Women's Basketball Dunks York, 74-70

The Catholic University women's basketball closed out the week by defeating York College, 74-70, Wednesday at the Dufour Center in their Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) opening contest. This win, which was the team's first against York in fifteen contests upped the squad's overall record to 3-2. The game was a strong and well-balanced performance for the Cardinals who had three players scoring in double figures. Sophomore center/forward Jackie Yacenda got the squad going early as she accumulated 14 points in the first half and was 7 of 9 from the field. The leading scorer for the Cardinals was sophomore Carol Schnepp, who had a game-high 21 points on 7 of 10 shooting. Junior captain Meg Hagarty also had a solid performance, adding 14 points on four rebounds and six assists.

"Intensity won the game and we wanted to beat York for the first time in seven years," commented Yacenda.

Catholic closed out the first half with a 43-37 lead, but the second half proved to be a bit more challenging for the Cardinals amidst several lead changes. Midway through the second half, York closed the initial gap to 50-48. Yet, within the next two minutes, critical three point baskets from freshman Claire Flatley and Schnepp opened up the game and increased the lead to 58-50. York had a late run, led by guard Greta Schmidt and forward Mandy Crabbs, whose critical baskets tied the game for the visiting Spartans at 66-66 with 3:36 remaining.

"It was our game, on our court, and we were not going to let them win," said Hagarty.

Yacenda picked up her fifth foul in the game; entering the game for the Cardinals and displaying solid play was freshman center and volleyball stand-out Kathleen McGlynn. Schnepp also accumulated two tough baskets and scored 12 of the team's 31 second half points. A late basket by Schnepp upped the score to 70-68. McGlynn sealed the victory with about a minute left, assisting sophomore Colleen Manning, to up the score 73-70. With seconds remaining, McGlynn hit a critical free throw to seal the victory.

"Everyone is contributing and that is what we need in order to win," added Hagarty.

This year's squad also features a balanced team led by juniors. Returning for the Cardinals are four juniors and four sophomores, plus five new additions to the squad. Serving the role of captain are juniors Hagarty, guard Meghan Courtney, and forward Annie Foley. Rounding out the juniors is forward Kathleen Hatch, who has recovered from a knee injury. The sophomores include Yacenda, Schnepp, Manning, and Amy Tyluki, who for the second year will run the point. Newcomers along with McGlynn and Flatley include Katie Schroeder, Katy Madl, and soccer star Julie McAlarnen. According to Hagarty, Mary Washington and Marymount are among the favorites to win the CAC, but she feels the rest of the conference is wide open.

This Saturday, the squad will travel to Goucher College in Towson, Md., in their second CAC match up of the season. Tip off is set for 6pm.

"This game is important because we need to set ourselves aside from the mediocrity in our conference," said Hagarty.

CUA Hockey

The Catholic University ice hockey club team played Georgetown on Tuesday, and despite their 5-2 loss, the team's performance improved greatly from the last time they faced the Hoyas at the MCI Center. Sophomore Chris Palmadeso was the goalie for the game and several players had outstanding performances.

Senior Pete Antil said, "Chris Palmadesso had an awesome game with about 50 shots on goal. I would say that he was the MVP of the game."

Both of Catholic's goals were scored in the third period. Georgetown had the upper-hand for the first two periods, but the Cardinals exploded onto the scene in the third. The first goal was scored by freshman Andrew D'Agostino and the second one by sophomore Matt Kriston.

Antil said, "Georgetown is tough, they are faster and a better all-around team. I think we played an awesome game."

Amy Tylucki

Good college basketball teams always have leadership. Usually its an upperclassmen; somebody who has been in the program for several years, who steps up and keeps the team together. This year’s Catholic women’s squad lacks that key experience. The team begins the season with no seniors and four sophomore starters. But despite their youth, the Lady Cards are thinking conference championship more than rebuilding.

