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Western Carolinian Volume 65 (66) Number 08

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  • Lady Cats Win Three Straight by Daniel Hooker Sports Editor Despite losing to the Furman Paladins last week in Cullowhee, something seems to have snapped. The Lady Catamount volleyball team has played inspired ball lately, winning three-straight over Appalachian State, the College of Charleston, and The Citadel. Head coach Michelle Hansen was pleased with the way her team has turned things around. "I'm very happy. From game three against Furman up until game three against The Citadel, I've very happy with the team effort," said Hansen. "We're playing good ball and are becoming very consistent." Sunday's match against the second- year conference memberCitadel Bulldogs was a good conference win for WCU. Freshman Crissi Harrison led the offensive attack with nine kills. Juniors Christy Attebery and Bri Milan-Williams only played the first game, recording seven kills between them. Freshman trio of Sara Komosinski, Pamela Stein, and Michelle Gorton all posted seven kills, with another freshman Shanna Mintz tallying a .417 hitting percentage with six kills. In a return to Reid Gym, the Lady Catamounts dominated a pair, struggled see VOLLEYBALL on page 19 Rugby Competes in Boone Women Make Debut by Cory MacGillivray Contributing Writer The Western Carolina rugby team entered the "Rucktoberfest" tournament at Appalachian State that featured 15 collegiate men's teams this weekend. Saturday's schedule had WCU playing Alabama, Appalachian State, and then Wake Forest to end the day. Anxious for their first win against the Crimson Tide, the Cats came out aggressively and played nearly the entire game on their opponent's side of the field. However, WCU repeatedly failed to take advantage of opportunities to punch it in the try zone. Jake Williamson scored all of Western Carolina's nine points on three kicks. Up 9-7 for much of the second half, Alabama broke free for a try to steal the game with a 12-9 win. Although upset with the tough loss, the ruggers quickly turned their attention to rival Appalachian State. With a new head coach, who will also be coaching the state all-stars next year, Appalachian State has moved up to Division I rugby, and came to the tournament with three convincing wins this season. WCU took control early, with Dave Peterson running over defenders for an early try. Appalachian State attempted to play it's own power game, but the Catamount defenders often answered with bone- crushing hits, turning away the attack. However, Appalachian managed to suck in WCU defenders, and utilized it's speedy winger, who got outside for a five-yard score, tying the game at seven going into the half. ASU opened the second half again running into stiff tackles from defenders, then turning the corner for another long run for a seven point lead. Shortly after, tempers flared and fists flew, causing one WCU player to sit for five minutes, leaving them short-handed. Still, Western Carolina regained momentum when Edwin Rios recovered his own kick in the try zone. Unable to convert the kick after, the Cats trailed 14-12. With time running out, WCU desperately tried to regain possession, but in the last seconds of the game, the Catamounts again watched helplessly as the winger broke one in the open field ending the game at 19-10. In the final match, Western Carolina faced Wake Forest in a preview of the next home match for the Cats. The Western Carolina ruggers maintained possession for much of the game and played solid defense. Edwin Rios and Bobby Bryson each scored tries, while Western Carolina gave up the only points by Wake Forest on a questionable penalty. The WCU women's team had their first action this weekend. In their first match, they tied the NC State Wolfpack. Holly Myers photo by Elizabeth Barnes Western Carolina's women fight for the ball in a line out in Boone. scored the first try in WCU women's rugby history. The Lady Cats battled hard in their second match, but fell 12-0 to Middle Tennessee State in a shortened match. In the last match they played over the weekend, WCU fell to the University of Tennessee 20-0. Team member Liz Barnes said, "We weren't there to win the tournament. We were all proud of ourselves because we showed the other teams that all they had over us was experience." The women play the University of South Carolina in Columbia on October 21. Anyone interested in joining the WCU Rugby teams (men's or women's), practices meet behind the bookstore Monday-Thursday from 4-6 pm. W. Golf Set to Host Tourney by Daniel Hooker Sports Editor After spending the majority of the fall semester away from home, the Western Carolina Lady Catamount golf team will get to stay a little closer to home for their next tournament. For the second-straight year the WCU Lady Cats will host the Great Smokies Women's Intercollegiate, with this year's tournament being sponsored by Maytag. The tournament, which is now the second-largest tournament in the nation, will again be played at the Waynesville Country Club. It is also the final fall competition for the Cats. Head coach Steve Lott is excited about being able to host the event for the second year. He also feels pretty confident that his team can win on their home turf. "Playing close to home and hosting is real big," said Lott. "We had our best tournament ever playing that course last year. Home "field" advantage is key." The tournament has attracted 25 teams from as far away as Chicago, Illinois. They will compete in a two-round, 36-hole competition. Entering the Great Smokies Women's Intercollegiate, the Lady Cats are led by freshman Becca Twiner. At their most recent tournament, Twiner posted three- rounds in the 70s. Combined with her final round the previous week, she has finished with four-straight 70-round performances. "She's playing really well right now," Lott said. "She's starting to get a feel for collegiate golf, which is a lot different from junior golf." She finished seventh overall at the last tournament held at Patriots Point in Charleston.
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