2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
MUNDAY,OCT.22,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Oct. 22).
Your commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflicts can sometimes seem like a disadvantage. You may take a couple of good-sized banks this year before you decide to fight back. Don't let anybody bully you. It's not good for their karma or your ego. Be compassionate yet strong, gentle yet firm.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6. Although the person you care most about thinks you're wonderful, others may have reservations. It's not good to be rude to an older person, even if you're right.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
Work could interfere with your play.
Luckily, you're in a good mood. You can
put up with all the phone calls and
people demanding attention.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is an 8.
You'll feel like you've been dragging an anchor and have finally let it go. By tomorrow you should notice yourself being more effective in just about everything.
Cancer (June 22- July 22). Today is a 7.
Somebody doesn't agree with your proposal, but somebody else thinks it's fine. Between you and your partner, convincing the skeptic is just a matter of patience. It'll get easier as time goes by.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22), Today is 7.
Not only is there too much to do, but nothing is staying on schedule. Stuff you are supposed to have doesn't arrive. People who were supposed to call you forget to call. Stay cool. Conditions will improve tomorrow.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7.
A setback is minor, so don't let it get you down. You're still gathering information, but you don't have quite enough yet. Tomorrow things will get easier in more ways than one. Meanwhile, relax and snuggle.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is an 8.
Conditions are changing again. The sun's move into Scorpio puts more emphasis on money for the next few weeks. Letthings evolve naturally.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
You're getting stronger. Can you feel it?
Now information you've gathered comes in handy. If your first attempt doesn't work, you'll have a Plan B ready.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 7.
The sun's move into Scorpio dampens your festive mood somewhat — that and the fact that's Monday. The Scorpio transit lasts four weeks, and it's a planning phase. After that, the sun will go into your sign, and you'll launch all of your new endeavors.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 7.
You're strong, and you'll need every ounce of that strength to stand up for what's right. Amazingly, that's all you have to do. Just tell the truth, even if it's not popular.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is an 8.
Your sweetheart could get a little jealous if you spend too much time with your friends. If he or she isn't interested in that sort of activity, try to make time for everyone.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 6. The pressure its even worse than you remembered. Your progress is temporarily thwarted as you run into one roadblock after another. All is not lost, just delayed.
STRETCHING FOR A NARROW WIN
Matt Swartz battles to take down a Truman opponent, who is yards away from scoring a try in Kansas' zone. The Kansas Men's Rugby Club team played Truman on Saturday afternoon, a close game that Kansas won, 20-18. In the first half, Truman scored first and made it to 0-5. But later Kansas pushed up the field with Angus Mugford scoring a try with Oliver Parkinson kicking for points after, making the score 7-5. Parkinson once again made points by kicking a drop goal from about 22 meters, giving the Jayhawks a 10-5 lead. Right before halftime, Truman scored a penalty kick for a 10-8 game. Truman started out the second half by scoring a try and converting the point. Parkinson kicked a penalty and cut the Truman lead to 13-15. Then Truman kicked a penalty, making it 13-18. In the final moments of the game, Parkinson scored a try, and Swartz kicked the conversion for the win.
Volleyball team falls to Baylor, Texas A&M
Close but tough matchups give Hawks career-high stats,but Texas stands at 12-0 against KU
By Steve Laurenzo
Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas volleyball team lost two close matches at home during fall break, losing in four games to No. 17 Texas A&M on Wednesday night and dropping a marathon match to Baylor on Saturday.
Sophomore outside bitter Sarah Rome scored double doubles and led the team in kills in both matches. Rome tied her career high on Wednesday with 20 kills. Then she crushed her high on Saturday with 27. She was the only Jayhawk with double-digits in kills against the Aggies.
Junior middle blocker Molly Scavuzzo was second with nine. Scavuzzo added a team-high four blocks.
Rome added 11 digs against Texas A&M and 14 against Baylor.
"We weren't as balanced as we needed to be," said coach Ray Bechard. "Our first pass wasn't giving our setters as many options as it needed to."
The Jayhawks played the Aggies close in the first three games, winning game two 30-26, and losing games one and three, 30-27 and 30-25. But they were handled quickly in game four, 30-21.
"We really battled for most of the match but let the enthusiasm slip a little in game four." Bechard said. "It's a two-hour match; you can't play for an hour and a half against a really good team. I think we laid out a pretty good effort in games two and three, but you still have to be able to respond and bounce back and try to get up to that game five."
Saturday saw career nights in kills from Rome, junior middle blocker Kylie Thomas and freshman outside hitter Danielle McHenry.
that game live.
Texas A&M improved to 12-0 all-time against
the Jayhawks.
"I think we laid out a pretty good effort in games two and three,but you still have to be able to respond and bounce back and try to get up to that game five."
