2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
MONDAY, NOV.5, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 5). First, get your financial affairs into order. It shouldn't take too long. Then, sign up for a class or two. Get that degree or credential you've promised yourself. Go back to dog-training school, or take that intensive course in the martial arts. You'll never be the same, and that can be a good thing.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 5. You're not quite up to par. Don't take on extra work now, and don't say much about what you're already doing. No point in letting the competition in on your plans. You do have plans, don't you? If not, find a comfortable place to be and come up with some.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) --- Today is a 7. A very attractive person has something to teach you. It could be about business, or it could be about love - that part isn't clear. The attraction is obvious, however, and the lesson could bring you great rewards. Try not to let it get in the way of your regular duties.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7.
Make tentative plans but not major commitments. Focus most of your attention on bringing the money in, not on how you're going to spend it. Set goals, then plans, then a checklist. Then, get started.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)Today is a 7. You're lookin' good and feelin' even better. You're ready to try something bold. But be forewarned that actions will be much more effective than words. Don't talk about it; just do it.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)Today is a 5.Take time to ponder your possibilities, assess your options, explore your alternatives. Set priorities and consult advisors. This is not procrastination, it's planning.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7. Your discarded items could be exactly what your favorite group needs. One person's trash is another's treasure, so don't just pitch that stuff. Find a good home for it.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) - Today is a 7 - No more goofing off. Time to settle down and get back to business. You sure like going places, so don't complain if you have to work to pay for it. But don't work harder. Work smarter.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7.
Share information you've recently learned with a person who can put it to good use.
This will eventually be to your benefit, but don't do it for that reason. Do it because you can and because it will help.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
You're naturally lucky, but this is not a great time to gamble. Make a secure investment instead. Something that was beneficial before, or something old, should work. But don't talk about it. Do it.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19) — Today is a 6.
It's payback time. Do something special for a person who did a good deed for you once. If you don't immediately know who, give yourself a minute. You'll think of somebody. But don't tell. Have it be a surprise.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6. Something you'd been wondering about is starting to make sense. The solution being proposed now is much more to your liking. Negotiations haven't been completed yet, so don't drift off. Continue to pay close attention.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) — Today is a 7.
Time to reign in your enthusiasm somewhat.
Channel that energy. Your friends, relatives and co-workers will be amazed at how much you can accomplish.
MLB
Diamondbacks win Series rally in 9th, oust Yankees
The Associated Press
PHOENIX — No comeback could be more unlikely, perhaps no World Series more dramatic.
The Arizona Diamondbacks, headed for another excruciating one-run loss that would have given New York its fourth consecutive championship, staged a shocking ninth-inning rally of their own Sunday night.
rally of their own Sunday night.
This 3.2 victory in Game 7 topped anything the
This 3- victory in GA
Yankees managed last week in New York because no one expected it, not against closing pitcher Mariano Rivera. The win dethroned the three-time defending champions.
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Mark Grace started the Diamondbacks' rally with a single. Tony Womack tied the game with a double, and Luis Gonzalez won it with a bloop hit. The Diamondbacks won the World Series in just their fourth season of existence, the fastest team to do so. The Florida Marlins won the World Series in 1997 in their fifth year.
"I was trying to choke up," Gonzalez said of his one-out single that landed just behind shortstop Derek Jeter, sending Jay Bell home with the winning run. "I knew he was going to come in. It's a dream come true."
"This is probably going to go down as one of the best World Series ever."
Curt Schilling, starting on three days' rest for the second consecutive time, left with one out in
the eighth inning after allowing a solo home run by Alfonso Soriano that put New York up 2-1. When manager Bob Brenly went to the mound he told Schilling, "We'll get that one back. That's not going to beat us, big man."
It sounded like an empty promise, since everybody knows the Yankees don't lose a lead in the late innings.
Yet Mark Grace — the old ex-Cub in his first World Series — started the ninth with his third single of the night.
Damian Miller came up to sacrifice pinch-runner David Dellucci to second. The bunt went a little too close to Rivera, who wheeled and threw to second for the force. But the throw was wide and got past shortstop Derek Jeter for an error, putting runners on first and second with no outs.
Bell, another old-timer in his first World Series, pinch-hit and bunted, but the Yankees got the force out at third.
Womack, who transformed what had been a dismal season into a solid postseason, then came up with one of the biggest hits imaginable. He lined Rivera's 2-2 pitch down the right-field line, scoring pinch runner Midre Cummings from second and tying the game at 2.
ond and tying the game at third and one out, the packed Bank One Ballpark crowd went as crazy as a Yankees throng might be expected to go.
as a Yankees strong fighter. Craig Counsell, who scored the winning run for Florida in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series, was hit by a pitch to load the bases.
hit by a pitcher to load the ball.
Up came Gonzalez, who hit .325 in the regular season with 142 RBIs and 57 home runs. But he had been quiet much of the postseason.
had been quiet unless the player Gonzalez made just enough contact to get the ball over Jeter's head in the drawn-in infield. It wasn't much of a hit, but it felt better than any one of those booming homers.
Bell ran home from third, the original free agent to sign with Arizona scoring the run that made the Diamondbacks champions.
Volleyball recovers against Missouri
By Steve Laurenzu Kansan sportswriter
After suffering a devastating loss to rival Kansas State on Wednesday, the Kansas volleyball team bounced back with a win Saturday against its other rival, the Missouri Tigers.
