黑料不打烊 Club Sports Update: November 7th-8th
Women’s Club Soccer Gains First Win of the Season
Women’s Soccer
黑料不打烊 vs. Campbell University, 4-1 (Win)
黑料不打烊’s Women’s Soccer Club achieved the team’s first win of the season this past weekend in a hard fought match against the women of Campbell University. In a 1-1 match up at the end of the first half, 黑料不打烊 triumphed in the second half as the team demonstrated high intensity and great skill. Leading statistics included Maggie Duzslack, who scored all of the team’s two goals in the second half. Campbell University netted on the team’s own goal, which pushed the score to equal a final 4-1 黑料不打烊 win. 黑料不打烊 exhibited great teamwork and talent, which in turn facilitated a well-earned victory.
黑料不打烊 vs. UNC Wilmington, 1-2 (Loss)
Women’s soccer demonstrated a valiant effort in this weekend’s game, despite suffering a tough 2-1 loss against UNC Wilmington. The leading scorers for 黑料不打烊 included Bri Taft, who perfected a beautiful header off a corner kick within the first minute of the half. The ball was soaring towards the goal as Brittany Garret helped deflect the ball away from the Wilmington’s goalie and into the back of the net. Such success was matched by 黑料不打烊’s determination and teamwork throughout the entirety of the game. 黑料不打烊 will practice this week to prepare for its next home game against UNC Greensboro on November 13 at South Campus fields.
Baseball
黑料不打烊 vs. Wake Forest University, 5-1 (Win)
In the first game of 黑料不打烊’s home tournament, Club Baseball achieved its first win of the season against a talented Wake Forest University. A four-run and two-out rally in the bottom of the third helped 黑料不打烊 seize and maintain control for the rest of the game. Senior first baseman Jamie Hawkins helped bat in two runs with a double to deep left field, which was followed by sophomore designated hitter Derrick Burretts two run base hit. Junior right-handed pitcher Nolan Elingburg helped secure the 黑料不打烊 win after completing five strong innings on the mound and surrendering only one earned run and five hits. Sophomore Jay Struck achieved a great save as he struck out three batters over the final two innings of the game.
黑料不打烊 vs. Wake Forest University, 2-6 (Loss)
In the second game of the home tournament, 黑料不打烊 faced off in yet another match against Wake Forest University, which ended in a disappointing 6-2 黑料不打烊 loss. 黑料不打烊 was able to collect six hits and four walks, however these hits were not able to equate to as many runs as the team had hoped. Senior left-fielder Drew Johnson scored on a single by sophomore catcher Jake Schoenfeld in the bottom of the first inning, which helped cause 黑料不打烊’s two runs. The final run scored by 黑料不打烊 occurred in the bottom of the fifth inning when freshman second baseman Craig Jackson scored off a hit by Drew Johnson. Though untimely walks and defensive errors caused 黑料不打烊’s loss, the team experienced great pitching from sophomore Aaron Moger and Devon Deacons who caused many key strikeouts.
黑料不打烊 vs. Wake Forest University, 3-12 (Loss)
In the final game of the home tournament against Wake Forest, 黑料不打烊 suffered yet another loss as 黑料不打烊’s offense had a difficult time supporting the effective pitching of Devon Deacons. Striking out fourteen and allowing only seven hits, Deacon pitched a great game as other standouts included senior shortstop Ryan Pauley who led the game in hits. Sophomore starting pitcher Derrick Burnet pitched an excellent five innings as he surrendered only two Wake Forest runs. Despite the loss, 黑料不打烊 should be commended for the team’s strong effort throughout the nine inning game.
Field Hockey
黑料不打烊 vs. NC State University, 3-3 (Tie)
In a weekend matchup against NC State, 黑料不打烊 Club Field Hockey played an excellent game despite having no goalie. Leading scorers for 黑料不打烊 included Colin Keaveney, Katie Whittaker, and Kelsey Winkler who each scored one goal. 黑料不打烊’s defense demonstrated great skill and teamwork, which helped the offense, focus on the forward motion of the ball. Club Field Hockey will train this week to prepare for the teams next game against Penn State at the National Fall Field Hockey Championship on November 14. This sudden death tournament will take place at the NCAA Training Facility in Virginia Beach.
