/ Sports University Daily Kansan / Thursday, April 26, 1990 9 Tourney promises tough play Big Eight teams will rally for second behind Oklahoma State By Paul Augeri Kansan sportswriter Women's tennis For the Kansas women's tennis team and five other Big Eight Conference teams, the Big Eight Championships will be a battle for second place. "Oklahoma State definitely is the dominant team in the region and the conference," Kansas coach Michael Center said. "This is a situation where the rest of the conference will try and catch up to them." Singles and doubles competition begins at 8 a.m. today at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center and continues through the day. The singles finals and the semifinals and finals in tomorrow will be played tomorrow morning. Drawings for individual matches in the singles and doubles brackets were held late last night. "This will be a tight race," Center said. "I think the first day will be the kev day." During tournament play, points are awarded on a round-by-round basis. The player who wins her respective singles title gets eight points, the loser gets seven, the winner gets nine, and that bracket recurs six, and so on. Each team received one point for each individual match won during the Big Eight regular season. Oklahoma State led the Big Eight tennis race with 61 points before play played began today. Eleven points separate the next four teams. Second place Oklahoma has 41 points, Nebraska, 38; Kansas, 35; Kansas State, 35; and Colorado, 30. Oklahoma State, the winner of the last nine Big Eight titles and again favored to win a 10th straight champ- (3-0) at 84 points. 85 points during the regular season. Players will be seeded from first to eight in each singles bracket. First-round losers head to the consolation and determine third through eighth places. Eveline Hamers, the Jayhawks' No. 1 singles player, will try to defend the title she won at that spot in 1989. Earlier this season, Hammers lost a three-set match to Oklahoma State's Monika Waniek. Waniek won the No. 2 singles title last year and is the top seed at the No.1 position this year. "I firmly believe that Eveline is the best player in the conference," 'Oklahoma State definitely is the dominant team in the region and the conference. This is a situation where the rest of the conference will try and catch up to them.' Michael Center Women's tennis coach Center said, "I expect her to do well. She was disappointed with the loss at Oklahoma State, but she'll be ready." At last year's tournament, Oklahoma State players won titles at the other five singles spots and also swept the three doubles crowns. "Our ultimate goal is to try and catch Oklahoma State." Center said. "This time they have a little more depth." The Jahayhaws' singles lineup includes Stacy Stotts at No. 2, Renee Raychaudhuri at No. 3, Page Goins at No. 4, Mindy Pelz at No. 5 and Laura Hagemann at No. 6. Notice that I age and many will have the opportunity to fight for a championship at their positions," Center said. Kansas won its first four conference matches, but tailed off and lost its last three of the season. At doubles, Hamers and Goins will play at No. 1. Stotts and Hagemann at No. 2, and Pelz and Raychaudhuri at No. 3. "We had an outstanding start but didn't finish as strong as I would have liked." Center said. "But we are in a good position going into the championships with all the other teams." Oklahoma would be the team to catch. The Sooners finished in second place, one point ahead of the Jayhawks last year. Johnson said the Sooners had not been discouraged by Oklahoma State's insurmountable lead throughout this season. Kansas will try to maintain momentum Kansan sportswriter By Paul Augeri The Kansas softball team takes its 14-game winning streak to Topeka at 3 p.m. today for a doubleheader against Washburn. The Jayhawks, 35-14 overall, have won 22 of their last 24 games. They swept a doubleheader from South Carolina and 4-2 Tuesday at Jayhawk Field. roanna Brazier, 23-4, and Jill Bailey, 8-7, will start on the mound for the Javahaws. Kansas softball Brazier was named pitcher-of-the week Monday by the Big Eight Conference. Brazier's selection was based on her five victories last week against Wichita State and two each against Missouri and Oklahoma. She has won three titles in one-third