The optimism is largely due to the play and leadership of sophomore point guard Amy Tyluki. “She’s a leader. She knows how to take charge, run the offense and settle the team down,” says teammate Carol Schnep. “She’s always positive and always wants to win.” In fact, Amy’s teammates describe her as the consummate team player. She’s not the type to speak about personal goals or stats. “I just want to have a winning season and consistently improve,” says the communications major out of Red Bank (NJ) Catholic.

That unselfish attitude is perhaps Amy’s biggest asset to the team. As a point guard, she doesn’t get a lot of the glory. Her job is not to create her own shots, but rather to get the ball to her teammates and put them in a position to score. And that’s a role at which she excels. “She’s a smart player,” remarks Schnep. “She’s a great passer and she creates a lot less turnovers than assists.”

But Amy is not so quick to claim credit for her success. Everything comes back to the team for her. “It’s just great being out there, playing with some of my best friends,” says Amy. “We’re so close. It makes it fun.”

And thanks to Amy’s leadership, it’s sure to get a lot more fun once late February rolls around.

Basketball Defeats D-1 Albany

Currently posting a 3-2 record, the men’s basketball team notched an unexpected win over Division I University at Albany, allowing Coach Mike Lonergan to earn his 150th victory overall and first victory over a Division I team in 13 tries. The victory came at the Mohegan Sun Classic Tournament, held on November 17 and 18 at the campus of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in New Britain, Ct. Last week, the team also defeated Haverford College and the University of Scranton. Playing in their first home game this past Wednesday evening, the Cardinals lost to York College. However, the Cardinals are at it again in their quest to make a fourth straight appearance in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament.

At the Mohegan Sun Classic, the other participating teams in the tournament hailed from Division I schools, including CCSU, University at Albany, and Columbia University. In the first game, the Cards battled the Lions of Columbia, but lost a close game with a 63-58 score. Despite starting slow, the team was able to ignite a 12-2 run with three minutes left before halftime in order to secure a 28-25 lead. In the second half, both teams were going back and forth until the Lions forced a late 12-3 run with 23 seconds left to give them the victory.

Overall, the Cards shot 31.7 percent from the field while the Lions shot 40.5 percent. Sophomore forward Matt Hilleary led all scorers with 13 points, and he also had a game-high of 11 rebounds and two blocked shots. Fellow sophomore forward Brian Meyer chipped in with 12 points and four rebounds. Lonergan commented on the team’s performance by saying, “We played really well considering their [Columbia’s] size and strength.” Lonergan also added, “Despite our poor shooting, we were up most of the game.” The loss placed the Cards in the consolation game against the Great Danes of University at Albany.

Once again, the Cards experienced a rough start. However, they were able to kick it into second gear as they produced a 12-3 run with a minute left, giving them a commanding 27-19 lead at intermission. With 14:38 left in regulation, the Cards showed no mercy as they extended the lead to 11 points. The Danes tried to answer back but the Cards kept on soaring as their aggressive defense secured the 59-56 victory.

Senior point guard Pat Maloney had a game-high of 20 points that earned him a spot on the all-tournament team. Meyer and senior guard Andy Rice chipped in with 10 points apiece. Rice also had a game-high of ten rebounds. Maloney commented on the team’s victory and said, “It was a great defensive effort and a good team win.”

Meyer and Hilleary said the tournament was a great experience for the entire team. Meyer also added, “Beating a D-I team was a great way to start the season.”

About the tournament, Lonergan said, “I think playing so well gave us the confidence necessary to upset Albany. Being competitive in both games and winning a game should make our players proud.”

The win had much importance for Lonergan, as he captured his 150th career victory in addition to his first ever victory against a D-I university as a head coach. Lonergan added, “To finally beat a D-I opponent after being close many times before was a tremendous experience. Albany was a huge win for our program and school.” This past summer, Lonergan was a candidate for the head coaching job at Albany University, a position that ultimately went to Scott Beeten. The Cards came out of the tournament with an overall record of 1-1 and a national ranking of six in the D3hoops.com poll.

With lots of confidence on their side, the Cardinals were ready to travel to Pennsylvania to take on the Fords of Haverford University in a November 21 game.

