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Roller Vixens will compete in a double header against Dutchland Derby Foxfire,Dutchland Blitz on April 28 Meet the badass women of the Roller Vixens
BY JORDYN JOHNSON CULTURE EDITOR Athleticism, passion, camaraderie and competition are four things that Morgantown’s all-female, flat track roller derby league has brought to women around the community since 2010. “Morgantown Roller Derby was formed to provide a league for local skaters,” said WVU undergraduate student representative Melanie Boucher. “Morgantown Roller Derby works hard to be a competitive force on and off the track.” The Roller Vixens aim for “excellence in team and personal achievements by maintaining they highest standards of athleticism and sportsmanship.” “Morgantown Roller Derby also fosters positive relationships between our league, other leagues and the community through volunteer and service work and acting as representatives of the greater Morgantown area,” Boucher said. Roller derby is a competitive contact sport played on roller skates. Each team has five players speeding around the track at once. Teams consist of blockers, a jammer and a pivot. Blockers and the pivot make a wall to stop the movement of the opposing team’s jammer. The jammer’s job is to break through the wall of blockers to score points. A jammer scores points by legally passing through the hips of the opposing team’s blockers. “The pivot acts as a blocker unless the jammer passes the star,” said Boucher. “At that time, the pivot will become the jammer, and the original jammer will become a blocker.” There are many rules that relate to the legality of passing and blocking, and they are enforced by
It is common for roller derby team members to use nicknames. Here are a few of Morgantown’s:
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The Roller Vixens compete in the 2017 Jingle Brawl at Christmas time. the referees. The Morgantown Roller Vixens are an all-female league; however, there are leagues available for men and juniors who might want to try out the sport. “Morgantown Roller Derby Accepts women age 18 and older,” Boucher said. “There is also a need for referees and non-skating officials. Referees and non-skating officials of any gender are accepted.” For those interested in participating in roller derby, Boucher explained how they may go about doing so. “In order to compete in roller derby, a minimum skills test must first be passed,” Boucher said. “There are training sessions held which teach these skills.” “At the end of these sessions there is a test that is offered,” Boucher said. “Upon completion of the skills test and rules test, a skater becomes eligible for rostering.” Boucher suggests visiting the Roller Vixens’ website at morgantownrollervixens.com or contacting
them via Facebook to get more information on any of the positions open for play. Also, for more information on the skills needed to compete visit the Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association’s website at wftda.com. Roller derby is nothing like how movies such as “Whip It” portray it to be. “Movies are not an accurate representation of roller derby,” Boucher said. “Movies have made roller derby appear more violent than it is.” While roller derby is still a contact sport, the rules and regulations surrounding it make it safe for participants to play. If you are interested in watching the Morgantown Roller Vixens compete, they will be competing in a double header on April 28. Tickets can be purchased on their website or at the door on the day of the event.
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THURSDAY MARCH 22, 2018
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THURSDAY 3/22:
March 22, 1926: Physician Mildred Mitchell-Bateman was born in Georgia. She became the first black woman in West Virginia to hold a high-level state administrative position when, in 1962, Governor William Wallace Barron appointed her the director of Mental Health.
Mostly cloudy. High of 38°F, low 26°F.
FRIDAY 3/23:
Mostly cloudy. High of 38°F, low of 23°F.
For more information, visit e-wv: the West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
SATURDAY 3/24:
Dr. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman.
Mostly cloudy with some rain in the evening. High of 40°F, low of 26°F.
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Dining Services requests outside contractors BY KAYLA GAGNON STAFF WRITER WVU Dining Services could become privatized. Last month, the University sent out a request for outside contractors to submit proposals to manage Dining Services. The deadline for proposals is at the end of the month. “As we think about the University moving forward and the student experience, there have been a number of institutions of higher education across the country that have gone from internal management to contracted management,” said Rob Alsop, vice president for strate-
gic initiatives. Alsop cited Marshall, University of Virginia and University of Kentucky as examples of those who made this change. There will be a committee formed at the end of the month that will sort through the proposals, a process that will take several weeks. A decision on whether or not to outsource Dining Services will be made after reviewing the proposals. “We haven’t made any decisions, this is really an investigation stage by the University to see what type of opportunities we have,” he said. Alsop said there could be companies that “invest and improve some of our facili-
ties and offer more choices to our students.” The proposal guidelines point out the inclusion of employees in this possible change. If an employee has three or more years of experience, they have the option to stay as an University employee or to work for the contractor. If an employee has less than three years of experience, they will be the contractor’s employees. About whether or not current employees could lose their jobs, Alsop said in an email, “I think that it’s important to remember that none of us have guaranteed employment for any job.” “Even if we don’t go through a contract management situ-
ation, I could not guarantee someone’s employment at the University, in dining services or beyond,” Alsop said. Nicolas Lopez, a student accountant for WVU Dining and an SGA intern, addressed the SGA assembly last month about possible dining privatization. He expressed concerns with food quality, as well as a lack of student involvement in this decision. “Because the student population is such an important part of this university, I believe there should be more student input in making this decision,” said Lopez. “It appears that the majority of the student population is unaware of this situation.” Amanda Marple, a geogra-
“We haven’t made any decisions, this is really an investigation stage by the University to see what type of opportunities we have.” - Rob Alsop, vice president for strategic initiatives phy student, also addressed the SGA assembly with her concerns about privatization based on her research with the WVU Food Justice Lab, a group that researches economic crises and food system inequalities in Central Appalachia. “This University is a land grant university,” she said. “It doesn’t make sense to bring companies from outside of
the state.” There is no requirements listed in the proposal guidelines for the companies to be based in West Virginia or the United States. “Companies that come from out of state and out of country can tap into resources that then get extracted,” Marple said. “It doesn’t help the local economy.”
