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Show D6 Monday tt October 27, 2008 Dave Iba/ UVU Review Sophomore Jennifer Lohner eludes a slide tackle in the Wolverines 3-1 loss to Cal State Bakersfield. Wolverines suffer first home loss Jenni Clough, UVU's all-time goal scorer; controls possession as she sprints down field. A safe Investment sports. In a controlled setting you can invest your time, attention and passion into something you have no control over without the risk of substantial loss. Anyone who has ever felt emotionally connected to a sports franchise knows the disappointment felt when your team comes up short and has let you down. Look at Cubs fans. They've never felt anything other than frustration. However, we all Sports editor know the beleaguered story of the Boston Red Sox and With the frailty of the, how sweet it is for Sox fans economy and the uncer- now that they've won two tainty in the stock market, World Series titles since the safest investment to 2004, although they're beput your whole soul into is coming greedy. Dava Iba/ UVU Review While there is always the option to give up on your team or on sports in general, there are still some redeeming qualities to athletic competition. Searching for a new hobby is nary a prescription to a tough loss, so put down your magic cards and your newfound love of anime and continue to support your team, win or lose or draw. Within the sports world, heroes are made and legends are formed. Records are broken and new heights are reached. Accomplishments by unheralded individuals and teams are attained against all odds. A guy like Derrick Fisher flies don't, because we got a lot Sports writer of work to do." The Wolverines, who After nearly being flaw- are returning United Socless at home and with a five cer Conference champs, are game winning streak under working to prepare for the their belts, the women's tournament that this Satursoccer team suffered a set- day in Virginia. back, falling last week to In the first half the WolCal State Bakersfield 3-1. verines showed their chamThe Wolverines led the pionship ability, with sophR o a d - omore Jennifer Lohner who runners crossed the ball 16 minutes 1-0 in into the game, having it dethe first flected into the goal. In the half, but second half the Roadrunners Cal State fought hard to beat the Wolcame out verines to the ball, making it strong in difficult for UVU to create the second half with two offense. goals in the first 10 minTwo quick goals after utes. halftime put the Wolverines "First half we had what on their heels, down 2-1. we thought would work, and Katey Turner, one of the it was working because we leading scorers of the team, had a lot of scoring oppor- said, "The first half we contunities. But we didn't put nected with our passes. But some away that we should the second half, every time have. In the second half we we tried to play the ball stuck with our same game wide we hit blue jerseys. plan but we slowed down. I think our speed of play That allowed them to catch wasn't fast enough." Cal up. That was one of the big- State solidified the win with gest things we missed. We a corner kick, ending 3-1. slowed things down too Coach Anderson said, much," said Coach Brent "Soccer is a game of misAnderson. takes. How you fix it is Immediately following what's important. We made the game Coach Anderson a mistake today. We have to told his team, "We can't come out and fix it." feel sorry for ourselves. If Referring to his team you have a self pity party, Coach Anderson said, "This across the country after caring for his sick daughter to achieve a big defensive stop and nail a decisive threepointer, to help the Jazz win a tough playoff game. Personal bests are realized and confidence grows. There are too many reasons to continue to invest in sports. The sheer competition causes winners to rise to the occasion and non-winners to try their very best. The best thing about sports is that there are no real losers. While your team might come out on the wrong side of the Scoreboard, the world won't stop spinning and the sun still will definitely come up in the morning. team is developing and I don't think we have seen what this team is capable of yet." Turner, who plays with a knee brace, is still not a hundred percent. Coach Anderson said, "Katey is a sophomore and is still young and she is still developing. She is even more effective than last year. I expect to see her to continue to improve. Hopefully with her knee surgery in the offseason she will be able to be more effective next season. She has a torn meniscus and a torn ACL." Although they were defeated by Cal State on Thursday, the Wolverines are motivated to win and maintain championship status in the Tournament that begins Saturday. Next Game Monday Oct. 27 2:00 p.m. vs. Seattle University Schedule Monday Women's Soccer Men's Golf Oct. 27 vs. Seattle Univers tv ' 2:00 p.m. Bill Cullum Invitational Tuesday Volleyball Men's Golf Oct. 28 at Boise State 7:00 p.m Bill Cullum Invitational Thursday Volleyball Oct. 30 vs. Seattle University 7:00 p.m i |