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Women's ba From Staff Reports The University of South Carolina women's basketball team opens the 1994-95 season with an exhibition game against Rus^, sia on Nov. 21 in the Frank McGuire Arena under direction of head coach Nancy Wilson. South Carolina's 13 home game schedule is highlighted by four double headers with the men's team on Dec. 8, Jan. 18, Jan. 28 and Feb. 18 along with Big 10 powerhouse Michigan and inter-state rival Clemson. "Adding Minnesota and Michigan from the Big 10, in addition to our tough SEC schedule, has enhanced our schedule greatly," said Wilson. "We also play two- time Southern Conference champion Georgia Southern and intra-state rival Clemson from the ACC to draw competition from other conferences." The Gamecocks will play two tournaments early in the season traveling to Minneapolis, Minn, on Nov. 26-27 for the Dial Soap Classic hosted by the University of Minnesota Valparaiso and Monmouth Uni; * versity will also play in the tournament. South Carolina will travel to the Central Florida Tournament in Orlando, Fl. on Dec. 29-31 to play in an eight team tournament won last year by 1994 NCAA Champion North Carolina. Arkansas State, Mississippi, Middle Tennessee State, Texas A&M, Appalachian State and Fairleigh Dickinson are also scheduled to play in the tournament. "The Central Florida Tournament has become one of the premier women's basket ball tournaments in the country," said Wilson. "We are Dleased to eet invited to the tournament this year to play in some stiff competition." On the Gamecocks conference schedule, South Carolina will have six home games while facing SEC Champion Tennessee and runner-up Vanderbilt on the road. Last season the Gaipecocks were 14-13 overall and # 2-9 in the conference with their only victories over LSU and Auburn. South Carolina also begins the season with a new assistant coaching staff with Barbara Thaxton named Assistant Head Coach and assistant coach Maria Fantanarosa. "Returning five of our starters and adding the new coaching staff makes me anxious to get the season started," said Wilson. "We have a great home schedule and the fans should see some great basketball this season in the Frank McGuire Arena." llllii :r v( H 1 \ . \ '" :.x Rain 1, %> ? _ TheL merch the C( I your c such ? l. ! Hi :? I I - \ sketball faces t jjjHi ri I 1 11 iifc Sp :^11P1?P^ -ffW^^r ' ^ ^1 Junior Shannon Johnson will load tho Lady Qa mora season. Johnson led tho team In almost o^ . TH^ni Ope See W1 Thuilfa -III! 10 J|: Russ i Location: Russell Hoi 'niversitv of South Carolina IV lants to introduce themselves )lumbia area will showcase th iay to visit the Merchant's Fai is: mmm 11 | I Dint sk J Pass Bios i Umvi ! cpu 1 \ nifo ough schedule 1 JOMgt] wmW''' Br # ? JBMKIMHBBHr BV H m Hp * ^****** mecocks in 1994 after a spectacular sophorery statistical category last year. 1994 ^rchant's Fair^-. versity of South Carolina^ iat Columbia Has To O; >ir Anmicf 1C 1AA \J j JT3L K a.m. - 4 p.m. ^ _p_ # el|pous il|ati|?i / \ ' .: ;. v: W \ i . HIM >: !: s: !? : : : saS : . SsifSf : : - > j:-: ise 2nd Floor Lobby lerchant's Fair provides an opp to the Carolina community. Do: eir products and services. Be si rand register toivin fabulous p V./ re; for onr-at Harper^ es to Rivirbanks Zoo ;som Shop Certificate ersity Bookstore Items Cinematic Arts Tickets City^Bombers Tickets Programs Semester Aerobics ^ITTrianele Park Canes Bowlir ""y y?"dinner at 1 ; Student Life, Division of Student Affairs UniversityofSouthCaroiina Ladies' golf gets new he From Staff Reports te: Kirsti Arney, recognized among her peers as one of the top golf coaches in N< the country, was named head women's he golf conch at the University of South na Carolina in early July. th "W3 are committed to having a ih championship caliber women's golf pro- Cc gram," Athletic Director Mike McGee T( said. "I believe in Coach Arney we have na an individual who can lead "Us to the championship goals we- aspire to reach all Vioro of QnnfK Poivxlino n CTf\ A1V1V UV WVUU1 VUi Vlllia< b" Arney comes to South Carolina fol- tei lowing nine highly successful seasons on at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. She took over a program ca] which had finished in the lower division ha of the Southwest Conference in 1985, fei and proceeded to guide the Lady Frogs toi to nine-consecutive upper division fin- nil ishes in the SWV. ea "I am excited about all the opportu- wl nities to have tremendous'success at tei South Carolina," Arney said. "I see a vision by the administration and a real as commitment to their programs." coi "The facilities available are fantas- an tic and we can certainly build a nation- Ch al championship program with all the su tools that are afforded," she said. "I look Fo forward to also developing a strong relationship with the community and get>- re< ting them involved with the success of fro our program. Coming in as a head ty. coach to a program thafs already sue- Gc cessful gives us an excellent base to sei build on." ry Amey led TCU to three runner up 92! finishes in the Southwest Conference Championships (1988,1989,1993), with sig the squad finishing third place or bet- pu Stoikos places at Commonwe From Sta'f Reports University of South Carolina junior C01 John Stoikos placed seventh in the ry hammer event at the Commonwealth ter Games on Aug. 23 in Victoria, British ou Columbia. Stoikos representing Canada, threw tai the hammer 212% with his older broth- Ch er Boris placing sixth. Ga ? MM'.1 ???? i 11 i I ,Jl / I ; > I S> y 4 %5 sv I ~ ' \ X i QM h>l ' '\ wmi ' v i :: || i < \ ' > * X >;x' ortunity for local \ zens of merchants frortrs ire to take time out of rizes from merchants ? |HM 111 ill . : ' ' . . ig Center Jteakhouse :. team sad coach r in all but on season. Arney led Texas Christian to five 2AA appearances there with three of ir squads advancing to the NCAA fills. Her 1989 team ranked as high as ird in the nation at midseason, earng Arney the Southwest Conference >ach of the Year honors. All of Amey's ?U squads have ranked 26th in the ition or better throughout her tenure. Arney has coached seven individu3 who have gone on to professional lfing careers, including Kris Tschet. r>:u?? ?.i i.i~ cum uiiic vjiusuii wnu (Xi e turrciiuy the LPGA Tour. She has coached three All-Amerias and eight different individuals who ve garnered 12 All-Southwest Con ence honors. Arney has stressed the tal student-athlete concept in her le-year career, as six individuals have rned Academic All-America honors lile the graduation rate of Armey's ims has been 100 percent. "Kirsti Arney is certainly recognized AT> A r\? fL A /?A1^ ASVAAIVMJM i ? vnc vji iuc niicot gun i/uaiaies in mc aritry," McGee said. "She has built d established a fine program at Texas iristian while garnering impressive pport from the golf community in rt Worth." A native of Lindale, Texas, Arney ?ived her bachelor of science degree m Southwest Texas State UniversiShe is a member of the National ilf Coaches Association and has *ved on the NCAA Regional AdvisoCommittee for Women's Golf (1987). Arney replaces Km Abbott, who re j ! j ' / / "3 \ jned following the 1993-94 season to irsue personal interests. i seventh alth Games "John had an excellent summer of npetition," said assistant coach LarJudge. "Making the finals at an innational meet is a great reflection on r program at Carolina." Stoikos, a native of Downview, Onio, placed 10th at the NCAA Outdoor lampionships this past June for the Lmecocks. \ ! ? % 8833888