Friday, March 6, 2009

Winter sports in review

Compiled by Alex Conover
Sports Editor

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Men’s Basketball
Final Record: 7-18, 6-14 in the MIAC
Conference Finish: 10th of 11
Impact Player: Will Wright. The sophomore from Chicago, Ill., averaged 18.8 points per game and finished third in the MIAC in scoring. He also led the conference in minutes played and was in the top ten for steals and defensive rebounds.

Women’s Basketball
Final Record: 4-21, 4-18 in the MIAC
Conference Finish: 10th of 12
Impact Player: Cherie Kulig. The sophomore from Independence, Wis., was second on the team in scoring (10.7 points per game) and led the team in three point percentage, free throw percentage and rebounding.

Men’s Hockey
Final Record: 4-20-1, 3-12-1 in the MIAC
Conference Finish: 8th of 9
Impact Player: Steve Murphy. In his first season as a Cardinal, the junior forward scored 11 goals and 18 points overall to lead the squad statistically.

Women’s Hockey
Final Record: 7-14-2, 6-10-2 in the MIAC
Conference Finish: 8th of 10
Impact Player: Dy-Anna Stewart. Although she scored just three points all season, the sophomore from Eden Prairie, Minn., made her mark on defense. She was the lone Cardinal nominated to this year’s All-MIAC First Team.
Men’s Swimming and Diving
Final Record: 3-0
Conference Finish: 7th of 8
Impact Player: John Fox. The junior from Winona finished second in the 100 breaststroke at the MIAC Championships, breaking his fourth school record in the process. His effort in the event earned him a spot in this year’s NCAA Division III National Championships.

Women’s Swimming and Diving
Final Record: 2-3
Conference Finish: 10th of 11
Impact Player: Jennifer Salzman. Holding the team’s best times in four events this year, the junior from Hilo, Hawaii, also placed first in the 100 freestyle at the SMU Quadrangular.

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