The Vikings ended their season on a positive note splitting with Carroll College last Tuesday, May 6. Lawrence (11-18, 5-11 MWC) won the first game 13-5 and the Pioneers (10-21, 5-11 MWC) scored three runs in the ninth to win the second game 18-17. The Vikes wasted no time in the first game, scoring nine of their 13 runs in the first three innings.
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) auctioned off athletes last Wednesday night in the Underground Coffeehouse to raise money for their annual Special Olympics Skills Day, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 17. SAAC rep Kyle Borland emceed the event, which was packed with possibly more attendees than SoundBoard's popular Christmas Sing-a-Long.
I'm not going to dwell on how much frustration Eric Gagné has brought upon Brewer fans this year, but instead I'll tell you how he can regain his Cy Young form, from when he finished in the top five twice. By following some of Robert Gagné*'s Nine Events of Instruction, Eric can possibly stop fan's curse words from flowing when he enters the game.
1. The golfer who coined the term "caddy" was Andrew Strath. 2. Ghandi was the religious leader who is credited with inventing nine-pin bowling. 3. Female baseball player Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. 4. The largest private sailing yacht in history was the Sea Cloud.
The Lawrence track team was in action May 9 and 10 at the MWC championships, which were held at Knox College. The women's team finished in eighth place and the men's finished ninth. Sophomore stand-out Madeline Steininger led the way for the Vikings, placing in three events.
1. What has being a senior on the team been like for you this season? It's been a great experience because I knew this would be my last season ever playing softball. I had more confidence than ever before and I played each game with the mentality that it would be my last game.
1. What has been your biggest accomplishment this year? My biggest accomplishment this year is yet to come in conference, I hope! 2. What has been your biggest challenge? My biggest challenge has been trying to master the hurdles. 3. What will you miss most about competing in varsity athletics here at LU? I will miss the time on and off the track that I have spent with my teammates.