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No SG debates to be held this election

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Student Government [SG] election candidates were informed earlier this week that the yearly presidential and vice-presidential debates will not take place this year.

“The main point of a debate is if there is confusion on who to vote for if a large number of people compete,” Martin Cruz-Mesa, Elections Commission chair, said.

SG presidential candidate Pete Maki feels that since there were eight candidates in last year’s election, there was more hype.

“But elections never differ in their seriousness,” Maki said. “I would hope that this year’s elections would carry as much weight as last year’s.”

According to Cruz-Mesa, the fact that there would be no debates has been public since last year.

“We submitted an election calendar to the Senate last year, and it didn’t have a debate scheduled,” Cruz-Mesa said. “They voted to approve it. In the past, debates have not been well attended, and the people who do go usually already support one candidate or another”

However, Pamela Schiess, SG presidential candidate, feels that the debate serves a necessary purpose.

“A debate is what really defines the candidate,” Schiess said. “This takes away from students being able to discuss ideas and talk to candidates in an open forum.”

Maki said that he was disappointed there would be no debates because the few people who do attend spread the word of the election. Minal Ahson, current SG vice president, said that debate watchers last Spring took away what shocked or impressed them and were able to start conversations regarding candidates.

“A debate is what really defines the candidate.
This takes away from students being able to discuss ideas and talk to candidates in an open forum.”

– PAMELA SCHIESS,
SG presidential candidate

“I don’t know how much the debates changed people’s minds last year, but issues were raised and spread afterward by word of mouth or the newspaper,” Ahson said.

The Elections Commission did arrange Meet the Candidates, held yesterday, an opportunity for students to speak to candidates.

“Meet the Candidates acts as a platform between the students and candidates-the same purpose as a debate is served there,” Cruz-Mesa said.

Schiess said that she thought the Meet the Candidates session would be more similar to tabling than debating. Maki concurred, saying that the candidates have already had two days of tabling and could use more media in which to clarify their platforms.

“I’ve noticed both candidates have a few similar-looking points on the palm cards,” Maki said. “A debate is a great way for students to compare candidates on something other than what they see on the cards.”

Cruz-Mesa said that students could distinguish from candidate to candidate based on palm cards.

“If you actually read the palm cards and don’t just glance at them and throw them away, you will see the difference between the candidates,” Cruz-Mesa said.

Many students are aware that elections are imminent, and some feel that the presence of a debate might be helpful.

“Since I’ve had information shoved in my face every time I walk back and forth from the UC, I learned about the candidates,” Rosh Ranasinghe, junior, said. “I didn’t even know that debates were held, but if I had, I would want to see them because they might give me insights into the candidates.”

Reeva Oza can be contacted at r.oza@umiami.edu.

Choose your candidate

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THE “Teal SHIRT” people
Pete Maki
Power. Pride. Change.

Major: Political science, Psychology

Year: First-semester senior

Running mates: VP – Paula Georg

Treasurer – Ciara Mohamed

Leadership Experience: Current SG Senior Senator; President, Sigma Chi; Chair, Association of Greek Letter Organizations; Chair, Counseling Outreach and Peer Education; Cofounder, College Republicans

Platforms:

Shuttle service to Key Biscayne – Saturday and Sunday service from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Business cards for all students – Students receive

business cards based on attendance to Toppel Career Center seminars

Late night study space – Provide students with

alternative study areas because the library closes

by midnight or 1 a.m.; Maki has determined through

research that keeping the library open would require

certified librarian on duty

Free towel service at the Wellness Center – Students will not have to pay current $1.00 fee each time they use the service

Off-campus ‘Cane Card – A different plan from previous attempts to extend ‘Cane Express services; this will allow the ‘Cane Card to be used as a debit card connected to a student’s bank account

Extend Ibis Ride Shuttle Service – Add Dickinson Drive and fraternity row shuttle stops

Laundry accommodations – Free laundry service will be implemented Fall 2005, and to avoid backups, Maki will promote stackable machines in laundry rooms

Wireless printing in library-Students using laptops can print directly from their computers to expedite the printing process

Quotable QUOTES:

“It’s less about what the candidates promise you but how far they will go for you.”

