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Last weekend, the men’s club volleyball team took first place at the interdivisional tournament at Williams College in western Massachusetts. Having dominated play in their division, Maine was pitted against teams from other NECVL divisions. Williams College had to forfeit the first match against Maine because of a lack of players. The second match of the day placed Maine against MIT, the only two unbeaten teams in the NECVL. Maine lost this best-of-three match in two close games. The Maine team had to wait until the end of the day to get its revenge.
Maine’s last match in pool play was against Marist College. This was a chance for some of the younger players to shine as they easily defeated their opponent 25-8 and 25-14. Maine broke out of pool play in second place and faced Wesleyan College in the semifinal match. It was apparent that Maine’s starters picked up the level of play by rolling over their opponent 25-14 and 25-21. Once again, Maine then faced its biggest rival, MIT, in the finals. Maine knew that they needed to come out big and strong to end the day.
Before the playoffs, Maine tinkered with the lineup to see if they could get the power they needed in the right places. Putting Mark Bernier as a weak-side hitter and second-year player, Kurt Milligan, as the replacement strong side proved to be the key for the Black Bears. This change in the lineup forced the MIT defense to pay even greater attention to Maine’s offense, spreading the defense and opening up the offense for Maine.
After losing the first game in the best-of-three final, Maine kept its focus and beat MIT in the second game 25-14. In the third and final game to 15, strong outside hitting from Ryan Crotin and smart hitting by middles Adam Macfawn and Rob Arp proved to be too much for MIT. Maine’s stellar defense kept the ball off of the floor and consistent setting by Jim Bertolino allowed Maine to dethrone MIT and take the tournament.
The club will next play in the NECVL Flights April 7-8 before traveling to Kansas City, Mo. April 11-14 for the National Championships.
Rugby
Both the women’s and men’s rugby teams are traveling to Savannah, Ga. for the second year in a row this spring break to compete in the Savannah Shamrocks St. Patrick’s Day rugby tournament. They will be leaving on Monday, March 12 for Savannah. The tournament will be held on March 16-18.
INTRAMURAL RESULTS
So far there are two champions in Racquetball Singles. Peter Busque of Cumberland beat Matthew LaBelle of Cumberland to win the dormitory A championship. Margaret Chatfield beat Sasha Barajas, 2-0 for the women’s A championship.
Basketball results are as follows: In the sorority division, Chi Omega beat Pi Beta Phi 24-17. In the women’s A league, Somerset independent will play Flying Puiias in the final’s on Wednesday. In the B league, Socials will play Sussy in the final’s on Wednesday. In the fraternity A division, Phi Eta Kappa beat previously-undefeated Beta Theta Pi 53-38. In the fraternity B division, Phi Eta Kappa beat Pi Kappa Alpha 38-27. In the men’s A dorm tournament, Somerset beat Androscoggin 55-52.
In the B league, Knox beat Oxford 67-61. The men’s independent A basketball division, Over the Hill beat Cake Mix, 84-70 (fourth championship in a row). The independent B league, Buzz-ons beat Brickhouse, 65-39.
The Floor Hockey B league resulted with Hooligans beating Colvin, 17-6. The A and fraternity finals will take place on Thursday. The women’s Has GSS playing Da Bears on Thursday.
The 8-Ball Pool tournament resulted with David Grimm as the winner for Beta Theta Pi in the fraternity division. Scott Minkowski won it for Hart Hall in the dorm division. Joe Bianchi won in the independent division.
In the Coed Volleyball tournament, Hellas won in the A league and the Black Beers on in the B league. Both teams were undefeated. Beta Theta Pi had a team score of 116 in the Hoop Golf fraternity tournament. Hart Corps took the will in hoop golf dorm tournament with a team score of 136.
The Wallyball Tournament begins Sunday through Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Memorial Gym (Court 4). It will be single elimination in Men’s and Coed divisions. This is NOT an all points event. Entries are due Wednesday, March 28, by 4:30 p.m. in the Rec. Sports Office, 140 Memorial Gym. Captains will be mailed a schedule.
Intramural Badminton divisions will be singles and doubles; men’s women’s, and coed. Singles will be played Sunday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 10. Doubles will be played on Tuesday April 10. All matches start at 7 p.m. Players must wear sneakers. Players will be contacted regarding match schedule. Entry deadline is Wednesday, April 4. This will NOT be an all points event. Divisions may not be held if there are not enough entries.
MAINE BOUND
Introduction to Rock Climbing registration is due by March 30. It will be on April 7-8. Limit is 10 people. Cost is $85 for UMaine students.
Whitewater tune-up day is April 7. Please register by March 30. Limit is eight people. Cost is $55 for UMaine students.
Mount Washington Ski & Ride is on April 7 and 8th. Limit is 10 people and cost $75 for UMaine students. Please register by March 30.