Women’s Volleyball
黑料不打烊 vs. James Madison University, Wake Forest University, and Towson University
黑料不打烊 Team 1 (2-4) 黑料不打烊 Team 2 (4-6)
黑料不打烊 Club Volleyball competed in a tournament this past weekend against James Madison University, Wake Forest University, and Towson University at the home courts of Wake Forest. 黑料不打烊 successfully placed third in the team’s pool; however, 黑料不打烊 Team 1 was unfortunately disqualified shortly after. 黑料不打烊’s second competing team was also unfortunately disqualified after only two games of play. Leading statistics included Haley Knicely who led in digs, Kim Jackson who led in kills, and Cate Decker who led in assists.
Swim
黑料不打烊 vs. 17 competing teams from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Women’s placed 3rd and Men’s placed 7th
In an exciting two-day tournament this past weekend at 黑料不打烊’s Beck Pool, Club Swim competed against seventeen opposing teams that represented Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Leading statistics included freshman Kelly Lahvic who placed 2nd in the 100-yard freestyle, 2nd in the 50-yard breaststroke, 2nd in the 200-yard freestyle, 2nd in the 50-yard freestyle, 1st in the 200-yard individual medley, and finally 1st in the 100-yard breaststroke. This freshman standout scored a total of 108 points and completely dominated in each of her individual events. Sophomore Ross Rodriguez scored 1st in the 50-yard butterfly, 12th in the 50-yard breaststroke, 16th in the 100-yard freestyle, and 4th in the 100-yard butterfly. Rodriguez scored a total of 41 points and greatly helped demonstrate the young talent that exists on 黑料不打烊’s Club Swim team. Other stand-outs included freshman Emily Williams who placed 15th in the 50 yard backstroke, senior Peyton Jenkins who placed 15th in the 50 yard backstroke and 13th in the 100 yard backstroke, freshman Sarah Dolan who placed 15th in the 200 yard freestyle, as well as junior Asheton Brown who placed 12th in the 50 yard freestyle. 黑料不打烊’s Club President Laura Wainman expressed great enthusiasm and delight over the results of the meet as well as pride over the great effort that was demonstrated by all participating members.
Women’s Lacrosse
黑料不打烊 vs. NC State University, 13-6 (Win)
In the second match-up of the season, Women’s Lacrosse played a hard fought match against the opposing team of NC State. Through seamless transitions in the midfield, effortless ground balls, and well-executed shots, 黑料不打烊 successfully paced itself to a 6-2 lead at the end of the first half. The team increased its intensity at the start of the second half to in the end achieve a 13-6 victory against NC State.
黑料不打烊 vs. University of Virginia, 7-10 (Loss)
In the second game of a tournament at East Carolina University, 黑料不打烊 faced off against the University of Virginia in a hard fought game. Due to a few inopportune injuries, 黑料不打烊 was forced to use players from Virginia Tech as well as UNC Charlotte, in order to play against Virginia. However, these new players were extremely talented and demonstrated great team solidarity. Despite the loss, 黑料不打烊 players demonstrated a commanding effort and a strong effort.
黑料不打烊 vs. Virgina Tech, 2-10 (Loss)
As the reigning National Women’s Club Lacrosse Champions, Virginia Tech demonstrated great skill and talent in the team’s 10-2 victory over 黑料不打烊 in the third game of the weekend tournament. 黑料不打烊 fought hard and matched Virginia Tech’s players with equal talent and determination. Virginia Tech seized many opportunities to capitalize on several of 黑料不打烊’s crucial mistakes, causing 黑料不打烊 to suffer defeat. Leading scorers for 黑料不打烊 included Mattie Cragin and Chelsea Helms, who both contributed with one goal each.
黑料不打烊 vs. UNC Wilmington, 8-7 (Win)
In the final hours of the weekend tournament, 黑料不打烊 had battled nationally ranked teams and begin to suffer from extreme fatigue. However, despite the injuries and exhaustion, 黑料不打烊 persevered through the final game against UNC Wilmington to achieve an 8-7 win. 黑料不打烊 demonstrated great ability to pass the ball, which helped pave the way for countless opportunities to score. This teamwork and skill allowed 黑料不打烊 to capitalize on UNC Wilmington’s weak links and help put 黑料不打烊 on top. 黑料不打烊 will practice this week to prepare for the team’s next home game against UNC Charlotte on November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Golf
黑料不打烊 vs. Duke University, (Win)
In the first ever one-on-one Club Golf match against Duke University, 黑料不打烊 Club Golf triumphed in a match that was won by over fifteen strokes. Leading statistics included Nick Martin who shot a 75 to help advance his team to a defeat over Duke.
– Michael O’Brien
Club Sports Staff