FRIDAY, DEC. 7, 2001
SPORTS
THE UNIVERS!TY DAILY KANSAN = 5A
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Dec. 7).
Today's a幸运的一天
Struggle, effort, change, growth,
evolution, pain, frustration, celebration, fascination, irritation,
anger, joy and love — all of it awaits you this year as you make your way through the maze of life.
Education. Growing up. You have everything you need, and more, to ace this class.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is an 5.
Oops! Everything has come to a screeching halt. How did this happen? All of a sudden you are slogging through the mud instead of flying high. Don't waste energy complaining. Keep slogging!
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
It may seem as if there isn't enough of anything to go around. Even resources that once seemed abundant now look skimpy. Ali is not lost. You're getting more creative.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) is today a 5.
Wheat! All of a sudden you’re facing one problem after another. If you keep the details straight, you'll regain control. Ask an expert for advice if you need it. You may have to change direction.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 5.
It's just one issue to resolve after another,
all day long and well into the night. You're
learning fast and love a challenge, so this
is fun, right? Not really. You're successful
in some things but not in all. Better luck
tomorrow.
Lee(July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6.
Costs could be higher than expected, so budget carefully. Keep track of all the details to minimize surprises. You may have to turn down a loved one's request.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6.
Everything was balanced precariously until you came along. You can push over the one domino that knocks down all the others. Don't let it happen by accident. Pay attention to what you're doing.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 6.
You're on a roller coaster. Caution is advised now, especially in travel. Be careful what you say, too. Amazingly, you're still able to think quickly, but don't take anything for granted. All is not as it seems.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 5.
If you are contemplating a big purchase or even a lot of little ones, consult a thrifty friend first. The item that looks like a deal may have a fatal flaw. Find it before, not after, you close the deal.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 5. Slam on the brakes. Find a hiding place. The less attention you draw now, the better. There's a time to be bold and a time to lay low for a few days. This is the latter.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 5.
The coast still isn't clear, but the fog is definitely lifting. You can visualize your destination, but you shouldn't begin the journey yet. Don't get mad about the stuff in your way. It'll make you stronger.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 6.
Discretion is advised, especially with your spending. You and your friends could go through everything you've saved in a very short time. You have a worthy cause, but that's no excuse to squander. Be thrifty!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 5.
It helps to have a good partner, but don't
expect total agreement. Everybody has
their own opinions, and they're all eager
to express them. Might as well toss in your
two cents' worth.
Women's basketball team developing zone defense
By Jessica Scott Kansan sportswriter
"You always learn something every year." Washington said. "It's obviously forcing me to study zone defense more, but it's just not something that I enjoy coaching."
In Wednesday's game at Arizona State, the Jayhawks (3-5) played zone defense for most of the game, keeping the Sun Devils to 46.3 percent from the field. Washington said she doesn't particularly like this type of defense, but it is something Kansas will have to use this season.
With "rebuilding" emerging as the theme for the Kansas women's basketball team, coach Marian Washington is experimenting with zone defense, which isn't exactly her favorite thing to coach.
Kansas will continue to develop its defense at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Allen Fieldhouse against Weber State.
"We're going to get better with it," Washington said. "In the zone you have to be really disciplined and patient because you get kind of hum-
Senior Kristin Geoffroy, who shares the starting center position with senior Nikki White, said she agreed with Washington that zone was the best option for the Jayhawks this season.
gry and begin opening up the zone a little too much and allow for some penetration."
"Right now, with such young players, zone is a lot easier for our team because a lot of the players aren't used to team defense in the sense that you need it for man-to-man," Geoffroy said. "Right now zone is what's working for us."
Three players are averaging double figures for the Wildcats, a team that is averaging 72 points and 36 rebounds per game.
Kansas' last and only meeting with Weber State was in 1992. The Ivyhawks won 82-48.
Washington said she saw rebounding as a problem for her team, especially playing zone.
"If there's a weakness playing zone it is that it's difficult to find a player to box out." Washington said. "It's just something that we know
Kansas women's basketball vs. Weber State
1 p.m. Saturday
Allen Fieldhouse
TV: Jayhawk Television
Network, Channel 13
we've got to keep working on."
On the season, Kansas has been out-rebounded by opponents 307- 303.
