The Daily Utah Chronicle - Monday, January 13. 1992 Page Ten Utah men tankers beat Puget Sound; lose to Washington Brad Mortimer Chronicle Sports Writer The racing was fast and victory, dumping the Puget men in their Sound with a score of 126-7The men took seven of eleven events as they dominated basically from top to bottom throughout the meet. The main hit man for the Utah squad was Jim Aumann. Aumann not only won each of the two individual events in which he swam, but also helped with the first four-ma- n relay, teaming up with Andars Dunkars, Magnus Frolander and John Wester for a first place the action furious Friday as the University of Utah men's and women's swimming teams took to the waters at the University of Puget Sound in the first event for the Utes in the new year. The visiting Utah team had to deal with tough competition from both the men and women of Puget Sound. In fact, two years ago, the Puget Sound women's team was NAIA champions and last year they were runners-up- . victory. The men were also in for a struggle What's more, the Aumann as the Puget Sound men also have a sensation bagged himself a meet strong tradition in the pool. All things record in the 100 meter freestyle considered, the stage was set for an event by swimming the length in a action-packe- d meet of two cool 52.03 seconds. Aumann also dominated the 200 competitive squads. The men raced away with another freestyle in a time of 1:56.58. Other winners for the men were: Thomas Axelson in the 50 meter freestyle with a time of 24.37, James Sullivan in the 200 meter fly in a time of 2:11.46, and Jason Aldred in the 200 meter backstroke with a time of 2:20.59. The women, however, were not so lucky against their Puget foes. The women gave a fine effort in a losing cause as the former national champions uprooted the Lady Utes with a 120-8- 3 victory. The loss leaves the women's team still without a NCAA meet win yet in the season to date. The Lady Utes have been marked by a continual string of setbacks this year, the latest of which Jim Augman was that the freshman sensation Wang Xiaohang from China has returned to her native country without finishing out the season. Even though it was not an overall victory, there were several bright spots worthy of mention. To begin with, Eva Hjelm came through with a strong performance in the 400 freestyle event by winning handily with a time of 4:31.72. Sydney Spangler barely squeezed past her Puget Sound's, Shannon Faeling by .47 seconds to win the 200 meter breaststroke in 2:49.46. After Shannon Abramowitz barely lost to Kristin Watson of Puget Sound by .63 seconds in the 100 meter singles. The No. 3 tandem take place in September Space limited to 20 participants Cost $2500 to $2900 Priority will be given to students, others welcome to apply Interested? Inquire now for additional information 9 recently returned to China to begin training for the 1992 Summer SANDRA TAYLOR OR RAY GUNN History Department 581-612- for me corning year. freestyle, Maria Peterson, who continues to improve into one of the cornerstones of the women's squad, swam away with the 200 meter backstroke crown with a time of 2:28.55. On the next day, they faced the Huskies of Washington University.. The Utes had to be tired after their competition against Puget Sound, for both the men and women handed the Huskie men and women victories in large quantities. It was hard to race in two meets in two days but the Utah men and women were at least good competition. The women eventually succumbed to the Lady Huskies by a 6-- 1, 6-- 0. co-capta- 1 of Heidi Chinchiolo and Jennifer Jensen defeated Libby Romney and Jennifer Smart in another overpowering 1 event winning to end the evening just as Salvatierra 6-- 0, 6-- started it with her 6-- 0, 6-- 1 ousting of Larsen. With the win, Coach John Tsumas is said. Wang was projected to be the conference champion in at least two events and to win her events at the NCAA meet. Still, the Lady Utes have struggled, losing all their dual meets this year. Wang is a member of the Chinese Women's National Team and came to the university autumn quarter. She is the only woman in the world to have broken the barrier twice in the 100 meter butterfly and is the favorite to win the gold in that event at the 1992 59-seco- nd Summer Olympics, score of 