Th e Spectator November 21, 2014 Volume 99, Issue 6 November 21, 2014 16 Sports Student Government Association Men’s soccer claims KCAC, National Tournament bound approves4 renovation of workout room CHRIS NEWELL time the goals happened much earlier, as we’ve been working towards this for four and we all play for each other. We are very Spectator Staff the KCAC MVP, Cortez, found the back years.” confi dent in ourselves and each other. We of the net off of a pass from Ronneburg. “It feels good to be able to make history know that we earned the championship, SPECTATOR Sexual Just over a week between regular sea- KWU was quick to answer with its own here for the program. As a team we ac- and with our style of play we can compete assault policy son and the championship tournament, the equalizing goal just a minute later. complished it together, we are all happy, against anyone.” change aims McPherson College men’s soccer team laid With the score tied, Ronneburg scored 5 claim over the KCAC Tournament cham- the game-winning and championship- for greater pionship, its fi rst since the 2008 season. claiming goal, as he hit a deep shot outside Students play for prizes at Bingo The Bulldogs have been scheduled to of the 18-yard box past the keeper. Ron- accountability play against the No. 3 seed, Grand View neburg was named the KCAC Offensive University, in Iowa for the national tourna- Player of the Year. Student ment. The match is slated for this Saturday, It wasn’t a smooth ride to the end of the Nov. 22. Heading into the tournament, the game however, as plenty of yellow cards explains Bulldogs are ranked No. 22 in the nation, and ejections happened in the second half. benefi ts of the fi rst and highest ranking they’re re- A KWU player opened the second half 7 vegetarian lifestyle ceived in the postseason. The team’s win earning a card with a foul in the 52nd min- over the defending champions of Kansas ute, followed by Bulldog Octavio Villa, Wesleyan on Nov. 15 was reason the Bull- sr., defender, in the 54th minute. From that Student dog’s reserved a spot in the national tour- point on, seven Kansas Wesleyan players nament for the Bulldogs. earned cards, with three of them being red explains The fi rst step to the championship ran cards warranting ejections from the game. 10 benefi ts of through Friends University on Nov. 13. The total amount was 14 cards for the vegetarian lifestyle The semi-fi nal match began with Friends game due to physical fouls. taking ball possession in the fi rst, with The Bulldogs shot 13 shots in the game McPherson slowly taking charge. The fi rst compared to the Coyotes 5. Forward Kev- Flannel, half ended with no goals scored. Fewer in Ndongo, fr., led the team with 4 shots, facial hair than 10 minutes into the second half, the and Cortez had 3 on goal. Torres also had 3 Bulldogs scored when midfi elder Alex shot attempts on the day. Freshman Goal- 11 feature Ronneburg, jr., hit one in off the keeper, keeper Tanner Horton, made just one save, in trendy putting the Bulldogs ahead 1 - 0. A Friends but had plenty of work to do in denying player who got his second yellow card of Kansas Wesleyan attempts. “lumbersexual” look the day was sent off in the 73rd minute “Certainly a great win for the program,” for overly physical play. That allowed said Coach Doug Quint. “It’s nice to get Football Oscar Cortez, sr., midfi elder, to secure back to our championship ways. Today the victory with a goal in the 86th minute. the KCAC Player of the Year and Offen- team Forward Nick Torres, soph., got the assist sive Player of the Year showed why they fi nishes on the play. earned the recognition they did with big 14 The victory took the Bulldogs into the goals for us. I couldn’t be more proud of season with victory championship game. The winner earned this group of men.” itself a right to play in the National Tour- McPherson hoisted the championship Men’s nament level, a tournament the Bulldogs banner to end its season in conference had not qualifi ed for since 2008. In the play. The team earned their fi rst NAIA soccer Bulldogs’ way was the defending cham- National Ranking for the fi rst time after a heads pion, who McPherson had tied with earlier season’s conclusion. 