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Marshall: Thundering Herd steamrolls Flames sp rtsupdate Continued from page 1 the LU record), that's something the Lord has blessed me with, Compiled from Champion resources to nullify Liberty's goose egg. and when it happens, it hap­ The ensuing kick-off was pens," he said. Marshall returned for a 93-yard touch­ started its last drive with 2:35 Serena Williams downs down. On the next possession left in the game when Josh Newsome was steam rolled into Lohri gained 7 yards to com­ Hingis for U.S. Open title the Thundering Herd turf. plete Marshall's last touchdown Seventeen-year-old Serena Williams became the first black Unable to even walk off the to end the game 63-3. woman in 41 years to win a Grand Slam title Sunday, when she field. Newsome never re-entered "Our focus has been all week downed Martina Hingis, 6-3. 7-6 (7-4). in the finals of the U.S. the game. The score stood at to come up here and glorify Open. 49-3 at the end of the third God, I think we did that The last black woman to win a Grand Slam was Althea Gib­ quarter. tonight," said Nobles. son in 1958. Arthur Ashe was the last black American to win a The fourth quarter opened The attitude of the Flames major — Wimbledon — in 1975. with another Marshall touch­ this year is totally different and Williams, in only her second year as a pro, will rise to fourth down in the first two minutes. according to Nobles, "I think the in the world rankings. Stacey Nobles continued to lead Lord is really going to bless us," TED NEUMANN Liberty in rushing, "I hadn't he said. The Flames take on CRUNCH TIME — Running back Watt Heilig (19) scampers towarda first Fla. State keeps top spot in even thought about it (breaking Tennessee Tech next weekend. down against the Marshall defense Saturday. coaches poll, Irish drop out Florida State remained on top of the ESPN/USA Today W'soccer moves Increase your community presence Coaches poll after a close win this weekend over Georgia Tech. Notre Dame (1 -2) dropped from the rankings after a 28-23 loss to No. 14 Purdue. Virginia also fell from the rankings after Read Chris' column, page 8 a 33-14 drubbing at the hands of Clemson. who lost to Mar­ to 2-2 after shall last week. Marshall is now ranked 25th, after pounding Liberty. 63-3 (see story on page 12). Tennessee (1-0) regained the number two slot, and Penn weekend split State (3-0) fell to number three, after a close call against in­ Kelly's Magic Tanning Salon state rival Pittsburgh. By Brooke Herrman, assist, sports ed. Flames in shots on goal with five. On defense, Liberty goal­ The Lady Flames soccer keeper Addy Allen totaled two Now One Month Unlimited Stewart captures first-ever team split two this weekend. saves against Marshall. LU beat Ball State 1 -0, and lost Marshall took nine shots on NASCAR win in Richmond to Marshall 1-0. The weekend's Liberty's goal before they were 8.00 Rookie took his long-awaited first win in the games put Liberty's record up successful. Lindsay Jayjack Exide 400 Saturday night under the lights in Richmond. to (2-2). made the only goal for Marshall 5 visits $10.00 Stewart became the sixth driver to win in his first year and In Youngstown, Ohio Satur­ 22 minutes into the game. 10 visits $20.00 only the third to do so at Richmond. He now climbs to fourth in day, Breanna Jacinto scored Michelle Moss acquired the 20 visits $30M the points standings. the lone goal as the Flames slid assist. Jayjack also led in Points leader raised his margin to 270 points by Ball State in the Penguin shots against the Flames. 30 visits $50.00 over second-place . Cup women's soccer tourna­ The Flames take on the ment. Jacinto continued to Fighting Christians Sept. 18 as prove herself as a strong tack­ Elon travels to Lynchburg. The Baseball umpires to form ier and a smart player through­ Lady Flames will attempt to Prices Guaranteed! out the game. raise their .500 record up a American Exercise Gym The ladies fell short of the notch. Come support the new union in latest battle Only $17 a month win against Marshall on Friday, women's soccer team at home Forty umpires have decided to form an alternative union -no contracts after the recent resignation controversy. also at the tournament. On the at 2 p.m. -no down payments Twenty-two umpires lost their jobs last week after a failed offense, Emily Shodin led the bargaining tactic by Richie Phillips, head of the current umpires union. 45-8169 014 Memorial Ave ynchburg 24501

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