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Show !r Wednesday, September 26, 2007 1 HE SIGNPOST SPORTS Women's golf team takes first at Weber State Invitational shaking." Weber said her putting was the highlight and that she couldn't miss a putt all day. WSU Head Coach Jeff Smith Before the scores were tallied, said Weber played "LPGA good." By Hillary Hallows WSU junior Brittany Roberts After the 11th hole, Weber was correspondent I The Signpost said, "This will be huge if we beat five under par. Weber's final score of 69 was able to carry her to first The Weber State University BYU." When WSU sophomore Natalie place in the tournament at two Women's Golf Team hosted the Weber came off the green, Roberts under par. BYU's Jade Bollinger Weber State Invitational at the asked her what she shot. finished second with a 72. WSU's Davis Park Golf Course in Kaysville "Sixty nine," Weber said. "Yes. Aubree Nickle and UVSC's Ashley last Friday. I've never shot 69." McKay tied for third, shooting 74. The other schools competing The two girls hugged It was only the second were Utah Valley State College, and Weber smiled. tournament of the season for the Idaho State University and "Today was amazing," Weber said. Wildcats, and Smith said that members of Brigham Young "I'm in utter shock right now. I've already the team is playing really University's team, who competed never shot that well. I can't stop well. as individuals. WSU's Natalie Weber shoots 69, leads Wildcats and tournament "This year we have a nice, deep team," Smith said. Weber said the team is very competitive and every girl could shoot low on any given day. She said because they are so close in scoring it helps push each other. "The key to today's success was the lack of big numbers," Smith said. The WSU team had only five double bogeys or worse throughout the day. "Weber State wins with a score of 296," Smith announced after the final scorecards were tallied. BYU's unofficial team score was 305, placing them second, and making it a "huge" day for Weber State, according to Roberts. UVSC's final score was 312 with ISU following at 318. "Today was amazing," Roberts said. "It was a beautiful day and we looked good in our pale purple uniforms." The Wildcats will go on the road for their next tournament this weekend hosted by the University of Colorado. Smith said they won't have home course advantage and it will be tough competition. But, in spite of that, Smith said, "It will be a good experience for the team." Comment on this story at wsusignpost com. PHOTO BY MACKENZIE HUNTER | THF. SIGNPOST Cats start season New season J Fans love hockey night in Ogden starts with lastminute 3-2 loss at Utah State, 12-1 thrashing of Utes at home Standing Out By Jon McBride sports editor | The Signpost By Jon McBride sports editor I The Signpost The Weber State University hockey season started with some high points and some low points. The Wildcats lost 3-2 Friday night in Logan to Utah State University. WSU trailed for the majority of the game before scoring with 1:26 left in regulation to tie the game 2-2. The game appeared to be heading to overtime, but the Aggies scored with less than 30 seconds left in the game to put them up 3-2 and secure the victory. The Wildcats couldn't muster a final-second comeback. The next night, University of Utah came to Ogden to face the Wildcats. The Utes put up a fight early in the game, escaping the first period down 2-1. The Wildcats dominated the remainder of the game, scoring 10 goals in the final two periods. The final score was 12-1. Things got chippy late in th game against Utah, not allowing the referees to put away their whistles. There were numerous penalties, resulting in game misconducts on both sides. Both games over the weekend gave the Wildcats a lot to think about. "We've got to improve on our systems and discipline," said WSU Head Coach Zak Treasure. "We have a bunch of new guys now. It's getting them to buy into what we were doing the second half of last year. If we can apply that, with the whole team buying into that, we should be fine." Not everything Treasure saw was negative. "What I'm liking so far is the new, young guys," he said. "They've come to play. They've really stepped it up. Our two freshmen: Kyle Becci goes full speed every time, Colter [Knapton] makes plays happen." Both rookies were involved in many of the 12 goals Saturday night. They both said their first games as Wildcats were fun. "We're looking pretty good," Knapton said. "There's still