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Page 12 THE BATTALION MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1981 Nightmare continues as Aggies fall to Hogs, 52-47 Staff photo by Greg Gammon Texas A&M players Rynn Wright (left) and Reggie Roberts go up for a rebound against Rice last Tuesday in G. Rollie White Coliseum. The Aggies took it on the chin again Saturday against Arkansas, 52-47, dropping their season SWC record to 1-5. A&M plays Texas tonight in G. Rollie White at 7:30. A&M-Texas play at 7:30 Texas A&M University will host the University of Texas tonight at 7:30 in G. Rollie White Coliseum. The game will follow a women’s ^contest between the Lady Aggies and the Longhorn women at 5:15. The Longhorn men enter tonight’s contest fresh off a Saturday 75-70 win over previously undefeated (in SWC) Baylor. The Aggies lost to Arkansas Saturday night in Fayetteville, 52-47, and have dropped into last place in the SWC with a 1-5 record. By RICHARD OLIVER Sports Editor It seems the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune have found a home in the heart of Aggieland. After helping the Aggie football team stumble through an embarras sing fall, those same arrows have hit their mark again in a spot that was once thought to be invincible — the Texas A&M basketball team. The Aggies, following a promising 7-0 beginning, had stumbled and fal len to 8-6 overall and 1-4 in the Southwest Conference race before Saturday’s trip to Fayetteville, Ark. to take on the Razorbacks. It had, simply, become a must game for the Aggies, and for the first 25 minutes, it looked like the Aggies had finally regained their senses, playing a fine ball control game and shooting at a respectable 47 percent clip. At halftime, the Aggies entered the lockerroom ahead 26-22, but a miserable second half free throw shooting performance along with a breakdown of the outside shooting game sunk the Aggies’ 1981 SWC championship hopes. Texas A&M limped home from Arkansas late Saturday night with a 52-47 loss to the Hogs and a 1-5 con ference record. Despite the loss, once again the Aggies showed some promise in many areas. Defensively, A&M was flawless in the opening minutes, completely shutting down the Arkansas inside shooting game in front of the 9,249 Barnhill Arena fans. Even late in the second half the pressing Ags suc ceeded in collaring the previously hot-handed Hogs to the point of keeping the game close until the final minute.. But, ten misses at the free throw line in the final half inade it all moot for the maroon and white. For the second straight game, Tyrone Ladson turned in an excel lent performance for the Aggies, ex hibiting excellent ball-handling de spite intense full-court defensive pressure from the Razorbacks. In the final four minutes, freshman Roy Jones turned in his second straight fine performance, hitting a pressure goal and sinking three of four from the free throw line when it was de sperately needed. Meanwhile, the Aggies were shut ting down Hogs’ stars Scott Hastings and Darrell Walker. Hastings, who fouled out late in the game, only managed six points and Walker eight. Rebounding, A&M was awesome, bringing down 43 to the Hogs’ 29. At halftime, the Ags had brought down 16 to Arkansas’ eight. After last year’s questionable per- ter the game. Bruce Sooter, who saw a couple of minutes playing time as the game ended, was a little more thoughtful. “I thought there were some calls last year that should have been made but weren’t,” he said, referring to the Hogs’ controversial 45-44 1980 win at Barnhill Arena. “This year overall, I think, the ofliciating was worse. ” Metcalf, however, saw some im provement in the Aggies perform- Roy Jones Tyrone Ladson formances by SWC officials at the game, Atlantic Coast Conference re ferees were called in to officiate this year. The result was no different, with questionable calls being made against both sides. Head A&M Coach Shelby Metcalf employed the 2-3 defensive zone against the Razorbacks effectively in the initial minutes of the game, but switched to man-on-man occasionaly with equal success. Freshman guard Reggie Roberts, who scored 14 to lead A&M, put in a respectable performance, silencing the frenzied Arena crowd with num erous baskets from the outside. Sophomore Claude Riley, although only scoring four points, became the leader on the court, and also aroused the ire of the Arkansas fans at several points with his enthu siasm. At one point, Riley blocked the Hogs’ U.S. Reed on a drive, sending the young guard sprawling on the court. The foul was called on Reed, and Riley swung his arms in the air in agreement, dancing around as Reed struggled shakily to his feet. Down came the boos. Wright and Smith once again could manage no real offense, scor ing only 19 points between them, but both turned in fine defensive performances. For