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April 1, 2016 The “Back at it Again” Issue Volume XCVI.11 Committee Tabs Stimpert as College’s 25th President
acteristics of H-SC, fitting the search that’s created that affinity for this kind committee’s leadership profile to a T. of very special education that we offer.” Max Dash ‘18 “What I see here is a really dis- Stimpert’s expertise extends be- Editor-in-Chief tinctive school,” Stimpert told the yond liberal arts education, however. Tiger following his introductory press Stimpert is also accomplished in the conference. “The mission, I think, es- field of economics and management. On March 3rd, following a six- pecially having a son of my own, is His articles on management topics month national search, Dr. John something I can really resonate with. have been published in leading aca- Lawrence “Larry” Stimpert was We need good men, we need good demic journals, and he has co-authored officially named the 25th presi- citizens, we need people of char- two management textbooks. All of dent of Hampden-Sydney Col- acter who are going to be leaders.” that being said, Stimpert will have a lege after being unanimously se- Prior to DePauw, Stimpert served as lot to prove as a first-time president. lected by the Board of Trustees. Professor of Economics and Business “It’s a big step obviously,” Stimpert Most recently the Vice President at Colorado College, a private liberal said. “In some ways though, I think for Academic Affairs and Professor of arts college of just over 2,000 students. the time and experience that I had as Economics and Management at De- “I’ve been working in liberal arts Vice President for Academic Affairs Pauw University, a private liberal arts colleges for the last 20 years, and I have was great training ground for that . . . I school of about 2,200 students, Stim- a real passion for liberal arts colleges,” was responsible for every aspect of the pert brings an understanding and ap- said Stimpert. “I went to a liberal arts academic program, so the curriculum preciation of the distinguished char- Dr. Larry Stimpert will take over as president this summer. Photo Credit: hsc.edu college, and I think in many ways Continued on page 6 One-on-One with Student Body President Eric McDonald
the support I got along the way. volleyball and basketball courts are DB: What are the most important this place better. They should know DB: What new insights do you getting built. [Former student body things people should know about you? my ability to usher all these ideas; David Bushhouse ‘19 bring to the office? Any big plans? president] Matt Goodrich worked EM: I think, first one, I’m a team I’m pretty dynamic in that sense. Staff Writer EM: Yeah, I think I definitely with Student Government getting that player. First and foremost, I’m looking DB: During the election, what was bring a different type of energy— done this year, so there’s going to be an out for everyone that’s involved. I’ve your main strategy to appeal to voters? a little bit more creative, maybe. unveiling of that probably next month always been like that. Some people EM: I think I tried to not only DAVID BUSHHOUSE: Hopefully with this new president or so, and then next year it’s just going might say, ‘Well, he only cares about just appeal through social media, but What does it feel like to coming in [Dr. Larry Stimpert], it’s to be ready to roll. And there’s another the fraternities or he only cares about more personally. I went around and be student body president? a perfect time to, you know, start thing I’m working on, which is trying this and that.’ Well I’ve been involved talked to a good amount of people, ERIC MCDONALD: It feels up some new things and get some to get recycling here on campus; it’s with a bunch of different people here more so people that I just never really great, man. I’m just excited and hon- more involvement around campus probably going to be one of my big on campus. I don’t have just one set talked to before, so I thought that was estly honored, I mean, to represent and try to get some projects done— projects working with the new college goal, one set agenda; I’m pretty flex- kind of a cool way just kind of getting all the students here at Hampden- DB: Anything specific? president….I’m trying to get some ible. I’m not just willing, I want to hear my name out there for people who Sydney, and I really appreciate all EM: Well, currently actually new more fun stuff here too, for the boys. from everyone else so we can make didn’t really know me beforehand. In this issue... Continued on page 6
Editorial: where in the Taylor Talk: let’s talk Campus Life: Greek Reviews: Def Leppard, Sports: Tiger Takes world did we go?, pg. 3 about love, pg. 3 Week weekend lineup, Capital Ale House, pg. makes its triumphant pg. 4 5 return, pg. 8 Page 2 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 1, 2016 EDITORIALS The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Founded 31 January 1920 by J. B. Wall ’19
