KANSAS CITY, MO.--- Attack/Midfielder Christine McFarland and shortstop/pitcher Tom Fogerty from the University of Dallas were named today as the recipients of the Association of Division III Independents Student-Athlete of the Month awards for April. It was the second consecutive monthly honor for Fogerty. McFarland, a freshman from Floral Park, NY, scored 18 goals on 23 shots and recorded two assists to lead the Dallas lacrosse team. In four April contests, her 20 points led the team. She recorded a .720 shot percentage and a .920 shot on goal percentage. She was two-for-four on free position shots, and recorded 14 ground balls, 20 draw controls and caused six turnovers. Fogerty, a junior economics and finance major from Parker, CO, hit .545 in 13 starts at shortstop in the month of April. The left-handed batter had 24 hits in 44 at-bats. Ten of his hits were for extra bases, including three doubles, three triples, and a team-leading four homeruns. During the month, Fogerty slugged 1.023, scored 17 runs and drove in 14. He also stole six bases in seven attempts. On the mound, Fogerty went 3-0 and pitched six innings of relief. He struck out nine and had an ERA of 1.50.The Association of Division III Independents consists of 21 Division III independent institutions that have joined together to recognize student-athletes at independent institutions, and to provide exempted postseason championship competition in nine sports in 2007-08. The Association recognizes outstanding athletic achievements of its student-athletes on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. The Association provides statistical services for its members in seven sports. In addition, it also will announce All-Independent teams at the conclusion of nine sports this year. All competing student-athletes from the Association’s 21 members were eligible for the award. Each school was allowed to nominate its top performing male and female student-athletes from April. The award recipients were selected after a vote of the Association’s Student-Athlete Recognition Committee. More information about the Association of Division III Independents is available at http://www.d3independents.org.
KANSAS CITY, MO – University of Dallas senior catcher Fraser Holmes (Grand Prairie, TX) is this week’s Association of Division III Independents baseball Player of the Week. In three games against Chapman University, Holmes went 3-for-10 (.300) with five RBI, one run scored, one double and one home run. He slugged .700 and played three errorless games behind the plate.
The University of Dallas lost the first game of the doubleheader this afternoon 3-1 to Chapman University. Despite getting one of the best pitching performances of the year from freshmen Phillip Carkhuff (Marietta, GA/The Lovett School), the Crusaders couldn’t quite get over the top. Carkhuff pitched a complete game allowing just three runs while striking out four. He induced three timely double plays, which helped eliminate the little trouble that he ran into. The Crusaders’ run resulted from very timely hitting from senior catcher Fraser Holmes (Grand Prairie, TX/Grace Prep Academy). Holmes singled home sophomore Scott Atkins (Pearland, TX/Pearland H.S.) after Atkins and junior shortstop Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.) had started a two out rally with consecutive singles. In the end, the Crusaders couldn’t overcome the pitching by Chapman, leading to the close loss. The team hopes to steal a game from number 1 ranked Chapman later this afternoon in the second game of the double header.
Irving, TX – During the second game of the doubleheader against Chapman University, and the last game of the season, the baseball team was able to rally up against the No. 1 team in the nation. Only down by 1 run after the bottom of the sixth inning, Chapman opened up the floodgates and tacked on 5 runs in the top of the seventh before walking way with the 6-13 victory. Pitching for the Crusaders were freshman Matt Colston (Burleson, TX/Burleson H.S.), junior Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO/Parker H.S.), and seniors Scott Crisp (Farmers Branch, TX/Lakehill Prep Academy) and Kwang Soon Hong (Seoul, South Korea/Sun-Lin H.S.), Hong taking the loss.Senior catcher Fraser Holmes (Grand Prairie, TX/Grace Prep Academy) went 2-3 with 4 RBI, 1 double, and 1 homerun in his final game as a Crusader. Sophomore infielder Sean McSheffery (Woodridge, IL/Downers Grove North H.S.) batted 2-4 with 2 runs. Fogerty and sophomore Scott Atkins (Pearland, TX/Pearland H.S.) both went 2-4, with 1 run and 1 double. Freshman infielder Kyle Huard (Surprise, AZ/Willow Canyon H.S.) was 1-4 at the plate with 1 run and 1 triple. Finishing out the season against the No. 1 college team in the nation pushed the team to perform to their limits this weekend. With this level of output in their minds, the underclassmen hope to carry this with them as they look toward next year’s season.
