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Quick Looks
Monday March 26, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (March 26). You're impetuous at first, but reality slows you down. That's OK. You'll go further at a steady pace. You're setting speed records in April, then jogging along in May. You know everything in June, or where to find it. Use this knowledge in July, in a private setting. Love is nearby in August, and commitment is required. You want to play in September, but work brings in the bounty. Save enough for yourself in November. In December, spend enough to reach your destination. Tighten your belt to fund a dream in February. Take time to smell the roses in March.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day,
0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — Adapt your orbit so that you start circling closer to Earth. You may soon have to land this craft and take care of practical matters. But before that happens, you and your teammates have one more shot at glory. Aim carefully to make your efforts really count.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Behind-the-scenes negotiations could lead to an excellent deal — or two. A friend may be in on the scheme, but you don't need to broadcast your intentions. Keep your negotiations quiet until after you've gobbled up all the best bargains.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 —
Your friends will spur you to new heights, if you'll
let them. Go ahead and try something outrageous
on a dare. No guts, no glory! But wear your safety
helmet.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — An older person, your teacher or boss, keeps piling on the work. You'd like to complain, but that's not a good plan. Kick yourself into a higher gear instead. You may be amazed at how much you can do when you set your mind to it.
Leo [July 23-Aug. 22] — Today is an 8 —
This should be part of your three-day weekend.
You're nowhere near ready to settle down yet. The call of the wild is still ringing in your ears. If you're working a regular job, stifle! On the other hand,
why are you still working a regular job?
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 —
You're pretty good at sorting, filing and keeping things in rows. You may even be able to read a column of numbers as if they were words on a page. It's a natural talent of yours, and today it will come in handy.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 6 —
An opinionated person has all the answers, but you can teach this person a thing or two. Don't bicker over the major points; coach your friend on the nuances of a convincing delivery. He or she has a tendency to come on too strong.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — You may feel as if all the burdens of the world have been heaped upon you. Life isn't fair, as you well know, so don't whimper. Shoulder the load and press onward.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — You'd like to stay home today to cuddle with your sweetheart. Playing with the kids would also be loads of fun, and you'll probably win every game. Enjoy, because there won't be as much slack tomorrow.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — You could get the overwhelming urge to rearrange your furniture. You may even want to throw it all out and buy new furniture. How long has it been since you've done that? Not that you ever would, of course. But you might get a couple of new pieces on sale.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 —
A very intelligent woman can help you solve the
riddle. She's not very far away from you, either.
She may even be a close relative. The hardest part
will be admitting that she knows something you
don't.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — You could get that raise you're after, or the better job. It doesn't necessarily mean there's more work involved, but that doesn't mean things will be easy Getting past your own doubts is your first assignment. After that, it's all downhill.
SOFTBALL
'Hawks sweep series against Longhorns
The Jayhawks overcame a two-run first inning deficit and defeated Texas 6-3 at Jayhawk Field yesterday, completing a two-game series sweep.
Kansas sophomore pitcher Kirsten Milhoan (5-6) earned the win for the 'Hawks, allowing three runs on seven hits in six-plus innings of work. Kansas junior catcher Leah Tabb went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI.
"We sweep of Texas here two years ago really propelled us to a strong finish, so a coach can hope this will do the same kind of thing for us this season," said Kansas coach Tracy Bunge.
The Longhoms came out firing in the first and scored two runs in the opening frame on a two-RBI double by catcher Marlo Hanks. Kansas answered with two runs in the bottom half of the inning and tied the score at 2-2.
In the second inning, Kansas senior Erin Ganvey started a two-out rally when she was hit by a pitch from Natalie King. Kansas junior Megan Urquhart followed with a walk. Both players moved into scoring position on a wild pitch, then Tabb delivered with a base hit through the left side, scoring Garvey and Urquhart.
Kansas (14-15 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12 Conference) added a run in the third inning and one more in the fourth as the Jawhaws built a 6-2 lead.
The Longhorns (17-17 and O-2) struck back with a run in the fifth on a solo homer by Deeanna Williams and made things interesting in the seventh, loading the bases with no outs. Kansas freshman pitcher Kara Pierce, inserted in relief of Milhoan, quickly extinguished any Texas hopes as she retired the next three batters in order and earned her second save.
