Sports Briefs: October 7, 2009

Men’s Soccer

The men’s soccer team might have had bigger problems than just their 3-0 loss to the Adelphi Panthers on Saturday. During the match, co-captain senior Fernando Segares collided with another Jasper and received a concussion when the two went up for a header. Segares had to be hospitalized for two nights, and the other Jasper’s status is unknown but believed to be not as serious as Segares. Segares is recovering nicely and should be back on the field soon for MC. The Jaspers fall to 1-8-1 with the loss while Adelphi improves to 7-1-2.

Women’s Soccer

The MC women’s soccer team went 0-1-1 last week when they hit the road to face off Niagara and Canisius. The Ladies fell to the Purple Eagles when Courtney Davies scored the only goal for Niagara in sudden victory overtime. The Jaspers entered double overtime again in their contest at Canisus. This time a goal from Junior Kristin Spiros would lead them to a 1-1 tie.

Women’s Volleyball

Women’s volleyball went 1-2 last week, finally snapping their five game losing streak in their match against Loyola. The match took place on National Denim Day for breast cancer awareness. Diana Strutner recorded a double-double with team high 15 kills and 13 digs. Rita Welsh added 12 kils to go along with seven blocks. Laura Bellotti dished out 41 assists while Julia Bies finished with a team high 18 digs.

Women’s Tennis

The women’s tennis team defeated Fordham 4-3 in their match last Sunday. Hilary Valenzuela battled for over three hours in her match against Bethany Boyle to decide the outcome for the team, becoming the day’s hero. Valenzuela came out on top 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 securing the win for the Jaspers