The Chapman University Panthers came to Dallas and proved why they are number one team in the country. The unending offense and dominant pitching were just too much for the Crusaders as they fell 18-0 in 9 innings. Their starter, Wayde Kitchens went the distance for the Panthers and only allowed to hits and 3 walks while striking out 17 Crusaders. Joe Packard (Lindale, TX/Lindale H.S.) started for the Crusaders and lasted six innings. He gave up 14 runs, but only 12 runs were earned. He also struck out 5. Scott Crisp (Farmers Branch, TX/Lakehill Prep Academy) relieved Packard and finished the game. Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S) and Sean McSheffery (Woodridge, IL/Downers Grove North) picked up the only Crusader hits. Fogerty and Clay Evans (Richardson, TX/Richardson H.S.) added stolen bases.The Crusaders look to even the series with Chapman tomorrow with two nine inning games scheduled for 12:00 pm.
KANSAS CITY, MO – University of Dallas freshman pitcher/utility player Michaela Coghlan (Dallas, TX) has been named the Association of Division III Independents softball Player of the Week. In four games on the week, Coghlan batted .538 (7-for-13) with a pair of doubles, four RBI and four runs scored. She also had a .692 slugging percentage and a .571 on-base percentage. On the mound, she struck out five batters in six innings of work to earn one win.
In today’s second game of a doubleheader against Sul Ross State University, the offense, backed by solid pitching, produced a 10-1 Crusader victory in 5 innings. The victory gave the Lady Crusaders the sweep in the doubleheader. The offense, ignited by a homerun from sophomore Amber Adams (Dallas, TX/Dallas Christian Academy) in the second inning, put up 10 runs in just 5 innings. The team effort was highlighted by a six run third that saw six straight Crusaders reach base. Adams who also had a double in the fourth inning led the team with 2 RBIs as the offense was distributed up and down the lineup. Four crusaders contributed to the offense with two hits each. Junior Belle Swaja (Hillsboro, OR/Hillsboro H.S.) pitched strong 5 innings in picking up the win. She allowed just six hits and one earned run. She baffled hitters all afternoon in the cold weather, striking out 5 while on the mound. With a solid defense that did not make an error, it would have been tough for Sul Ross State to score much more than one run. The Crusaders ended their season winning their last 3 games to give them a final record of 13-17.
Despite the unusually cold weather and over an hour delay, the Lady Crusaders softball team was able to jump on the board early and hold on to a late lead. The offense got going with 2 runs in the first inning, led by back-to-back doubles from Staab and Swaja. After establishing a lead, the team didn’t look back as they took advantage of Sul Ross State University’s mistakes. Timely hits allowed the team to take advantage of errors and end up with 8 runs. Staab and Swaja each scored 3 runs in leading the Crusader offense to 8 runs. Coghlan pitched a strong six innings holding the Lobos down with five strikeouts. Swaja came in and closed out Sul Ross State in the top of the seventh to give the Crusaders the victory, 8 to 6.
Irving, TX - During Saturday’s first of four games being played against Sul Ross State University this weekend, the Lady Crusaders fell behind early before losing 4-0. With the loss the team fell to 10-17 for the season. Righthanded pitcher Rachel Hoelker (Sugar Land, TX/St. Agnes Academy) had a slow start to the game by letting by 3 runs in the first two innings. She improved however, and only 1 more run for the rest of the game. Hoelker also had 7 strikeouts and only 1 earned run for 35 batters faced. With the loss she fell to 6-7 for the season.Fighting offensively for the team were junior infielder Jessica Swaja (Hillsboro, OR/Hillsboro H.S.) and freshman first baseman Michaela Coghlan, who were 2-3 and 3-4, respectively. Others with hits for the Lady Crusaders were Hoelker, freshman infielder Bethany Roessler (Phoenix, AZ/Xavier College Preparatory), junior catcher Lizzie Griffin (Anahuac, TX/Baytown Christian Academy), and freshman rightfielder Jesse Allen (Madison, MS/St. Andrew’s Episcopal School) each with 1 hit. The Lady Crusaders look to come back against the same team during their second game of today’s doubleheader at 3:00pm on Crusader Field.
The University of Dallas Crusaders were triumphant over Ecclesia College, 27-2 in Sheridan, AR. Junior infielder Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.) and freshman outfielder Viron Hackney (The Woodlands, TX/College Park) both hit their 9th home runs of the year. The duo is currently in a tie for the team lead. Freshman righthanded pitcher Philip Carkhuff (Marietta, GA) picked up the win in the 9-inning game.With the win, the team improves to 23-14 on the year. The Crusaders next game is at home against number one ranked Chapman University. The 9-inning game on Friday, May 2 starts at 1:00pm.