Kansas takes a break from Big 12 action with a doubleheader against Missouri-Kansas City on Tuesday at Jayhawk Field.
Monica Sekulov led the way for No. 48 Kansas at No. 1 singles as she upset No. 46 irina Tereschenko, 6-4, 6-4. It marked the second time this season Sekulov has defeated a Top 50 opponent.
The Kansas women's tennis team completed a 2-0 road trip by knocking off Texas Tech, 5-2, on Saturday afternoon in Lubbock, Texas.
Cheryl and Lisa Mallaiah also were victorious in singles play for the Jawahires, with Cheryl Mallaiah winning 7-6, 60 at No. 2 singles against Barbara Schraml. Lisa Mallaiah followed that with a 64, 6-3 decision against Texas Tech's Sonia Orrellana at the No. 4 position. Christi Wagenaar and Emily Haylock completed the singles domination, each winning at No. 5 and No. 6, respectively.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Kansas rebounded from losing the doubles point and won five of six singles matches, upping its record 10-6 overall and 4-3 in the Big 12 Conference. Texas Tech dropped to 6-6 and 2-5.
Kansas will next be in action when it plays host to Big 12 foe Colorado Sunday.
KANSAS TENNIS
Women's team trumps Red Raiders on road
- Kansan staff reports
NCAA BASKETBALL
Xavier is making waves in the NCAA women's basketball tournament by relying on all of its players. Southwest Missouri State is relying on one.
Three surprise teams look to make Final Four
And Washington? Few thought the Huskies had much of anything to rely on.
All three have been postseason surprises. None is seeded higher than fourth, yet here they are, one victory from going to the Final Four.
Sixth-seeded Washington will face fifth-seeded Southwest Missouri State and
Washington's Megan Franza said.
Washington (22-9) advanced by beat-
second-seeded Oklahoma 84-67 late
Saturday. That came after Southwest
Missouri State (28-5) stunned top-seed-
ed Duke 81-71 behind Stiles' 41 points.
the scoring machine known as Jackie Stiles in the West Regional final at Spokane, Wash., on Monday night. "There are no coaching."
Duke became the second No.1 seed eliminated from the tournament. Xavier ousted the other, beating Tennessee 80-65 in the Mideast Regional at Birmingham, Ala. The fourth-seeded Musketeers (31-2) play third-seeded Purdue (29,6). the 1999 national champion. Monday night.
Defending national champion Connecticut (31-2), the No. 1 seed, plays third-seeded Louisiana Tech (31-4) in the East Regional final at Pittsburgh. It will be the 16th regional final for Tech and the seventh in 11 years for UConn.
Top-seeded Notre Dame (31-2) play third-seeded Vanderbilt (24-9) for the Midwest title at Denver. Both have one Final Four appearance.
The two other regionals are left with more traditional names.
Roddick bests Sampras meets expectations
TENNIS
KEY BISCANYNE, Fa. — Andy Roddick lived up to the hype and hopes for the next generation of American men's tennis yesterday, upsetting defending champion Pete Sampras 7-6 (7-2), 6 in the third round at the Encscon Open.
It was the biggest win yet for the 18-year-old Roddick, the world's No. 1 junior last year. He beat 1998 champion Marco Rios in the second round and will play Andrei Pavel next.
Roddick dominated Sampars with his blistering serve, facing only one break point, and returned well enough to keep pressure on Sampars throughout.
When the fourth-seeded Sampras dumped a backhand into the net on match point, Roddick pumped his fists,
waved his index finger and removed his cap as he shook Sampras' hand, Roddick is ranked No. 1,19 but has been touted as America's best hope among a teen-ege continger that also includes Marbled Fish and Taylor Dent.
In other men's play, No. 5 Yevgeny Kafelnikov was upset by Gaston Guadio of Argentina 6-4, 6-1. Kafelnikov has never reached the quarterfinals at Key Biscayne.
Andre Assgali won another All-American intergenerational showdown Saturday night, beating 19-year-old Dent 64, 62.
BOXING
De La Hoya, who has won titles in four weight classes, will challenge Javier Castillee of Spain for the WBC super wetweight (154 pounds) title June 9.
Gatti throws in towel against De La Hoya
LAS VEGAS — Oscar De La Haoya stopped Arduino Gatto in the fifth round Saturday. It was De La Haoya's first fight in nine months.
