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Western Carolinian Volume 45 Number 14

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  • Page 20 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/November 29, 1979 Depth Is Improved according to Cottrell From Pane 17 Cottrell thinks he will have improved depth to call upon this season. Junior Larry Caldwell (Concord)," a two-year starter at point guard, gives the Cats outstanding strength in the backcourt. Forrest Callaway (Denver), a versatile 6-4 senior, can play several offensive positions and is an outstanding shooter. o-H sophomore Eric Young (S. Charleston, WV) saw action in 27 games last season and is reported to be improved and stronger, fries brother, 6-5 freshman Greg Young, has been impressive in pre-season scrimmages and will see extensive Arledge to be missed From Page 17 The team may be the strongest at the post position with 6-0 Sandra Julian, a senior from Granite Falls, NC returning 11.2 points a game and a team high 186 rebounds. She'll be backed by the veteran West and a fine group of new recruits in 6-1 Glenda Harris (Shelby, NC), Rhonda Fox 6-0 from Siler City.NC and 6-4 Ginger Eichhorn (Massapequa, NY). The Lady Cats open with three consecutive home games—November 30 against NC Central, December 1 against Baptist College and December 4 versus (arson-Newman. The schedule is highlighted by two games with rival Appalachian State, a January 5th tilt action at the wing spots. The first froniliner off the bench will be 6-9 rookie Si Simmons (Macon, GA) who will receive "on the job training," according to Cottrell. Three-year lelterman Jimmy McCallister (Kenova, WV) is another good shooting, hustling defensive player that can be called upon at a w ing position. The Catamounts were ()-() last season against this season's first four opponents, but Cottrell does not see an> breathers in this group. "All four are reported to be much improved and we had with Wake Forest in Cullowhee and several tough games with the likes of Eastern Kentucky (January 19), a team that has already beaten UNC-Chapel HiJI 62-57 this season, Basl lennissee State, and a season ending bout with Hast Carolina February 16 in Greenville. "To this point my assistant coach, Crystal Sharpe. has done a good job in preparing this team," says Coach Murray, who has just recently completed her first season as volleyball coach. "I'm generally happy with our progress so far and I'm very anxious to begin the season. We have a tough schedule and a young team, but we'll really give the Catamount fans all we have this season," she adds. Do You Like Belly RubbirT and Too Good O/e Country & Western Cry In' Time Music? Body Huggin' 293-5442 Brown Bagging Try The Cathouse Sat. Nite Reservations Requested our hands full with two of them last year," he notes. Marsvilk-, which fought the Catamounts to the wire before losing 78-70 last year, has its top guns returning and has added si/e with junior college transfers. Baptist has an all new look with a roster stocked with proven junior college transfers. Carson-Newman has a veteran team with lour starters returning. Presbyterian expects to have its finest club in many seasons as everyone returns. The Catamounts had to come from behind to defeat the Blue Hose twice, 65-58 and 62-58 last year. Following the four consecutive home games. Western will hit the road for a grueling trip that includes games with last year's NCAA championship finalist Indiana State (Dec. 8), Southern Conference foe Davidson in Charlotte (Dec. 10) and last year's Southern Conference tournament finalist, Appalachian State (Dec. 15) and Furman (Dec. 17). WCU ups Furman in scrimmage The WCU women's basketball team ended their preseason scrimmage schedule Tuesday night with a 93-64 win over the Lady Paladins of Furman University. The Lady Cats pulled away midway through the first half and led at halftime 46-30. The team strecthed a thin lead to 33 points, 91-58 with 2:14 left. Western was led by 17 points from Cindi Saltz, 16 from Sandra Julain, 14 from freshman Glenda Harris, and 13 from another freshman Dissy Thompson. Rounding out the balanced attack was 12 points from Beth Crisp. Abbey Kennedy led Furman with 24 points. The Lady Cats finished 2-1 in preseason play, downing an Alumni team 91-51, before losing to Clemson 88-55 before Thanksgiving holiday. The Lady Cats open the '79-80 season Friday night in Reid Gym against North Carolina Central at 5 p.m. 2 Days Only! Special Class Ring Days Special A new UISTRIUM College Ring- CAQ QC (America's newest fine jeweler's alloy) M* wW Tuesday & Wednesday -- Dec. 4th&5th University Center 10am-4pm 10k&14k Also Available Cash or Credit for your Gold HS Class Ring Up to $68 credit See New Womens Styles
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