Page 8-The Michigan Daily- Sports Monday -March 11, 1991 'M' lacrosse hammered by State, 19-4 *F U L L CO U RT by Mitch Rubenstein Daily Sports Writer A fired-up Michigan lacrosse team took the field Sunday inside cold and rainy Spartan Stadium in search of their fist-ever victory ver- sus Michigan State. But when time had expired, a tired and disappointed Wolverine squad walked off the wet MSU turf on the losing end of a 19- 4 score. The Spartans quickly put the game out of reach in the first quarter by outscoring the Wolverines 8-0. The next quarter was much the same for the frustrated Michigan squad, ending the first half down 14-1, leav- ing the Wolverines to play the last thirty minutes for personal pride. "The team really came together in the second half," senior captain Marc Silbergeld, who had one goal and two assists, said. The rejuvenated Michigan squad was outscored in the second stanza by only a 5-3 mark. Although the Wolverines played much of the last thirty minutes against the Spartan 'The team was not ready to- play a team of the caliber of Michigan State...our defense could not stay with them in transition' - Rich Belanger, Michigan lacrosse coach reserves, they showed great team pride in rebounding from what cap- tain Silbergeld called "the longest half of lacrosse I have ever played." The Wolverines came into the game at East Lansing knowing that they were expected to lose. Many of the Wolverine players appeared to play like underdogs in the first half. "Some of our players were psyched out by playing at MSU be- cause of the rivalry and the fact that they (Michigan State) are varsity," injured captain Rich Belanger said. "The team was not ready to play a team of the caliber of Michigan State, our offense was just not pre- pared and our defense could not stay with them in transition." On a positive side for the Wolverine team, goalie Pete Mc- Partlin played well in goal despite allowing the nineteen tallies. Many times he was forced to stop point blank shots. Fortunately for the Wolverines, they do not play a team the caliber of Michigan State again this year. The squad will try to regroup from Saturday's loss and begin to focus on the remainder of its schedule. PRESS Helping It J 'M' water polo wins twice before falling to the Rock By donating plasma, you are helping hemophiliacs as well as other patients to enjoy a healthy productive life. Now, more than ever, we need your help. At Cutter Biological we are committed to improving the quality of life world-wide. Through education and service YOU can help make the difference. We value your time and effort and we'll help by compensating you. You can even study while you donate! CALL TODAY (313) 482-6793 by Tim Spolar Daily Sports Writer Lopsided scores have characterized the Michigan women's water polo games this season, and the mold was not broken in three matches Saturday. Over the weekend, the team once again journeyed to Columbus, the site of its previous two games, to face Ohio State. However, the Wolverines (6-3 overall, 3-0 in the Big Ten) also faced the new challenges of Maryland and Slippery Rock, currently ranked second in the nation. The squad is making a tradition YPSILANTI PLASMA CENTER 813 West Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti, MI 48197 CutterA 'People Hel[ping People' J ,e of pounding the Buckeyes, and this Saturday's match stayed well within the pattern as the Wolverines coasted to a 15-5 victory. Michigan has trounced Ohio State in each of their three contests this year, following a flawless record against OSU last season. The Wolverines also manhandled Maryland, outscoring the Terrapins 18-5 and pushing their undefeated streak to four games. However, the Wolverines' hot streak, which extended back to early February, came to an abrupt halt in their third match on Saturday. The Wolverines fell 14-6 to an overpowering and highly-experienced Slippery Rock squad. "They were very dominant," Michigan coach Scott Russell said. "They got a lot of three on two fast break situations which they were able to convert into scores." Although the Wolverines were outscored 8-0 in the first quarter, Russell noted that there was not a lapse in the Wolverines' defense or goaltending. "(Michigan netminder) Karen Gorny played very well," Russell said. "Slippery Rock is just so good, they can easily make a good goalie look bad." Russell also noted that, after the first quarter, the Wolverines scored a victory for their moraleby playing even with Slippery Rock. Captain heads for* basketball afterlife by David Schechter Daily Basketball Writer Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson once said, "Athletes die twice." Today, Carol Szczechowski knows that Robinson was right. Szczechowski was the senior captain of this year's women's basketba* team who ran the court with a French braid in her hair and a basketball at her fingertips. Unfortunately for her, the Wolverines completed their most disappointing season in the Big Ten since 1987. It was not a fitting farewell for Michigan's departing hero. Szczechowski gave more to Michigan basketball in four years than she probably ever thought she could. She gave herself. head-first dives, and sometimes even bellyflops for loose balls, became her trademark on the court. By her own count she ended up on the floor an average of five times per game. Her final game of the season against Michigan State was a testament her desire to win. After the game, she admitted that she wasn't worried abotF'7 breaking an arm or a leg because it was her last game. "I was ready to sacri- fice any part of my body," Szczechowski said. She lent experience to her team. This season, as the only returning starter, Szczechowski was expected to pick up a large chunk of scoring, which she did. With grace and strength, she boosted her average to' almost 16 points a game from last year's 9.6. And in one remarkable F game at Eastern Michigan, Szcze- chowski went into a zone of altered consciousness and brought home a career-high 34 points. x' When she had to score, she did. ' Often times it seemed as though Szczechowski could score at will. When Michigan coach Bud Van- DeWege needed two points, Carol Szczechowski could give them. She was a genuine leader. A leader by example. Other players on th, team were attracted to Szczechowski for her ability to win. Everyone gained by playing with the captain. The players became more aggressive, tenacious and willing to sacrifice themselves for the team. Just like Szczechowski. VanDeWege will miss his star player: "She's done everything. I couldn't ask her to do anything more than she did in four years. Nothing. She just gave me everything she had," he said. The most painful aspect to think about is that Szczechowski's playing days are over, and she's only getting better. Competitive basketball is a part of her now. But she must let it go. "It's a bittersweet day, because I hate the thought of not playing agairo That's what really upsets me," Szczechowski said. Szczechowski led a life that few college students do. The life of a star athlete. She had the satisfaction of being able to prove herself a winner day in and day out, and documenting her ability in front of a crowd of fans. She's been lucky enough to live an athlete's life. That's something she can take with her as this life ends, and another begins. j ss ......Picture Place SPRING BREAK SPECIAL Bring us those rolls of film and watch what develops _........... 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