123-7men, obviously fatigued from the day before, also gave the final 2. The Washington men an easy victory with score of 134-7Bright spots for the Utes were again Jim Aumann in the 100 yd. freestyle and Joe Hughes, Jim Aumann, Tim Marek, and Thomas Axelson together in the 400 yd. a final 0. freestyle relay. On the women's side, stalwart Maria Petersen continued her winning ways with a 2:13.16 time and victory in the 200 yd. backstroke. Eva Hjelm, also kept her winning streak going with a victory in the 100 yd. freestyle with a time of 54.90. Sportscene played both outstanding doubles and Tour will 159 University Union ng Bradford, the team Firsthand study of CONTEMPORARY VIETNAM Earn 3 credit hours 581-584- Wang's absence will result in a "loss of a lot of points," Wilson Wang, Utah's remarkable freshman swimmer, Xiao-Ho- page eight and Melanie Grass Because of the tremendous success of the 1991 Vietnam Study Tour, plans are now underway for a 1992 trip . . . CENTER government first," Jim Wilson, Utah's swim coach, said, Wilson said he knew Wang Chronicle Correspondent from 1992 INTERNATIONAL Olympics. The Chinese government requested her return. She has a "responsibility to hex would be leaving sometime during the year. He said he believes this was the best time for her to do so. Because Wang left after finishing winter quarter at the U., she will be eligible to return next year. Wans said she wants to swim for the Lady Utes after participating in the Olympics. Wilson said that he is hoping that she will be able to return next falL He is also trying to recruit another Chinese swimmer By Jennifer Goe tennis Vietnam to China Utah standout Wang returns 9. now fully on the concentrating upcoming events this weekend in California vs. UCLA and Pepperdine. we won easily, but now we've got to get ready for the big ones," said "Yeah, Tsumas. The Lady Utes will travel to UCLA on Jan. 17, to take on the Bruins, and will then head directly for Pepperdine on Jan. 18, to tackle "the Wave." Both squads are ranked in the Top 15 of the country. BYU too tall for Colo. State PROVO (APJ Colorado State Coach Stew Morrill no small man himself says he has always believed in recruiting big players and this week's game against Brigham Young was proof of his presumption. BYU replaced one player with another and employed 8 small 1 forwards during its wipeout of CSU Saturday night. "It's a testament on why you want some size on your team. ..they just looked huge out there," the Morrill said. "I've always liked size and tonight was a good; example of why you want it. We were mismatched in a lot of positions, but they are also athletic and that's the best of both worlds." BYU not only won the game but placed some impressive statistics like winning the rebounding battle "They've got guys coming off the bench taller than our starters," CSU guard Keith Bonds said. "You keep seeing trees coming in. You think it's a lumberjack factory." New Mexico 78, Air Force 63 At Albequerque, Ike Williams had his health back as well as his shooting 6-- 72-5- 38-2- 5. touch during New Mexico's victory over Air Force. Williams, whose scoring slumped after a virus floored him a month ago, scored 22 points, including four Hawaii 77, Wyoming 55 At Honolulu, Hawaii coasted to a win over Wyoming as Phil Lott scored 20 of his 26 points in the first half. The Rainbows (8-0 WAC) raced to a 2 halftime lead behind the work of Lott, who connected on three-pointer- s. 4, 1-- 42-3- seven of nine from the field, including four of five from beyond the three-poiline, as the Rainbows built an lead. The Cowboys (9-outscored Hawaii 13-- 5 in the final 4:45 of the first half to narrow the gap to 10 at the midway mark. Southern Utah 87, San Diego State nt 18-poi- nt 4, 1-- 1) 78 Dana Achtzehn led a second-hal- f surge by Southern Utah, scoring eight points in a 20-- 2 run, as the Thunderbirds beat San Diego State 8 Saturday night. Achtzehn finished with 20 points and Davor Marcelic had 32 to lead Southern 87-7- Utah (10-4- ). RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS A Town Meeting with SENATOR ORRIM HATCH Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 12:00 noon A. Ray Of pin University Union Ballroom MY DEGREE GOT ME THE INTERVIEW. ARMY R0TC GOT ME THE JOB. 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