The Lady Crusaders came back in their second game of the doubleheader and beat Sul Ross with a final score of 7-3. Belle Swaja (Hillsboro, OR/Hillsboro High School) pitched all 7 innings and struck out 4 to improve to 3-4 on the year. Mari Ramirez (Helotes, TX/Sandra Day O’Connor High School) hit a 2-run triple in the bottom of the 3-run fourth inning. The team also pushed 3 runs across in the bottom of the fifth, with Lizzie Griffin leading the way with a 2-run double. Michaela Coghlan (Dallas, TX/Bishop Dunne High School) scored twice, Belle Swaja, Amber Adams (Dallas, TX/Dallas Christian High School), Cheryl Hinze (Houston, TX/Langham Creek), Lizzie Griffin and Mari Ramirez all crossed the plate once.The 11-17 Lady Crusaders take on the Sul Ross State University Lobos tomorrow afternoon in a doubleheader. The Lady Crusaders are looking to sweep the doubleheader and improve to 13-17 to end the season. Tomorrow’s first game is at 11:00am.
Irving, TX – In the recent release of the NCAA Division III Baseball Statistics Summary, the University of Dallas ranked high in several statistical categories. In the team categories UD ranked 46th in home runs per game with .83, 38th in slugging percentage with .505, and 57th in double plays per game with .89. As for individual standings, several UD players were among the top hitters. Junior infielder Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.) currently ranks 3rd in triples with 7, 19th in triples per game with .19, 45th in homeruns with 8, 22nd in slugging percentage at .828, and 27th in on base percentage with .552. Freshman outfielder Viron Hackney (The Woodlands, TX/College Park H.S.) also currently ranks 45th in home runs with 8 and 70th in home runs per game with .24. Sophomore infielder Sean McSheffery (Woodridge, IL/Downers Grove North) is currently ranked 18th in sacrifice bunts with 8 and 45th in sacrifice bunts per game with .22. In the pitching rankings, freshman right handed pitcher Philip Carkhuff (Marietta, GA/The Lovett School) ranks 16th in the strikeouts category with 69. Join these top ranking Crusader baseball players next weekend as they face the No. 1 team in the nation – Chapman University on Friday, May 2nd at 1:00pm and Saturday, May 3rd at 1:00pm at Crusader Field in their final home games of the season. For more information on the NCAA’s DIII statistical ranking go to: http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/rankings?sportCode=MBA&rpt=wkly
Senior attack/midfielder Johanna Weston (Sugarland, TX/Dulles High School) was honored by her teammates as the 2008 lacrosse team MVP for the 2-12 Lady Crusaders. Besides being the team captain, she became UD’s first 4-year lacrosse letter winner. Weston ended her senior season with 18 goals on 38 shots, and a team-leading 5 assists. She also totaled 22 ground balls, won 12 draw controls, and caused 4 turnovers while starting all of the Lady Crusaders’ 14 games. In a game against Adrian College, Weston tied UD’s previous record of 7 goals. Later in the game, freshman attack/midfielder Christine McFarland (Floral Park, NY/Floral Park Memorial H.S.) broke the record by scoring 9 goals.
KANSAS CITY, MO – University of Dallas junior shortstop/pitcher Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO) is this week’s Association of Division III Independents baseball Player of the Week. In four games on the week, Fogerty batted .600 (9-of-15) with three triples, one home run, five runs scored and five RBI. He produced a 1.200 slugging percentage and was walked three times, giving him a .667 on-base percentage for the week. On the mound, he threw three innings of scoreless relief and struck out four batters. He earned two of the team’s three wins on the week.