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to the basement of Johns Audito- At the start of the next week, I was make what you are currently holding Max Dash ‘18 rium. So immediately following our informed that I would be taking over possible. The conditions under which Five Love Editor-in-Chief February 26th issue, we cleaned out as Editor-in-Chief. What I didn’t re- this issue was made were far from Remember us? You may or the ‘Dungeon,’ and by the time ev- alize—until I texted my predecessor, ideal, but you good people have been eryone was back from spring break, Mr. Alex Abbott, asking when our walking past the same damn front Languages may not have noticed that this is the first Hampden-Sydney Ti- we were all moved in to our new, next issue would be coming out—was page for too damn long, so here ya go. ger to hit shelves since Febru- less dungeony Dungeon in Johns. that my new role was effective im- From this point forward, the Ti- ary 26th. I can explain. Here’s the problem: we were mediately. “Your call, sir!” he replied. ger will be firing on all cylinders We had planned to print this good to go; our computer—the one So at this point in the story we with the goal of finishing out the Taylor Anctil ‘16 & Josh Taylor ‘16 issue two weeks ago, on March I am currently typing on that is re- have a brand new Editor in charge of year strong. There are some exciting Staff Writers 18th. The Joseph Viar and Bon- sponsible for laying out each is- a newspaper with unstable living con- plans on the horizon, and we will be nie Christ Fine Arts Center in sue—was not. Unfortunately, the ditions. Oh, and Alex was in DC all spending these next few issues build- Valentine’s Day has passed, and Brinkley Hall had other plans. computer did not get hooked up week. Spoiler alert: no issue that week. ing towards those plans becoming it is time to ante-up. If you and your The renovations going on in to ethernet/WiFi until it was too Which takes us to today. Thank- realities within the next academic beloved want to make it to next year, Winston Hall forced us to move our late to print the paper that week. fully, Alex was able to brief me in year. Thank you all for your patience you need to bring your relationship to HQ from the basement of Winston So why didn’t we just print it the time for this issue, and I was able to over this past month, and go Tigers. the next level. As our dear Col. Snead following week? Glad you asked. scrap together enough content to would say, you need a 4-year plan. That said, if you are just out to have a good time, keep it up, and call us again when you are 40 and dead on the in- side. For those with the personal in- tegrity and fortitude to think serious- ly about their relationships, we offer up a paraphrase of Dr. Gary Chap- man’s work, The 5 Love Languages. Our thesis is that everyone ex- presses and experiences affection in a few certain ways, and it is crucial to the success of a relationship to determine how you and your partner each com- municate affection. The primary five ways are quality time, words of affir- mation, gift giving, acts of service and physical touch (wink-wink-nudge- nudge). Often relational problems arise from each individual expressing affection only in their own way, not considering how their partner may feel differently. For example, while your girl might be all about that qual- ity time, you might appreciate ver- bal affirmation and encouragement. So, complement her all you like, she willll still miss you not spending time with her. Over time, frustration about misunderstandings like this creates a dysfunctional environment, rife with disappointment and resentment. Continued on page 4 Johns Auditorium, the new home of the Hampden-Sydney Tiger. Not the actual auditorium, though; the basement. But hey, at least our chairs are comfier. Photo Credit: hsc.edu Page 4 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 1, 2016 Recent Endowments Spark Taylor Talk Entrepreneurs Out Continued Discussion Over Rhetoric On the other hand, if you start to Make Names for learning about your partner’s language of choice now, and develop the skill to Program Upgrades speak it, you are taking an important Themselves on Campus step to strengthen the relationship early. Now, we would like to close on an dowment could be best utilized. important note. For those not in a ro- mantic relationship – do not think you Chris Williams-Morales ‘17 At the moment, nothing definite is in the works. Professors within the de- are exempt! Realize that you already Copy Editor Whitley Cotton Company can be partment have discussed what possi- have some of the most important rela- found on Facebook, where many pic- bilities are available. Most likely, pro- tionships of your life in place already. It’s a basic fact that Hampden- tures show his very dapper bowties. The posals will be drawn, but once again, Relationships with So, whether you are Sydney prides itself on its Rhetoric Jacob Mitchell ‘19 company can