innings for a 0.21 ERA. For the season, Brazier has a 0.98 ERA. Two weeks ago, Kansas defeated Washburn in a doubleheader, 6-2 and 6-2, at home. Washburn, 39-8, has played 15 games in the last two weeks. "We made a few errors last time that we normally wouldn't make against Kansas," Washburn coach Kelly Staaffer said. "As far as manning a long two weeks since then. We just have been trying to catch up." Kansas coach Kalum Haak said he was disappointed that the Jayhawks were not nationally ranked in the latest NCAA Division I Top 20 pool. Kansas missed the Top 20 by one game, the most recent mention teams in votes. In the NCAA Midwest softball rankings, Kansas moved up to No. 3 after beating second-ranked Missouri twice last week. Oklahoma State is the top-trained team in the Midwest. The southern Illinois is second. The Tigers have dropped to the fourth spot. The Jayhawks' 5-1 Big Eight record is second to No. 6 Oklahoma State's 5-mark. Kansas plays two games each against the Cowgirls and Iowa 'State on Saturday and Sunday in Lincoln, Neb. Second baseman Kim Sacco stretches to catch a throw during a pick-off drill at practice yesterday. Kansas receiver signs with Bears Bv Molly Reid Kansan sportswriter Kansas wide receiver Quintin Smith watched the National Football League draft Monday with theignment. He was not drafted But Smith's disappointment turned into jiblation Tuesday when he received a phone call from the Chicago Bears' assistant personnel director Rod Graves. The contract to play football in the NL F. "I was really disappointed because I had talked to enough scouts that told me I would be drafted." Smith said. "I'm surprised they called so once, but they had only taken one receiver in the draft so I figured they would be picking up some free agents." "I thought the season I had was one of the top 10 or 20 of all receivers in the country," Smith said. "All of my receivers were taken in the draft." During his senior season, Smith caught 50 passes for 888 yards and eight touchdowns and was Kansas' top wide receiver. He also was fifth on the team in rushing, totaling 59 yards. "I think what hurt me was hurting my wrist in the Missouri game — the last game. Some scouts from different teams told me that they weren't sure because of it." Saint tore the ligaments in his wrist against Missouri and the diagnosis showed that he had a condition called congenital hyperextention. Upon further examination, doctors found that Smith's wrist problem was characteristic of both wrists and was normal for him. Smith does not experience it and passed the NPL physical. Playing for a football team with a 4-7 record also may have affected Smith's drafting possibilities, he said. Graves said school size or record did not decrease a player's chances in the draft. "I think it has something to do with it," Smith said. "I look at the receivers from schools like Michigan, who were on television a lot, and didn't have as good of a season, as me. But they were drafted." "We take kids from less than powerful colleges," he said. "We think we do a good job of covering all prospects." Although a large number of wide receivers were chosen in the draft, the Bears chose only one — Louisiana State's Tony Moss, who the Bears plan to use as a return specialist. Smith said the low numbers would give him the opportunity to prove himself and play. "In this situation, I have to go in and immediately show them what I can do," Smith said. "I think I can do that. I will have to work." Graves said the Bears were not interested in drafting a wide receiver but had signed seven free-agent receivers yesterday. Kansas softball statistics Record: overall 35-14; Big Eight 5-1. "What we attempt to do is sign as many free agent contracts as we can after the draft," he said. "We normally go after a free agent with draftability. It's hard to explain why he wasn't drafted." "We're happy to have him. I know he had a productive year at the UCLA. He has a chance to play in the NFL. I'm glad we can provide that." Winning streak ends with 6-3 loss to Bears Rally comes up short Southwest Missouri State reliever Craig Sands turned away a ninth inning injury by Kansas yesterday afternoon, defeating the Jayhawks 6-3 at Meador Park in Springfield, Mo. Kansas baseball By Brent Maycock Kansan sportswriter PLAYING PHOTOS G AB 14 R H 02 Bacor 49 