Thursday, September, 16 1999
The University Daily Kansan
Section B·Page 15
Entertainment
College and pro teams feed local sports hunger
By Ryan Malashock Special to the Kansan
The spectator sports scene in and around Lawrence provides an abundance of opportunities for both die-hard Jayhawks and avid fans of professional sports.
After a season-opening loss at Notre Dame, the Kansas football team was victorious last Saturday against California State-Northridge. The Jayhawks will travel to Colorado this Saturday and return to Lawrence for a Sept. 25 meeting with the San Diego State Aztecs.
With six remaining home games this season, there are still many chances to see Kansas football in action. The Jayhawks will play home games against rival Missouri on Oct. 23 and Nebraska on Oct. 30. Single game tickets cost just $5 for students and are on sale at the Kansas tickets office.
"I'm really pumped to go to all of the games this year, especially since tickets don't cost that much money," said Ann Weiss, Omaha, Neb, freshman. Weiss purchased an all-sports ticket, which got her football and basketball tickets for $99.
Once again, the Kansas volleyball team has jumped out to a great start this season. The Jayhawks sprinted out to a 4-0 record after winning the West Virginia volleyball tournament Sept. 3-4. After finishing play in the Jayhawk Classic, the team
will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee to participate in a tournament with Lehigh University, Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Tennessee.
After a long road trip, the team will return home to play Texas on Oct. 22 in the Horeisi Family Athletics Center. A chance to check out the new $3.8 million facility is another reason to cheer on the volleyball team as they head into Big 12 play. Students are admitted free to all Kansas volleyball games with a valid KUID.
Students also can see all of the women's soccer games free with a valid KUID this season. The women's soccer team began the season 2-2, with victories against Wyoming and Weber State. After last week's match at Missouri, the soccer team will play Georgia tomorrow and Southwest Missouri State Tuesday.
Finally on Sept. 24, the squad will return home to play in the KU Credit Union Jayhawk Invitational. Kansas, Creighton University, Drury University, and Centenary University will battle for the title. All home games are played at Super Target Field, located behind Oliver Hall. Freshman soccer player Bridget Goyen remarked on how important crowd support was.
"I know that our team would get pretty fired up if a lot of students came to our games." Goyen said. Some fans like the excitement of
professional sports, which is a short drive away in Kansas City. The National Football League's Chiefs, Major League Baseball's Royals, and Major League Soccer's Wizards offer students a chance to get away from campus and enjoy watching talented professional athletes.
The Chiefs play their home games at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The team will take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the Detroit Lions on Sept. 26, and the New England Patriots on Oct. 10. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Chiefs ticket office at 1-816-920-9400.
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Although suffering the secondworst record in Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals are still a main attraction for baseball fans. Kauffman Stadium, a ballpark highlighted by its outfield fountains, is home to the Royals. The team will round out its season with a homestand from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3 against the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers. The Royals ticket office, 1-800-676-9257, can answer all ticket information questions.
Also playing home games at Arrowhead Stadium are the Kansas City Wizards. The Wizards compete in the highest division of professional soccer and top soccer players from around the world. The Wizards take on Dallas Sept. 18 and Colorado Sept.25. Wizards ticket information can be obtained by calling 1-816-472-4625.
Kansas running back David Winbush slides while trying to stretch for an extra yard and escape a defender's grasp. The Jayhawks have six home games remaining after winning their home-opener against California State-Northridge last weekend. Photo by Matt J. Daugherty/KANSAN
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