Open Mic Night held in solidarity for sexual assault victims BY KAYLA GAGNON STAFF WRITER On Monday night an open mic event used poetry, music and the spoken word to share victims stories about sexual assault and the #MeToo movement. “This event is a creative and artistic way to talk about a very dark and painful topic like sexual violence,” said Justin Click, a member of WVU’s Planned Parenthood Generation Action that hosted the event alongside Unite for IX. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the articles and hashtags and new Harvey Weinstein stories.” Click said that he hopes the people who attend the event, which was held at 123 Pleasant Street, will
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Open Mic night was held at 123 Pleasant Street on Monday night. walk away wanting to start a conversation. “Seeing that maybe someone they know is a survivor of
sexual violence can help them realize that this could happen to them too, and understand how widespread the issue is,”
he said. Heidi Gum, a WVU grad student, did not intend to speak at this event originally,
but she wrote a poem during the open mic about her experience with sexual assault in an abusive relationship. She ended up stepping onto the stage. “At first I thought that I’d do it for myself because I never let my story be heard,” Gum said. “I realized it’s not really for me, it’s for other women who have been silenced about their feelings because of their fears, or that they won’t be believed.” Gum said that she hopes that people will realize that sexual assault isn’t just something that’s heard about on the news. “It could be the person beside you that has experienced this,” Gum said. “If you’re the one that’s experienced this, there’s support groups around on campus and around Mor-
gantown to help.” Shannon Cawley, a published poet and a WVU English student, recited some of her poetry. She recounted her recovery and healing process from being sexually assaulted at a young age. “I want people to see that sexual assault is unfortunately a prevalent issue in our community,” Cawley said. “Events like these are important because it brings awareness, and it brings the community together.” Her book of poetry, “Kingdom Now,” will be released June 16, which contains some of the poetry Cawley recited at the open mic. Some who took to the stage also discussed gun violence and racial discrimination..
WVU’s St. Patrick’s Day crime on decline BY PENELOPE DE LA CRUZ STAFF WRITER There was a 50 percent decline in WVU St. Patrick’s Day Crime this year, according to WVU Police. “On [Monday], we had 21 [alcohol-related] case reports, one underage citation, one underage arrest, one public intoxication citation and one public intoxication referral to Student Judicial,” said WVU Police Chief Bob Roberts. An alcohol-related case could range from public intoxication to a DUI. Since the actual St. Pat-
rick’s Day on Saturday corresponded with WVU’s spring break, many students celebrated the holiday on Monday. Last year’s St. Patrick’s Day, which was on a Tuesday and not during WVU’s scheduled spring break. On this day, the WVU Police Department had 71 reported alcohol-related case reports, according to Roberts. Of these, 32 people were reported to UPD for drinking underage and three resulted in arrest. According to the WVU crime log for Monday, there was one Alcoholic Beverages Control Commision violation
“If you look at total cases there is a downward trend that would give credence to a possible behavior shift.” -Bob Roberts, WVU Police Chief at Lyon Tower that resulted in a student being taken to Ruby Memorial Hospital. Roberts said of all the alcohol-related incidents, this was the only to occur in a residence hall. Roberts thinks it could be something more than this year’s St. Patrick’s Day being during spring break. “If you look at total cases there is a downward trend that would give credence to a
possible behavior shift,” said Roberts. On Halloween in 2016, there were a total of 77 alcohol-related cases filed by the UPD. This last year, there were only 31 filed cases. This is a similar decline in alcohol-related crime as seen during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day. “Having done this for a few decades now, I realize that incidents and cases can go
Holiday Crime on Campus: Halloween St. Patrick’s Day
2017: 71 cases 2018: 21 cases in cycles,” said Roberts, “but these numbers are trending very favorably and reflect what I hope is a true shift in
2016: 77 cases 2017: 31 cases behavior, to that of safer practices and awareness of how one’s acts impact their safety and the safety of others.”