It was a sluggish start as the Cards shot a dismal 9-27 from the field, only to trail the Fords 25-36 at the half. Haverford ignited a 4-0 run in the second half in which the Cardinals found themselves down 15 points with 17 minutes remaining in regulation. By way of united teamwork, the Cards were able to close the gap and eventually only trailed by a score of 65-67. Maloney hit a three pointer with 38 seconds remaining to put the Cardinals up 68-67. After forcing Haverford into a shot clock violation, Catholic capped a 5-0 run by sinking two free throws to seal the 70-67 victory.

Hilleary had a game-high 20 points and ten rebounds, Maloney came in second scoring 19 points, and Rice followed up with 17 points and a game-high two steals. Hilleary commented on the close victory: “We really came out flat, however, we pretty much had it when we played well in the second half.”

Over the holiday break, the Cardinals traveled to Scranton, Pa. to play against the Royals of the University of Scranton. Both teams were battling but it was Catholic’s late 10-3 run that gave them a 32-17 lead heading into the locker room. Catholic extended its halftime lead to as much as 18 points. However, the Royals became stubborn as they bounced back to tie the game at 64 with 1:57 left on the clock. Behind solid free throw shooting, the Cards extended their winning streak to three as they came out on top 69-64.

Rice had a team-high of 20 points followed by senior guard Tim Judge, who had 12 points, and Maloney, who had 11 points. Hilleary had a team-high of six rebounds. Lonergan said, “Winning at Scranton is very difficult. The win was especially sweet since it was the last time we will play against their legendary coach Bob Bessoir.” Lonergan added, “Our seniors defeated Scranton four years in a row and that’s an amazing accomplishment.”

Wednesday, the Cardinals had hoped to extend their three-game winning streak in their home opener against York College. Unfortunately, the Spartans were more prepared as they handed Catholic their first conference loss, blowing them out 76-62. The Spartans shot 41.4 percent from the field while the Cards were 27.8 percent. Lonergan talked about the disappointing upset, saying, “We played poorly and we did not deserve to win. We were very inconsistent.”

The Cards will head up to Towson, Md. on Saturday to face off against the Gophers of Goucher University.

CUA Sports Schedules

Men’s Track and Field Indoor 2001 Schedule:

Dec. 9 – U.S. Naval Academy Invitational

Jan. 20 – Lebanon Valley College Invitational

Jan. 26-27 – Christopher Newport Invitational

Feb. 3 – Franklin & Marshall Invitational

Feb. 9 – University of Delaware Invitational

Feb. 17-18 – Mason-Dixon Conferences at Christopher Newport University

March 2-3 – ECAC

March 9-10 – NCAA Division III Championships

Men’s and Women’s Swimming 2001 Schedule:

Dec. 1-3 – at ECAC Division III Championships at the Goodwill Games Aquatic Center

Jan. 13 – at Washington & Lee University, 2 p.m.

Jan. 20 – at Goucher College, 1 p.m.

Jan. 21 – at Salisbury State University, 1 p.m.

Jan. 26 – vs. Marymount University, 7 p.m.

Feb. 9-11 – at Capital Athletic Conference Championships, TBA

Mar. 8-10 – NCAA Division III Championships (Women), TBA

Mar. 15-17 – NCAA Division III Championships (Men), TBA

Women’s Basketball 2000-2001 Schedule:

Dec. 2 – at Goucher, 6 p.m.

Dec. 15 – Hood College Tournament

CUA vs. Albright, 8 p.m.

Dec. 16 – Hood Consolation/Championship, TBA

Jan. 5 – 84 Lumber Tournament

CUA vs. Delaware Valley, 1 p.m.

Jan. 6 – 84 Lumber Tournament Consolation/Championship, 1/5 p.m.

Jan. 8 – vs. Villa Julie, 7 p.m.

Jan. 10 – Salisbury State, 6 p.m.

Jan. 13 – at Gallaudet, 2 p.m.

Jan. 17 – vs. Mary Washington, 6 p.m.

Jan. 20 – at Marymount, 4 p.m.

Jan. 22 – at Western Maryland, 7 p.m.

Jan. 24 – at St. Mary’s (Md.), 6 p.m.

