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Show Wednesday, May 23, 1990 THE SIGNPOST 9 Lady 'Cats look to pick up where they left off y-jj , mo Sports By Jon Yorgason Sports Editor of The Signpost It didn't take long for Carla Taylor to figure out that this past season was going to be a little more difficult than anticipated. The second year head coach of the Weber State women's basketball team watched her squad drop their first four decisions before finally coming up with a win on Dec. 5 against the University of Utah. The 69-68 win over the Lady Utes may very well have been the most thrilling game of the year. It was Weber State's first of three victories against in-state opponents. If WSC had played every game against Utah team they may have gone 28-0. Instead the 'Cats were allowed only four games with in-staters and won all three, including a 93-87 overtime victory at Brigham Young University and an 87-77 win over Southern Utah State in the final game of preseason. "The wins over the Utah schools were a real plus for our program," said Taylor. Weber State finished the preseason with a 3-7 mark. When conference play finally got underway in January, the Lady Wildcats had new life and hoped to be playing in the Big Sky tournament at the end of the season. But things didn't quite turn out as planned and the Lady 'Cats stayed home for the playoffs. Several times during Big Sky play it appeared the Wildcats beat themselves with numerous and untimely turnovers and lack of consistency. In one game the Wildcats committed 33 turnovers. The 'Cats lost eight games by three points or less. During the last week of the season Weber State still had a chance to claim the final playoff spot, but a split on the Nevada-Northern Arizona road trip put Believe it or not you sell yourself through every word you say and every action you make. These may be some 01 the most crucial item in your resume or your interview. It is crucial that you use these to your advantage JOE GIRARD "World's Greatest car Salesman" How to Sell Yourself May 24, 1990 Thursday 10:30 am Austad Auditorium the 'Cats out of contention. "We had every opportunity to get to the tournament," said Taylor, "but we didn't reach out and grab it when we shoul d have." Weber State finished the season with a 6-10 overall conference mark and 10-18 overall. "The record was a little disappointing," said Taylor, "but we had some high points and some successful things happen." Taylor praised the overall play of several players, including Dawn Lawler, Thea Alex, Cindy Holcomb, Susan Norton and Melanie Knott. Lawler was the lone senior on thi s year's squad and was also one of the most consistent players. "Someone will need to step in and fill the void," said Taylor. "Dawn did good things for us this year. It's always sad when your seniors leave." Also leaving the team is junior Sue Walin. For her entire career Walin has had difficulty playing with a nagging knee injury and bone spurs in her heels. Both players will be missed, according to Taylor. One outstanding player sticking around for next year is Melanie Knott. Knott had an "exceptional year," according to Taylor. Knott was selected as a (See LADY 'CATS page 10) WEBER STATE'S Thea Alex (34) pulls down a rebound during a Dec. 13 game with Cal Poly-Pomona. Teammate Melanie Knott (23) looks on. la 12 |