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THURSDAY MARCH 22, 2018
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WVU Figure Skating Club to dazzle its audience BY JULIA HILLMAN ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR In one of the highlights of its season, the West Virginia University Figure Skating Club will perform in two shows on March 22 and 25 at the Morgantown Ice Arena. While the club will be skating at both shows, each one has something different to offer to the public. It’s one thing to watch the sport on television, but it’s another to see it in person. “If you haven’t seen the WVU Figure Skating Club perform, you’ve missed out — but it isn’t too late,” said Mark Brazaitis, a professor in WVU’s Department of English and the club’s adviser. “Our skaters are tremendous artists and athletes,” Brazaitis said. “The community will have a great time watching them and an even better time skating with them.” “You really get a sense of how difficult and how beautiful the sport is,” Brazaitis said. “Whoever turns up for the shows on Thursday and Sunday will be very impressed with the artistry and athleticism of WVU’s skaters.” WVU figure skaters who
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The WVU Figure Skating team poses at the BOPARC Ice Rink where they practice. will participate in the shows are Terezia Galikova (Morgantown, W.Va.), Lindsay Hoke (Charleston, W.Va), Caroline Leadmon (Hurricane, W.Va), Kristin Moro (Roseland, N.J.), Anne Roth (Fairfax, Va.), Melanie Quick (Flemington, N.J.), Alexis Sole (Cleveland, Ohio) and Devan Tighe (Charleston, W.Va.). For the March 22 show, the
club will skate a brief program then invite those in attendance to come skate with them. The entire event is a fundraiser for the club and will feature food, a hot chocolate bar, raffles and more. The event will run from 7:30-9 p.m. Admission is $5 plus an additional $3 for skate rentals. On March 25 the club will
join members of the Mason-Dixon Figure Skating Club in the “Skating for Gold” showcase. The show will run from 4:15-5:05 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Tickets will be sold at the door. Both events will take place at the Morgantown Ice Arena, which is located at 1001 Mis-
sissippi St.. Those interested in learning more about ice skating in the Morgantown area can visit www.skatemorgantown.com for more information. While they are focusing on its upcoming shows, the WVU Figure Skating Club is already looking forward to next season. “We really hope to compete more together as a synchro team next season,” Tighe said. “This year we worked really hard to get ourselves to U.S. Figure Skating’s Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships.” Tighe explained that it was huge for the club to add synchronized skating and that it hopes to move up to a level that will qualify it for the National Championships. “Another big goal we set for next year is to attend Dr. Richard Porter Synchronized Classic in December, which is an international scale synchro competition,” Tighe said. “It would be huge for us just to be able to participate in these larger competitions during our first few years of having a team, and we look forward to seeing how far we can take it.”
Skate with the WVU Figure Skaters • Learn to skate with the team while enjoying raffles, food, a hot chocolate bar, contests/prizes and more • Thursay, March 22 • 7:30 p.m. • BOPARC Ice Arena 1001 Mississippi Street Morgantown, WV 26501 • For anyone • No need to bring your own skates • $5 per person • $3 skate rental INFORMATION VIA SKATEMORGANTOWN.COM
Meet the Team Caroline oline Leadmon
Terezia ezia Galikova
Position: President Year: Sophomore Major: Biochemistry/Fungal Genetics Skating background: Ice Dancer Fun Fact: “I’m a Diet Coke addict.”
Position: Vice President Year: Sophomore Major: Medical Microbiology Skating background: Freestyle Fun Fact: “I like to make desserts out of vegetables”
Kristin in Moro
Melanie nie Quick
Position: Pubic Relations Year: Junior Major: Management Information Systems Skating background: Synchro Fun Fact: “I love traveling and have been to over 20 countries and 4 continents.”
Year: Freshman Major: Psychology Skating background: Freestyle Fun Fact: “I play the piccolo for the marching band!”
AnneeRoth
Position: Secretary Year: Sophomore Major: Elementary Education & Spanish Skating background: Freestyle Fun Fact: “I like to do people’s hair.”
Lindsay ay Hoke
Year: Sophomore Major: Phsamacy Skating background: Synchro & Freestyle Fun Fact: “I started skating when I was younger, and now I am trying it again.”
Alexis Al is Sole
Year: Freshman Major: Psychology Skating background: Synchro
Devan an Tighe
Position: Treasurer Year: Sophomore Major: Computer Science & Math Skating background: Synchro & Freestyle Fun Fact: “I worked for NASA last summer teaching middle schoolers robotics.”
