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WACO — The play is simply called, “Victory. ”
Its purpose on Saturday afternoon in Waco was
to give the Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Team
something that has proven anything but simple
for the Aggies to get—a conference road win.
Trailing Baylor University, 56-54, with no time
outs and 2.5 seconds on the clock, the Aggies (8-
8,1-5) ran the play when Jerald Brown tipped Joe
White’s inbounds pass to Chris Clayton, who
drained a three-pointer to give Texas A&M a 57-
56 victory over the Bears in front of a Ferrell Cen
ter crowd of 3,431.
The win ended the Aggies’ 25-game confer
ence road losing streak, which dated back to the
1994-1995 season.
Head Coach Melvin Watkins said the play
was no surprise for the players.
“We talked about it before we went out there
that if we were down, we’d automatically go
right into that play,” Watkins said. “And our
kids executed, that was the great thing about it.”
Watkins said although the Aggies work on
the play several times during each practice, he
was not happy they had to use it.
“If yo,u have to run that play, you’re in trouble,”
he said. “Although we work on it, it’s not some
thing we want to run very often, because it means
you’re not doing the other things you need to do.”
With the game tied at 54, White fouled Bay
lor’s Kish Lewis, sending him to the line for two
shots with only 2.5 Seconds remaining. After
Lewis connected on both free throws, the stage
was set for the Aggies’ final play.
Clayton, who also hit a game-winning three-
pointer earlier in the season against Sam Hous
ton State University, credited his teammates for
setting the play up perfectly.
“Joe made a great pass to Jerald, my man went
to help, and Jerald kicked it back out to me,” Clay
ton said. “A thing like that, sometimes you get it,
sometimes you don’t, but we came up big and got
A&M Men's
Game Leaders
Points leader:
Clifton Cook (15)
Rebound leader:
Clifton Cook (11)
Assists leader:
Clifton Cook (6)
it today.”
Before coming up big in the final play of the
game, the Aggies appeared headed for their
eighth consecutive loss. After a halftime score
of 21-21, the Baylor Bears went on a 8-1 run
see Streak on Page 9.
Women suffer close defeat as last-second shot comes up short
Sally Turner/The Battalion
BY AARON COHAN
The Battalion
The Texas A&M Women’s Basketball Team
lost a close contest Saturday falling to Oklahoma
State University 70-69. Nearly overcoming a 17
point second-half deficit, the Aggies fought their
way back into the game only to see junior for
ward Kera Alexander’s shot roll off the rim as
time expired.
Head Coach Peggie Gillom said the last-sec
ond ending was tough to take.
“These are killers,” Gillom said. “I would rather
lose by fifty than have this go down.”
The Aggies were led by Alexander, who hit 8
of 9 shots from the field to score 23 points. Gillom
said Alexander did not lose the game despite miss
ing the last-second miss .
“I was very proud of Kera this afternoon,”
Gillom said. “We lose as a team, not by one
player. ”
With just under eight minutes remaining
in the game, the Aggies were down by 15
points, but the team surged both defensively
and offensively. Sophomore guard Brandy
Jones hit a transition three-pointer after forc
ing a turnover by Oklahoma State leading
scorer Jennifer Crow. Junior guard Amy Yates
drained two consecutive shots from three-
point range to pull the Aggie women within
six
“We knew Amy’s game was going to come
to her,” Gillom said. “She played with great
confidence tonight and hit some big shots down
the stretch for us.”
Both teams traded fouls in the final two
minutes, which the Aggies took advantage of.
After missed free throws by OSU, Alexander
and Yates hit clutch free throws to tie the game
at 69.
A foul by A&M guard Kim Tarkington put
Crow at the line, who hitting one of two. The
Aggies quickly inbounded the ball and passed
it downcourt to Alexander who split the defense
but came up short.
“It was a tough loss for us,” Gillom said. “You
A&M Women's
Game Leaders
Points leader:
Kera Alexander (23)
Rebound leader:
Kera Alexander (5)
Assists leader:
Kerrie Patterson (5)
Kim Tarkington (5)
get so close, but you can only get so far.”
The physical play of the game also took its
toll on the Aggies. Ten minutes into the first half,
senior guard Kerrie Patterson had to get three
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..a Department in the Division of Student Affairs
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Henderson Hall
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http ://www.scs. tamu.edu
GROUPS
Spring 1999
What is Group Counseling and How can it Help?
Group counseling involves about four to ten people meeting with one or two counselors serving as group lead
ers. Group leaders work to provide a safe, confidential environment where group members are free to discuss
their problems and concerns. Through the group, members identify with others who are experiencing similar
issues and increase their self-awareness by obtaining genuine and honest feedback.
How much you talk about yourself depends on what you are comfortable with. You can benefit from group even
when you are saying little because you will learn about yourself as others talk about their concerns. Make an
appointment at the SCS to speak to a screening counselor to help you determine if a group might benefit you.