Why you should vote for me:

“I think I am the best person for the job. I’ve had a very diverse experience at UM. I feel like I have done so much in this University. I feel like myself and my ticket will be one of the best.”

THE “RED SHIRT” people
Pamela Schiess
Keeping the MomentUM…

Moving Toward Excellence

Major : Broadcast Journalism, Political Science

Year: Junior

Running mates: VP – Aaron Brunner;

Treasurer – Gabriel Trujillo

Leadership Experience: Current SG School of Communication Senator; current Director, Get Out the Vote; current Coordinator, “Cane for a Day”; UM Ambassador; Coordinator, Orientation 2005

Platforms:

24-hour study space – Keep first floor of library open 24 hours to facilitate more convenient study locations for students

Wall Street Journal and New York Times in dining halls – Students will have easier access to these publications since they are required reading for many classes

Extended Weekend Ibis Ride – To give students more time at Coconut Grove on the weekends and relieve crowding at shuttle stops, Schiess will extend shuttle service by one hour

More nutritional food in convenience store – Because many students depend on the C-store for snacks, students will have more healthy food choices available to them

Credit card machine in C-Store – If pilot program works in C-Store, Schiess will explore possibility of implementing credit card machines in Food Court.

‘Cane Card-compatible vending machines – Have all vending machines on campus accept ‘Cane Cards and ensure that all existing ‘Cane Card-compatible machines are in service

Support the WVUM referendum – Acknowledge the services that WVUM provides to the University and support an allocation of funds to help it improve its equipment

Quotable Quotes:

“I stand out because I have a really good track record. I really believe in the University. When it comes to building relationships with students and making them have a sense of ownership on campus, I think I can do that.”

Why you should vote for me:

“I have a lot of experience and I’m ready to take on this role. I really know and have grasped the vision of this school.”

Megha Garg can be contacted at m.garg2@umiami.edu. Natalia Maldonado can be contacted at n.maldonado@umiami.

POLICE BEAT

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Pick up the paper every Friday to read the Public Safety call log and learn ways to protect yourself and your belongings.

Safety Tip of the Week: Here are some safety tips from Director Christensen of Public Safety.

Avoiding Date Rape:

In almost every event there are certain things a person can do to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. Acquaintance rape is no exception. The following are some tips to help reduce the chances of it occurring.

If you are a victim, remember, it is not your fault. Contact Public Safety immediately to report the incident and to obtain any assistance you may need.

Here are some tips:

* Be clear with men in your life about what, if any, sexual behavior you are comfortable with and keep talking as you get deeper into a relationship.

* Don’t use alcohol or other drugs. They decrease your ability to take care of yourself and make sensible decisions.

* Always watch your drink and never leave it unattended. Don’t accept beverages from someone you don’t know and trust.

* Leave social events with friends, not with someone you just met or don’t know well.

* Trust your gut feelings. If a place or the way your date acts makes you nervous or uneasy, leave.

* Check out a first date or blind date with friends. Meet in and go to public places. Take public transportation or drive your own car.

If you are a victim of a crime, call the Department of Public Safety at 305-284-6666 or if calling from a campus phone dial 8-6666.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15

1:00 p.m. 1239 Dickinson Dr.

Theft of auto tag

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 17

2:50 p.m. 5202 University Dr. Theft

5:44 p.m. 5500 Ponce De Leon

Burglary

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18

3:37 a.m. 5401 Ponce De Leon Theft

Homesick? How to move forward

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Dear V,

I am really homesick. I live on the other side of the country, and I really miss my family. I like UM a lot, but I have thought about transferring to be closer to them. Whenever I talk to my mom, I want to cry because I miss her so much.

Homesick

Dear Reader,

Have you ever heard the saying that friends are your chosen family? Because I think that you ought to make that saying your mantra. Have you tried to surround yourself with people or immerse yourself in activities? Finding things to do with your time might take the edge off missing your folks.