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How suicide affects a family BY JORDYN JOHNSON CULTURE EDITOR You never forget where you are when you learn that a family member has died. It’s something that sticks with you, and for me, it’s nearly impossible to forget. I was in my favorite place— the bathtub. I’ve always been a huge fan of baths; they’re an escape from the real world. I definitely needed one that day. My aunt had been M.I.A nearly all day, and everyone was beginning to worry. Her partner called my mom early in the afternoon, concerned because she had not heard from her all day. I remember I texted my aunt after I learned of this. The water was running when I heard heartbroken screams coming from below me. A suicide note had been found, and a feeling like I’ve never felt before took over me.
The next few hours were a complete blur. Someone I loved so very much had been found dead. Cause of death: suicide. My already tiny family had just became even smaller. Who was going to tell my grandmother? Who was going to break the worst news she could possibly hear — that her child was gone? I hardly remember the next few days. All I know is that my eyes were swollen from crying, and I felt completely empty. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is defined as “death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with an intent to die as a result of the behavior”. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and the grief felt by family and friends of the victim is extremely complex. You feel guilty. I was supposed to visit my aunt the
week before she took her life; however, the trip was cancelled. Could I have done something to prevent this? You feel sadness. I’ve only seen my father cry a few times in my 19 years, and this was one of those times. You’re angry and confused, and you try your hardest to understand why. But that question is never answered for some, and it wasn’t answered for my family and I. Erin Nelson is a WVU junior and experienced losing a family member to suicide in 2015. Nelson had just graduated high school and was on her senior trip in Panama City Beach, Florida when she received the news that her step-brother had committed suicide. “Tuesday morning my best friend Lauren woke me up; I felt her hands against my face, and she shook me awake,” she said. “I sat up confused and angry because it was so early.” Nelson’s friend told her
Warning signs to watch for suicide: While every individual is different, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention mentions these warning factors to look for if you think someone may try to commit suicide. If a person talks about: •Killing themselves •Feeling hopeless •Having no reason to live
•Being a burden to others •Feeling trapped •Unbearable pain
A letter to the Editor: Students need to stand together for March for Our Lives When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Guns don’t kill people—people kill people. An armed society is a polite society. Those are what pass for logic, bumper sticker foolishness from the likes of Wayne LaPierre and a handful of his cronies at the top of the NRA. Those leaders long ago stopped representing everyday NRA members, opting instead to become proxies for the big money from manufacturers and distributors of guns and ammunition— which provides about forty percent of the NRA budget. On March 24, university and college students must stand with their younger
brothers and sisters by joining the march on Washington. It is time to choose reason over extremism. Let’s take a deeper look into what’s at stake. What about the Second Amendment? Here it is: “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” The wisdom-impaired interpret that sentence to mean that there should be no restrictions at all on gun ownership. But the U.S. Supreme Court long ago ruled that restrictions are indeed consistent with the Second Amendment. It’s just a matter of what those restrictions ought to be. States with the most restric-
she needed to call her father, and he told her what had happened. “I remember screaming. I threw my phone,” she said. “I remember Lauren holding me until I had nothing left. I put on a bathing suit and went to the beach. I sat in a beach chair and said nothing for hours.” Nelson explained that she just watched the ocean wondering why such a terrible thing was happening. She was supposed to be having the best week of her life; however, it turned into a nightmare in the matter of minutes. Her family learned months after that her step-brother Alex was experiencing PTSD and depression from serving in the Navy. He witnessed six of his fellow friends jump overboard from the ship, and he had been stationed in Libya during a nasty war. “My family is still in process of recovering from Alex’s death,” Nelson said. “He left
behind three nephews who all resemble them. As they grow up, I worry how this will impact them.” Nelson said that Holidays without her step-brother was the hardest part. I completely agree. Losing a family member to suicide is something that shakes you to the core. Everyone around you is affected somehow and in different ways. Those who tell you they are sorry will never truly understand how it feels to have someone you love so deeply take their life. It is a process to recover from the grief felt and both Nelson and I are still recovering. It gets easier over time, but the emotions are always still there. If you or someone you know is showing symptoms of suicide, seek help immediately. Suicide doesn’t just affect one person, it affects everyone.