Arkansas, the difference was forward Keith Peterson, who scored 14 points before fouling out in the final minutes. Wright and Roberts fouled out for A&M. The Aggies came roaring out of the blocks early, completely dominating the game and compiling a nine-point lead, 26-17, with 3:31 left in the half. Soon, however, the tide had slowly turned, and Arkansas pulled within four at the half. In the second half, both teams seemed relunctant to take control, but with 16:46 left, Peterson put the Razorbacks in the lead 30-28, and they never trailed again. With approximately five minutes remaining and the Hogs holding onto a six-point lead, the Razorbacks started a fouling spree which re sulted in Hastings and Peterson foul ing out. But, the Aggies couldn’t capitalize. The final minutes were tense, as old adversaries Metcalf and Head Arkansas Coach Eddie Sutton ex changed glances and some words while they paced the sidelines. With 37 seconds left and the Aggies behind by seven, Wright stole a pass and drove to the bucket, but was called on a difficult charging foul that enabled Arkansas to stall. A late bucket by Jones was small con solation as the Aggies filed into their locker room through an amazingly hostile Arkansas crowd. “We shall be back,” said Jones af- “I thought Roy Jones played a good game,” he said. “We played a good game, but that free throw shooting killed us.” Metcalf was thankful the team would be home against tie ghorns tonight. “I just hope we can get thct to stick with us,” he said. "H nothing like the crowd at G,! At the Rice game, I never saw support from them. We need now. ” Although the Aggies have bled out of the race for the crown, there is still the posts tournament to shoot for. The ment, held in March, gives i. teams a last-ditch effort at asm ful season. The top team a bye to the final, with the eight teams scrapping to getti “final four,” who will playii Antonio March 5-7. Vo 12 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★it * ¥ * i * I Pre-Med/Dent Society dp {lues. Jan. 27 Physics 321 After thre SC Counc iposal tha ecutive sti The prop, until men afted beca * 4c 4c I Dr. Carlos Pestana, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Professor of Surgery at U.T. Health Science Center at San Antonio will discuss the history of surgery. He is the author of many books, including — 4c 4c The Rejected Medical School Applicant expansior and aile iced on of Council sted each ] and vot jether the plemente lether the h them in Texas A&M Women’s Chorus is now holding auditions for an accompanist. N N i: S N s N s 5: A IF INTERESTED — PLEASE COME BY THE k VOCAL MUSIC DEPT. IN THE MSC BASE- S MENT OR CALL 845-6941. N %22ZZZZ2Z2ZZZZZZZZZZZl $ (coupon ad) CEN MARTIN'S ^ m ^ srfiKK 3 house 990 Salad Bar $ w/purchase of one of our 3 stuffed potatoes Offer good Monday-Thursday 5-10 p.m. 1803 Texas Ave. (expires 2-28-81) 779-75001 By K ises. The positii .. coordin: ce preside] The posil of ho\ )\v they si sue among Directon rongly opp iedstractui itors. Inis 11 was rocess of th is would e om the Dir d structure represent 10 A& Last-minui eased fV\ ^McDonald's MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU WINDOW INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS (V\ ^McDonalds At University Drive BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING Now at Manor East Mali !rM Univei previous t aving a few Ron Sasse lairs, said tl irollment, umber of cai ‘S for worn t le dorms. Sasse said verbooked lived, stud' penings. IM Game Plan ENTRIES OPEN: Today (Monday, January 26) marks the first day that entries will be accepted for the Intramural Free Throw Contest and the Fencing Contest. Both events will be open for entries through Tuesday, February 3. The Free Throw Contest will be conducted on Tuesday, February 10 from 7 - 10 p.m. on the Main Floor of G. Rollie White. The Fencing Competition will take place in the new Fencing Room (267 East Kyle) on Saturday, February 14 at 9 a.m. For further about both of these FREE events, contact the Intramural Office (845-7826) in Room 159 East Kyle. INTRAMURAL LOGO CONTE: We need your help. The IM- REC SPORTS DEPT, is searching for a new logo. We are actively soliciting entries for the Intramural Logo Contest. The contest is open to TAMU students, faculty, staff, and respective spouses. The contest will be open until March 15. Entries must include a signed waiver (available in the IM Office) as well as a finished logo. The logo should be in black ink on 8 Va." by 11" white paper. The word “Intramurals” as it appears on the present logo may be used. Prizes will be awarded. Additional information and entry forms are available in the Intramural Office. NEW WEIGHT ROOM OPEN: The new Universal weight equipment has been installed in the weight room (Rm. 262 G. Rollie White) and is available for use. The eight new