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Show Page 8—THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Friday, December1 1, 1981 Sports A full report and commentary on winners, losers and coming events || BYU Favorite to Claim Classic Championship By MARION DUNN LaSalle 1s 3-i. ut those figures are to Duk« uen defeated Herald Sports Editor misleading. BYU has played a tough Delaware, Bucknell and West Chester. BYU's basketball team is a heavy pre-season schedule with its losses Western Carolina has raced away from favoriteto claim its fourth consecutive coming at the hands of Virginia, four foes, Methodist College, 103-69; Cougar Classic crown when the annual Oregon State and UNLV. Its wins have Averett College, 104-51; UNCChristmas tournament gets underway been over UCLA, Cal-Fullerton, and Greensboro, 91-57, and Maryland at 7 p.m. tonight in the Marriott Utah State Eastern Shore, 84-59 Center. Because Western Carolina is a com: The First Cougar Classic was played plete stranger in these parts most of In the 7 p.m. gameLaSallewill play in 1971 when the Marriott Center was the pre-game predicting has installed Western Carolina with BYU meeting opened and the Cougars beat St LaSalle as a slight favorite. Fans here IdahoState at 9 p.m. In Saturday's ac: Joseph's 73-72 in the championship rememberthe 1979 championship game tion the losers will play at 7 p.m. with game. It wasn’t renewed until 1975 when the Cougarshad to go three overthe winners going after the title by 9 when BYU again won. The Cougars times to beat the Explorers, 168-106. missed the brass ring in 1976 and 7 but p.m. . BYU is only 3-3 while Western have won every year since Idaho State is unbeaten but BYU LaSalle opened this season bylosing holds a 10-1 edge in the series between Carolina is 4-0, Idaho State is 3-0 and the two schools. This year the Bengals have beaten Western Montana, 92-61; Westmont. 73-67, and Santa Clara, 60- 58. Of these only the win over Santa Clara is impressive This is the best start the Bengals have recorded in coach Lynn Archibald’s five years at the Pocatello school. Archibald has junked his usual zone defense and used a man-to-man for the first time. The results have been spectacular. ISU has forced an average of21.7 turnovers per game. Of their opponents 65 turnovers almost half — 29 — havebeenonsteals. Byron Williams and Terry Goddard have each recorded seven steals in three games. THE PROBABLE STARTERS “I'm pleased with our defenseandits IDAHO STATE — F-ByronWilliams intensity,” Archibaldsaid. ‘‘Our execu- (6-5), F-Ron Akins (6-6%). C-Dale tion was outstanding the last 10 Wilkinson (6-102), G-Robert Tate (6minutes of the Santa Clara game both 442), G-Terry Goddard (5-10), 6-Mike on offense and defense. forcing two key Denkers (6-7 F) turnoversin thelast five minutes, and WESTERN CAROLINA — F-Greg on offense, patiently playing our Dennis (6-2), F-Kenny Trimier(6-7), Cgame.” Si Simmons(6-9), G-Ronnie Carr (6-3), G-Kevin Young (6-2) BYUhas been strugglingin its last BRIGHAM YOUNG — F-Fred three outings but the Cats’ big front Roberts (6-10), F-Steve Trumbo(6-9) line of 6-10 Fred “Boo” Roberts, 6-8 C-GregKite(6-11), G-Greg Ballif (6-3), Steve Trumbo and 6-11 Greg Kite is G-Scott Sinek (6-2) fearsome. The Cougars’ sixth man 6-8 LA SALLE — F-Albert Butts (6-8), Fforward Gary Furniss — suffered a Brent Hagwood (6-8), C-Tom kneeinjury against Utah State andwill Piotrowski (7-1), G-Steve Black (6-3), be outof action for four weeks G-Phil Burton(6-5) Briefs BYU JVs Topple Snow, 70-68 EPHRAIM — Kevin Nielsen scored from close-in with two secondsleft to lead BYU's junior varsity to a 70-68 non-conference win over Snow College Thursday night. Mike Maxwell led the Kittens with 23 points. Nielsen and Von Allemanhad 12 apiece. Brett Applegate paced the Badgers with 33 points and Thomas Larry had 11 BYU Swimmers Dash Records Cougar freshman Melanie Rile set her third school record as BYU’s women's swim team downed Utah 10634 Thursday. Rile qualified for AIAW Nationals in the women's 500-yard freestyle with an altitude - adjusted time of 4:55.3 as she trimmed seven secondsoff the standing BYUrecord set by Aleta Engelmann. Another BYUrecord-breaker, Provo's Camille Kartchner clocked a 29.015 in the women’s 50-yard backstroke, beating Corinna Seibt's record time of 29.03. Onceagain, BYU claimed first-place finishes in all but two events, the 100 freestyle, and 50 butterfly, “Weexpected to win the meetbythis much, but we sure didn’t expect to swim this fast,"’ said BYU Coach Stan Crump. ‘‘We swam hard this week — didn't get a rest. We've got our momen- tum going and the team members feel good about each other. Wedid super.’ BYU freshman diver Darci Pope qualified for the AIAW Regionals on the 3-meter board with a scoreof 242.9, following last week's qualifying score on the low board Other Cougar winners were: Aleta Engelmann, 200-IM (2: 15.270), 100-back (1:04.478); Andrea Dahlberg, 50breaststroke (32.558); Brigitte Coon, 100-butterfly (1:01.20); Melanie Rile, 50-free (24.377), 200-free (1:53.106); Camille Kartchner, 100-IM (1:03.762); Kristen Killpack, 100-breaststroke (1:39.801); Kartchner, Engelmann, Coon, and Rile, 200-free relay (1:39.801); Killpack, Dahlberg, Duwel, Virrankowski, 200-medley relay (1:57.313). Swimmer Melissa Cauble, and divers Janet Hill and Sidney Matthewson also gained points for the team Tulane Beats BYU Women Cagers sO Phil Shurtleff Photo Pleasant Grove’s Calvin Ostler works for a reversal against Orem’s Wade Whiting. Prep Wrestling Roundup Region Seven Favorites Win By PHIL SHURTLEFF Herald Sports Writer Uintah, Pleasant Grove and Mountain View continued their winning ways in Region Seven wrestling Thursday night with the Utes morethan shutting out Provo, 65 to minus one, PG overwhelming Orem 43-7 and Mountain View escaping with a 38-20 win at American Fork. The Vernal matmen won every match and almost kept the Bulldogs from scoring any match pointsatall while the Provo team lost a team point they didn't even have following the heavyweightbattle. Provo's only match points came at 132-Ibs. where Carl Johnson scoredsix points in his 8-6 loss. All the other matches were either shutouts orfalls for Uintah Pleasant Grove turned in a solid effort against the Tigers and wonall but two of the matches in Orem. At 112, Orem's Matt Nelson handed Chris Walker more than he could handle and won13-4 while at 138 Rob Lish outgunned PG's Rod Maxfield 12-6 butthe rest of the action belonged to the Vikings. Meanwhile in American Fork the Cavemen handed the Bruins their toughestbattle of the young season and could have madeit a lot closer had a couple of ties gone their way. The Bruins, however, managed wins in six weights.fourby falls, and therein lies the difference In other Thursday night action Wasatch beat Juab 38-20. Tonight the only action of local interest is in Heber where, at 6 p.m., the Waspshost Monticello Saturday's action will be highlighted by the Nebo Invitational at Spanish Fork where matches will begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Thefinals are set to begin at 6:30 p.m. for the teams which includethe hosting Dons as well as Lehi, Payson, Provo. American Fork. Springville. Carbon and Cedar City. Juab is also in action Saturday in the North Summit Tournament leasant Grove 43, Orem 7 98-Jay Edwards, PG. pinned Steve Woodhouse. O. 3rd per: 105-CoyHall. PG, dec. Hal Thacker, 0. IL-1, 112-Matt Nelson, 0, dec Chris Walker, O, 134, 119-Aaron Sherod. PG. dec Evan Berrett. 0, 9 2: 126-Calvin Ostler. PG. dec Wade Whiting. O. 9-4 “132-Kelly Sanderson. PG. dec. Ron Lish, 0, 15-4 138-RobLish, 0. dec Rod Maxfield, PG, 12-6, 145 Kevin Truex. PG, dec. DuaneBecker. 0. 82 155-Piil Cook, PG. dec. Tim Willis, 0, 9-3, 167. Mark Harvey. PG. pinned Lynn Adams. 0, 2nd T. 185 t Johnson. PG. dec Brian Bath, 0. 7- 0. Hwt-Dave Reeve. PG. pinned Wayne Workman 0. Ast per Uintah 63, Provo -1 $8-Jerry Tingey.U. pinned Doug Filmore, P. Ist per: 105-Brett Morrill. U. pinned Bill Croft. P, 2nd per. 112-Keith Campbell inned Jute Christensen. P. 2nd per: 119-Wilbert Woody, | pinned Greg Rhinder. P. Ist per 125-David Gentry. U. by forfeit. 132-Jeff Good U, dec Carl Johnson. P. 8-6. 138-Torr McCurdy. L dec Clar Hofheins. P. 5-0. 