Behaviors that may signal risk, especially if related to a painful event, loss or change: •Increased use of alcohol or drugs
•Isolating from family and friends
•Looking for a way to •Sleeping too much end their lives, such as or too little searching online for •Visiting or calling materials or means people to say •Withdrawing from goodbye activities
tions (Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts) have the fewest gun deaths while states with the weakest gun restrictions (Alaska, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma) have the most. Of the children who perish by guns every year in the developed world, eighty percent of them die in the U.S. And the NRA’s leaders give us bumper stickers? So, support your younger brothers and sisters on March 24, and you’ll be supporting your future children too. What does sensible firearm legislation look like? ·Universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole. Polls show more than 90 percent of Americans (74 percent of NRA members!) agree. ·Ban assault-style weapons. A huge majority of Americans agree with this too. ·Ban sale of clips that hold
more than 10 rounds (and limit existing large clips to 10 rounds). ·Keep guns off our college campuses and out of public schools. ·Establish product liability laws. Guns and ammunition are products with inherent dangers, like everything from cigarettes to exploding phones to tainted dog food. Makers of such products may be sued for the harm they cause. Why should the gun and ammo industries get a pass? Require gun purchasers to also purchase liability insurance, same as for automobiles. And require a training program, testing and licensing, as well. Establish a federal five percent tax on the sale of guns, with the proceeds used to increase security at schools. The above represent responsible restrictions on gun
•Giving away prized possessions •Aggression •Fatigue INFORMATION VIA AMER ICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTATION
ownership. The NRA, especially its CEO Mr. LaPierre, constantly lectures us about the “rights of responsible gun owners.” So, let gun owners be responsible, by enactment of responsible legislation. Sadly, members of Congress have become proxies for the NRA, which itself is a proxy for the arms industry. They quake with fear, they shudder at the thought that the NRA will campaign against them. But when is enough, enough? When a finger-wagging gun fanatic lectures you with, “What part of ‘shall not be infringed’ do you not understand?’ answer by asking in return, “What part of ‘well-regulated” don’t you get, my friend?” And for good measure, you may wish to add that every right guaranteed by the Constitution includes restrictions. Freedom of expression is restricted by
Statistics on Suicide: •Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. •Each year 44,965 Americans die by suicide •For every suicide 25 people attempt to commit suicide •Suicide costs the U.S. $69 billion annually •The annual age adjusted suicide rate is 13.42 per 100,000 individuals •On average, there are 123 suicides per day •Firearms account for 51 percent of all suicides in 2016 •Men die by suicide 3.53 times more often than women •White males accounted for 7 of 10 suicides in 2016 •The rate of suicide is highest in middle age INFORMATION VIA AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTATION
slander and libel laws. Religious freedom is restricted by laws outlawing child brides and animal sacrifices. Freedom to assemble is restricted by ordinances requiring parade permits. The right to vote goes away for convicted felons. Enough is enough. Responsible gun owners generally agree that something needs to be done. Irresponsible gun owners, mutter bumper sticker logic without offering answers. Go to Washington on the 24th. Embrace and support your younger brothers and sisters. And do something that many of them cannot – vote in November for candidates who understand that it is time for change. Joseph Wyatt is a 1980 graduate of WVU and emeritus professor of psychology at Marshall University.
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WVU Billiards Club knocks balls in holes, fundraises for charity For a game often found in dive bars and basements, playing billiards with skill takes an enormous amount of coordination, talent and dedication. The mechanics alone seem simple; broken down to its most basic, billiards is using a stick to knock balls into holes. But a good pool player is also a mathematician; they can measure angles, velocity and predictive outcomes in the glance of an eye. It’s perhaps of little surprise then that the WVU Billiards Club has a lot of engineering students, including its president, Matthew Lewis. “Having a problem-solving mindset and whatnot, it’s compatible with the schoolwork I’m doing,” Lewis said. “But it’s also great stress relief after long days of tests.” Lewis has played since he could see over a pool table, but he started getting serious when he got to college, joining the club his freshman year. Now a senior, Lewis has been president for two years, presiding over numerous events and introducing new players
to the game of pool. The clubs attends collegiate tournaments whenever they can, including competitions at Michigan last year and at Penn State in January. But you don’t have to be a competitive player to join the club; all levels of skill are accommodated for. “We have people who walk in having never held a cue before up to a guy whose ranked No. 9 in the nation,” Lewis said. “If you don’t know how to play or you want to get better, we’ll teach you.” A number of local residents act as coaches at the club, including Ravi Shibley, 46, whose father, John Shibley, has been a professor at WVU since 1970. Ravi Shibley first got his start at Billiards while still a teenager, in the same Mountainlair pool hall the club he helps coach now plays in. “I once missed three weeks of high school in a row playing pool,” Shibley said. “I’d get off the bus for high school and just walk to the Lair.” One thing Shibley loves about billiards is its inclusiv-
ity. In his 30 odd years of playing and 10 years of coaching, he’s seen all kinds of players succeed. “Anybody can play it. I’ve played against guys in wheelchairs, really old guys. You can play it until you’re 95 years old,” Shibley said. “You can’t really be playing baseball or football or anything when you’re 95 years old.” While the academic year might be winding down, the Billiards Club still has one big event coming up: The annual Jerry Shrewsberry Memorial Charity Tournament to be held on April 14 at the Mountainlair pool hall. Free for the public to enter, the tournament will consist of billiards and bowling, with all proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. “I’m very happy to have participated (in the charity tournaments),” Lewis said. “It’s something I hope continues long after I’ve gone.” The WVU Billiards Club meets at 6 PM every Wednesday at the Mountainlair Poolhall.
