Section B · Page 8 The University Daily Kansan Wednesday, October 6, 1999 Had to go there Sooner or later Jayhawks expect battle from 6-8 Oklahoma By Shawn Hutchinson sports@kansan.com Kansan sportwriter Coming off its biggest win of the early season, the Kansas volleyball team hopes to carry momentum into tonight's 7 p.m. showdown with the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, Okla. This will be the Jayhawks' first match since they gained their first-ever win against Texas Tech on Saturday night. The victory pushed Kansas to 11-4 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12 Conference — the first time since 1993 that the Jayhawks have been at .500 after four conference games. "They're going to be hungry for a win," said Kansas senior blocker Anne Kreimer. "They've got some quality players, so we're going to have to be at the top of our game." Enter the Oklahoma Sooners, who are 6-8 overall, 1-3 in the Big 12 and plagued by a two-match losing streak. The Jayhawks are 12-37 all-time against Oklahoma but are riding a two-match winning streak against the Sooners. Last year, Kansas beat Oklahoma 3-1 in Norman, and 3-2 in Lawrence. "Oklahoma is going to want to beat us," said Kansas junior hitter Nancy Bell. "Last year we went there and we were the underdog, and we took control. I'm sure they're going to be remembering that, and they're going to come ready to play." The Sooners are led by junior middle blocker Cathy Cook, who has 150 kills and 37 blocks for the year. Setter Carolyn Kittell leads the team with 573 assists and 114 digs this season. The Sooners' two-match losing streak includes a loss at Missouri in a five-game thriller last week and a 3-1 loss against No. 7 Texas on Saturday. "They're coming off some frustrating losses," Kansas coach Ray Bechard said. "It's a point in time when people are trying to make their moves to stay in the (Big 12) race. I'm sure they're going to do everything in their power to stay in the race and so are we." Kansas was strong all-around in the win against Texas Tech on Saturday before a crowd of 939 fans at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. The Jayhawks pounded the Red Raiders for a 3-1 victory, as senior outside hitter Mary Beth Albrecht picked up a career-high 23 kills. Senior middle blocker Amanda Reves had 17 kills and Kreimer had a career-high 11 digs and nine block assists. "I think the win was definitely a confidence booster," Kreimer said. "At this point in the season, that was something we really needed to go forward." Vollebv ball notes Kansas freshman setter Amy Billings has yet to see action this season after breaking the patella in her right knee during the second practice of the season in August. After successful surgery, Billings has been practicing with the team on a limited basis. Her return to the Kansas lineup is a week-to-week decision. —Edited by Matt James Kansas outside hitter Mary Beth Albrecht falls backward after tipping the ball over the net for a Kansas kill. The Jayhawks, 11-4 overall and 2-2 in Big 12, travel Norman, Okla., to take on the Sooners, who are 6-8 overall and 1-3 in Big 12 play. Photo by Matt J. Daugherty/KANSAN Commentary David and Goliath triumphs invoke great sports moments Ask any college basketball fan what the most appealing thing about their favorite month of the year is — March — and why they like it. It's a simple answer. Upsets Upsets help make sports glorious. In some instances, upsets can send an entire sport or league to new heights. For example, the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs upsets in Super Bowls III and IV propelled the American Football League to the same level as the NFL. Sometimes, they can bring joy to one part of the world. Ask any current Kansas student which football game will stand out the most when they graduate, and most would say the Jayhawks 33-17 win against nationally-ranked Colorado last year, which was Kansas' first home win against a ranked team in more than a decade. more than a decade. The 1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack, the 1985 Villanova Wildcats and the 1988 Jayhawks all accomplished miracle runs through the NCAA men's basketball tournament that I'm sure made a few people rich. But in retrospect, these upsets are minor in comparison to five sporting events this century that rank as the best of all time. All five Brad Hallier Associate sports editor sports@kansan.com of these left fans of Goliath with a bitter taste in their mouths, fans of David jumping for joy and neutral fans with their mouths open in shock. 