s loss to Tech Wednesday Duke’s 41-game home winning Then Schenscher proceeded to score night. The Blue Devils had not lost streak Wednesday night at Cam- six straight points, including a dunk a game at home since a 2001 loss to eron Indoor Stadium, 76-68. Pre- off an assist from team captain Marvin Maryland. Tech defeated Duke 76- viously Tech had lost 15 straight to Lewis. 68. Duke—the last time the Jackets beat Duke’s Chris Duhon cut the def- Duke was under former head coach icit to three at 67-64 after scoring a Bobby Cremins during the 1995- layup. However, Jack responded by 1996 season. taking advantage of a lapse by the 24 Jarrett Jack was the lead scorer Devils’ defense when he weaved be- for Tech with 15 points. Luke Schen- hind freshman standout Luol Deng Highest ranking of the women’s soft- scher scored 14 points, including for a reverse layup, bringing the score ball team in the latest USA Today/ several key baskets in the second to 69-64. The Jackets had a stellar NFCA Top 25 poll. The Jackets half. B.J. Elder and Isma’il Muham- performance behind the free throw earned the ranking after they de- mad each had 12 points. line to seal the win, going 7-for-8 feated No. 14 Nebraska and No. 16 “Over the years, Duke’s been behind the line during the last 90 Fresno State at the NFCA Leadoff the elite team in the conference, seconds. Classic. Tech is No. 25 in the especially winning the tournament Duhon had 11 points, seven as- ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate five years in a row,” Jack said. “Com- sists and seven steals. The Jackets Top 25 poll. ing out and beating them on their limited Deng to three points. Deng home floor is a big statement.” shot 1-for-14 from the field. Tech dominated the game from Duke head coach Mike Krzyze- the start with its athleticism and wski received a technical foul after 392 speed, penetrating Duke’s famed arguing a non-call in the first half. defense. The Jackets shot 51 per- Despite the loss, Krzyzewski’s Dev- Number of points the men’s swim- cent. The team’s physical man-to- ils have already clinched a share of ming and diving team scored at last man defense blocked 11 of Duke’s the ACC regular season title for the weekend’s ACC Championships in shots and held the Blue Devils to 34 sixth time in eight seasons. Howev- Virginia’s Aquatic and Fitness Cen- percent shooting. Duke finished the er, a win would have given Duke ter. game with 20 turnovers, its second the title outright. Now there is a highest turnover total for the sea- chance that North Carolina State son. The Blue Devils turned over could claim a share of the title. 2 the ball a season-high 21 times against “They just wanted it more than Tech in Atlanta Jan. 31. us tonight, and it hurts to say that,” Number of times senior guard Fal- Initially, the Blue Devils led 16- Duhon said. “For us to come and lon Stokes has received All-ACC 14 midway through the first half, let another team want it more than honors. Stokes received second-team but then the Jackets went on a 17-3 us, it’s sickening. All-ACC honors after leading the run that gave the team a 12-point “We should have been maniacs. Jackets in scoring with 16.4 points lead. Although Duke tied the game Instead, we let our coach be the per game and rebounding. Stokes is in the middle of the second half, maniac and we didn’t respond to seventh in Tech’s all-time scoring Tech never allowed the Blue Devils him. And we got what we deserved.” charts with 1,346 career points. to pull ahead. Once the buzzer sounded, the Duke’s J.J. Redick scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half. See Duke, page 23 6 Photo Courtesy The Duke Chronicle Number of wins the men’s tennis team has earned this season after a sports thrilling win against Wake Forest No. 13 baseball upset at Kia Bash Saturday. The team defeated the Demon Deacons by a narrow 4-3 By Michael Clarke rough first inning. He gave up a again. Owings walked Frost and Per- shorts margin. With the win, Tech im- Contributing Writer lead off a single to USC’s Michael ales to score the other two runs of proves to 6-3, 1-1 in ACC action. Moon, which was followed up by a the inning. The beesball Jackets were stung Jon Brewster double. Tech made it a 3-2 game in the Slayden sidelined last weekend in Fullerton, Califor- With runners on second and third top of the fifth inning when Wes Atlanta nia at the KIA Baseball Bash. Tech and nobody out, Owings proceed- Hodges hit his second homerun of with injury Thrashers has now lost six out of its last seven ed to walk Joey Metropoulos to load the season but that would be the last Junior outfielder Jeremy Slay- midseason baseball tournaments in run scored by the Jackets. The Tro- den will miss the remainder of the jans responded with an additional number California. They also remained win- 2004 season with a torn rotator cuff. run in the fifth, two more in the less against Southern California and Slayden will undergo surgery next challenge sixth and scored their final three No. 19 Oklahoma in the all-time “Brian Burks had a week on his right throwing shoul- hint: hewitt runs in the eighth inning to give series. The Jackets fell from the No. solid outing for Tech der. A preseason All-American, Slay- 5 to the No. 13 spot in the Baseball Tech its first loss of the season 9-2. den was hitting .286 with one home America rankings. on the mound, giving No. 17 Cal State-Fullerton man- run and eight RBI through the first aged to knock off Tech in the sec- 8 Tech opened up the KIA base- up just four runs on nine games of the season. Here’s the number...what does it ball bash against Southern Califor- ond game of the weekend Saturday represent? nia last Friday. The Jackets scored seven hits in six night, 7-1. Tech tried to strike early To enter email the Sports Editor at the first run of the game in the top innings...” and capitalize on a lead-off walk to [email protected] with of the first when Tyler Greene walked Mike Nickeas and a double from ACC honors the correct answer to the challenge. with one out in the inning, and Clifton Remole, but the Titan’s A winner will be selected from among Jeremy Slayden followed up the walk Ricky Romero was too strong as he Stokes, Stewart the qualified entries. The winner with a single. Clifton Remole drove the bases. Owings appeared to be managed to strike out the next Jack- Senior Fallon Stokes has been will receive a pair of tickets to an in Greene on a two-out single. pulling out of the jam when he struck ets to come to the plate. In the third named a second-team All-ACC se- Atlanta Thrashers home game, where Micah Owings suffered his first out Jeff Clement but proceeded to inning, Andy Hawranick led off the lection, while fellow senior point admission is always $10 for a seat in loss of the season despite a decent throw a wild pitched to Blake Sharpe inning with a double. guard Alex Stewart received honor- the $36 section with a student ID. outing. He struck out a season-high that scored the first run of the game. Eric Patterson followed with a able mention honors. Stokes received Visit www.atlantathrashers.com for eight Trojans in five innings. Ow- Later in the at-bat, Sharpe was hit the honor for the second-straight more info on college nights. ings seemed to settle down after a by a pitch to load the bases once See Baseball, page 24 season.