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Bench play steps up at perfect time for WVU MEN’S BASKETBALL BY CHRIS JACKSON MANAGING EDITOR When everyone is contributing like they did during the first two rounds at the NCAA Tournament, this West Virginia team knows it is that much more difficult to beat. WVU already has the advantage of being a No. 5 seed, which gave it a seeding advantage through the first two rounds. It already has the advantage of playing a relentless pressure defense that has wreaked havoc on so many opponents and top players over the last four years. But when the bench is playing like it did over the weekend, WVU is even tougher — and almost impossible — to defeat. Players like redshirt sophomore guard James “Beetle” Bolden and redshirt sophomore forward Lamont West were both in slumps. Neither could hit shots, and that’s what they do so well. Freshman forward Teddy Allen showed flashes, but ever since the fourth game in Big 12 play, he struggled to find his footing and look anything like the Teddy Allen that dominated the first three Big 12 contests. Then, all three stepped up, almost seemingly at the same time. It first started with Allen, who scored 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting off the bench against Murray State on Friday and followed that up with eight points on 4-of-7 shooting against Marshall on Sunday as WVU advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third time in four seasons. “We need that,” said WVU junior forward Esa Ahmad. “That’s what Teddy does. We call him ‘Teddy Buckets,’ so we needed him to get buckets, and that’s what he did today.” Allen averaged 19 points on 71 percent shooting in the first three Big 12 games, helping WVU sit nearly atop the college basketball landscape with a No. 2 ranking in the AP Poll, the highest ranking for the program since Jerry West donned the blue and gold in 1959. Allen was a star in the making, if he wasn’t already made out to be a star then. Except he fell into a massive cold spell. Since the 20-point performance in the 89-76 win over Oklahoma on Jan. 6 — the third Big 12 game — he scored in double figures a mere two times before Friday’s 16-point display in the win over Murray State. He was scoreless seven times during that span and did not appear in twice — Jan. 15
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WVU guard James Bolden drains a contested three pointer against Marshall. against Kansas and Jan. 20 against Texas. He regained his form at the perfect time and looked just like the Teddy Allen that shined earlier this season. “He’s an excellent scorer,” said WVU redshirt sophomore forward Logan Routt. “He always has the potential to do that, so when he gets in the zone, not many people can stop him, especially when he’s matchup with kind of a bigger-sized man. He’s an excellent scorer. It’s no surprise to me. He’s one of my good friends. He can do that anytime really.” Bolden and West did not suffer through as large of slumps as Allen, but they did go through a recent stretch that mirrored Allen’s. The duo combined for 12 points over the previous four games — the three at the Big 12 Tournament and the NCAA Tournament opener. Bolden scored six points during that span, making just three of 12 shots from the field and not converting any of his six three-pointers, a rarity for someone who is a
career 42 percent shooter beyond the arc. Coaches and teammates told him to attack. They know he can score. They know how much of a spark plug he has been off the bench, averaging 8.7 points, which is the second-most of the reserves, only behind West. And the results paid off after heeding their message. He played 17 minutes, his highest amount of playing time since seeing 26 minutes in the regular season finale at Texas, scoring 11 points on 3-of-5 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 from long range. “Everybody just kept telling me to be aggressive,” Bolden said. “I wasn’t aggressive the last few games. I went out there looking for my shot as I normally would, and it paid off.” West dropped a combined six points in the previous four games on 3-of-16 shooting before dominating in the victory over Marshall. He was held scoreless in three of those contests, with all six points coming in the Big 12 quarterfinals win over Baylor.
The other three games saw him go 0-for-11 shooting. He responded in huge fashion, finishing with 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field and a 3-of-7 mark from deep and a career-high 10 rebounds. “That’s a huge lift,” Bolden said. “We know Lamont can shoot and score, and if he can get the rebounds like he did tonight, I think it will be very tough to beat us.” It’s difficult to mention the terrific bench production without discussing Routt. Head coach Bob Huggins raved about his ability to box out and rebound throughout the season, and Routt shined on the biggest stage, similar to his counterparts on the bench. Routt registered a career-best seven points versus Murray State, making all three of his shots. He also had four rebounds in 16 minutes. “Energy, he ran the floor, played D, contested shots, rebounded,” Allen said. “He did everything down there today. We don’t win the game without him today.”
WVU when...