145-Darrin Bailey, U dec Todd Cart 12.0 155-Randy Smuin. U. pinned Todd Johnson. P. Ist per. 167-Pat Jenkins. U. pinned Dave Caplar P. 2nd per 185-Jody Young U pinned Phil Toone. Jazz Change Coaches SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) — Utah Jazz owner Sam Battistone refuses to say whether the team’s losing streak and declining attendance were among his reasons for the Thursday firing of Coach Tom Nissalke Nissalke was fired with two years left on his contract, and General Manager Frank Layden was appointed coach and general manager for the National Basketball Association team Layden and Battistone met with Nis- Battistone said only that the change salke for more than hour Thursday Following the meeting Battistonetold was made becauseit wasin thebestin. a news conference he and Nissalke terest of the franchise The teamhasan 8-12 record for the were ‘in agreement that nowis the season but have lost 10 of their last 13 time for a change.” When reporters pressed Battistone games, including a disastrous 113-77 loss to Indiana Wednesdaynight for his reasons for firing Nissalke the Nissalke had an overall 60-124 record ownerinsisted that the last twolosses had ‘nothing to do with coaching.’ He with the Jazz. He was hired away from deferred further questions saying “I'd the Houston Rockets during the sumprefernot to talk about Torn Nissalke’s mer of 1979 when the Jazz moved to Utah. He replaced Elgin Baylor, who performance. was also fired Cougar Soccer Team Honors Phillips Nissalke has been coach of the year in both the NBA, with the Seattle the season, which includeda four-game SuperSonics, and the ABA, with the road trip against top-ranked competi- Utah Stars. He was the Stars’ last . coach before the team folded due to during the BYUsoccer team’s annual tion in the St. Louis area Victor Trujillo was the Cougars financial problems banquet Wednesday. He was also recognizedfor his selection to the WAC leading offensive plaver with nine Layden was an assistant coach with tournament and Rocky Mountain Inter. goals. Mark Hugo had seven and the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA before collegiate Soccer League all-star Goldthorpscoredfive. BYU scored 41 also coached goals to 44 for its opponents. The joining the Utah team, He teams eight years at Niagra University, his Cougars had eight shutouts in their 13 Others honored included goalkeeper Garth Baker as the top defensive victories with Baker recording six and alma mater. The new coach said he does not plan to make any immediate player. utilityman Chris Stern as the Albert Berth getting the other two changes in the Jazz’ game plan most improved player and Tom Although Battistone said Layden has In addition, members of the women’s Goldthorp as the top offensive player. soccer team were honored. Kathy been chosen as head coach andwill not Tom Munoz was recognized as a Greg Phillips of Provo was honored as the outstanding graduating senior RMISL all-star as well Clark was recognized as the most The Cougar soccer team finished valuable player The women, coached by Iraja Cecy, with a 13+1]-1 record. Assistant coach Mark Franchi detailed the highlights of had a 7-3 record just be serving in an interim positon there was some speculation that former Lake coach Paul Westhead might be considered for the job RUSTON, La. — Jeanette Weston scored 10 points in the first minutes to lift BYU's women's basketball team to a quick 11-0 lead, but the advantage didn’t hold as Tulane came back to defeat the Cougars 69-61 in the opening round of the Louisiana Tech Women’s Basketball Classic Thursday BYUoutscored Tulane 54-52 from the field, but allowed Tulane17 points from the foulline to ice the win. The Cougars recorded a 46 percent field goal average, and were7-of-11 from theline. Tulane only managed a 39 percent shooting average, but sank 17-of-22 foul shots. “We didn’t play good basketball,” P. ist per; Hwt-Davie weeks. U. pinned Pat said BYU Coach Courtney M. Leishman. ‘‘Tulane is a strong, Snyder. P. 2nd per Mountain View 38, American Fork 20 physical team, and they played much 98-Richie Anderson, AF. tied Todd Peterson MV, 88: 10: Hyde. AF, dee. Brian Janda MV. 42: 112-Glen Taylor, AF. pinned Scott Peterson. MV. Ist per.. 119-Billy Henderson, AF, dec. Tim Metler. MV, 5-2. 126-Jess Christen. MV, dec. Jeff Hanson, AF, 150. 