Friday, November 20, 2009

Conover’s winter sports previews

BY ALEX CONOVER
Sports Editor

MEN’S HOCKEY
Last year: 4-20-1 (3-12-1, 8th MIAC)
Key returners: Mike Glaesmer, A.J. Woodward, Anthony Bohn, Morgan Shepherd
Alex’s take: Second-year coach Bill Moore will improve on last year’s record with a renewed attitude and emphasis on team play.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY
Last year: 7-14-2 (6-10-2, 8th MIAC)
Key returners: Dy-Anna Stewart, Katie Cachey, Jamie Henneman, Stevie Fiek
Alex’s take: Late season antics kept this young SMU team out of the playoffs last year. Look for coach Mannor and crew to look to sneak into that final playoff spot this time around.

MEN’S BASKETBALL
Last year: 7-18 (6-14, 10th MIAC)
Key returners: Will Wright, Lukas Holland, Pat Freeman, Pat Connolly
Alex’s take: The Wright/Holland combination will continue to produce points, but can coach Landrum solidify the post game? The addition of some impact freshmen makes this year’s bench much deeper.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Last year: 4-21 (4-18, 10th MIAC)
Key returners: Jessica Miller, Cherie Kulig, Michelle Carne
Alex’s take: Third-year coach Mandy Pearson has assembled a solid core of players. The team will look for strong guard play to rise in the MIAC standings.

SWIMMING AND DIVING
Last year: Men placed 7th and Women
placed 10th MIAC
Key returners: John Fox, Jennifer Salzman, Tim Tysk
Alex’s take: After being the first Cardinal swimmer to ever qualify for nationals, senior John Fox will have a chance to become the MIAC’s top swimmer.

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