Atlanta, GA – The University of Dallas picked up a crucial win against the Emory University Eagles Sunday afternoon, 11-5. Senior pitcher Joe Packard (Lindale, TX/Lindale H.S.) continued his dominance of the Eagles and threw 6 scoreless innings of relief to pick up his second win of the year. In 2 games against the Eagles last year, he tossed 5 & 1/3 innings of relief. He allowed only 1 run and struck out 4 batters against the number 4 ranked team in the nation.Freshman pitcher Philip Carkhuff (Marietta, GA/The Lovett School) started the game for the University of Dallas, but was chased in the fourth inning. Packard pitched the remaining 6 innings of the game and struck out 3 batters, while only giving up 3 hits and 1 walk. On the offensive end, the Crusader bats rebounded from yesterday’s loss and amassed 17 hits, including 4 extra base hits. Every UD starter recorded at least 1 hit. The team also managed to score in every inning but the eighth, and was highlighted by a 3 run outburst in the third. Junior shortstop Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.) and sophomore infielder Scott Atkins (Pearland, TX/Pearland H.S.) led the Crusaders with 3 hits apiece. Atkins batted 3-6 and scored 3 times, while Fogerty went 3-5 with 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base, and 1 triple. The three bagger was his team leading seventh of the year, and gave him the UD record for triples in a season. He already held the UD record for career triples, which he extended to 12. Both marks were held by Tapley Holland. Four Crusaders also added 4 hits. Senior catcher Fraser Holmes (Grand Prairie, TX/Grace Prep Academy) went 2-5 with 2 RBI and 1 run. He also doubled for the ninth time this year. Sophomore infielder Sean McSheffery (Woodridge, IL/Downers Grove North) went 2-5 with 1 RBI, freshman third basemen Kyle Huard (Surprise, AZ/Willow Canyon H.S.) went 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored, and senior centerfielder Chad Violette (Euless, TX/Trinity H.S.) went 2-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Violette also stroked his second triple of the year. Sophomore outfielder Mike Fattaleh (Phoenix, AZ/ St. Mary’s H.S.), freshman outfielder Viron Hackney (The Woodlands, TX/College Park), and sophomore first baseman Zach Atkins (Grand Prairie, TX/South Grand Prairie H.S.) all added 1 hit. Atkin’s hit was his second homerun of the year.Next up for the 22-14 Crusaders is a game against Ecclesia College this Saturday in Sheridan, AR. The nine inning game starts at 1:00pm.
Atlanta, GA – The University of Dallas baseball team lost to Emory University 10-1 Saturday afternoon to fall to 21-14 on the year. Entering the game ranked number 18 in the latest Division III poll, Emory held the UD bats in check and jumped out to a 7-0 lead before giving up the lone run to the Crusaders in the eighth inning. Kwang Soon Hong (Seoul, South Korea/Sun-Lin H.S.) started the game and pitched 5 innings before picking up the loss. Joe Packard (Lindale, TX/Lindale H.S.) and Scott Crisp (Farmers Branch, TX/Lakehill Prep Academy) combined for 3 innings of relief. Sophomore infielder Zach Atkins (Grand Prairie, TX/South Grand Prairie H.S.) led at the Crusaders at the plate and went 2-4. Mike Fattaleh (Phoenix, AZ/St. Mary’s H.S.), Scott Atkins (Pearland, TX/Pearland H.S.), Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.), Viron Hackney (The Woodlands, TX/College Park), Kyle Huard (Surprise, AZ/Willow Canyon H.S.), and Chad Violette (Euless, TX/Trinity H.S.) all had 1 hit in the loss. Chad Violette had a double for the Crusader’s only extra base hit, and Scott Atkins scored the lone run.UD and Emory faceoff tomorrow afternoon in Atlanta before the team makes the trip to Arkansas to take on Ecclesia College next Saturday. Tomorrow’s game is at 1:00pm and live stats can be viewed on the Emory University website or at: http://www.go.emory.edu/LiveStats/Base/xlive.htm.
The Crusaders looked like they had missed their opportunity to win the game in the bottom of the seventh inning after junior shortstop Tom Fogerty’s (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.) record setting triple. However freshman rightfielder Viron Hackney (The Woodlands, TX/College Park H.S.) saved the day with a walk off homerun to end the game.Fogerty started the seventh with his fifth triple of the season and tenth for his career, breaking the career record for triples formerly held by Tapley Holland. A failed suicide squeeze led to Hackney approaching the plate with 2 outs. Hackney crushed a fastball over the left field wall despite a stiff breeze coming in from center field. Also hitting for the Crusaders were sophomore leftfielder Mike Fattaleh (Phoenix, AZ/St. Mary’s H.S.), sophomore second baseman Scott Atkins (Pearland, TX/Pearland H.S.), senior catcher Fraser Holmes (Grand Prairie, TX/Grace Prep Academy), sophomore first baseman Zach Atkins (Grand Prairie, TX/South Grand Prairie H.S.), freshman third baseman Kyle Huard (Surprise, AZ/Willow Canyon H.S.), and senior centerfielder Chad Violette (Euless, TX/Trinity H.S.). Fattaleh went 1-3 with 2 runs. Both Scott Atkins and Fogerty were 2-3 with 1 run, while Fogerty also batted in 1 run. In addition to his game saving homerun, Hackney was 2-3 with 1 run and 3 RBI. The Crusaders won the game despite some shaky defense behind a solid pitching performance by Scott Crisp. Crisp gave way to Fogerty in the top of the seventh inning, and Fogerty shut Schreiner down in order. Crisp picked up 4 strikeouts and Fogerty struck out 2. The Crusaders look to improve upon their 20–13 record this afternoon in the second game of the doubleheader against Schreiner.