14 20 58 HR RB AVG 1.76 311 Splatteri 49 143 25 49 2 28 343 0.35 163 Artrumh 49 143 25 49 53 2 28 345 0.36 163 Nerniq 49 143 14 43 2 28 247 0.35 163 Hennig 49 143 14 43 2 24 275 0.36 163 Caldari 44 101 10 24 0 24 128 0.36 163 Hoyer 48 110 18 26 0 15 238 0.25 163 Stanfield 21 110 18 26 0 8 238 0.25 163 Hill 34 44 9 10 0 2 207 0.207 163 Doyle 34 11 13 12 0 0 192 0.192 163 Doyle 11 13 12 12 0 0 192 0.192 163 Fallet 48 98 10 14 0 0 914 0.143 4 Bailey 48 19 10 14 0 0 914 0.143 4 first base baseman Calim Hoa hit a three-run run-home off Kansas starter Stonecipher in the first round of innings, giving the team a 5-1 lead. The loss snapped the Jayhawks' five-game winning streak, which included two victories against the Bears. Kansas trailed the Bears 6-3 after eight innings. In the top of the ninth the Jayhawks loaded the bases with no outs. However, Gerry Camara struck out, Mark Moore filed out to right field and Jie Niemeier filed out to center field, ending the game. After the Bears added a run in the fifth, Kansas began its comeback bid. Jayhawk shortstop David Soult led off the inning with a single, which was followed by singles by first baseman Jim Hanna and second baseman Jeff Berlinger. After center fielder Pat Karlin's fielder's choice scored Soult, designated hitter Mike Bard singled, scoring Hanna. Karlin scored on Camara's RBI single. The Jayhawks scored three runs in the seventh inning to pull within three. 6-3. Kansas outhit the Bears 10-9, but the Jayhawks left 11 men stranded compared to only six for the Bears. Wake — Brozier 10, Bellay 19, Sack 16, Kansas 73 Documents 104 Kansas, 21-24, will begin a fourgame Big Eight Conference series with Oklahoma at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Hogland-Maupin Stadium. The Jayhawks have a 4-8 conference record and are in last place in the Big Eight. **KANAS** 49 1283 98-338 5 1/2 6 1/2 **SANTA** 49 1283 98-338 5 1/2 6 1/2 **Boston** - Squtland 7, Elevens 7, Browns 5, Brister 5, Front 4, Sack 4, Sacco 3, Hennig 3, Arbuturn 3, Hoyer 3, Hill 2, Stanford 1, Kanes 43, Opponents 32 Runa — Bailey 41, Brazier 39, Sack 18. Kansas 88. Coronado 16. KANSAS 49 1245 196 338 5 129 .271 101 Kansas 000 1000 30-3 10-1 Southwest Missouri 140 100 6-9 11-1 Stonechip, McGinnis (6), Hinkle (8) and Moore, Judy, Sandy (7) and Pawl, Wajon (8) Wilson, Daniel (2) and Fearon, Jade (2) Kansas, Nessee, SMBU, Calhoun, Pratt, HSB-MSU, Caliboon (2) SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE 6. KANSAS 3 Stoutskus = Frost 17, Brazer 16, Sack 13, Sauce 11, Edward 9, Anwar 8, Hill 7, Hate 8, Hove 9, Henng 6, Spikier 5, Stanfield 4, Doyle 2, Kansas 110, Opponents 170. Triples — Spatulate 3, Edwards 2, Hennig 1, Brazier 1, Hill 1, Knausae 8, Occonnace 3. Walker = Hoyer 23, Spindel 13, Aspertur 13, Brazer 9, Bazoo 6, Heineh 6, Fork 4, Doyle 4, Edwards 4, Sturmfiel 3, Hill 1, Bailey 1, Kansas 104, Cornell 79 Player G W 23 L ERA 5W 18 IH H 18 Brasier G 29 3 L 0.94 1S 178.0 K 114 Sack 11 4 3 1.10 1 51 107.3 43 12 Balley 10 4 6 1.10 1 60 107.3 44 12 Shutouts — Brazil 11, Bali 5, Kansas 17 Opponents 1 2016 Boston 20, Bali 9, Kansas 89 KANBAS 49, 36 14, 1.21 4, 385, 340 710 Opponents 49, 14 36, 2.77 0, 323, 38.5 Opponents batting average — Breaker 185, Belley Kansas tied for third By Brent Maycock Kansan sportswriter The Kansas men's golf team was tied for third place after the completion of 36 holes yesterday of the Big Eight Conference Championships at Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, Okla. Men's golf Kansas finished in third place in last year's conference championships in Tulsa, Okla., and was picked first overall. Eight concerts poll taken last week. The tournament will conclude with the final 18 holes being played today at Oak Tree. Tee-off I'm for the first pairing is 8 a.m. The Jayhawks shot a two-round score of 596 and were tied with Colorado for third place. Defending Big Eight champion Oklahoma posted a 583 and was in second place, 27 strokes behind Oklahoma State. The Sooners, who also claimed the national championship last year, were six strokes behind the Oklahoma State, which was picked by the conference coaches to win the tournament, was the leader after the second round. The Cowboys bired a 272 in the second round and have a two-round score of 556. Cowboys before the second round. Nebraska finished the second