also be found on Twit- nothing definite is in the works. After single or have already paid her dowry Program. Well now that program Staff Writer ter and Etsy. Edwards takes custom speaking with Dr. Weese, I did learn in yams, we guarantee your relation- has another endowment. Thanks to orders and can be contacted by email that one of the most debated topics ship can benefit from a little education. the philanthropy of Trustees led by at [email protected]. at the moment is the renovation of Chairman M. Peebles Harrison’89, Student Senator Joshua Cham- the writing center. Weese described the rhetoric department now has a Jacob Mitchell Many students berlin is another entrepreneur here on how even though the professors Weekend more money to use for expansion and may not realize it, but the entre- campus. He sells t-shirts with designs have had much time to discuss pos- renovation. This endowment is sure preneurial spirit is alive and well at on the front pocket. During fresh- Lineup sibilities, some ideas include updat- to help, along with the money from a Hampden-Sydney College. While man year, Chamberlin said he got the ing the speaking center, updating the past endowment given by John Mac- there are other entrepreneurs at the idea from the Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Friday equipment of the laptop classroom. farlane ’76. Macfarlane’s contribution College, I only had the opportunity Bear sheet set. Starting with those Nothing is definite at the moment, Jackass Flats @ PiKA 3p ended being the motivator for Mr. to speak with two of them: Rollie Ed- sheets, he cut out the fabric with the but changes will come over time, al- Harrison and the other Trustees. I wards ‘17 and Joshua Chamberlin ‘17. bears and had a seamstress put the DJ Dotson @ Theta Chi lowing future HSC student to make sat down with Dr. Katherine Weese, Rollie Edwards began creating pieces on t-shirt pockets. Chamberlin 10p Rhetoric Director, on how that en- the best of the Rhetoric Program. handmade cotton bowties his senior said, “It was kind of a preppy thing.” The Breakfast Club @ year of high school. When asked how His business has expanded to long- he came up with the idea, Edwards ex- sleeve t-shirts and applying different SAE 10p plained that it all began when he was graphics to front pockets. He now Stop Light Observations invited to a formal American Flag- uses plaids, mallards, and hounds for themed party. He said that he began pocket designs. Over 100 shirts have @ Sigma Chi 10p searching Vineyard Vines for a bowtie been sold. Chamberlin said that the that would suit the occasion. Edwards business has slowed, but that he still Saturday soon realized that a $60 bowtie was takes orders by request. Short-sleeve Harley Boone @ PiKA not worth the price. He said, “I’m not t-shirts are $20 and long-sleeve t- buying a sixty-dollar bowtie.” He said shirts are $25. He does not have any 12:30p that his mom then suggested the idea business-specific contact informa- Run the Ride @ Sigma of making his own, so they cut up one tion. All the shirts sold have been of his bowties and used it as a model sold through word-of-mouth referrals. Chi 1p for making a custom bowtie. He Chamberlin suggested that he Soul Transit @ MIC 4p said he realized that making a bow- would like to see a student-led entre- tie was actually pretty simple; Whit- preneurship club started on campus. Horsehead @ SAE 4p ley Cotton Company was the result. Since he has become so busy, he said J & The Band @ PiKA Whitley Cotton Company now he hopes some freshman would get in- sells handmade cummerbunds and volved with forming the entrepreneur- 4p bowties at reasonable prices. Ed- ship club. He expressed willingness to Snackbar Jones @ Theta wards’ bowties only cost $20, a bar- help with the club if it were started. gain compared to those expensive, Chamberlin also mentioned Stu- Chi 10p mass-produced bowties from large dent Business Saturday, which is 2Hype + DeFuge @ companies. He said that he has just held once a year during a football recently started making bowties out game. He suggested that he would MIC of neckties. To date, Edwards said like to see more support and pro- The Dundies @ Sigma that he has sold nearly one-hundred motion of student entrepreneurs bowties, and that faculty and staff on campus; he has some great ideas. Chi 10p are some of his main customers. Both Edwards and Cham- DJ Ben Felton @ PiKA The company’s Facebook page berlin hope to continue their states, “A true gentlemen knows the entrepreneurial endeavors. 10p value of a sharp looking bow tie.” April 1, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 5 TIGER REVIEWS