Adrian, MI—On Sunday, April 13 during a game against Adrian College, Christine McFarland (Floral Park, NY/Floral Park Memorial High School) set a new record for individual goals scored in a game by the University of Dallas. She broke Meghan Braun’s previous record of 7 goals in a game, which was recorded on April 11, 2006 against the University of North Texas. McFarland, a freshman attack/midfielder, scored 9 of her 11 shots on goal. She also had 3 caused turnovers during Sunday’s game.Senior attack/midfielder Johanna Weston (Sugar Land, TX/Dulles H.S.) was not far behind McFarland and scored 7 goals, tying the school’s previous record. She also had 1 assist and 2 draw controls. In the game against Adrian College, the Lady Crusaders lost to the Lady Bulldogs 17-20, but finished the season with momentum for next year by winning 2 out of the team’s 3 final games.
Irving, TX – In today’s doubleheader the University of Dallas baseball team won both games against the Schreiner University Mountaineers. The scores were 6-4 and 7-6, and both ended with last inning heroics. With the two wins, UD improves to 21-13 on the year. The team has 6 games remaining.The second game was close throughout and came down to junior shortstop/pitcher Tom Fogerty’s (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.) game tying 2-run triple that brought in sophomore outfielder Mike Fattaleh (Phoeniz, AZ/St. Mary’s H.S.) and sophomore infielder Scott Atkins (Pearland, TX/Pearland H.S.). With the score tied up at 6-6, senior catcher Fraser Holmes (Grand Prairie, TX/Grace Prep Academy) provided the last inning drama this time around with an RBI single up the middle to bring home Fogerty. Fogerty’s performance at the plate was flawless going 3-3 with a home run, a triple, 3 RBI, and scoring all 3 times. Fogerty pitched the last 2 innings in relief of junior lefthanded pitcher Clay Evans (Richardson, TX/Richardson H.S.), and picked up his second win of the day. Next up for the Crusaders is a weekend trip to Atlanta to face powerful Emory University. The two teams play two games. They play one nine inning game on Saturday, April 19 and one nine inning game on Sunday, April 20. Both games start at 1:00pm. Game Notes:- Fogerty’s 10th career triple in today’s first game broke the UD record for triples in a career set by Tapley Holland. Fogerty extended the triples record by hitting his 11 of his career in today’s second game. In today’s 2 games Fogerty went 5-6 with 2 triples, 1 homerun, 4 RBI, and 4 runs scored. The home run was his 8th of year and is tied with Hackney for the team lead. He also pitched 3 innings of scoreless relief to pick up the win in both games. He improved to 4-1 on the year with the 2 wins.- Holmes went 3-8 for the day with 1 double, and 3 RBI- Hackney went 3-6 for the day with a walk off homerun, 3 RBI, and 1 run scored. The home run was Hackney’s 8th of the year. He is currently tied with Fogerty for the team lead.
SHERMAN – The University of Dallas lost to Austin College 16-9 in a 9 inning game in Sherman, TX. After splitting yesterday’s doubleheader in Irving, TX, Austin College prevailed in Sunday’s contest to take the season series 2 games to 1. With the loss, UD falls to 19-13 on the year.The ’Roos jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first when Merritt doubled to score White and added another run in the second when Matt Finke launched a solo shot over the fence in right center to make it a three run game.Dallas got one run back in the third but the ’Roos responded with two runs in each of the next two innings. Bennett Herrick brought home a run with a ground rule double and John Reisig hit a sacrifice fly in the third, and White doubled and Schleizer singled to plate the two runs in the fourth and make it 7-1.The Crusaders came back with a big fifth inning to get back into the game, scoring four runs including a deep three run shot to dead center by Tom Fogerty to cut it to a 7-5 game. However, the ’Roos answered back with three more runs in the bottom of the fifth to push it to a 10-5 margin. White and Merritt each had RBI singles in the inning, and White came home on a balk.Austin College blew things open with a six run seventh inning to make it 16-5. Schleizer hit a two run shot, Finke doubled home a run, Patrick Ray scored on a wild pitch, and White and George Scheible each brought in a run in the inning.The Crusaders got one back when Fraser Holmes led off the eighth with a homer to left and added three more in the ninth but that’s as close as they would get.Merritt finished the game 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBI, while White finished 3-for-5 with three runs batted in and three runs scored and Schleizer went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs. Herrick finished 3-for-5 in the game, and Finke went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs. Schleizer also struck out eight batters in 3.0 innings of work in relief, while senior Garrett Adcock got the win after giving up five runs, only two of which were earned, in 5.0 innings in his last home appearance.Chad Violette went 3-for-5 and Holmes, Mike Fattaleh each had two hits for Dallas, and Fogerty finished 2-for-4 with four runs batted in. Philip Carkhuff gave up 10 runs, including eight earned, in 4.2 innings of work to take the loss for the Crusaders.Up next for the Crusaders is a home doubleheader on Tuesday, April 15 against Schreiner University. Tuesday’s opening game starts at 1:00pm at Crusader Field.