Ray Bechard Kansas volleyball coach
Rome led the Kansas offense with 27 kills, while McHenry had 21 and Thomas had 17. Scavuzzo added 16 kills.
added 16 kills. Despite a healthy offensive night by several Jayhawks, Kansas could not pull out the victory. The loss to Baylor took five games, two of which went beyond regulation, and two hours and 37 minutes to complete.
minutes to complete. Kansas won games two and four, 30-28 and 30-28. The Jayhawks pushed the Bears beyond the 30-point mark in games one and three, but Baylor escaped each with a win, 34-32 and 35-33. Baylor dropped Kansas handily in game five, 15-10.
15-10. "Baylor is a good team, and we stayed with them." Bechard said. "Both teams did a good job. They just came away with the win at the end. Tonight's loss is heartbreaking. We just didn't do the little things that needed to get done to win tonight."
the breaks they needed.
"There's always one play that goes against us that just kills us," McHenry said. "We're trying really hard and giving it all we've got so eventually, hopefully, it will all come around."
McHenry said the Jayhawks weren't getting the breaks they needed.
ally, hopefully, it will succeed. The two losses dropped Kansas' record to 12-9, 2-8 in the Big 12. The Jayhawks conclude their three-match home stand with a match against Oklahoma at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Contact Laurenzo at 864-4858
BIG 12 FOOTBALL ROUNDUP No.2 Oklahoma 33, Baylor 17
In Norman, Okla., Jason White, named Oklahoma's No. 1 quarterback early in the week, threw for 343 yards and a touchdown, and the second-ranked Sooners beat Baylor 33-17 on Saturday.
White had played well coming on the bench in relief of Nate Hybl the past two games, and that continued: He was 32-of-44 with no interceptions. Baylor had eight sacks, but White's scrambling ability kept that number from reaching double digits.
"I thought Jason White was exceptional the way he threw the football, the way he ran," said coach Bob Stoops. "He was really solid the entire day."
Oklahoma:(7-0, 4-0 Big 12),Baylor:(2-4, 0-4).
No. 7 Texas 41, No. 25 Colorado 7
In Austin, Texas, Cedric Benson rushed for 100 yards on 23 carries and a pair of touchdowns as No.7 Texas cruised past No. 25 Colorado 41-7 Saturday. He also had 59 yards receiving.
"We have to make a statement every game to prove that we are a good football team," said Texas coach
The victory kept Texas' Bowl Championship Series bid hopes alive and snapped Colorado's five-game winning streak.
good football team," said Texas coach Mack Brown. "We not only won, but we dominated the contest."
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Iowa St. 28, Oklahoma St. 14
In Ames, Iowa, Ennis Haywood scored the touchdowns, and Seneca Wallace scrambled for the first downs as Iowa State beat Oklahoma State 28-14 Saturday.
Haywood ran for 196 yards and three touchdowns a single-game career high.The last Cyclone to rush for three touchdowns was Troy Davis against Missouri in 1996.
Missouri 1904 "Ennis was hot today." Wallace said. "We wanted to keep giving him the ball in the hair."
Cyclone coach Dan McCarney said he was plagued with his team's play.
"I was proud of the way that we executed the ball game today," McCarney said. "I believe that this was a solid win, and we improved from the last game."
Iowa: (5-1, 3-1 Big 12). Oklahoma St.: (2-5, 0-4).
Texas A&M 31, Kansas St. 24
In Manhattan, Kansas State gave the ball away three times late in the third quarter on Saturday — miscues that led to Texas A&M scoring 17 points in the final three minutes of the period en route to a 31-24 win.
"Sometimes it works out that way," said coach R.C. Slocum. "I would love to
Mark Farris threw two first-half touchdown passes for the Aggies, who won despite making only one first down in the second half and being outgained 358-189 in total yardage.
run up and down the field, but we have a great respect for their defense. I knew it would be hard, and I was pleased that we got the points."
Texas A&M:(6-1, 3-1 Big 12). Kansas State:(2-4, 0-4).
No.3 Nebraska 41, Texas Tech 31
In Lincoln, Neb., the third-ranked Cornhuskers had to rally from a surprising halftime tie to hold off Texas Tech 41-31 Saturday night and keep next weekend's showdown with No.2 Oklahoma a battle of unbeaten.
"Any time you're involved in a game like that it's probably draining on everybody," Nebraska coach Frank Solich said. "But we're excited about being 8-0. We're excited about being tested and responding."
Eric Crouch passed for three touchdowns and ran for another on Nebraska's first drive of the second half as
takes a first drive of the second hand the Huskers regained the lead for good after going into halftime tied at 28.
Nebraska: (8-0, 4-D Big 12). Texas Tech:(3-3, 1-3).
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