Def Leppard It’s been seven years since Def and the results were well worth it. titled album is an album jam-packed Local Eats: Back Leppard last released an album, so Described by guitarist Phil Col- with catchy, melodious, hard-rock- Def Leppard the anticipation for the British rock len as being the best album they’ve ing songs that fans are sure to love. at it Again in band’s newest release was very high, done in years, Def Leppard’s self- The album opens with the track HHHHI “Let’s Go.” True to their style, Richmond the song is an upbeat tune with a strong chorus that really gets the al- bum off to a great start. One can Graves Anthony ‘16 imagine fans singing along to the Food Critic song at one of the band’s concerts. The next song, “Dangerous” doesn’t After a long day at the College Re- disappoint as well, and is one of the publican Federation of Virginia Con- best songs on the record, and one of vention in Chesterfield, Virginia, my the heaviest. The song “Man Enough” fellow club members and I decided is interesting in that it sounds very to visit a familiar restaurant, Capital funky, unlike anything Def Lep- Ale House. The restaurant is interest- pard have ever done before, but at ing because it has a large bar in the the same time it still fits them well. main dining room. The atmosphere he best song on the album how- is really good, because in order to go ever, is the song “We Belong” which to the restroom you have to go down features all five members of the band into the cellar where there is another sharing lead vocals. I was a little party room. It reminds me of a pro- hesitant when I first heard about this hibition-style speakeasy pub. The bar song. I much prefer having only one and the restaurant are filled with dark or two vocalists to a song. More- rich wood. Capital Ale House has over, I had no idea how the other many locations including downtown members of Def Leppard were as Richmond, Innsbrook, Music Hall, singers. In the end, it ended up be- Fredericksburg, and Harrisonburg. coming my favorite song on the al- The menu at Capital Ale House is bum, and is definitely one of the best quite diverse, with menu items rang- songs the band has written in a while. ing from crispy artichokes to southern The rest of the album flows most- mac and cheese. For an appetizer, I ly well. It has catchy tunes such as would recommend the platter of fries “Invincible” and “Broke and Bro- with all of their different dipping sauc- kenhearted” but it also has its fair es, especially the garlic aioli. I decided share of filler. Songs like “Battle of to order the southern mac and cheese; My Own” are overly repetitive, and its menu description is as follows: “Pi- really don’t have much going on mento cheese sauce and bacon with a musically. It’s one track that I can mound of pimento cheese in the cen- honestly say that I didn’t care for. ter.” This was absolutely true when it All in all, Def Leppard is a huge im- arrived at the table. There was a large provement over its predecessor, Songs scoop of pimento cheese sitting on top From the Sparkle Lounge. The songs are of perfectly cooked spiral noodles. The better written, better produced, and bacon chunks were huge in the pimen- are a lot more memorable as well. It’s to cheese. It was a delicious meal that not a perfect album, but it’s definitely wrapped up a good day of politicking. one that will satisfy fans of the band. Overall I enjoy Capital Ale House. It is a good restaurant with good The Tiger Is Online! -Drew Dickerson ‘17 food at reasonable prices. The mac and cheese was delectable and quite the comfort food after a long day. To see the most recent issue of the Hampden-Sydney Tiger, The atmosphere along with the food combine to create a good solid res- visit the Hampden-Sydney College website and click on the taurant that I would recommend if you are looking for a good place to Current Students tab, or visit tinyurl.com/TigerArchive go to eat in downtown Richmond. I give Capital Ale House 4 of 5 stars because of all of the reasons above. Page 6 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 1, 2016
On the Monday after break, on Donald, I thought he seemed per- a tight deadline, I franticly tried to fectly adequate for the position. He McDonald Continued arrange another interview, and Mc- communicates cogently, has some vi- Donald got back to me quickly. “I sion about where the school should be can meet you anywhere man,” he going, and possesses enough charisma DB: What lessons do you think you pledges but fraternity brothers—MIC meeting McDonald. I would strongly texted. I suggested the TI again, and to make me forget, for a moment, that learned through the campaign process? members as well—helping me out encourage any student that hasn’t he agreed, texting “Ok sounds good I spent over an hour of my life waiting EM: I think I learned that the with my campaign, just getting the had the chance to meet him yet to I’m walking there now.” Arriving, I to talk to him for ten minutes—my goal or strategy of any election is to word out, spreading some love around do the same, although it may take sat in the same seat as before, facing father often repeats that old adage, show that you can be likable and through posters and other things. a bit of perseverance. At first I was the door. Ten minutes later, after yet “Eighty percent of success is show- show that you’re personable as well So I think, to those people, I mean, scheduled to meet McDonald in the more kitsch early 2000s hits, another ing up.” Even so, I do not believe I as, you know, someone that people I have a nice support system, a nice Tiger Inn at four in the afternoon on text: “Sorry many [sic] got tied up in am qualified to make broad-brush feel comfortable with. I kind of little team behind me too, so you’ve the Thursday before break; he picked walking over now.” Batting away the character judgments about a fellow wanted to make people feel that I’m got to watch out for that. [Laughs] the time. Arriving at quarter-’til, I flashback of the previous botched in- simply because he stood me up. I’ve not just, you know, someone to be a DB: There’s nothing in the The sat mulling over my notes, munching terview, I calmly waited another ten stood people up before; it happens. good president, but someone they’d Key about that, but people were really my bland quesadilla while the likes minutes until finally Eric McDonald I believe most our readers can think see as, you know, as a good guy help- fired up. Do you have any idea why? of Vanessa Carlton and Matchbox rushed in, breathing heavily, and we back to a time when life got a little ing us to take us to the next step. EM: I don’t know. I don’t want Twenty echoed through the empty sat down to talk. It should be noted too busy and they dropped a ball. And DB: Some folks, in the wake of the to be a jerk or anything, but sorry restaurant. Chart-toppers in ’02 and that McDonald told me in our in- yet, most all of our readers haven’t election results said “Well, McDonald you didn’t have the option to do ’03, they sounded awkwardly out of terview that he was “actually stuck decided themselves to be responsible ran his campaign through the foot sol- that or you didn’t use your resources place in 2016. I also felt out of place, in class” during our first appoint- enough to represent the entire stu- diers of Sigma Nu pledges.” What do wisely…. Yeah, it’s part of the game. sitting alone until nearly half-past ment, the time of which he selected. dent body. All in all, I think President you say to those kinds of allegations? four. I’d been stood up, like a tragically I think our readers should form McDonald is not incompetent, and EM: Well, I think I just used my Thoughts from the Interview: unfortunate prom date, but instead their own opinions based on the will carry out his duties to the best of resources really well. [Chuckles] I had, of taking off my gaudy tulle dress, I transcribed interview, but my own his abilities—if he shows up, that is. luckily, a bunch of people, not only my This interview was my first time walked away from the TI puzzled. observations follow. Talking to Mc-
Stimpert Continued Of the six reviews, not a single one has anything negative to say., which explains his 4.9/5.0 rating. “We’re excited by what we know of course, but also the library, the Hampden-Sydney the most unique, Dr. Stimpert is going to be able to registrar’s office, the IT operations. So vibrant student experience on any accomplish for Hampden-Sydney,” the challenge, I think, is how do you residential campus in the country, Chairman of the Board of Trustees focus on the real strategic aspects of In speaking with Stimpert fol- M. Peebles Harrison ‘89 said. “Not the job, while also insuring that ev- lowing his press conference, it was only does he have impeccable cre- erything works well . . . I think that’s clear the kind of emphasis he places dentials as an academic leader, her the challenge of any kind of leader- on student life, and the quality of has demonstrated the kind of vi- ship position, is making sure you focus each students’ experience outside of sion and skill that will be necessary on the big picture, while also insur- the classroom. What’s also clear is to lead the institution as a whole.” ing that the place runs really well.” that Stimpert’s former students feel Harrison outlined that vision when In addition to an understand- the same way. Take his reviews on describing the search committee’s in- ing of the academic value of H-SC, RateMyProfessors.com, for example. terview process with Dr. Stimpert. Stimpert also demonstrates a clear “Larry is the man” the top entry “When we interviewed Dr. Stim- recognition of the opportunities reads. “Will absolutely help you out pert, he was very clear about his goals available outside of the classroom. with anything you need, inside or for Hampden-Sydney if he were elect- “We must also realize the full outside of the classroom, and goes ed president,” Harrison said. These potential of our residential campus, above and beyond to help students goals were to “1. raise the college’s to offer young men a living learn- in their respective career paths.” profile and enhance its reputation, 2. ing environment in which our mis- Another review reads, “Larry is create a rock-solid recruiting, admis- sion of