Record:
-Allen scores 10+ points
10-0
-Bolden scores 10+ points
15-3
-West scores 10+ points
13-3
-When Allen and Bolden score 10+ points
7-0
-When Allen and West score 10+ points
5-0
-Games when Bolden and West score 10+ points
7-1
-Games when Allen, Bolden, and West score 10+ points
4-0
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Bullpen showing promise for WVU early this season BASEBALL BY PATRICK KOTNIK SPORTS EDITOR One of West Virginia’s greatest strengths this season may come from players who see the least playing time in a single game. The Mountaineers have undergone an up-and-down start to the 2018 season, but one area that has been showing promise through the team’s first 18 games is the bullpen. West Virginia’s relievers started the season off with a strong season-opening performance by allowing just three hits and holding Jacksonville scoreless in the game’s final 4.2 innings as the Mountaineers held off the Dolphins for a 5-4 win. “With men on base, they made quality pitches when they really needed to,” said WVU head coach Randy Mazey of the bullpen following the win. “I don’t know if we had a 1-2-3 inning at all tonight, but we’re always pitching with guys on base and made a lot of great pitches with men on base.” The bullpen had its moments early on in the season, but for the most part, it stood strong throughout West Virginia’s opening 15-game road stretch and first home series due to the team’s experience, talent and development of both upper and lower classmen. In five of the team’s 18 games thus far, West Virginia has held its opponents scoreless in the final four innings, going 3-2 in those five games. The Mountaineers are coming off arguably their strongest weekend pitching performance of the season, holding Canisius scoreless in four innings during Friday’s opening day win and scoreless for all nine innings in a 2-0 win this past Saturday. “We did a really good job out of the bullpen,” Mazey said after Saturday’s win over Canisius. “Both guys out of the pen pitched great.” Despite dropping the series finale on Sunday, the team’s bullpen combined to shutout the Golden Griffins for the final five innings of the game, setting up a chance for the Mountaineers to rally, but the effort came up short in the 4-3 loss. As far as experience goes, the bullpen returns multiple starters who received time on the mound out of the bullpen last season, including senior Shane Ennis, redshirt sophomore Cody Wood, sophomore Riley Troutt and junior Braden Zarbnisky. Zarbnisky, a preseason First Team All-American, is a
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Sam Kessler sits in the dugout of PNC Park during West Virginia’s win over Penn State in May. dual threat player who is effective both at the bats and on the mound, sometimes in the same game. The sophomore did just that in an 11-9 win over Western Kentucky on March 3, where he racked up five hits, drove in the game-winning run in the 10th inning then secured the win on the mound in the bottom half of the same inning. “That’s why he’s one of the best two-way players in the nation,” Mazey said. “He’s a little bit slow getting going on the mound right now, but he’ll get back into it. Having him at the top of the lineup really changes the complexion of the team.” Zarbnisky has been utilized as both a starter on the mound and a reliever and so far this season. He has started one game and has made four appearances as a reliever, accumulating a 2.57 ERA and 1-1 record. Ennis is another player
who has seen the mound more this season and is off to a strong start. The Romney, W.Va. native made just seven appearances last season and already surpassed that total with 10 so far this year to go along with a 2.16 ERA and 3-1 record. His presence on the mound helped West Virginia defeat Western Kentucky in the series opener on March 2 as he tossed 2.1 innings in relief and allowed one run on his way to his second win of the season. “Shane came in in a big situation and got two strikeouts to end the sixth inning,” Mazey said. “That’s why he’s in there, to do exactly what he did, so he’s throwing the ball really well right now.” Along with experience, West Virginia’s bullpen has also showcased new faces. Two freshmen in lefthanded pitcher Jackson Wolf and right-hander Tristen
Hudson have made a combined 12 appearances in relief for the Mountaineers this season. Other new faces in transfers Dillon Meadows and Christian Young are also seeing time on the mound. Meadows hasn’t allowed a hit in three one-inning appearances, and Young has a 2-1 record this season in six appearances and one start. There were some questions prior to the season regarding who exactly would take on the closer role for West Virginia, but at that time, Mazey’s approach into finding the team’s closer was a simple one. “A lot of guys are going to get opportunities to finish games,” Mazey said prior to the start of the season. “The guy that takes more pride in that role is going to end up being that guy.” As of now, the Mountaineers seemed to have found their closer in sopho-
more right-handed pitcher Sam Kessler. Kessler leads the team with four saves on the year and has yet to allow a run in eight appearances this season. The reason for West Virginia’s early progress and success out of the bullpen can be attributed to both “expensive experience” and new pitching coach Dave Serrano. This “expensive experience,” a term coined by Mazey, is described as a learning experience for a young player who has a rough outing, costing their team a win and potentially more depending on what’s at stake. It’s something that some of the team’s pitchers acquired last season and something that could help West Virginia’s new pitchers this season. “It’s the kind of experience you don’t want, but sometimes the experience you need,” said former West Virginia pitcher Jackson Sigman
last season. Serrano brings an impressive resume stocked with wins and proven success with developing pitchers. He previously coached at Tennessee, Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine, leading both Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine to a College World Series appearance. “I think he’s coached 34 pitchers that have gone on to pitch in the big leagues,” Mazey said. “How could you not buy in? If you don’t, that’s your fault, it’s not his.” There’s no question that West Virginia has depth and options when it comes to the bullpen and pitching as a whole, and with a batting lineup that was been inconsistent throughout most of the season up to this point, the Mountaineers will have to rely on strong pitching from both their starters and relievers until the team finds more consistency at the bats.