See Hockey page 8 PHOTO BY MATT CLASS j THE SIGNPOST A Weber State University player braces himself against the boards after a collision with a University of Utah player Saturday night at the Weber County Ice Sheet. The Wildcats beat the Utes 12-1, The Weber State University Hockey Team opened its 2007-2008 season with an action-packed home opener, in front of an action-filled crowd. The Weber County Ice Sheet hadn't seen a crowd like that in a while. The place was packed, and it was pretty loud. This year, fans can sit in the first two rows of seats, right beside the ice surface, and pound on the glass as much as they want, creating a more intimate atmosphere. In past seasons, the first two rows were roped off for some reason. The crowd also had a standing student section that was especially loud and into the action. There were a few celebrity sightings at the game - at least celebrities in terms of WSU celebrities - highlighted by a couple WSU freshmen volleyball players from Canada. Kim Lissinna and Katie Mario, who both hail from the province of Saskatchewan, were right into the action, yelling at the refs and berating the opposing players. You would think they could take all of that aggression out on volleyballs. I guess this proves that everyone needs a little hockey to let go of that unwanted aggression. Lewis Gale, dean of the Goddard School of Business was also at the game. His presence obviously proves that watching hockey will give you a better business sense and a higher income. Even with how stellar the fan support was Saturday night, there are a couple of items that can make next game even better. Next time, bring a hat. In the 12-1 thrashing Saturday night, there were two WSU players who both scored three goals in the game. In hockey, in case you weren't aware, that's called a hat trick. Typically, when someone scores a hat trick, fans will throw their hats on the ice to honor that player. Not one hat touched the ice Saturday. What a shame. So next game, be ready to throw a hat. If you don't want to throw your $50 New Era baseball cap, then bring an old one to throw. Add to the ambience. Next time, bring a friend There is still plenty of room to spare in See Standing Out page 8 Women's soccer team has tough weekend on the road scored in the 88th minute to finish the scoring and end the game with a 2-2 score. Despite a hard By Frances Kelsey really hard time finishing. Overall I thought we played really battle for twenty minutes of overasst. sports editor I The Signpost time, neither team would be able well. We played as a team." SDSU struck first, with Kelsey to pull off another goal, leaving The Weber State University Women's Soccer Team played Worchester scoring in the the final score at 2-2. This game two tough games on the road last 15th minute of the game. WSU would put SDSU to a record of 2wouldn't score a goal until the 1-3 and WSU to 3-3-1. weekend, WSU goalkeeper Deysha VicThe Lady 'Cats first faced off 44th minute, when senior Natatorine recorded six saves for against South Dakota State Uni- lie Ellis-BIaylock netted the ball the 'Cats while she continues to versity last Friday night at Brook- off an assist from McCoy. McCoy ings, S.D. Neither the 'Cats nor achieved a WSU record of 12 shot backstop the Wildcats while Rethe Jackrabbits have been able attempts in the game, a new sin- becca Ritchie recovers from the concussion she sustained durto find a way to beat one another gle-game record. in the recent past. Last season, The Jacks would pull ahead ing the 'Cats recent home game the two teams played to a 2-2 tie. with a goal from Kaitlyn Justice against Brigham Young University. This season's game ended with in the 49th minute. Blaylock would later receive the same score. WSU junior Shaylee Hyde a red card in the last few min"We played really well, we just would snag her first goal of the utes of overtime, resulting in a couldn't finish," said WSU ju- season with nine seconds left in suspension in WSU's next match nior Hayley McCoy. "We had like regulation play, tying the score against Creighton University. 34 shots to their 12 shots, but at 2-2 and forcing the game into we possessed the ball well, we overtime. Hyde's goal was a reHI 1OTO BY MATT ClASS | THE SICNPOS7 See Soccer page 8 Weber State University's Shaylee Hyde controls the ball in a game earlier this season. passed really good, we just had a peat of last season when she Tie to South Dakota State, loss to Creighton drop 'Cats to 3-4-1 as conference play approaches |