Jan. 27 – vs. Goucher, 2 p.m.

Jan. 31 – at York (Pa.), 6 p.m.

Feb. 3 – vs. Gallaudet, 2 p.m.

Feb. 7 – at Salisbury State, 5 p.m.

Feb. 10 – vs. Marymount, 2 p.m.

Feb. 14 – at Mary Washington, 6 p.m.

Feb. 17 – St. Mary’s (Md.), 2 p.m.

Feb. 19 – CAC Tournament- First Round, 7 p.m.

Feb. 21 – CAC Tournament- Semifinals, 7 p.m.

Feb. 24 – CAC Tournament- Championship, TBA

Men’s Basketball 2000-2001 Schedule:

Dec. 2 – at Goucher, 8 p.m.

Dec. 9 – vs. Western Maryland, 4 p.m.

Dec. 29 – D3hopps.com Classic

Roger Williams vs. CUA, 8 p.m.

Dec. 30 – D3hopps.com Classic Consolation/Championship, 2/4 p.m.

Jan. 3 – at Lebanon Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 – CUA Pepsi Classic

Curry vs. CUA, 4 p.m.

Jan. 7 – CUA Pepsi Classic Consolation/Championship, 2/4 p.m.

Jan. 10 – vs. Salisbury State, 8 p.m.

Jan. 13 – at Gallaudet, 4 p.m.

Jan. 17 – vs. Mary Washington, 8 p.m.

Jan. 20 – at Marymount, 2 p.m.

Jan. 24 – at St. Mary’s (Md.), 8 p.m.

Jan. 27 – vs. Goucher, 4 p.m.

Jan. 31 – at York (Pa.), 8 p.m.

Feb. 3 – vs. Gallaudet, 4 p.m.

Feb. 7 – at Salisbury State, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 10 – vs. Marymount, 4 p.m.

Feb. 14 – at Mary Washington, 8 p.m.

Feb. 17 – vs. St. Mary’s (Md.)

Feb. 19 – CAC Tournament- First Round, TBA

Feb. 21 – CAC Tournament- Semifinals, TBA

Feb. 24 – CAC Tournament- Championship, TBA

Matt Hilleary

Head Coach Mike Lonergan does not hesitate when asked to describe sophomeore Matt Hilleary, one of the starting forwards on the CUA men's basketball team, "Matt is probably the most talented post player we've had here since I've been a player or coach."

Averaging 8 points per game last season, Hilleary has already stepped up to 11 points per game in the five opening competitions of this year. Lonergan believes the Mechanical Engeneering major can go even farther, and cites a 15 point average as within his reach. Praising his ability to jump and shoot, Lonergan believes that if Hilleary committs himself to increased weight lifting and strength training that All-American honors will follow.

Having defeated a Division I team already this season, Hilleary call Wednesday's loss a wake up call for the team. "It kind of opens our eyes" he explains, "we lost to the projected 3rd worst team in the conference; it shows us that we can't just show up and win games." Hilleary believes that attitude will be key this season, particularly shifting the team's approach to certain competitors. "When we come in and play a Division I school we know that we have to do our best. If we got pumped up like that every time, we would blow these teams away."

For his part, Hilleary hopes to improve in consistency this season and turn in repeated performances on the level he knows he is capable of playing. Describing his experiences thus far, the Manassas, Va. native explains that he has grown in respect for college atheletics, "It is really difficult to integrate a sport with school successfully, it takes desire and alot of hard work." With three years of college atheletics ahead of him, expect the 6'6" sophomore to reach greater heights over the course of his career. The best post player in recent CUA history still has room to grow.

Men and Women Surface With Win

Both the men’s and women’s swim teams posted victories in recent meets. Racing in their home pool against Randolph Macon on November 18, the women won with a score of 109-86 while the men won on a forfeit. In an away meet against York College on November 19, the women swam to a 130-75 victory; the men swam to a 129-74 victory.