De La Hoya, who lost the WBC wetterweight title to Shane Mosley last June 17, weighed in officially at the wetter-weight limit of 147 pounds for Saturday's fight.
De La Hoya had won 34 of 36 fights before Saturday night. The two losses were on close decisions to Felix Trinidad and Mosley, two of the best fighters in the world. Rematches against Trinidad and Mosley are among De La Hoya's goals, but he said Castillejo was the only one on his mind right now.
Against Gatti, who stayed in front of him and tried to trade blows, De La Hoya threw three right hands and blows to the body than he usually does.
When De La Hoya had Gatti reeling from a barrage of punches, Gatti's corner threw a towel into the ring and trainer Hector Roca began to climb through the ropes. Referee Jay Nady then stopped the fight at 1:16 of the fifth round.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Men's golf at
Stevinson Ranch Invitational in Stevinson, Calif. All day.
Men's golf at
Stevinson Ranch Invitational in Stevinson, Calif. All day.
Softball vs. UMKC. 2 p.m.
Baseball at Arkansas. 5 p.m.
Softball vs. Arkansas.
2 p.m.
Women's tennis at Oklahoma State. 10 a.m.
Arizona grabs spot in Final Four
The Associated Press
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — They've put the distractions behind and lived up to their preseason No. 1 status for months. Now Arizona is headed to the Final Four.
Gilbert Arenas scored 18 of his 21 points in the first half and Arizona gave Illinois as much of a pounding as they took, carrying Arizona and coach Lute Olson into the Final Four with an 87-81 victory in the Midwest Regional final yesterday.
Arizona (27-7) upheld the honor of the Pac-10 Conference, which saw Stanford and Southern Cal get bumped in regional finals Saturday. The Wildcats are the conference's first team to make the Final Four since 1998, when Stanford did it.
Back in October, the Wildcats were talking about not just winning the title, but being among the best teams of all time.
Then came the trouble: center Loren Woods suspended for six games to start the season, a one-game suspension for Richard Jefferson, and the death of Olson's wife, Bobbi.
Another problem was selfishness among a starting lineup that featured five candidates for player of the year honors. This game showed how far they've come.
With Illinois (27-8) concentrating on stopping Woods and Michael
Wright inside, Arizona kept the ball outside. On defense, Arizona shed its soft label and played as aggressively inside as any team the Illini saw in the Big Ten.
But Illinois' hard work in the paint paid off and midway through the second half a layup by Robert Archibald, who had a career-high 25 points, put the Illini up 56-54, their biggest胜 of the game.
It didn't last long, though.
Archibald fouled Luke Walton on the other end and his two free throws tied the game.
After Marcus Griffin missed the front end of a one-and-one, Woods put Arizona ahead for good, 58-56, with his first basket, a meek two-footer that bounced several times on the rim before falling through.
The Wildcats kept rolling for a 10-0 run that stretched the lead to 64-56. Griffin and Brian Cook fouled out for the Illini in that span, which Jason Gardner capped with an NBA three-point shot and a pair of free throws.
Illinois came as close as 84-81 in
the closing seconds, but Gardner and Woods buried three foul shots to seal Arizona's second victory over Illinois in three games this season.
This was the most physical of the three with the teams combining for 59 fouls and 81 free throws. The Wildcats took the most, hitting 43 of 56. Six Illini players fouled out.
Arenas, who had 13 points on 6-of-23 shooting in two previous games against the Illini, made 7-of-10 in the first half and the Wildcats hit 56 percent of their shots. He missed all three of his second-half shots.
Instead, Woods came through, scoring 16 of his points in the second half. He was 3-of-3 from the field and 12-of-13 from the line. Gardner also had 18.
Illinois' Cory Bradford bounced back from a wretched 1-for-13 game in the regional semifinals to hit 8-of-14 shots including 6-of-11 3-pointers. He scored 25 points.
Illinois was trying to get back to the Final Four for the first time since 1989. The loss also prevented a second straight Big Ten Conference showdown in the national semifinals. Michigan State beat Wisconsin last year.
Michigan State beat Temple 69-62 yesterday, winning the South Regional. The Spartans will meet the Wildcats on Saturday in Minneapolis. Saturday's other match-up in the
Saturday's other match-up in the Final Four will pit ACC-rivals Duke against Maryland.