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8 Volleyball tc men and woi in season o[ DWAYNE MCLEMORE Asst. Sports bditor While most students were relaxing and taking advantage of the Labor Day holiday, USCs soccer and volleyball programs got their 1996 seasons under way. The men's soccer team was stunned this past Sunday in a il-0 loss to Davidson. Carolina was ranked sixth in the nation by Soccer America, and third by Soccer News, going into the game. It was the team's first loss to the Wildcats since a 2-1 loss in 1990. Junior Phil Julien scored die game's only goal and Davidson goalkeeper Matt Hill preserved the shutout, the third of his career. The women's soccer team also fell to Davidson on Sunday, 2-1. Freshman forward Jennie Ondo scored USC's only goal. The Lady Wildcats won the game on forward Ginny Dye's goal with only 24 seconds left in the match. The men's team plays its home opener Sunday against Furman at the Graveyard, while the women travel to UNC Charlotte on Friday. Hie women's volleyball team started their season off on a positive note after posting a 2-1 record at this past weekend's Shamrock Invitational Tournament in South Bend, Indiana. The Lady Gamecocks started Friday night with a 3-2 win over the University of Toledo, with game scores of 15-5, 12-15,4-15,15-11 and 15-9. "The first match was an indicator that we're going to struggle in our leadership role because of the youth on our team," Coach Km Hudson said. Sophomore Cindy Robarge led the charge against the Rockets, adding 15 kills and hitting .344. Carolina then defeated the University of Central Florida Saturday 3-2, in a match which saw three finish in double figure kills. DAMON W! w * gfflM ^k ? /la3r JiP^Bl mKKEBBH&bm wMIPPfP ' ': *1**^* 2L5^ : _.... ^ BI ^Ml ?jh KB ? ? H ^ ilf/BB mm '^zbl < ?L_^ ^^^^MTTTTJ i J ii I sam wins two men's soccer leners against Sophomore Clint Mathls Is a Pro-sea year. He Is a leader of the men's so* on Sunday 1-0. The men's soccer tet Palmetto State rival Furman this Sund Freshman Fernanda Laires led N with 13, while junior Heather Larkin F< followed with 12 and sophomore Dee Dee Fortman with 11. si: The match against the Golden m Knights was highly competitive, with 8scores of 15-4,15-9,10-15,14-16 and a nail biting finale 23-21. to Carolina then fell in their final ai game Saturday against the host team, V the nationally ranked University of Pi ii mi v nunm mmm# m. r f . 1 ?- ? h Msifr-, --*s * i; | ar P^7''"' ? jfiii vV. '-' it,-' % -j*L *" " " Jgij | if, \ ' cj iJ |Tj J iJ ? | J 1 n M 1 ' T 1 ] ?TS son All-Antorican selection this :cer team that lost to Davidson im will look to rebound against lay at 2:00pm. otre Dame, in three straight garnet, irtman led the team with nine kills. The Fighting Irish, ranked number x by Volleyball Magazine, won the atch with scores of 8-15, 4-15 and 15. Die volleyball team returns home host the Carolina Classic Friday id Saturday, and open up the new olleyball Competition/Basketball rnHiro Vnrilitv A UV111VJ sunn -'n liVi !, . v 'r%ilWSwr' J" S J., . ,J ; - > JB^ mim y*/' / 1 " ?b ^F ' :^K^SE? ' ASHg^flnj^^^Y ^*^3kt MB? i 1 ?* * "^ ^ L^tH^^^Eff -jS? t 4^B 1 iMM SPO aI Iaiimmaii cii luurncy, teams fall t Davidson . W' wF JH H * ^ TYSON PETTIGREW The Gamecock n A Univ Coverage University and Illnes $1,000,0 Premiu] It's port (most st You dec flexible The I ) icy Donham phomore 5-3 fensive Specialist Charlotte, NC 15 Highlights: Recorded 65 digs and 11 se irnament... Had a season high total of nim >6 Outlook: "We have a really great team 1 well do fine if we put in the time and effoi it Hudson: "Stacy was one of the most im uracy and level of difficulty became a threa iOrost iior 6-1 idle Blocker Muskegon, MI >5 Highlights: Had ten total blocks and 11 h .538 versus Cleveland State, going eight i 6 Outlook: "The personality of our team is1 s season's going to be real competitive." 11 Hudson: "Lori is a deceiving player who i >e the level of our team play." ather Larkin iior 5-11 idle Blocker Lake Elmo, MN >5 Highlights: Named to the All-SEC first h 281 digs... had career highs of 19 kills ve 6 Outlook: "If s exciting to be part of a te: gh schedule mid we're going to have to wor a Hudson: "Heather has matured into a te Idle players in the SEC." ly Morrow iior 5-10 ter Mission Viejo, CA 5 Highlights: Racked up seven digs again* issist versus Maryland... averaged 1.09 di{ 6 Outlook: "I'm really excited about the tea elp lead this team to success." a Hudson: "Kelly will carry the load of being i setter and a defensive specialist." insun that complements Student Hi ^-sponsored coverage, such aj s coverage. 00 in maximum benefits. tns are payable monthly. able - you keep this plan as 1 udent health plans terminate :ide how long you want your coverage periods. For more informal Health Benefit Concepts, In Student Insurance Divisioi Underwrittei _PS_ frr3] BlucCross lgftl of South C " # Aii |iiilr|irtulriit Ijrci n.wl Itii.r Slur III Attoi University of South Carolina does not en dy Robarge ihomore 6-2 idle Blocker Columbia, SC 5 Highlights; Named to All-SEC toumamei the year... recorded career-high 23 kills vei 6 Outlook: "Gamecock volleyball is going nation." a Hudson: "Cindy has proven she can be oi edibly self-motivated to be the best she car Ln alternative health ins ersity of South C Stud Heal _ _ _ _ . Wednesday, September 4,1996 jrvice aces for the year... combined for 15 digs at SEC 3 digs against Tennessee. and we all work hard. We want to win SEC this year, rt." proved players during our spring training. Her serve's it to our opponents during our matches." kills versus the University of Maryland... Hit a season of 13. wonderful. We click really well and work hard together, dways gets the job done. Her consistency and confidence team ... was second on team with 331 kills and fourth jrsus Georgia and eight block assists versus Kentucky im like this. We have lots of great athletes. We have a khard." :am leader. This year she promises to be one of the best t ? ' mrance plan for the Carolina Students ent Ith ince ealth Center services as well as i Emergency Care. Accident ong as you pay the premiums upon graduation). coverage. This plan offers tion, contact: c. (800) 463-2317 i (800) 303-3815 i by BlucShicld Carolina finer of ihr Blue Crosa lialion dorse or sponsor this health plan. st SEC rival Florida... recorded 17 digs, two blocks and *s in SEC matches im. We have a lot of depth this year. As a senior, I want one of only two seniors. She will have dual responsibilities it team... second on team with a .276 hitting percentage rsusLSU. in the right direction. Our goal is to be in the top 20 in le of the strongest right side players in the SEC. She is i be on the court."