Offensively, Kansas is relying heavily on senior guards KC Hilgenkamp and Selena Scott. Against Arizona State. Hilgenkamp's 12 points all came in the first half. Washington said she was not discouraged by her senior's offensive slumps.
"I just tell her to shoot the ball," Washington said. "I don't care if she's struggling for a while. She's a shooter; you have to believe in them, and they have to believe in themselves."
Contact Scott at 864-4858
Swimmers dive into a road trip
The swim team will again hit the road in hopes of notching two more marks in the victory column in its first action since the Minnesota Invitational Nov. 16 to 18.
Kansas will face the Rams of Colorado State University tonight in a dual meet. The team will hit the water at 5 p.m. in Fort Collins, Colo.
The team will then travel to Laramie, Wyo., tomorrow to battle with the Wyoming Cowboys in another dual meet at noon.
This weekend the team looks to improve on its fifth-place finish in the Minnesota Invitational. No individual or relay team finished
higher than third in any event in Minnesota.
This past week, Kansas strengthened its chances in the future by receiving three letters of intent from high school swimmers.
Gina Gnatzig, Whitewater High School senior, from Whitewater. Wis., swims the backstroke, freestyle and individual medley events and will do so in Lawrence next year.
Lindsey Urbatchka, Sheridan High School senior, from Sheridan, Wyo., swims the butterfly, individual medley and backstroke events. She maintains a 4.0 grade point average and is an Academic All-
American. She will look to continue her success, in and out of the pool, at Kansas next year.
Amy Roller, Moline High School senior, from Moline, Ill., also maintains a 4.0 GPA. She will be swimming the backstroke, individual medley and freestyle events for the layhawks in the fall.
"The three ladies that we signed this fall are outstanding, both in the pool and in the classroom," said Kansas coach Cathy Burgess. "All three will make an impact on this program and should help us compete at a higher level next season."
Jeremy Giles
Haskell event to feature pro wrestlers
The Haskell Baseball Club will sponsor a prowrestling event tomorrow to raise money for the coming season.
The event, which will feature wrestlers from a St. Joseph, Mo., wrestling school with names such
as Blood Lust, Smack Daddy and Assassin,
begins at 7 p.m. at the Coffin Complex on the
Haskell University campus.
The event will also feature a "Midget Match" between the Lil' Italian
Stallion and Mad Mex.
the baseball team which has more than 30 players, receives no money from the university and hopes to raise money for equipment and travel expenses for the spring season.
Tickets are available at the door. Ringside seats are $10, general admission is $8, and children ages six to 12 are $4.
-Jay Krall
Track meet preparation for indoors
By Matt Norton Kansan sportswriter
Today Kansas track and field opens its 2001-2002 season at Kansas State in an all-comers meet featuring athletes from 18 schools.
Nine freshmen on the men's team and seven women will make their debut as Jayhawks, including freshman Brandon Hodges, who was one of the nation's best high school 800-meter runners last spring.
Assistant coach Doug Clark said he was taking a group of young middle-distance runners to the meet with the hope of getting them ready for a big indoor campaign.
"If they're going to peak at Big 12 indoors, that's only a couple months away." Clark said.
Clark said he wanted to find legs for the distance medley relay, which last year finished sixth at the NCAA championships.
Two members of that team are gone. Andy Tate graduated last May, and Charlie Gruber has eligibility for only the outdoor season.
Lacio said the meet would be a good opportunity to see how well his fall training had gone. Despite being under the stress of finals, Lacio said he was ready for the meet and an opportunity to begin staking a claim on the relay.
"The middle-distance group is pretty solid," Lacio said. "The DMR is a goal, and we'll be good as long as we have a good mile leg."
Assistant coach Brian Ferry said he was pleased with the progress of two high jumpers going to the meet today.
Junior T.J. Hacker walked onto the team last spring and finished fourth at the Big 12 Conference outdoor championships with a jump of 7'1".
Ferry said Hackler's training had been going well, evidenced by his jump of 6'10" last week at an intrajugad meet.
Freshman Sonra Rauterkus, whose previous best high jump was 5'7" as a high school junior, cleared 5'9" at the intrasquad meet.
Ferry said she would surprise people this season.
"She's my sleeper recruit," he said.
Contact Norton at 864-4858.
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