In the Randolph Macon meet, the women began with a first place finish in the 400-medley relay. The relay was made up of junior Elizabeth Renken, sophomore Sarah Auer, sophomore Kelly Anne Creazzo, and senior Stephanie Bieloski. It set the pace for the rest of the meet. Renken won the 500 free, an event that CUA swept with sophomore Kelly Nagle finishing second and junior Kiersten Zabinski finishing third. Auer won the 200 breast while Creazzo won both the 200 fly and the 200 individual medley. Bieloski raced to first in the 100 free; Nagle was first in the 1000 free.

Against York, the Cardinal women swept three events. Bieloski won the 200 free, Nagle was second, and Zabinski came in third. In a repeat victory, Bieloski finished first in the 100 free, followed closely by sophomore Ellie Graham in second place and freshman Anji Wall in third. The 500 free was the third sweep of the day with junior Lauren Mennine gaining a victory. Renken swam to second, and senior captain Kelly Stone was third. Other top finishes included Renken in the 1000 free, Graham in the 50 free, Creazzo in the 400 individual medley, and Auer in the 200 breast. The women ended the day on a good note with a victory in the 400 free relay, composed of Renken, Creazzo, sophomore Maureen Horstmann, and Bieloski.

In their meet against York, the men began with a strong first place finish in the 400 medley relay. Relay swimmers included sophomore Brad Lawrence, senior captain Andy Waters, freshman Michael Gibbons, and sophomore Paul Ojeda. Ojeda also had first place finishes in the 50 free and the 100 free. Freshman John Kania won the 1000 free by out-touching teammate and fellow freshman Sean Walsh. Junior Timothy Dwyer led a Catholic sweep in the 200 free, with senior Geoff Lawton in second and sophomore James Dugan in third. Senior Steve Cartwright swam to convincing victories in both the 400 individual medley and the 500 freestyle. The 500 free was yet another sweep for the Cardinals with Kania finishing second and Walsh coming in third. Lawton out-touched his competition to place first in the 200 fly while Leo Dwyer swam to a second place finish in the 200 breast.

Coach Tom Calomeris said, “Considering where we are in our training, I thought we swam well in both of these meets.”

According to senior Ryan Wallace, “York was not much of a challenge. We tested the versatility of our team by putting people in different events.” Andy Waters agreed, saying, “We were very happy with our performance against York, especially considering that our best line-up was not in.”

“The team as a whole performed really well, and these meets definitely increased our confidence level,” said Elizabeth Renken.

Captain Kelly Stone said, “We did really well in winning both of these meets. The York meet was a great opportunity for us to get ready for this weekend.”

Both teams will compete this weekend in the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Championships at the Goodwill Games Aquatic Center in Long Island, NY. The Cardinals are looking for strong performances in this first championship meet of the season.

“We are looking to this meet to see where we are in reference to the overall goals that we have set for the end of the season,” said Coach Calomeris.

Waters agreed and said, “We have been looking toward how we can swim this weekend, and we are expecting a strong performance.”

Stone said, ”We are going in with the goal of winning the meet. While this is the first big m

Outside CUA

Americans indulge in holiday overeating

(U-WIRE) ANN ARBOR, Mich. - It’s the time of year when belt buckles are loosened, waist lines increase and scales are tossed to the side: Holiday eating in America has begun.

As students stock up on home cooking, refrigerators full of food and holiday desserts when on break from classes, they help to contribute to the American culture of eating.

“Americans are substantially fatter than any other advanced industrial culture,” University of Michigan psychology Prof. Richard Nisbett said. “And it’s getting worse relative to ourselves and the rest of the world.”

Individuals are considered obese if they weigh 30 percent more than the ideal weight, which is set by population norms.

While Americans tend to eat large meals during the holiday season, they’re also overeating on a day-to-day basis.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it takes about 1,600 extra calories to add a pound of fat. The calorie count is cumulative and can add up over weeks, months or years.

“Even if I add an extra 50 calories to my diet, which is less than one apple, I’m going to gain weight,” Gahagan said. “If you don’t increase your physical activity, you’ll gain weight.”

Adding extra calories during the holiday season is a lot easier than it seems, considering that many holiday goodies are loaded with calories and fat.

