Sports






Green and Gold trap Bears in Maine

In William and Mary's first four football games of the 2000 season, the average margin of victory was 32 points a game. They have twice been involved in contests where the victor outscored their opponent by 40 or more points, while their closest game was an opening-day loss to the University of Massachusetts by 20 points.



Young tri-captain leads volleyball squad

It's hard to believe that Laurel Witt's career at the College is only slightly more than halfway over. In just over two seasons, the junior middle blocker from Kansas City, Mo., has individually accomplished more than most collegiate athletes will by the time they graduate.



First Tribe CAA loss in years

The field hockey team dropped its fourth-straight game Sunday to powerhouse Wake Forest in an away game at Winston-Salem, NC.



Runners place second at Meet of Champions

Running at the Iona Meet of Champions, held at Van Cortland Park in the Bronx, the men's cross country team took second place in a decisive fashion, falling only two points short of winning the meet.



Tribe loses fourth in a row

The field hockey team dropped its fourth-straight game Sunday to powerhouse Wake Forest in an away game at Winston-Salem, NC.



Women take eighth in NY

The women's cross-country team continued its strong season at last Saturday's big race in the Big Apple. The team traveled to the Iona Race of Champions, hosted by Iona College in New York City.



Volleyball wins home tournament

After struggling through an early season which was primarily characterized by inconsistent play, the volleyball team went on a tear this past week, winning four straight matches, including the William and Mary Invitational Tournament.



Soccer blanked by No. 8-ranked UNC

Facing the No. 8-ranked University of North Carolina, the Tribe men's soccer team held its own, but fell to the powerful Tar Heels 2-0 Wednesday.



Fearless Picks: Nobody's home

Things at this school don't always make sense to me, but maybe that's because I am slow. Although I am now in my third year at this fine institution, I can honestly say that I have never seen a sporting arena packed for a sports event. The Homecoming football game comes close, but I think there are quite a few folks too "tired" to make the game.