February 25, 1999
Bears need one win for UAA crown
For the third time in 12 seasons, the men's and women's basketball teams can win the University Athletic Association (UAA) championship in the same season. Mark Edwards' men's team won a pair of overtime thrillers last weekend to set up a potential UAA clincher -- which could be its fifth in 12 seasons. Friday at Brandeis University, sophomore Ryan Patton hit a three-pointer with 1.7 seconds left to defeat Brandeis, 91-89. Sunday at New York University, junior Ryan Moss hit a three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to send the game into overtime. The Bears prevailed in overtime, 84-81, as senior guard Brian Panek hit four free throws to preserve the victory.
Women down Brandeis, No. 7 New York
The women's basketball team wrapped up at least a share of its ninth UAA title in 12 seasons of conference play after posting road wins last weekend over Brandeis, 61-60, and No. 7 NYU, 58-54. With the win, the Bears, who extended their school-record winning streak to 31 games, also clinched the UAA's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Junior All-America Alia Fischer led all scorers with 19 points and added a game-high 11 rebounds. WU trailed until junior Emily Harold made a steal and converted the layup at the other end to give the Bears their first lead of the game, 52-51, with three minutes left. NYU tied the game at 54-54, but Fischer nailed two free throws with a minute and 22 seconds left to seal the victory.
Runners successful at Knox Invitational
The men's and women's indoor track and field teams had successful showings at the Knox College Invitational last weekend. On the women's side, five athletes picked up wins -- Julie Nebel in the weight throw (a school-record 44 feet, 6 inches), Kristin Meade in the triple jump, Julie Riley in the pole vault, Eileen McAllister in the 1,500 meters and Emily Richard in the 3,000. Richard, Susan Chou, Daniele Rosman and Beth Peterson each posted NCAA qualifying times in the 3,000.
For the men, Richard Greene, Jonte' Greer and Tim Julien each provisionally qualified for nationals in the 55-meter hurdles, triple jump and 3,000 meters, respectively.
Swimmers at UAA meet
WU's men's and women's swimming and diving teams turned in impressive performances last weekend at the UAA Championships at Emory University in Atlanta. Senior diver Nancy Weinsier was named the UAA Diver of the Year for the second consecutive season after placing first on the one-meter board. Rachel Hopkins won the three-meter event, shattering school and UAA records. Carrie Register defended her 1998 UAA title in the 500 free with a time of 5 minutes, 10.53 seconds. Freshman Lindsay Wilkinson won the 50 free in a UAA and school record time of :24.21.
On the men's side, seven swimmers earned nine top-three finishes. Freshman Matt Greives set a school record in the 200 individual medley (1:58.13).
Compiled by Kevin Bergquist, director, sports information, and Keith Jenkins, asst. director, sports information. For up-to-date news about Washington University's athletics program, access the Bears' Web site at rescomp.wustl.edu/~athletics/.