# Biofeedback Workshop
Monday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
One-session workshops designed to
give students an introduction to
relaxation techniques, including
how biofeedback aids in relaxation.
Individual follow-up consultation
available.
Facilitator(s): Monday-Nick Dobrovolsky
& Jeannie Boatler
Thursday-Nick Dobrovolsky
& Carlos Orozco
# Conflict and Loss in Relationships
Monday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
This group is for persons who are cur
rently or have previously experienced
conflict in interpersonal or romantic rela
tionships, or who have recently experi
enced a loss of a meaningful relationship.
Facilitator(s): Brian Williams & Cindy Cook
# Multicultural Issues &
Relationships
Thursday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m
The purpose of this group is to increase
awareness of multicultural issues and
improve communication and self-confi
dence when dealing with multicultural
relationships. Croup topics may include
but are not limited to cultural shock, cul-
tural/religious/socia! differences, bicul-
tural/multicultural relationships issues.
The group is open to all students.
Begins Feb. 4th.
Faci)itator(s): Gisela Lin
& Jeannie Boatler
# Academic Survival Group
Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
March 24-April 14
For undergraduate students who are feel
ing lost or confused about their study
process. This 4 week post-midterm
group explores issues that help all stu
dents build better study habits. Topics
include balancing time, improving con
centration, propping for different styles of
tests, decreasing student related stress,
and building testing confidence.
Facilitator(s): Lyle Slack
# Dissertation/Thesis Support Group
Wednesday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
This group is for graduate students who are
struggling in the process of writing their the
sis/dissertations. Potential group topics are
issues of competence, procrastination, anxiety,
goal-setting, and bureaucratic struggles.
Co-leaders: Brian Williams &
Mara Latts
# Psychopharmacological Support
Group
Tuesday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
This group will provide students an opportuni
ty to relate to and get support from others who
are on psychiatric medication. Potential topics
include self-esteem issues, family variables, and
coping strategies.
Facilitator(s): Steve Strawn
& Robert Carter
# Career Planning Support Group
Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
March 31-May 5
This group offers support to those experiencing
difficulty in making career decisions. Topics
may include exploring work values, conflict
with parents over choice of major, finding
alternative career options. Referral by career
counselor is required. Call Marcella; x.157 for
more information.
Registration deadline: March 26
Facilitator(s): Marcella Stark
& Kelleen Stine-Cheyne
# Older Than Traditional Age
Thursday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
This group addresses concerns that differ from
those of the traditional undergraduate student.
Marriage, divorce, office politics, committee
chairpersons, dissertations projects, and dealing
with children and spouses are potential topics.
Facilitator(s): Nick Dobrovolsky
& Becky Tabony
# Computer/Intemet Addiction Group
Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
This group is for students who spend too much
on non-essential computer use such as chat
rooms, computer games, surfing the web, read
ing/responding to email, list servers or news
groups, or who are having difficulty making or
maintaining face-to-face relationships because
of on-line relationships.
Facilitator(s): Carlos Orozco & Kerry Hope
# International Multicultural
Discussion Group
Wednesday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
This International Discussion Group is for
(1) international students who wish to
learn about the Aggiecultures, U.S. cul
tures and improve their English skills by
interacting with native English speakers,
and (2) for domestic students who are
interested in interacting and sharing their
cultural heritages with international stu
dents. Begins Feb. 3rd.
Facilitator(s): Gisela Lin
# Personal Growth Group
Group 1: Tuesday 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Group 2: Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Group 3: Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The purpose of this group is to facilitate self
exploration and personal growth through inter
action with other students.
Facilitator(s):
Group 1: Ron Lutz & Jeannie Boatler
Group 2: Ted Stachowiak & Steve Wilson
Group 3: Robert Carter & Becky Tabony
# Women's Self-Esteem Group
Monday 5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Come together with other women and work on
becoming the woman you've always wanted
to be! Improve your self-confidence, assertive
ness, and relationships. Leave your guilt and
self-doubt at the door!
Facilitator(s): Mara Latts & Cindy Cook
# Eating Concerns & Body Image Issues
Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The purpose of this group is to increase insight
about eating problems, explore issues behind
the problems and make progress toward
recovery. Group topics may include daily eat
ing and exercise behaviors, dealing with others
about food issues, developing trusting relation
ships, expressing feelings, and managing stress.
A PHYSICIAN'S RELEASE IS REQUIRED FOR
GROUP PARTICIPATION.
Facilitator(s): Debbie Rabinowitz
& Becky Tabony
Texas A&M University has a strong insti
tutional commitment to the principle of
diversity in all areas. In that spirit, admis
sion to Texas A&M University and any of
it's sponsored programs is open to all
qualified individuals without regard to
any subgroup classification or stereotype.