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Carolina Vol By Michelle Burchette i Gamecock Staff Writer ye Opening their home season today, the Lady ^ Gamecocks will play host to ten top-notch teams in ac the Carolina Volleyball Classic. fir Drawing on strong teams from all over the qc southeast region, USC Coach Judy Martino and the women's athletic department have put together a sa tournament which they believe really deserves to be na called a classic. du THE NUMBER of teams involved and the level of us competition have both increased since last year's sa * TO/^ T a. _ A i iU^ uat lnviiauunai, wnicii was ine nisi ui iu> miiu ai Carolina. According to Martino the growth in quality will provide one of the best displays of excellent women's volleyball in the area. th "They have to be pretty strong Division II teams to q. De invited, so tne competition is a lot stronger man pr it's ever been. This should be very, very good volleyball," Martino said. The size of the tournament is also an important ^ factor. Martino views it as a stepping stone to an Sq ultimately larger, more well-rounded, and very competitive tournament. M what wk kk eventually trying 10 gei is ine ^ northern teams playing the southern teams at a ^ central location. As our tournament starts to grow a ar little hit stroneer and we eet a little more Diiblicitv ? o ? - - o? ? i tU and more strength in the tournament, we hope to sa have more teams from the midwest, the north, and even some of the Florida teams coming up to play h< each other," she said. "We're hoping that we can e] build a good north-south rivalry." w Participating in today's tournament are ten Region b< II teams. They include Kentucky, N.C. State, UNC, o Duke, High Point, College of Charleston, ECU, e\ Georgia, Tennessee and USC. B1 Lacrosse Clul By David Wooten starting to play," M Gamecock staff wmer takes about a semest The rapidly expanding Lacrosse game well and ever Club is presently in the organizing of fun." stages lor me upcoming /y-?u lacrosse is piayet season, according to coach Mike man teams consis Meher. attack men, three Although the regular season three defensemen, schedule begins in March, the club Using long-handl conducts practice sessions in the sticks, each team tr fall and winter months and the ball across the welcomes any interested par- opposition's goal, ticipants at any time during the different skills play year. on the lacrosse team An athlete interested in lacrosse a finesse approach v at Carolina can simply attend a the aggressive ro practice session and learn the combination of be * game from there. Supervised pick- players team up I up games are held in practice winner," Meher said where every player is supplied For the last fe\ with a lacrosse stick and helmet. Lacrosse Club at "The interest in lacrosse has participated in leag really increased at Carolina, as Clemson, Georgia, more and more southerners are Tennessee, Vanderl A LITTLE OUT OF THE WAY, BUT A LOT OUT OF THE ORDINARY nrlfT^r^ Before the hnmecnnr experience fine dining c< a sunset 'n our rusti / atmosphere and delightf I \ setting: As always, if Ca I ^HfadtiKii^ZjgapeLSB I -the 1st round of drir \ J price...This is your wee and alumni. Ladies will < 'ivIWy a . :z^ __ " in d romTS ! "-tlM ! Before the game...S % up on our sandwich J You buy the Sandwi is! WpI 1 furnish the* Cn ! FREE! I one largo Coke with each one-faff sandwich (with coupon | Offer good until Oct. 6 onli clip !( "evba/l Class WITH ONLY FOUR teams returning from last ar's Carolina tournament, a repeat performance of e finals is possible but not probable. However, cording to Martino, there is potential for a close lal match reminiscent of last year's Carolina vs. .11?,?e /~ii? uicgc ui umi icaiuu tin met. "We've increased the strength since last year," she id. "Considering the overall strength of the tourment any one of the teams could be up there. "Last year we beat UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State iring the season, but then they came back and beat in regionals. So, we're an pretty close 10 oemg me me strength. It's going to be tough to get to that urnament on Saturday." DESPITE ALL of the excitement connected with e tournament, sickness has slowed the Lady amecocks' progress. According to Martino, actice has been severely limited by a recent outeak of illness. "We have four people who have been out with strep ""J it.n'i.n Unnn nnnntiniriff tirif h nnlll half Q 1 U<IU), (lliu WC VC UCC1I pi av.liv.llig mui U111J >iuu M |uad for the last week. We may be doing a lot of luffling around just to keep some strength," artino explained. While sickness may hinder the Lady Gamecocks, artino hopes their positive attitude will help lead em on to another tournament crown. "They're winnc trt nlav anrl r?f rrinrsp it hfinp nnr own home IAIVUU vvr ^>V4J | M*av> w* vvv?? wv " - ""O urnament they're even doubly anxious to win," she lid. IN AN EFFORT to conclude the tournament before amecoming festivities get under way, the double imination matches will begin tomorrow at 9 a.m. ith finals held at 3:15. The first round of competition igan this morning at 9 a.m. and will end at 4:30. nly the top six teams will advance to Saturday's rents. All matches are being held in the Solomon la tt P F, flpntpr tin prep stages eher said. "It Atlanta Lacrosse Club. A fall er to learn the tournament will be played at yone has a lot Clemson on Saturday, October 13th featuring all of the league i with two, 10- representatives. ting of three Meher encourages all aspiring mid-fielders, lacrosse players to give the club a and a goalie, try. "Our main purposes are to ed, webbed have some fun, get together, and ies to advance win some games," Meher said, field into the Last year, Carolina finished with a Players with 9-4 record and with some exdifferent roles perienced returnees and increased . "Some apply student interest the club hopes tc /hile others go better that mark this season. UlC, fX SUUU )th types of r ?? ~Tr~ lo produce a v years, the :g Carolina has !ugM: 1 If you i bilt, and the ^ I youdr ling game, , Dupled with c maritime ui dockside >:j: rolina wins, ft iks is half ikend, USC j? also receive i. 370 783 0306 j* 11? Saturday 4 12 jv Ml mn tock I I r . _c ^1 ...a frier q. fhf: II CHMI ke! .? 9 s S -?-*-? A 1 -TT i i I I ///-4I /4orc > i 1 . .drinking isi u?JJL ? ic to begin today I 1 The New Home of the Lote Night Dinner /"* Columbia S only ^ 4/so Lunch, Midnight Buffet\j Q-mnerf carryout CMlNf.SE HES1AUUANT In.^ro. At*, MO. (<>? t y*. Mjf j I w*ink a lot; of beer, ( ink a lot. 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