round just one stroke behind the Jayhawks and the Buffaloes. The Huskers had been in fourth place behind Iowa State after the first 18 holes, but shot a second-round 302 to drop to fifth place. The Cyclones, who shot a first-round 293, ended the second round with a 602 and were in sixth place. Oklahoma State's Kevin Wentworth led the individual competition with a two-round score of 135. Wentworth held a five-stroke advantage over teammate David White, who shot a 140. Kansas senior Sean Thayer finished the second round with a 145 and was in sixth place. Thayer, who took 18th place in last year's conference championships, was one stroke out of third place. TEAM SCOREING — 1. Oklahoma State 556; 2. Delaware 538; 3. Iowa, Colorado 540; Nebraska 517; 4. Iowa State 602; 7. Missouri 605; 8. Kansas State 800 individual results 1. Kevin Foster, Delaware State, 130; 2. David White, Oklahoma State, 140; 3. Craig Browning, Kansas State, 145; 4. Ben Hoyes, Kansas State, 148; 5. Bill Haynes, Texas A&M, 149; 6. Brian Yates, Texas A&M, 149; 7. Brian Yates, Texas A&M, 149; 8. Rusty Burke, Missouri State, 144; 9. Obi Stark, Iowa State, 146; 10. Kyle Johnson, Iowa State, 146 Korean results Kenawa results 18. Ia, John Joinnan, 146, 27. Ia, Joe Brunng, 153; 32. Ia, John Ogden, Jim Young, 155. ROYALS LOSE THIRD STRAIGHTHONE: Dave Parker's first triple in two years helped the Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 1- last night, making it the fifth shutout of the season for It was the Royals' third consecutive loss. Sports briefs Tom Filer and two religiers combined for the Brewer's five-hit victory over the Royals. Flier (2-1) gave up singles to Kevin Seitzer in the first, Gerald Perry in the third and Pat Tabler in the sixth to lower his earned run average to 1.29. Fler was relieved after six innings by Chuck Crim, who was ejected from Tuesday's 7-9 victory in a two-hitter hitting Frank White with a pitch. Milwaukee scored its only run off Bret Saberhagen (1-2) in the second when Parker's slicing liner got past Wilton in center field and went to the wall. It was Parker's first triple since 1988, and he scored on Greg Brock's sacrifice fly. Crim pitched a perfect seventh inning before the Royals loaded the bases with no outs in the eighth on singles by Perry and Selzer and an error, Dan Plessar relieved by Tim Hester. The visiting George Brett to pop up and Wilde Wilson to hit into a double play. Plesac got the last three outs in the ninth for his first save. Saberhagen finished the game for the Royals, allowing just four hits. Coach Lou Holtz refused to comment but hinted that several players might be disciplined. "We never discuss disciplinary matters within the university," Hollis said. "When we practice, a student's will is not required to attend stall." The telephone charges reached thousands of dollars and could involve several players, the South Bend Tribune reported. The Royals played without starting outfielders. Bo Jackson and Jim Eisenreich, who returned home because of family illnesses. Athletic Director Richard Rosenthal was out of town and NOTRE DAME INVESTIGATION: Notre Dame officials have informed the NCAA of a university investigation of possible misuse of a telephone credit card number by members of the football team, according to a newspaper report yesterday. could not be reached for comment KING SIGNS. WITH K-STATE: Darryl King, a 6-foot-2 center and brother of former star Oklahoma Center Stacey King, signed a national letter-of-intent Wednesday to play basketball at Kansas State. Couch Dana Altman announced the signing of King, whose brother now plays for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association, and said he "has a chance to be a very solid player." King spent the past two years at Midland (Texas) Community College, the source of many Oklahoma basketball players, but left the basketball team after 13 games in his sophomore season because of differences with the coaching staff. As a freshman, King averaged 10.5 points and 6.1 rebounds and set a Midland freshman record with 100 blocked shots. "His sophomore year didn't go as everyone had planned, but Coach Karwin feels good about the situation," Altman said of his assistant coach, Jim Karwin, from Oklahoma assistant. "So I do." King is the second signee for K- State since Lon Krueger resigned