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WVU to face James Madison in WNIT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL BY JACK TOLMAN SPORTS WRITE The WVU women’s basketball team will facethe James Madison Dukes in the third round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. While both teams boast similar records, the Mountaineers (23-11) play in a significantly tougher conference, which consists of multiple ranked teams. The Dukes (23-10) finished the year with the best record in the Colonial Athletic Association at 16-2 in conference play but fell short of the CAA Championship after a semifinal loss to eventual champion Elon. The Mountaineers were stormed by both Bucknell in the first round of the WNIT by a score of 83-50 and then by St. Joseph’s in the second round by a score of 79-51. For the entire season, WVU has been very strong in non-conference play, with only one season loss against a non-conference team. The other 10 losses came to the hands of Big 12 teams. West Virginia continues to rely on their starting five that have played very well as a unit all year. In both tournaments games, four of the five starters scored over 10 points. The two main players to watch will be seniors Teana Muldrow, who has 38 points and 18 rebounds over the two games, and guard Chania Ray, the team’s assist leader, who put together 14 assists in the tournament so far. Additionally, after just eight points against Bucknell, forward Naomi Davenport led the team in scoring with 18 points against St. Joseph’s and looks to remain hot with a game game against James Madison. JMU Sophomore guard Kamiah Smalls proved to be a do-it-all type player this season. She led the team in scoring with 15.2 per game, but was also second in the team in assists with 86 on the year
Mountaineers head to South Carolina GOLF BY JOE SEVERINO SPORTS WRITER The West Virginia University golf team will compete in its fourth tournament of the spring this weekend at the Furman Intercollegiate in Greenville, S.C. Coming off of a rather underwhelming performance in Florida earlier in the week, the Mountaineers have an opportunity to rebound at a course they’ve played before. Although WVU didn’t fare too well at Furman a year ago, the experience will help the team from top-to-bottom. Nineteen teams will compete in Greenville this weekend, including No. 14 Clemson, Virginia Tech,
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Head coach Mike Carey looks on as Chania Ray shoots a free throw against Pittsburgh. and second on the team in rebounds with 204. The two other main scorers for the team were Kelly Koshuta at 12.6 per game and Lexie Barrier at 12.1 per game. The other two starters might have not been top scorers, but led the team in other categories. Six-foot-two Kayla Cooper-Williams led the team with 245 rebounds, while guard Logan Reynolds led the team in assists with 109. The Dukes averaged 64.2 points per game, but only allowed 57.5 per game, while the Mountaineers
scored 73.8 points per game and allowed 61.6. If the Mountaineers can unleash their offense on James Madison, the Dukes could struggle to keep up with WVU. With a WVU shooting percentage of .447 and .371 from three-point range compared to JMU’s .390 and a .266 shooting percentage from beyond the arc, the Mountaineers definitely pack more offensive firepower than the Dukes. The game will be tip off at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the WVU Coliseum.
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James Madison, Marshall, Akron, Harvard and Georgia Southern. Head coach Sean Covich hasn’t officially announced his top five for the weekend, but his lineup will likely consist of freshman Matthew Sharpstene, freshman Mark Goetz, junior Max Sear, junior Tristan Nicholls and sophomore Etienne Papineau, which is the same lineup that competed a week ago. WVU has stayed consistent with Sharpstene, Sear, Papineau, Nicholls and Goetz as its top five this spring. The only exception came at Martin Downs, when Logan Perkins was subbed in for Sharpstene. The Mountaineers will begin play on Friday, playing 18 holes starting at 8 a.m. on the par-72 course. Saturday and Sundays rounds will
also start at 8 a.m., weather permitting. West Virginia will also try to rekindle its hot start when they picked up its second win of the year at Martin Downs in its first spring match. Since then, WVU has placed ninth out of 14 and tied for last place in its last tournament. WVU individuals have gone below par nine times in 45 rounds this spring. Seven of those came at Martin Downs. The Mountaineers didn’t have one individual with a round below par in their last tournament More difficult courses will yield higher scores, of course, but the Mountaineers will need to start making birdies again if they want to move up the leaderboard like they were earlier in the year.
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