University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, August 23, 1978
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Woodard's career just beginning; player still strives for high goals
By NANCY DRESSLER
BY NANCY DRESSLER
Associate Snorts Editor
Lynette Woodard, at the urging of her brother, relented and joined the neighborhood crowd so the group could put a complete team on the court.
Nine years later, the game that used to be played only at the playground or the YMCA was now available on campus. University of Kansas sophomore will begin her second season on KU's basketball team.
Her career already has included All- America honors—given by EASTERN Kodak following last season—and membership on an international team this summer.
Both are firsts for a KU woman basketball player.
But the success apparently has not gone to the head of the non-s拐, six-foot forward.
"I don't think I've done it all," she said.
"I've just started."
LAST SEASON, Woodard both kU and the Big Eight in rebounding and scoring.
averaging just more than 15 rebounds and 26 points a game in "setting started."
She was rewarded with the All-American honors and joined nine other players on the team.
More recently, she spent a month touring with a 12-player team affiliated with the Armature Basketball Association. The U.S. national team is in Korea, Hong Kong, Peking and Tokyo.
After resting for the past week, Woodard
did she was starting workouts before KU's
opening of the gym.
"I can't wait to try some of the things I've learned," she said.
A better appreciation of the game's
tactical importance is just one of the
aspects Woolford excels at.
"I've learned that you must execute them better instead of just doing them halfway," she said.
WOODARD SAID she did not feel pressured to perform when she stepped on the court, but most fans and coaches would be impressed. She played the entire KU women's athletic program.
"I'm just out there," she said. "I just do whatever comes to mind.
'I'm not out there for them (teammates) to look up to me. We're together — they're on you.'
Marian Washington, KU's coach, agreed that the team is not characterized by one leader. But, she added, Woodard's presence has had an effect.
"Lynette has lifted women's athletics," she said. "She selection as an All-American in her freshman year had a tremendous impact on our program."
Washington will be counting on Woodard and her teammates this season to produce national caliber play. And for Woodard, that also is a goal.
"THE POTENTIALS are unlimited for the team," Woodard said. "Having a winning team and going to nationals are my personal goals."
And the learning continues daily.
"This past year I've just learned so much," she said. "I'm just beginning to understand some aspects of the game. Now I want to show it."
Women netters boast experience
Bv BILL BUZBEE
Sports Writer
KU's big gun in women's tennis will return for one more season.
Carrie Fotopoulos, last year's Region VI singles champion, will once again spearhead the Jayhawks bid to become a power in women's tennis.
Mary joining her will be four other letterm,
Joining her Shari Schufure, Kathy Merle-
dian and Barke K
"We have a good, strong team this season," said Tom Kivisto, head coach. "Besides our returning players, we will have two new faces on the sound."
Teresa Lahey, a transfer student from Wichita State, and freshcore Corey Nason will be vying for a position on this year's team.
"LAHEY IS a strong player," Kivisto said. "She played for Wichita State two years ago, and Nason has a tremendous amount of potential. Once a few bugs are worked out of her game, she should be a strong asset."
The women will open their season Sept. 22 with Oklahoma.
"We always expect tough competition from Oklahoma," he said. "Last year they beat us twice in duals, 4-5 and 6-3, and they also finished third in the Big Eight.
"We may be considered favorite this year, but it is certain to be a tough match."
Last season the team finished fourth in the Big Eight Championships and ended up with
Kivisto said. "Overall, our record is about 55-8.
"Our performance in dual meets over the last three years has been phenomenal,"
"THE LEVEL of competition in women's tennis has been improving in leaps and bounds. We won more matches three years after last season's squad was just as strong.
"Unlike men's sports, there are no traditional powers in women's tennis yet. With the right talent nearly any school can make itself a reputation."
KU may find itself in a position to make such a substitution this year.
"We are planning on a very tough schedule this season," Kivisto said. "Although not all of the matches have definitely been set, I expect that we will play matches with many nationally ranked teams."
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