forming good men and good one of the best professors I’ve had sions, and net revenue posture, and 3. citizens is advanced through all our so far in college. I wasn’t particu- significantly increase the endowment.” students’ experiences,” Stimpert said larly interested in the subject matter, Stimpert referred to these goals in his press conference. “We have un- but he made the class a worthwhile afterwards as “sort of generic . . . be- paralleled opportunities to develop experience. He made accounting cause I think they are the things that all aspects of their lives: intellectual, seem more interesting than boring all liberal arts colleges aspire to.” And physical, social, moral, and spiri- and I could tell how much he want- if anyone knows what liberal arts tual. Let us seize this potential and ed all of us to understand what he colleges aspire to, it’s Dr. Stimpert. challenge ourselves to create here at was teaching us. Such a great guy!” After all, he is the man. April 1, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 7 TIGER SPORTS Baseball Searches For Consistency As Spring Rolls Along
schedule just around the corner. and one RBI over the two games. topher Newport, H-SC traveled to Shenendoah on March 26th. A fifth The Tigers hosted the annual A four-game win streak by the Ti- Emory & Henry on March 5th to inning Carneal RBI scored Good- Ellis Hopson ‘16 H-SC Classic on February 27th and gers came to an end in the finale of open their ODAC slate. After drop- wyn, giving the Tigers their only run Sports Editor 28th, facing both York College and the H-SC Classic, where Moravian ping the first game of the double- in a 7-1 loss in game one. Game two Moravian College from Pennsylvania prevailed 5-2. Moravian got off to a header 8-4, the Tigers responded with proved to be more evenly matched, As temperatures (finally) begin on day one. H-SC swept both games quick start, with the leadoff man scor- an explosive 17-6 win in the second with H-SC taking the early 1-0 lead to rise and the end of the semester on the day, winning 5-2 over York ing in the first inning to make it 1-0. game. The H-SC offense was con- in the first inning, thanks to an RBI appears within sight, Hampden- and 8-1 over Moravian. The Tigers H-SC responded in the bottom frame sistently effective on the day, scor- double by senior John Lloyd (Glen Sydney Baseball continues to win enjoyed strong pitching performanc- when junior Dustin Wiles (Belmont, ing at least two runs in each of the Allen, VA), scoring Gothe. The Tigers consistently this spring. The Tigers es in both contests. Senior Reggie NC) scored on an RBI single by fresh- last five innings. Sophomore Moe could not hold on, however, giving up have been victorious in nine of their Johnson (Dunnsville, VA) pitched a man Blake Hartman (Chester, VA). Gothe (Chester, VA) led the way three unanswered runs ina a 3-1 defeat. last twelve games, and the fashion in complete game against York, allowing Moravian reclaimed the lead in the for the Tigers, going for 4-for-5 The team returned to their win- which they are winning has varied just two runs on five hits and striking third with two runs on two hits and an with four RBI’s and two runs scored. ning ways Tuesday, holding off a ninth during the stretch. The H-SC pitch- out five batters. Senior Teddy West error, and extended their lead to 5-1 H-SC enjoyed another explosive inning rally en route to an 8-7 victory ing staff has allowed four runs or less (Lanexa, VA) pitched a solid seven after six innings. The Tigers cut the offensive performance during a 16-9 over Averett. The Tigers led 8-1 going in ten of the twelve contests, while innings against Moravian, allowing lead in the bottom of the sixth when road victory at Sewanee on March 8th. into the final half inning, but Averett’s the Tiger offense exploded for 17 and just one run on eight hits and record- freshman Jacob Fontana (Midlothian, The Tigers scored 16 runs on a whop- six run scoring spree closed the gap to 16 runs in wins at Emory & Henry ing six strikeouts. Sophomore Brian VA) scored an RBI single from junior ping 21 hits on the day. Junior Cody one. Senior Dylan Gonzales (Rich- and Sewanee respectively. H-SC ap- Goodwyn (Chester, VA) starred at Michael Flanagan (Moseley, VA), but Smith (Bristol, VA) led the way for mond, VA) came in relief with one out pears to be ascending at the right the plate on day one, going a com- the comeback ultimately fell short. H-SC with a masterful performance, left, securing the final out and record- time, with the heart of the ODAC bined 7-for-8 with four runs scored After a 5-2 home win over Chris- going 5-for-6 with three RBI’s and ing his first save of the season. Gon- three runs scored. Brian Goodwyn and zales has been solid coming out of senior Lee Carneal (Charlottesville, the bullpen for the Tigers this season, VA) each went 2-for-4, with a com- posting a 1.27 ERA with 13 strikeouts. bined five RBI’s and two runs scored. On the offensive side, the Ti- A three-game