Nautilus machines are scheduled to be installed on Friday, January 23. The free weights have been moved next door to Room 261. Both rooms will be open for use from 5-10 p.m. weekdays and 2-7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The machine weight room will also be open from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Instructional seminars will be presented concerning the effective use of the Universal and Nautilus machines. The first of these seminars is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4 from 7-9 p.m. in Room 262 of G. Rollie White. Wanted! V ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEC0M INC AN INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL UM PIRE SHOULD STOP BY THE IM OF FICE (159 EAST KYLE) AND SEE DAVE KERR OR LYNETTLE GINN THIS WEEK. TRAINING WILL BE PRO VIDED SO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCED NOT REQUIRED! THE FIRST TRAIN INC CLINIC WILL BE HELD ON MON DAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 8 P.M IN ROOM 274 OF EAST KYLE. SEE YOU THERE! Recreation Lockers Available Natalie Nelson (26) discusses strategy with her teammates during half-time of the SOA Tournament Co-Rec championship game. Racquetball Tired of carrying dirty, sweaty clothes back and forth to work or classes every day? Concerned that while you pursue your leisure ac tivities someone is helping them selves to your wallet and watch? If you answered “yes” to either of the above questions, then you need to stop by the Intramural- Recreational Sports Office in Room 159 East Kyle to rent a rec reation locker for the semester (or longer). Recreation lockers for MEN and WOMEN are currently avail in G. Rollie White and East If Students, faculty, staff, and Un WEST P( ioyous hoiru ieed hostagi impened b; lem are su: problems an respective spouses may rent 50* these lockers for a mere semester (faculty, staff, spouses must also purchatf $1.00 recreation I.D. card) viduals may also purchase clolt* service for an additional $7.®? semester. Stop by the IM-REC OFFICE today and rent soffif curity for the semester, The Whit me to rival inauguration fears the trar Isi painful one i spoil Courts Open SOA Tourney Tips off Hoop Season Julie Born of the Cen tex Co-Rec basketball team boxes out Kena Hamilton (27) and pre pared for a rebound during the SOA Tour nament Co-Rec cham pionship game. Julie is our McDonald’s “Be Our Guest” winner this week. She can pick up her BOG card redeem able for free food at McDonald’s® in the In tramural Office. With the opening of the new East Kyle facilities, TAMU now boasts 14 new racquetball/hand- ball courts making the campus to tal now 28. Reservations for all of the courts can be made by calling the Equipment Check-out Room (845-2624) on the day before you wish to play. Reservations are also accepted in person at the n,ew Check-out Room (157 East Kyle). However, individuals are reminded to make sure they know if their court is in East Kyle or DeWare. Acknowledgements This ad is sponsored by your local McDonald’s® Restaurants at University Drive and Manor East Mall. Photos by David Hurst. Stories by John Bramblett. The Texas A&M Sports Officials Association would like to thank the twenty-four teams that par ticipated in their recent tourna ment and made the event an over whelming success. The tourney provided teams with the opportu nity to get a head start on the intramural season and enabled the officials to tone up their skills for the season ahead. Twelve teams participated in the Double Elimination Men’s Di vision. The Desparado’s dropped the opening game to Exit Only and worked their way back through the loser’s bracket only to meet Exit Only once again in the finals. However, in the first round of the finals, The Desparado’s topped Exit Only forcing a rubber match. Exit Only provided to be the class of the field by defeating the Desparado’s in the final game to claim the Men’s Championship. In the Women’s Division, The A s claimed the title by defeating the NBA in the final game. NBA gained its berth in the finals by defeating First String, the team that had put them in the loser’s bracket earlier in the tourney. Eight teams competed for the Women’s title. In a four team round robin Co- Rec tournament, Centex met the Leather Lovers in what proved to be the Championship game. After falling behind early in the game, Centex made the game close by the half and pulled away in the second stanza to capture the Co- Rec crown. Dan Nottebart at tempts to add to the Desparados two-point lead during the SOA Basketball Tour nament. The forme press today f Eisenhow icademy grc Washington. President title watery about a ir from mental.” The forme overwhelmin tare will be, limes Brady In televi; Hews, freed disclosed oni attempted to Kennedy, ’ 5e, said afti Sian militant anything wh somebody co razor blades fur