16 in the season with a score of 1 - 1. Both Team confi dence is sky high said one to national teams entered the game with 8 wins in a of the team’s veterans, Tito Ruiz, sr., de- Photo by Miranda Clark Ulrich Photo by Alaina Johnson tournament row since their tie. fender, “We are very excited after our Freshman Alex Ronneburg, mid-fi elder, juggles the ball around an opponent to Michael Cosby, a senior in automotive restoration technology, and Karsen Stuchl, a sophomore in automotive resto- The same goal scorers from the semi- tournament win. We put a lot of work in, pass to an open teammate. The Bulldogs will travel to Iowa on Saturday Nov. 22 to ration technology, listen for the next number called at Bingo in the cafeteria of Hoffman Student Union Wednesday, fi nal worked in the KCAC fi nal. This and it’s personally very rewarding since continue their chance at becoming national champions. Nov. 19. 2 Th e Spectator News November 21, 2014 November 21, 2014 Sports Th e Spectator 15 NEWS BRIEFS College undergoes accreditation evaluation in December Volleyball season ends with loss, 3 All-KCAC selections Housing open during DEVON RUTLEDGE TERRANCE GRANT to fi ght back, but the lack of time ended able Mention award. Senior, Phoebe Bar- The volleyball team hopes to turn their Spectator Staff Spectator Staff their chance of a comeback as the Coy- ton, right side, received the Champion of focus and dedication towards volleyball Thanksgiving break otes ended the Bulldog’s season, winning Character Award along with one player come the beginning of spring season. McPherson College housing will The Higher Learning Commission In the opening round of the 2014 KCAC 25-16. from each team in the conference. The process of recruiting new players remain open during Thanksgiving (HLC) will send a team to McPherson Volleyball Tournament on Nov. 11, the Cortlyne Huppe, jr., middle hitter, led The Bulldogs will graduate three se- and making changes in their play perfor- break. Students must inform College to do an accreditation check. No. 8 seed McPherson College Bulldogs the team in kills with 13 on a team-high niors: Barton, and two defensive special- mance will also take place as the Bull- their RAs whether they will be From Dec. 8 to 10, a four-member team lost to No. 1 seed Kansas Wesleyan Uni- of 29 swings. Taylor Johnson, soph., set- ists, Maci Grimes and Magenta Jackson. dogs hit the weight room next year. staying during the break. The last will conduct interviews and validate a versity and fell 3-1. The loss ended the ter, was second highest in kills for the meal before break will be dinner recent McPherson College self-study. McPherson College volleyball team’s Bulldogs with nine, and fi rst in assists on Tuesday, Nov. 25 and there The HLC team will make season at 11-19 overall and 4-14 in con- with 22. Johnson also recorded 13 digs will be no meals until breakfast recommendations to the North Central ference play. and two service aces. Phoebe Barton, sr., Monday, Dec. 1. Association of Colleges and Schools. The game began to look very promis- right side hitter, was second on the team Housing will be closed for This visit will determine whether ing as McPherson dominated the fi rst set in assists with 16. The libero, sophomore, winter break following fi nals and McPherson College is reaccredited, by winning 25-16. The second set was Emily Warner totaled a team-high 16 will reopen on Jan. 3. Students reaccredited with monitoring or no played very evenly but a late push from digs. having diffi culty fi nding housing longer accredited. Kansas Wesleyan gave the Coyotes the The 2014 season is over for the McPher- for break should get in touch with “That is important because an set with a win of 25-22. In the third set, son College volleyball team. At the end the Student Life offi ce located accreditation makes sure that a college Kansas Wesleyan displayed a dominant of regular season play, The Kansas Colle- in the back of Miller Library. The degree from McPherson College is performance. Their determination helped giate Athletic Conference announces the Student Life offi ce can also be an acceptable standard for higher them coast for an easy win over the Bull- 2014 Volleyball All-Conference award reached via phone at 620-242- learning,” said Tyler Henning, president dogs with a score of 25-14. winners. McPherson College tabbed three 0500 or via email at studentlife@ of the student government association The McPherson Bulldogs struggled athletes on the list. mcpherson.edu. Students looking and junior in automotive restoration to regain momentum as they entered the Both Huppe and Warner earned the for transportation assistance can management. fourth and fi nal set. During the opening highest of awards on the volleyball team also reach MC Transit. A link was The college formed a self-study points, Kansas Wesleyan went up 19-10 with Second Team All KCAC while Taryn included in an email about break committee 2011, which examined the over the Bulldogs.