The University of Dallas Women’s Lacrosse team lost the last game of the season in a close match up against Adrian College on Sunday, 17-20. With the loss the Lady Crusaders ended their season 2-12.UD recorded 6 goals in the first half, and 11 in the second. Christine McFarland (Floral Park, NY/Floral Park Memorial H.S.) led the team with 9 points. McFarland was 9-11, with all her shots being on goal, she also added 11 draw controls, and caused 3 turnovers. Close behind was Johanna Weston (Sugar Land, TX/Dulles H.S.) who added 8 points. Weston was 7-8 with goals and was 1-1 in her free position shot. She added two draw controls. Jennifer Kautsky (Perry, IA/Dowling Catholic H.S.) added to the draw controls with 4. Becky Harris (Cockeysville, MD/Maryvale Prep) also added a goal. Freshman goalkeeper Anna Massey (Amarillo, TX/River Road H.S.) recorded 9 saves.The Lady Crusaders concluded their season April 13, 2008 against Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan.
The University of Dallas Baseball team got off to a rough start, struggling defensively. Untimely errors caused the team to fall behind early. The offense kept the team in the game during the early innings with a couple of big hits. A double by Hackney in the first inning and a homerun from Fogerty in the third allowed the crusaders to only be behind 5 to 4 after three innings. As the Crusader starter Joe Packard tired, Austin College took advantage. With six runs in the sixth and four runs in the seventh, Austin College put the game out of reach. The game ended with a score of 16 to 7, the Crusaders falling victim to shaky defense and the big bats of Austin College.Notes:Scott Atkins – 2 hits, 3 runsTom Fogerty – 2 hits, 1 HR, 2 runs, 1 RBIViron Hackney – 9 2 hits, 2 RBIZach Atkins – 1 run, 1 RBIChad Violette – 1 hits, 1HR, 1 run, 1 RBI
The Crusader baseball team split the first 2 games out of 3 game series against rival Austin College, losing the first 7-16 and winning the second 8-4. In the second game win over the Roos, UD took the lead 2-0 in the first inning and never looked back. Mike Fattaleh (Phoenix, AZ/St. Mary’s H.S.), Viron Hackney (The Woodlands, TX/College Park), and Kyle Huard (Surprise, AZ/Willow Canyon H.S.) batted 1.000, all going 3-3. Fatelleh had 2 RBI and a double, while Hackney had 2 doubles. Huard homered and finished the day with a team leading 4 RBI. Kwang Soon Hong (Seoul, South Korea/Sun-Lin H.S.) faced 23 batters in pitching 6 solid innings. With the win Hong’s record now improves to 3-0. Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.) closed the game facing only 3 batters, 2 of which he struck out. The inning of work gives him his second save of the season. The 19-12 Crusaders will close out the series against Austin College with a 9-inning game tomorrow Sherman, TX. The game starts at 12:00pm.
The University of Dallas Women’s Lacrosse team improved their record with their second win in a row, defeating Tri-State University 11-3.The Lady Crusaders recorded 7 goals in the first half, while holding TSU to only 2 goals. In the second half TSU was able to slow down the Crusader offense slightly, although UD still managed 4 goals in the half. The UD defense clamped down as well and held TSU to only one second half goal. Johanna Weston (Sugar Land, TX/Dulles H.S.) led the team with 4 goals on 6 shots on goal. She also added 5 ground ball pickups. Becky Harris (Cockeysville, MD/Maryvale Prep) recorded 3 goals and 8 ground balls, and Meghan Frost (Slidell, LA/Northshore H.S) had 2 goals with 9 ground balls. Christine McFarland (Floral Park, NY/Floral Park Memorial H.S.) recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, and tied Frost for the team lead with 9 ground balls. Jennifer Kautzky (Perry, IA/Dowling Catholic H.S.) had 8 groundballs and won half of the 16 face-offs. Freshman goalkeeper Anna Massey (Amarillo, TX/River Road H.S.) saved 4 shots in picking up the win.The Lady Crusaders Lacrosse team will conclude their season against Adrian College at 10:30am tomorrow in Adrian, MI. The Lady Crusaders are looking to pick up their third straight win and finish the season 3-11.
