SPORTS | UPDATED OCTOBER 24, 2003| email us ideas

Volleyball
Mavericks battle for second place
The team will try to defend its conference title this weekend against Lamar and McNeese.

Women’s Basketball
Lady Mavs place 4th in preseason polls
The coach says the fourth-place rank gives the team opportunities to surpass SLC expectations.

Men’s Tennis
Coach: Season to finish with interesting show
The weekend tournament will determine who will advance to the national indoor championships.

OCTOBER 22, 2003

Men’s Basketball
Mavericks picked for top SLC spot
Coach: Preseason polls put pressure on the team.

Loving the Game
Assistant coaches say passion for the game drives them to help the volleyball team reach new heights.

Club Sports
Roller hockey starts season with growing support
Player says team has legitimate shot at third straight championship.

OCTOBER 21, 2003

Volleyball
Mavericks fight out 2 matches
The women won the matches 3-0 and 3-1 to stay in the running for conference tournament play.

Women’s Basketball
First practice leads to team confidence
Coaches and players agree this year’s Lady Mavs squad has potential to increase passing speed.

Column
Filling the Gap
Returning players work hard during opening practice to bring rookies up to speed

Tennis
Women’s team ends its ‘best season so far’
Coach Christian Wassmer says that there is room to improve despite the team’s strong play.