Egg nog contains about 261 calories per cup, pumpkin pie has about 229 calories per slice and bread stuffing contains about 108 calories per ounce.

“One thing that happens during holidays for adults is that they get a lot of calories from alcohol,” Gahagan said.

Red wine contains about 74 calories for 3.5 fluid ounces, and beer contains about 146 calories per can of 12 fluid ounces.

“One big Thanksgiving meal where you feel like you gained three pounds doesn’t really affect your weight,” Nisbett said. “We tend to go through cycles in life of gaining and losing weight. The bad news is that we never really lose as much as we gain.”

For college students, just being around food can be enough to entice. “I eat just about everything when I’m home because it’s better than the food at South Quad,” LSA freshman Adam Dancy said. “My favorite is probably turkey with cranberry sauce right out of the can with the ribs still on it.”

Gahagan recommended that students who plan to eat more during the holidays incorporate some physical activity into the festivities to avoid any extra pounds that need to be worked off for New Year’s.

Notes & Asides

Abuse of Holiday Deco
Christmas ornaments hung at random points across the UCE Lounge ceiling—what IS that? And what about that autumn leaf/tinsel manger scene displayed so beautifully in the Loft? Gotta check that one out. CUA has definitely gone overboard getting into the Who-ville spirit. Now all we are looking for is plastic-mold illuminated Santas and Frostys perched atop a modular housing unit or two. Not that we are encouraging anyone to ruin the aesthetics of the trailer park. Don’t worry, HRS, we read the memo.

No Sleep for Us
Its here… No, not the time of Christmas cheer, it’s the time of Finals Hell. As the rest of the world is preparing for a joyous holiday season, we college students are slaving away in Leahy, desperately trying to complete what we have had all semester to do. Wednesday night, on our “Loftage,” trip, we overheard the cashier report they had completely sold out of No Doze that night. No joke. We suggest that professors put off any papers or tests until the next shipment comes in. Or until toothpick-propped eyelids become fashionable.

Whatever Works
Anyone else hear the prophetic shrieks of a bullhorn announcing the imminent arrival of Black 47 yesterday afternoon? Or more notably, anyone NOT hear it? Innocently walking down John-McCormick road, or even sitting in Chemistry 104, you were most likely verbally assaulted with a, “YOU WALKING DOWN THE STREET, COME TO THE BLACK 47 CONCERT!” A little later, a knock at your door, “HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKET TO THE CONCERT YET?” Goodness gracious mercy me, you USG frosh sure know how to promote. You know, they really could use your help down at CUA Admissions.

CUA Celebrates Christmas

The University kicks off the Christmas season tonight with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. and the Christmas concert at 8:00 p.m.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is sponsoring the tree lighting, which will take place on the front steps of McMahon Hall. USG President Rashaun Martin said that the lighting has become a tradition “that opens the Advent season at the University and prepares for the coming birth of the Lord.”

The junior class is sponsoring “Kids on Campus for Christmas,” a program which will allow University students to adopt 15 children between the ages of 4-8 at about 4:45 p.m. Children from St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home will attend the Christmas tree lighting, and then visit The House for movies, candy, and Santa Claus.

The annual Christmas Concert, sponsored by the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Musicians come from the CUA chorus, the orchestra, and the choir. The concert will feature a collection, which will be donated to So Others Might Eat (SOME).

In addition to the University tree lighting, Centennial Village (CV) will light a tree in the circle in front Quinn and Camalier on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

CV Resident Assistants (RAs) are also sponsoring the second annual “Giving Tree” as a service project for Christmas. Unanue RA Emmjolee Mendoza, who is in charge of this project, said, “The RA’s are raising money from residents in CV and Curley Court to buy presents for 52 children and 3 families through Pediatric Care, a D.C organization that assists families affected in some way by HIV or AIDS.”

Finally, Program Board is sponsoring the annual Mistletoe Ball on Dec. 7 at the Hilton Arlington and Towers in Arlington, VA, form 8 p.m. to midnight. This year’s theme will be “A night in Tinsel Town”.

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