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Show Page 6 Monday, October 17, 2005 Sports Football team overcomes first half woes to win Homecoming game Sports Editor: Jeremy Tyler Phone: 626-7983 By M. Jared Wilhelmsen asst. sports editor | The Signpost PHOTO F1Y DAVID CAULFORD I W Weber State University's Tyler DeBry tackles Sacramento State University's Bobby Mooshagian after having his helmet knocked off earlier in the play by Sacramento State's Tyson Butler. The Wildcats took the Homecoming victory over the Hornets 26-14. Weber State's defense scored big for the Wildcats by causing four turnovers in the game as well as recording five total sacks. With over 9,000 fans attending Weber Stale University's Homecoming game on Saturday against Sacramento State University, the Wildcats focused on their mission and captured a 26-14 victory. "We were a smarter football team today than we have been," said Ron McBride, Weber State head football coach. "Our defensive line took the game over in the fourth quarter." Weber State's offense did not look good early going three and out on their first possession after three running plays. As for the defense they were able to stop Sacramento State on their first drive and were able to keep things under control. For the Wildcat's second possession of the game, the offense gave the defense a little help and started to pull its weight. The offense started rolling when WSU quarterback Ian Pizarro connected on a pass to wide receiver Wiley King that went for 42 yards. Three plays later, Pizarro connected on another pass, this time to Lynzell Jackson on a 19-yard touchdown play. With Weber State now on the Scoreboard, the WSU defense dominated Sacramento State's offense, holding it to only 59 yards in the first quarter. Weber State's defense forced a fumble by SSU that was recovered by Derek Johnson. At the end of the first quarter, Weber State was in control of the game. "We obviously only played one half of football; we were flat," McBride said. The start of the second quarter was a different story. The Wildcat offense could not sustain a good drive and could not slay on the field. Weber State's defense was on the field a long time and found it difficult to stop Sacramento State. Early into the second quarter, Hornet quarterback Chris Hurd got SSU on the Scoreboard when he ran the ball into the end zone from six yards out. "I think we were a better football team, they just wanted it more," said Steve Mooshagian, Sacramento State University head coach. Again WSU's offense could not stay on the field and Sacramento soon found itself on offense again. After a long drive by Sacramento State eating up over six minutes of the clock on 11 plays, SSU's Hurd again scored his second touchdown of the game, this time on a one-yard touchdown run on a fourth and goal attempt. Weber State could not drive down the field and tie the score before the half. At halftime, the Wildcats found themselves down 14-7. WSU was outplayed the second quarter and finished the half with 154 yards of total offense. Pizarro was 6-14 with 114 yards passing. Sacramento State finished the half with 178 yards of total offense. SSU's Hurd had 120 yards passing and two rushing touchdowns. McBride must have said something good during halftime because the Wildcats came out ready to fight and took control of the third quarter. Weber State's defense held strong and forced the Hornets to punt. "We were flat at the first of the game. McBride told us we were playing bad football," said WSU defensive tackle Shane Barkdull. With the ball now in the offense's hands, the Wildcats gave SSU a strong dose of running back Zach Hall. Hall put the offense on his back and started running up and down on the Sacramento State defense. Hall ran for 86 yards in the third quarter. Weber State found pay dirt again when Hall scampered 47 yards for a Wildcat touchdown. WSU kicker Joe Johnson missed the point after attempt. At the end of the third quarter, the game was Sacramento State 14, Weber State 13. See Football page 7 Volleyball team gets back to its winning ways By Jon McBride senior sports writer | Thv Signpost Friday night's volleyball game came down to the wire as the Wildcats scratched back to take the match from the Bobcats of Montana State University. It was a kill by sophomore middle blocker Kolbie Murphey that caused the Dee Events Center to erupt as WSU clinched the win 15-12 in the fifth game of the match. "[The ball) was really close S OI U >< I K i Kll iI I1 VV M M II M A lM l iIl I IJ IMI l S S to the line," Murphey said. "So 1 Weber State University sophomore Katie Higham led the Wildcats didn't know if it would be in or out, at the Bronco Fall Invitational. Higham finished with a three- but I was excited it was in." round score of 225, which placed her 7th individually. Weber State head volleyball coach AI Givens was apparently pretty excited as well, since he leapt out of his seat and pumped his fist following Murphey s kill. "It feels nice to know we are making some progress," Givens said later. "There's still lots of room to improve. But what I like about this team is that they never quit fighting." That fighting spirit was apparent Friday as Weber State battled back from deficits numerous times to win this match. In the first game, Weber came back from a 27-18 deficit to ByTodd Broadhead final round to help push into a move the score up to 29-28. The Bobcats just barely came away with correspondent | Ihv Signpost tournament 7th place. a win. Tliis was not a good sign for "We were hoi and cold," said Weber State University's women's golf coach Jeff Smith. the Wildcats, as they were 0-7 this women's golf team walked "We weren't real consistent; we season Friday when they lost the first game of a match. They snapped away from its first Bronco Fall had some really great rounds, that streak in an impressive fashion. Invitational Tuesday with a 7th then so-so rounds." Contributing a great deal to place finish that closed out the Sophomore Katie Higham led the win were Kim Ellis and Kristi *"•*--.- . - . . " " • • ^ ^ ' ' t - > - . ~"~V . *-• * j final fall tournament. Weber State in its final round with Lindley, who came off the bench After shooting a 312 and a 317 a one-over-par 72. with impressive efforts. Lindley in the first two rounds, Weber "I just wanted to finish on a tallied a career high in assists with PHOTO BY MEGAN CARDON ] THE SIGNPOST State found itself sitting in 10th good round," Higham said. 19 and Ellis notched a career high in Weber State University sophomore Kolbie Murphey goes for a kill Friday night against two Montana place going into the final round. Higham finished the kills with 10. State University players. Murphey tied a season-high record with 17 kills and tied her career high with It took Weber State's 308 in the Lady Wildcats fall behind early WSU golf team finishes in 7th place at the Bronco Fall Invitational See Lady page 7 See Volleyball page 7 nine blocks. Weber Stale beat Montana State in five games, 28-30, 30-23, 30-28, 24-30 and 15-12. |