132-Kip Christen. MV, pinned Eric Wilson, AF, 3rd per, 138-Chris Humphreys, MV, dec. David Peterson. AF. S-Seoit Moore. AF, tied Steele. MV. 5-5 185-Kerry Roberts. AF. dec. Riley Prestwich MV. 15-7, 167-Todd Palmer. MV. pinned Rick Fauset, AF. 3rd per. 185-Kline Bradford, MV. pinned Rocke Hendry. AF. 3rd per, Hwt-Darren Vaetoe. MV. pinned Mike Rymer. AF. Ist per Wasatch 38, Juab 20 98-Scott Bonner. W. dec. Rod Lunt, 22-2: 105. Paul Sweat. W. pinned Jeff Lynn. 2nd per., 112RandyDavis. W. pinned Kelly Lynn, 2nd per. 119Kevin Broadhead. J. dec. Mike Jensen, 8: 126-Brady Ripple. W. pinned Nathan Memmott, 3rd per 132-Bryan Young. W. pinned Ken Meade Srd per 138-Matt Patch, W. pinned Curtis Stephenson 2nd per 145-DaveGarrett. J. pinned Nathan Kohler. Ist per 155-RobSteele J. dec. Scott Welch. 124, 167Chris Johnson, J. dec Randy Tree. 4-3, 185-Ross Bethers W. dec Russ Day. 5-3. Hwt-Guy Ingram: J. dec Scott Lemely. 10-2 Weber State Clobbers USIU OGDEN, Utah (UPI) — Weber State shot 58.7 percent from the field, but that was more than enough to blowout more aggressively than wedid. “We are still young and inexperienced as a team,’’ Leishman added. “But we'll regroup and getthings going for tomorrow. This is a great tournament andit is a good experience for us. Wewill be a better team when weleave.” Senior All-American Jackie McBride and sophomore Lori Vreeken each pumpedin 16 points to lead the Cougar Scoring attack, followed by Weston with 11 and Valerie Cravens with eight TULANE(69) Owens 0 2-2 2, Rowry 0 0-2 0, Fuqua 7 56 19, Kimehe 5 0-1 10, Hill 7 3-4 17, Gilligan 4 1-2 9, Heiderer 1 2-2 4, Williams1 0-0 2, Heide 1 4-5 6, Totals 26 17-22 69. BYU(61) Jones 1 0-0 2, Denton 1 2-2 4, Cravens 4 0-1 8, McBride 7 2-3 16, Battistone1 0-0 2, Weston 1-211, Vreeken 8 0-0 16, Valtakari02-3 2, Whetten 00-0 0, Totals 27 7-11 61 < Brian Tregaskis photo Provo’s Kristyn Thompson looks for opening. Provo Girls Earn Spot In Own TourneyFinals U.S. International University of San Diego87-65 Thursday night at the Dee Events Center The Flying Gullsjust couldn't hit the By KAYLENE NELSEN at 31 and the Leopards pulled ahead 35net. They shot only about 35 percent Herald Correspondent 32. Goals by Rogers and Julie Brown fromthefloor. The Wildcats led by as Provo's girl cagers went from a cold had Provo in the lead again 36-35 meny as 33 points in the final 20 first half to a hot second to edge East Howard pushed East ahead by one but minutes of the game 42-39 in the opening night of the Provo another goal by Brown gave Provo final Tip Off Tournament Thursday control. Four foul shots sunk by Wewerea little tired” said USIU Highland stopped Ogden 47-33 in an Kristyn Thompson in the final eight coach Freddie Goss. “We played 12 earlier game. Provo and Highland will seconds sewed up the game while gamesin 18 days andit's beginning to vie for tho championship Saturday Chamberlin toppedoff the loss for East take its toll," night at 8 p.m. Ogden and Eastplay for with agoal at the buzzer Doug Eileterson paced Weber with 24 consolation honors at 6 p.m Provo pressed for muchof the second Provo cameout freezing cold in the half and contained Chamberlin well points. Royal Edwards and Dave Weberhad 16 apiece; Todd Harper had first half, making seven of 30 at- Offensively the Bulldogs did better but 13 and Tom Heywood had 10. Nigel tempted goals. Provo and East tied at shot only6-14 at the charityline. TamLloyd and Charlie Smith led USIU with 10 points to endthefirst quarter but the mySnowdisplayed aggressive play and tough shooting of East's Alice participated in almost every jump-ball 17 each. Chamberlin, a six foot senior, gave the for the Bulldogs. Provo (42 Leopards a 20-14 lead at ahlf In thejunior varsity gamepreceding Snow 5 24 12, Rogers 0-2 10, Wright 2.04 4 Provofinally thawedout in the third the main event. Dixie defeated the quarter, finally tying the scoreon a Tif- Thompson | 4-5 6, Brown 40-0 8, Bennion 10-02 Totals: 18 614 Wildkittens 77-65. Tom Roberts paced (39 the Rebels with 19 points. Brent Wade fany Rogers goal the Bulldogs were East Chamberlin 100-020, Howard 40-08. Preece 1 1-1 and Olies Dockery had 14 each. Chris ahead 24-20 within two minutes and the 4, Whliater 1002, Wangsgaard 30-06 Totals. 19 was half over before East's MeMullin had nine. Maurice Carr led quarter Chamberlin finally got the Leopards’ Provo oN Weber with 23 points. Dave Heaton had first score. East Wuwy 15 points and 12 rebounds Total fouls. Provo 7, Bast WW. Fouledout none Judy Howard tied the gamefor Bast ‘ |