5. James "Buster" Douglas knocks out Mike Tyson for the heavyweight championship, Feb. 10, 1990, in Tokyo. Douglas only was supposed to be a tune-up for the undefeated champ's highly-anticipated fight with Evander Holyfield. But Douglas, a virtual unknown, bleached Tyson with punches, knocked him down for the first time in Tyson's career in the 10th round and cried tears of happiness when his trainers rushed into the ring to lift his arm signifying the new champion 4. The Soviet Union's 52-51 win in the gold-medal basketball game at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The '72 games already had been tarnished with the execution of Israel's athletes. Things turned from bad to worse when the United States, which had never lost an Olympic basketball game, took its first lead of the game with three seconds left, 51-50. The Soviets got not one, not two, but three chances to inbound the ball to get a final shot off. They even were assessed a time-out when they had none. The Americans refused to attend the medal ceremony, and many still have not picked up their silver medals. 3. An NAIA school, Chaminade, defeats college basketball's top-ranked Virginia Cavaliers on Dec. 23, 1982, in Honolulu 77-72. The Cavaliers were led by All-American Ralph Sampson, who towered at seven feet. Chaminade's tallest player stood 6-feet-6, but the host school showed no fear and defeated Virginia. To put this in retrospect, this would be equal to Kansas losing to Kansas Wesleyan or St. Mary. 2. The United States shocks the Soviet Union in hockey 4-3 at the 1980 Lake Placid, N.Y., Winter Olympics. The Yanks, using a team of virtual unknowns and never-will-be's, were beaten by the world-champion Soviets 10-3 in a pre-Olympic game. In the semifinals, the two teams met again. But this time, the Americans played the game of their lives, and took the lead for good midway through the third period. The home crowd was cheering in a frenzy for the Americans to protect their lead. As the final few seconds ticked off the clock, ABC announcer Al Michaels provided one of the most memorable lines in sports broadcast history when he shouted to the American TV audience, "Do you believe in miracles? Ye-s-s-i." I was a miracle on ice as the United States won the gold medal by defeating Finland 4-1. 1. The United States defeats England 1-0 at the 1950 Soccer World Cup in Brazil. The English turned down offers to play in the first three World Cups because they thought they were too good to play in them. They reluctantly entered the 1950 Cup and won their first match against Chile, while the United States, which had a team made up of part-time players fell to Spain. So England decided to bench many of its best players for the game against the United States. The English dominated the game, but in the 37th minute, a Haitian-born man, Joe Gaetjens, headed in a cross from Walter Bahr, giving the United States the lead for good. When the game ended, the jubilant Brazilians stormed the field and carried off the Americans. One Brazilian newspaper ran only the score on its front page the next day. Halliier is a Mission senior in journalism. Need A Break? Tuesday: 2 For 1 Admission Wednesday: $ ^{1} / 2 $ Price Admission Thursday: - Acne & Scars * Tattoo Removal * Mole & Wart Removal * Laser Hair Removal * Nail & Hair Conditions CCRS showgirls call 842-7001 $ ^{1/2} $ Price Admission Before 10 p.m. $ ^{1/2} $ Price Frat Night all night Dermatology Center of Lawrence For the Special Skin Care You Deserve Friday & Saturday until 2:00 a.m. 913 North 2 $ ^{nd} $ 841-4122 Lee R. Bittenbender, M.D. Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. 930 Iowa St. • Hillcrest Professional Bldg. The Orient VIETNAMESE CUISINE FEATURING AN ALL YOU CAN EAT VEGETARIAN BUFFET MONDAY TUESDAY WED Lunch 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $5.99 Lunch 843-0561 • 1006 Mass Dinner 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $5.00 $6.99 DAILY DRINK SPECIAL 4pm - 2am Mon. - Sat. 12pm - 12am Sunday 623 Vermont Lawrence 749-5067 HOMEMADE cherry-blueberry-chocolate-lemon-chocolate chip CHEESECAKE LIMIT FOUR PIECES PER PERSON (PIG) expires 10/31/99 Applications are due Friday, October 8th at 5:00p.m. Any Questions? Contact the Student Senate office at 864-3710 offer expires 10/31/99 STUDENT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SENATE Attention Students !!! Replacement Student Senator Applications are available in the Student Senate Office for the following seats: Off-Campus (1) Nunemaker (2) Graduate (2) Business (1) Presents a THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW PRELAW PROGRAM Today Green Hall, Room 104 To help you plan a career in the legal profession, law school professor s and students will be available to discuss with you your law school plans and answer questions about: Prelaw Education Admissions Process Financial Aid Law School Curriculum Joint Degree Programs Law Placement --- } 1.