In a 9-inning game against the No. 8 ranked team in the nation, the Crusaders put up a strong fight against the UT-Tyler Patriots, losing 15-0. Freshman pitcher Phillip Carkhuff (Marietta, GA/The Lovett School) started the game and pitched 5 innings and was charged with the loss. Carkhuff pitched well early in the game before surrendering 4 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. He blanked the Patriots in the first inning, gave up 1 run in the second, 2 runs in the third, and again shut the Patriots out in the fourth. After senior Scott Crisp (Farmers Branch, TX/Lakehill Prep Academy) walked 2 batters, freshman Matt Colston (Burleson, TX/Burleson H.S.) took over in the sixth inning and pitched through the ninth. Carkhuff struck out 2 batters, while Colston struck out 1 batter in 3 innings. Senior outfielder Chad Violette (Euless, TX/Trinity H.S.) led the way with 2 hits in 3 at bats, while junior infielder Tom Fogerty (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.), senior catcher Fraser Holmes (Grand Prairie, TX/Grace Prep Academy) and freshman infielder Scott Atkins (Pearland, TX/Pearland H.S.) each added 1 hit to the team total. Next up for the 18-11 Crusader baseball team is a doubleheader this Saturday, April 12th at Crusader Field against the Austin College Kangaroos. The first game begins at 12:00pm. Please come to Irving, TX to watch your Crusaders!In between games the athletic department will be raffling of an ATV, a Scooter, and additional door prizes. You also have a chance to purchase tickets during the first game._______________________________________________________LAST WEEK TO BUY ATV AND SCOOTER RAFFLE TICKETSRaffle drawing: This Saturday, April 12th between home baseball doubleheader This weekend the University of Dallas Graduate School of Management 2008 Spring Capstone Class will be holding a raffle to raise money for the athletics department. Their goal is to aid student athletes in having a better overall experience in collegiate athletics. You can earn a chance to win a “Crusader 300” ATV and a Jet 50 Scooter, generously donated by Adly Moto of Irving, TX. The raffle is less than a week away so hurry to get your tickets now while you can!- Tickets are one for $10 or five for $40- Tickets are sold by any University of Dallas student athlete and online at www.crusadeofdreams.org and will be sold during the games up until the drawing- The drawing will be held this Saturday, April 12 during the time between the home baseball games against Austin College- There will be a staffed sales booth, additional door prizes, and free food at the eventPlease assist us in this goal by purchasing your raffle tickets now!
KANSAS CITY, MO.--- Driver Mary Rosa of California State University, East Bay and shortstop/pitcher Tom Fogerty of the University of Dallas were named today as the recipients of the Association of Division III Independents Student-Athlete of the Month awards for March. Rosa, a freshman biology major from Livermore, CA, led the Pioneers water polo team with 23 goals during the month. She scored six goals and had five steals in a victory over California State University, Monterey Bay, and she scored four goals against Sonoma State. Rosa was named the Western Water Polo Association player of the week for the week of March 18. The Pioneers are 11-8 for the season and ranked second in Division III. Fogerty, a junior economics and finance major from Parker, CO, hit .481 in 15 starts at shortstop in the month of March. The left-handed batter had 25 hits in 52 at bats. Ten of his hits were for extra bases, including four doubles, two triples, and a team-leading four home runs. He slugged .865 percent, scored 13 runs and drove in 15. Fogerty also swiped seven bases in seven attempts. On the mound, Fogerty went 1-1 and pitched 12.1 innings of relief. He struck out 15 batters.The Association of Division III Independents consists of 21 Division III independent institutions that have joined together to recognize student-athletes at independent institutions, and to provide exempted postseason championship competition in nine sports in 2007-08. The Association recognizes outstanding athletic achievements of its student-athletes on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. The Association provides statistical services for its members in seven sports. In addition, it also will announce All-Independent teams at the conclusion of nine sports this year. All competing student-athletes from the Association’s 21 members were eligible for the award. Each school was allowed to nominate its top performing male and female student-athletes from March. The award recipients were selected after a vote of the Association’s Student-Athlete Recognition Committee. More information about the Association of Division III Independents is available at http://www.d3independents.org.
SEWANEE – The University of Dallas Lady Crusaders lacrosse team notched their first victory of the year in a 13-12 overtime win. UD trailed 2-4 at the break, but mounted the successful comeback before prevailing in overtime. Freshman attack/midfielder Christine McFarland (Floral Park, NY/Floral Park Memorial H.S) led Dallas with six goals. Freshman goalkeeper Anna Massey (Amarillo, TX/River Road H.S.) saved 13 shots.
