The men’s basketball team (20-4, 11-3 UAA) held off No. 11 University of Chicago, 79-74, Feb. 24 at the Field House for its eighth UAA title. With the win, the Bears gained the automatic bid to the 2007 NCAA Tournament.
The Bears, who led 37-36 at halftime, were led by senior Nick Nikitas’ 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting. Junior Troy Ruths finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, and freshman Aaron Thompson had 13 points and three steals.
Sophomore Sean Wallis played 38 minutes and dished out a school-record 16 assists and committed only two turnovers.
Women’s basketball wins UAA crown
The women’s basketball team (20-5, 12-2 UAA) erased a 14-point second-half deficit to force overtime and eventually defeat No. 25 Chicago Feb. 24.
With the win, the Bears earned their 10th straight and 17th overall UAA championship and secured the league’s automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
Washington U. reeled off seven unanswered points in the last five minutes of regulation to tie the contest at 65.
Senior Rebecca Parker, who posted career highs of 27 points and 20 rebounds, drained an open 3-pointer from the right baseline to open the extra frame. The Maroons took a 73-72 edge but the Bears rallied again.
Senior Sarah Schell, who finished with 26 points and four blocked shots, converted a three-point play for a 75-73 Bears lead. She followed with a fadeaway jumper along the left baseline and two free throws to extend the Red and Green’s lead to 79-73 with 28 seconds remaining.
Men’s, women’s track impressive at meet
The men’s and women’s track and field teams turned in an impressive performance Feb. 23 at the Illinois College Last Chance Meet in Jacksonville, Ill.
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The women won the meet while the men placed second. Senior Delaina Martin turned in a personal best in the weight throw to highlight the day. Martin recorded a winning throw of 17.54 meters (57-6), which also improved on her NCAA automatic qualifying mark. In addition, she won the shot put with an NCAA provisional and school-record mark of 13.01m (42-8).
The men’s 4×400-meter relay squad of junior Doug Beattie, freshman Iby Umana, sophomore Todd Mowry and sophomore Nate Koslof posted a season-best time of 3:23.14 for first place. Sophomore Tanner Coghill picked up another Bears win in the 55-meter hurdles, finishing in 8.08 seconds.
Baseball sweeps Fontbonne 11-0, 8-3
The baseball team lifted the lid on the 2007 season with a doubleheader sweep Feb. 23 against Fontbonne University. The Bears rolled to an 11-0 win in Game 1 and followed with an 8-3 victory in the second contest. The Bears scored five of their 11 runs in the first inning of Game 1. Senior Andy Shields (1-0) allowed just three hits and struck out nine for the shutout and his ninth career complete game.
Sophomore Brian Williams continued WUSTL’s strong performance on the mound in the second game, going the distance and scattering six hits while striking out nine.
Women’s tennis falls at Chicago, 9-0
The women’s tennis team opened its spring dual season Feb. 24 with a 9-0 loss at No. 14 Chicago. The Red and Green moved to 1-1 overall with the loss. Senior Erin Fleming went three sets at No. 1 singles with the Maroons’ top player, but fell short.