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November 15. 1984
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by Ross Hartinger
Due to an Atlantic Region Canadian University Press Conference hosted by the Netted Gem last weekend, there was no issue last week as staff prepared for a week- end full of meaningful dis- cussions on Sexism and Homosexuals’ rights.
My story on the soccer team’s defeat became a little outdated, and as I dusted off the copy Monday evening af- ter my haziness from the weekend, I found I could shed little light on the actual game and its? ins and outs.
So I threw it in the trash.
All I could think of was how the poor officiating and the fact that Carleton was spurred on by its twelve players helped the Ravens dash any hope of a national title for the University of Prince Edward Island.
The game was very close, with UPEI being the better skilled team on the field but with this uncrollable factor against UPEI the outcome was evident.
Carleton scored first. The whole tempo of the game changed as UPEI tried to crack the deficit, regain their composure, and play their own game, but they reverted
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Champions in every way that matters
Carleton scored late in the second half. UPEI tried a desperate comeback but time ran out, and as the whistle blew Carleton erupted from its bench knowing it would be in the national final against the University of British Columbia. (Which game UBC won 4-2 on pen— alty kicks after the teams played to a 1-1 tie last Satur- day.)
The game was over and the Ravens were celebrating their national a ream held
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by UPEI for three years, but I know each player on UPEI gave that dream a burial in his own emotibnal way.
Words could not describe the aftermath of the game. The support from fans and the sense that they had lost the game for an entire prov- ince weighed heavily in their hearts.
A victory in Ottawa and a national final here in Char- lottetown was what Coach Gordie Wilson, and each
player wanted and it would have been a great graduation present for the players on the team who will not be return- ing for another title drive.
On the plane trip to Ot- tawa, one player said he would not return to the Island if they didn’t win the game because he would feel so disgraced.
Each player on the team deserves a lot of credit; they did represent UPEI very well in their pursuit of the na— tional title.
They have won two con- secutive AUAA titles and have only lost three games in the last three years, all of them in post-season play,
They are champions in the fact they did return home with heads held high. The reception at the Charlotte- town Airport was evidence of the spirit they had kindled, and that’s the finest accolade.
A few of the players con- tinued as if they were_not really affected by the 1055. Some went to the Forum th
cheer on the UPEI hockey team and one player hit the books as soon as his suitcase hit the floor.
UPEI can only be proud of the students who played on this soccer team and the support they had this year was remarkable.
The only way I can end this short article is to say: “There will always be a next year".
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Panthers sweep
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by Ross Hartinger
The University of Prince Edward Island Lady Pant- hers defeated the Univer- sity of Maine Presque Isle twice last weekend in two foul-filled games at Alumni Gymnasium to open their
exhibition basketball schedule. . / Saturday night UPEI
stormed back from a 24-23 deficit at the ,half to defeatUMPl 53-39, in what could be described as the first round of a boxing match.
Libby Baldwin scored 18 of her 20 points In the second half as V she con- verted a series of steals
into layups to Ignite the Panther attack. Rookie Paula Edwards
scored 11 for UPEI while Jackie Springer netted 21 Points for the UMPI Owls. The aggressive styles that each team employed Saturday carried , over to lhe afternoon game Sunday;
There were 32 I, fouls" Called in the first half alone, with 19 going to
UPEI, who were in foul titouble early In a bonus Situation before ten minutes Were gone in the first half.
UMPI scored 19 points 0n foul shotsalone.
UPEI controlled the game and were never really In Senous trouble as Coach Pave .McNelI substituted reely, using his _very strorig bench support.
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impressive against the UWis who never really got their offense into gear and managed only 14 points in the second half after UPEI lead 36-29 at half- time.
UPEI has a speedy team with a strong bench with an average amount of height to bolster its ranks.
Most impressive Sunday were Sherry Dawn Jones, who topped all scorers with 20 points, and Tracey MacEachern. who seemed very aggressive on the boards and netted 8 points for UPEl.
Rookie Paula Edwards was also a standout, scor- ing 11.points and showing signs .that' she, will defi- nitely be a 'piayer to contend with in AUAA.
She did have four fouls on the first half and showed some discontent with the referee.
Owl Jackie Springer was again high scorer for UMPI with 18 points on Sunday.
Lady Panthers looked impressive. In their first two games of. the exhibi- tion schedule.
They should be in con- tention for the top spot an the AUAA with the University of New Bruns- wick who finished ahead of them last year. UNB. has almost the same team as last year and plays aggressive basketball.
The Lady Panthers play this weekend in Sackville at the Mount Allison ln- vitational Tournament.
Norton’s starts MVP race forhockey, team
» by :I‘ony Sauer _
’ PetéTENortongof Nortons jewellers, will sponsor a system of game M.V.P. awards in which a group of journalists and members of the Panther booster club will elect an M.V.P. at the end of each game which the Panthers play at home.
Each time a player wins the M.V.P. award, he will receive a coupon for a free pizza from Pizza Delight. In addition, the player will get a certain amount of
points.
At the end of the-season, the points will be totalled, and the player with the most points will win a Citizen watch from Norton’s Jewellers valued at $250.
The Panthers are already off to a fine start this season, but hopefully this extra little incentive which Norton’s Jewellers and Pizza Delight have contributed will
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