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Show Sports 'Cats place in Alaska Shootout WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1,2010 SOURC" F ASSOCIATED PRESS WSU guard Damian Lillard (above) defends Drake University's Frank Wiseler. WSU guard Lindsey Hughey (right) keeps the ball from DU's Ryan Wedel. The Wildcats finished in third place in the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaskan Shootout. Two wild games lead to a third-place WSU finish, now preparing for Seattle University The Wildcats returned home after a Thanksgiving weekend tournament that took them to Alaska, where they participated in the Carrs/Safeway Great After a third-place finish in the Great Alaskan Shootout, the Weber Alaska Shootout. WSU played three State University Men's Basketball Team games in the tournament and won two will play host to Seattle University on of those games, which earned the team a third-place finish. Saturday. In its first game, WSU played the The Redhawks head into the game University of Alaska-Anchorage and with a 4-6 overall record and are led by freshman guard Sterling Carter, who defeated the host team soundly, 86-54. averages more than 14 points per game, Four Wildcats scored in double figures. and junior forward Aaron Broussard, Byron Fulton and Lindsey Hughey each who averages nearly 14 points per game had 14 points in the game. Hughey added eight rebounds for the Wildcats and nine rebounds. WSU Head Coach Randy Rahe said as well. SU will present a challenge with the WSU's next two games were much unique offense the Redhawks run. closer, and both came down to the final "They play four guards and they put possessions. a lot of pressure on you," Rahe said. In the team's second game of the "Your big guys have to guard smaller tournament, they faced Arizona State guys that are quicker and more athletic. University and lost in the final seconds, They spread you out and drive the ball, 59-58. ASU guard Trent Lockett scored so there are some tough matchups for a career-high 24 points, including the us." game-winning shot. By Craig Halbasch sports editor I Ihe Signpost Scott Bamforth led WSU with 15 final seconds. When DU seemed to points and Hughey finished with 13 have the game won, Lillard was called points. Damian Lillard added 12 points for an offensive foul with five seconds and five assists. remaining in the game. However, The final game against Drake Bulldog forward Aaron Howley slammed University ended wildly with WSU the basketball after the foul was called coming out on top, this time in the See Basketball page 7 WSU ski team ready for snow Pertinent Position Recent snowfall has the WSU Ski Club preparing for the snow season By Jason Gardiner correspondent I The Signpost For the Weber State University Ski Team, it doesn't have to be Dec. 25 to feel like Christmas. All it has to do is snow. With Sunday night's snowstorm bringing a sky full of presents, the ski team is ready to hit the slopes. With local ski resort Snowbasin acting as the team's host sponsor and home hill, the team will begin its training with professional coaches on Dec. 7 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 .m. The ski team welcomes all who are interested to become involved with the sport, and reaches out to all skill levels of skiers. Ski Team President Ryan Davies is proof of their invitation. "I had never put a pair of skis on my feet when I become president of the club," Davies said, "but now I am racing in and finishing races and have fallen in love with the sport." The team races competitively throughout the ski season in many different events. This year, the team plans to race at many ski resorts, including Don't stop being a WSU fan because of the holiday break Thank goodness for the winter break. I'm beat. Like you, most of the major projects for my classes are due this week, and there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. I can't wait for my last final to be over and done with. I'll probably appreciate this break more than I have any other. However, just because school is out until January doesn't mean Weber State University sports are taking ft a break too. Even though SOURCE: WSU SKI CLUB other organizations are saying WSU skier Josh Stuart flies through the air while skiing. The WSU Ski Club is preparing for the upcoming season. "peace out," sports are still going strong. Park City, Red Lodge, Silver "They make it possible for us to train the team in how to race. Did you know that the very Mountain, Brondage, Wolf growbecause of the equipment, Victor Roy and Bob Skinner, issue of The Signpost you hold Mountain and Mammoth. resources such as the passes to both experienced skiers, work in your hands is the final issue Members of the team will have their resort and the coaches with the team personally to of the semester? It is. And it's an opportunity to travel to that they provide. Without help them improve. in that vein that I make a final these resorts and participate Snowbasin, we wouldn't have "Having time with Victor Roy, appeal to you, the loyal WSU in the races. Two of the team's the team that we have." our coach, is reason enough to sports fan. races will occur at Snowbasin. Snowbasin not only provides join the team," Stuart said. "He Sports still need support, "Snowbasin is a big helper a season pass to all members of is a really good skier, and even even^in December. The men's for the ski team," said Justin tjie team; two coaches give their if you don't specifically want to basketball team will play Stuart, a member of the team. time throughout the season to See Ski page 7 • See Fans page 7 |