More than 1,700 fans watched as Kansas took the match, 5-1, in Columbia, Mo., on the strength of a performance by sophomore outside hitter Sarah Rome. Rome finished with a team-leading 17 kills and only two errors, hitting 40.5 percent. She contributed a team-leading 15 digs, a career-high four assists and two service aces.
high four assists and two service hits. Junior middle blocker Molly Scavuzzo added 15 kills as the Jayhawks snapped a three-match losing streak and spoiled Missouri's two-match winning streak.
The loss moved Kansas' record to 14-12, 4-11 in the Big 12 Conference, while Missouri fell to 18-7, 8-7 in the Big 12.
In game one, the Tigers dominated the Jayhawks. 30-23, behind junior middle blocker Christi Myers and junior outside hitter Lisa Morris, who had six kills each.
ris, who had six kills.
Game two proved to be the pivotal game. Kansas took a 10-point lead at 20-10 and had to fend off a late charge by Missouri. Kansas took the game, 30-28.
bly, 30-24 and 30-23, in games three and four.
Kansas went on to handle Missouri comforta-
"This may be as big a win on the road that we've had since I've been here," coach Ray Bechard said. "It was great to see the team bounce back from a very disappointing loss to Kansas State by responding this way. It was a good, good win for the program."
Kansas avoided a large number of hitting errors, a problem that has plagued the Jayhawks throughout the season. The team's hitting percentage is 23.6 percent. Against Kansas State, Kansas managed just a -4.7 percent hitting percentage, the lowest one-game total ever under Bechard. The number is negative because there were more errors than kills.
Five players helped Kansas record eight service aces on the night.
acces on the night.
Sophomore middle blocker Jordan Garrison recorded six total blocks, including four solo, off the bench to fortify the Jayhawks' defense. Senior setter Molly LaMere was solid with 49 assists, eight kills and five digs.
"We were very excited to play tonight and clear the K-State match from our heads," LaMere said. Tonight, everybody played hard and played together. This is a great win."
gather. This is a great win.
The Jayhawks' next match is against Iowa State on Wednesday in Ames, Iowa.
Contact Laurenzo at 864-4858
'Cats run through Iowa State, win second conference game
Kansas St. 42, Iowa State 3
Ames, Iowa — Kansas State did just what it wanted against Iowa State. The Wildcats had hoped to run the ball and they did, to the tune of 343 yards rushing. They also wanted to stop Iowa State's running game and they most certainly did that, holding the Cyclones to 23 yards rushing.
The result: a dominating 42-3 victory Saturday in a game that had expected to be much more competitive.
Josh Scobey and Eil Roberson both rushed for more than 100 yards and accounted for five touchdowns to lead the Wildcats (4-4, 2-4), Iowa State (5-3, 3-3) had come off a strong performance in a 24-21 loss at Texas A&M.
(5) Texas 49, Baylor 10
Texas QB scores three times, Baylor still at bottom of Big 12
(15) Waco, Texas — Chris Simms has turned into a scoring machine for No. 5 Texas (8-1, 5-1). The Longhorns quarterback threw two touchdowns passes and ran for another score Saturday in a 49-10 victory over Baylor (2-6, 0-6), keeping alive his post-Oklahoma streak and edging him closer to Major Applewhite in the Texas record book.
the Texas record book. "I didn't think anybody would give us a defense like they did today. Most of the time it's a slow death and it was refreshing to play man-to-man," Simms said.
Texas Tech blank Texas A&M, show best defense of season
Texas Tech 12, Texas A&M 0
Texas Tech 12, Texas A&M U Lubbock, Texas — Texas A&M (7-2, 4-2) coach R.C. Slocum was impressed with Texas Tech's (5-3, 3-3) defense. He wasn't alone.
wasn't alone.
"They did a good job and played great defense," Slocum said. "Give them credit. They did what they needed to win the game. They didn't trick us. They just played great."
"It was the best defense since I've been playing here at Tech," he said. The defense played efficiently and did not give up on any big plays."
Colorado rallies from deficit keeps title hopes running
(21) Colorado 38, Missouri 24
(21) Colorado 38, Missouri 24
Boulder, Colo. — Backup quarterback
Bobby Pesavento brought Colorado
back from a 14-0 deficit with two touchdown passes. Running backs Cortlen
Johnson and Bobby Purify kept the Buffaloons slightly ahead.
tables slightly unlucent. Then Hollowell applied the clincher, returning a punt 69 yards for a score as No. 21 Colorado beat stubborn Missouri 38-24 on Saturday.
38-24 on 19-24
Colorado (7-2, 5-1) kept its conference title hopes alive by rallying against the Tigers (3-5, 2-4) from the 14-point deficit with 17 points in the final 1:55 of the first half.
Hybi returns to lineup, Sooners recover after streak snapped
(3) Oklahoma 58, Tulsa 0
(3) Oklahoma State, Tulsa,
Norman, OKa. The third-ranked
Sooners took a while to find the end zone,
then spent most of the day there in a 58-0
victory over Tulsa (1-7) on Saturday.
victory over tussis 1-7188 Quentin Griffin scored four touchdowns, Nate Hybl threw for 347 yards in his return to the starting lineup and Oklahoma (8-1, 5-1) gained 541 yards one week after a loss to Nebraska that snapped the Sooners' 20-game winning streak.
The Associated Press
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