sweep of Muhlen- gers had eight hits. Goodwyn went berg and a win over Stevenson had 3-for-4 with two runs scored; the Tigers rolling on a five-game Peevey finished the day 2-for-4 winning streak. However, fortunes with two RBI; and both Carneal soon turned against H-SC as they and freshman Tyler Blevins (Draper, suffered a 9-2 defeat at Virginia Wes- VA) went 1-for-2, with two RBI. leyan to break the streak, and split a Blevins has been a pleasant sur- home doubleheader against Roanoke. prise in his first season at H-SC, A thrilling 13-7 victory over giving the Tigers solid production Lynchburg on March 24th got the behind the plate. The freshman first Tigers back on track for the mo- baseman is fourth on the team in bat- ment. H-SC racked up 15 hits on ting average, third in on base percent- the day, led by Goodwyn, Gothe, and age, and fifth in slugging percentage. Smith with three each. Goodwyn As of the Tiger going to press, and Gothe were particularly impres- Hampden-Sydney’s record sits at 17- sive, stealing three bases and driving 10 overall, with a 4-5 mark in ODAC in five runs, respectively. Freshman play. After a mid-week game against pitcher Eric O’Brien (Richmond, rival Randolph-Macon, the Tigers will VA) earned the win with a solid 6.1 be back in action on Saturday, April innings, allowing six runs on seven 2nd with a doubleheader at Eastern hits while striking out six batters. Mennonite. H-SC will return home The Tigers dropped both games on April 5th against Virginia Wesley- of their home doubleheader against an, with first pitch scheduled for 4 PM. Senior Lee Carneal looks to make a play. Carneal leads the team in both RBI and OBP this season. Photo Credit: H-SC Athletics Page 8 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 1, 2016 TIGER SPORTS Basketball Looks Towards Bright Future Following Up-and-Down Season
ODAC tournament quarterfinals. endured the long season, despite crucial role on the court as the team’s ens on the court next year, but there Spencer Connell ‘17 Despite the optimism heading into producing mixed results, including a only junior captain. Duncan was not is no reason to fear since the team is Sports Writer the game, H-SC could not keep up heartbreaking six game losing streak the only Tiger who helped lead the comprised of a youthful squad that is with Lynchburg’s pace. Lynchburg in the middle of the season. Key vic- offense as Murray led the overall scor- eager to get back to the court. There The 2015-16 basketball campaign topped H-SC 90-67, and the Tigers tories over W&L and Randolph Ma- ing with 11.6 points per game. Mur- will be room for the team to improve came to a disappointing halt in the returned home to another season cut con helped boost the morale in Fleet ray also managed to break the career and continue to build upon its young, end of February for the Hampden- short in the early rounds of the con- Gym, and those victories made up for assists record, finishing with 433. but experienced group. Even after a Sydney Tigers thanks to a loss against ference tournament. Owens led the some of the puzzling defeats earlier in On the defensive side of the action, 17-10 (8-8 ODAC) season, there is the Lynchburg College Hornets. Tiger offense with 17 points and the season. Additionally, the final two sophomore forward Gui Guimarães always room to improve, especially The loss not only ended the Tigers’ Murray had 11 points and 4 rebounds regular season games at Fleet Gym (vs (Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) averaged 5.4 since the ODAC is a highly competi- season, but it also ended two play- in the game. Freshman Gray Cheers Randolph Macon and Bridgewater) rebounds per game, and he tallied tive conference. Nonetheless, the Ti- ers’ great careers at H-SC: seniors had 10 points and 4 rebounds, as well. helped put the team on the right track 147 over the course of the season. He gers will work tirelessly throughout Mike Murray (Norfolk, VA) and Looking back on the 2015-16 sea- as the ODAC tournament got closer. has a long way to go to break into the offseason, the recruiting efforts Mitch Owens (Williamsburg, VA). son, there was not a spectacular trip This was a break-out season for the school’s top-5 rebound leaders, will continue, and the anticipation We pick up the action from Feb- or game that consumed a preseason junior guard Jake Duncan (Williams- but as long as there are missed shots, for another exciting season of basket- ruary 26 in Salem, Virginia, as the media frenzy like last season’s opening burg, VA) as he boasted 10.6 points count on Gui to fight for the ball. ball will last until the first tip-off of Tigers faced the top-seeded Hor- game against the Coast Guard Acad- per game. He started 26 of the 27 Looking forward, it will be dif- the 2016-17 season in the autumn. nets of Lynchburg College in the emy in Puerto Rico. However, H-SC games this season, and he played a ferent not having Murray and Ow-
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