Chicago, IL – The UD baseball team improved to 18-10 on the year after winning a doubleheader against the University of Chicago Maroon Saturday afternoon. Joe Packard (Lindale, TX/Lindale H.S.) started the first game and allowed 4 runs and struck out 6 in 6 innings before being relieved by Tom Forgerty (Parker, CO/Ponderosa H.S.). Fogerty threw 2 innings of relief and struck out 3 in picking up the 6-5 extra inning win. Kwang Soon Hong (Seoul, South Korea) took the win in the second game after 6 &1/3 innings. Hong gave up 2 runs and struck out 2. Scott Crisp (Farmers Branch, TX/Lakehill Prep Academy) came in to close the game and picked up his first save of the year. Sophomore outfielder Mike Fattaleh (Phoenix, AZ/St. Mary’s H.S.) had the big day in game 1. He was 2-3 with 1 home run, 2 RBI, and 1 run scored. Fogerty also added 2 hits and scored 2 times. He also added 2 stolen bases. Senior catcher Fraser Holmes (Grand Prairie, TX/Grace Prep Academy), sophomore first baseman Zach Atkins (Grand Prairie, TX/South Grand Prairie H.S.), and freshman infielder David Rettinger (San Antonio, TX/Central Catholic H.S.) each had 1 RBI.In game 2, Holmes and freshman outfielder Viron Hackney (The Woodlands, TX/College Park) had the hot bats. The duo each had 3hits. Holmes was 3-4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored, while Hackney was 3-3 with 2 RBI. Fogerty added 2 hits in 3 at bats and scored 2 times. He also doubled once and swiped 1 base.Next on the schedule for the Crusaders is a 9 inning game against the UT-Tyler Patriots on Tuesday, April 8. The game in Tyler, TX starts at 6:00pm.
Sewanee, TN – During a tough match-up with Whittier College, the Lady Crusaders remained active on defense and put up a good fight. UD was down 2-12 after the first half, but clamped down in the second and limited the Poets to 6 goals while scoring 4.Freshman midfielder Meghan Frost (Slidell, LA/Northshore H.S.) scored 2 goals and had 2 ground balls, 1 caused turnover and 2 draw controls. Freshman attack/midfielder Christine McFarland (Floral Park, NY/Floral Park Memorial H.S.) also scored 2 goals and had 3 ground balls and 1 draw control. Freshman attack/midfielder Jennifer Kautsky (Perry, IA/Dowling Catholic H.S.) scored 1 goal and also had 3 draw controls. Junior attack Becky Harris (Cockeysville, MD/Maryvale Prep) scored 1 goal, 1 groundball and 1 draw control. The Lady Crusaders next face Sewanee, The University of the South Lady Tigers on Sunday at noon in Sewanee, TN.
In her second meet of the season, freshman Bethany Roessler (Phoenix, AZ/Xavier College Prep) literally jumped into the records books for her performance in Thursday’s McMurry Relays in Abilene, TX. She jumped 10.32 meters (33.86 feet) in the triple jump, breaking the record established by Monica Martin in 1998 at the American Southwest Conference Championships in Alpine, TX. The previous record that Martin set was 10.26 meters or 33.675 feet.The day’s second record broken at the McMurry Relays was the women’s 4 x 400 meter relay. The team consisted of 4 freshmen: Aurora Torres (Bernalillo, NM/St. Pius H.S.), Mary Alzheimer (Augusta, GA/Alleluia Community H.S.), Alie Wood (Beaumont, TX/ Westbrook H.S.), and Kristen Monsey. The team had a time of 4:22.32, almost 4 seconds faster than the previous time of 4:26.27 held by Brooke Boothe, Tina Strazdas, Tonja Hendricks, Rebecca Gonser at the Rhodes Invitational in Memphis, TN in 2000. Alzheimer also competed in the women’s 4x100 meter relay, the 100-meter dash, and the 200-meter dash.For the men’s team, freshman Matt Spenla (Tempe, AZ/McClintock H.S.) placed 2nd in the 800 meter run, with a time of 2:04.21.
If you are confused by all the conflicting nutrition information you are inundated with in today’s society, then you should come to Lynch Auditorium at 7:00 PM on Thursday April 10, as UD welcomes Registered Dietitian Janalou Phelan, MS, RD, LD to give a talk on “Eating For a Healthy Lifestyle.” Phelan will talk about how to simplify your eating program, yet still maintain a balance of good nutrition and taste. “There’s a lot of misinformation out there,” says Phelan, who has has worked as an RD at the Outpatient Clinic at Presbyterian Hospital since 1997, “and dietitians are trained to help separate facts from fads.