Luckily enough, you’re not completely obligated to spend four years of your life at UM. You are allowed to leave and transfer to different schools. No one will point a gun at your head. But, think about the hassle and $$$ that it will cost you to transfer to a school that is closer to home. Will they accept your credits? Do you think that moving close to home will fill that void? I’m really not so sure.

Undoubtedly, I think that you are lonely, and that you’ve used your family as your scapegoat; denial blows. It’s time to put it all in perspective. You’re in college and you’re old enough to know that your parents aren’t going to be around forever. While it’s great to savor your time with them (just like you have to make every moment of time in this life count) you can’t cling to their legs forever. Trust me, you will survive. You just need to put in a little effort.

Best of Luck,

V.

Dear V,

I have a crush on this guy that I don’t know. I’ve met him a few times and he’s my roommates’ boyfriend’s friend, but I don’t know how I can get closer to him. I feel like if I tell my roommate, I risk her blabbering away my love to my crush. How can I get to know him without the whole world knowing my business at the same time?

Private Dancer

Dear Reader,

I love questions like yours! They make me feel like I might be sane even if I do picture myself marrying each guy who passes me on the street. Whoa, confession. But, anyway, I think you need to test your roommates’ savvy nature; try dropping hints about your crush when you’re conversing with her. Drop his name a bit, and ask her indirect questions about him (

EXTRA

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Boys, you’ll like this

So apparently a “top-free revolutionary” has began campaigning for women to be topless during Spring Break. Started by a woman in Daytona Beach, just three hours north, this revolutionary has stated that she is completely against law enforcement arresting women for being bare-breasted.

Angry again

Mrs. Federline has made headlines again, only this time she’s upset because US Weekly printed photographs of her honeymoon in the Fiji Islands with her coveted husband. The photographs are printed on five pages, including the front page, under the headline, “Britney’s Private Album.” Private, right.

Hitting big marks

Will Smith’s movie Hitch was again the number one movie in the country, making it the first movie of 2005 to hit the $100 million mark. Big Willie style apparently can make it work in action films and romantic comedies.

WVUM’S top 10

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1 FIERY FURNACES

EP

2 BRIGHT EYES

I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning

3 CHRIS STAMEY EXPERIENCE

A Question Of Temperature

4 DACM

StErEotypie

5 L’ALTRA

Different Days

6 LCD SOUNDSYSTEM

LCD Soundsystem

7 LOW

The Great Destroyer

8 M83

Before The Dawn Heals Us

9 SOMETHING FOR ROCKETS

Something For Rockets

10 M. WARD

Transistor Radio

OSCARS2005: our predictions

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This year’s Academy Awards should be interesting for a number of reasons. The first is the host, Chris Rock, a risky departure from regular hosts Billy Crystal and Steve Martin. Rock has already gotten himself in trouble for comments made before the ceremony, and nobody knows what he’s planning for the actual event.

Unlike in past years where most races were done before they even started, there are actually a few very close categories this year, including Best Picture.

For a full list of this year’s Oscar nominees, visit www.oscars.com. The ceremony will be broadcast on ABC on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 8:00 p.m.

Best Picture: The Aviator

This is the first year in quite a while where there is no clear-cut favorite for Best Picture. The consensus seems to be that either The Aviator or Million Dollar Baby will win, but both are considered top notch and are respected films from great directors, so picking the winner is hard. Million Dollar Baby was widely loved by critics and most audiences, while The Aviator does have some detractors. But the Academy seems to favor large-scale films with mass appeal (Lord of the Rings, Chicago, Gladiator), as opposed to character studies or quiet dramas. It could go either way, but The Aviator is more of a classic Oscar winner.

Best Actor: Jamie Foxx (Ray)

As unpredictable as the Best Picture category is, Best Actor looks to be a lock. If there was any doubt that Foxx would win, it’s been easily erased by his much-loved Golden Globes acceptance speech, and by Ray Charles’ huge wins at the Grammys. Foxx is more than deserving of the award, even if Ray is one of the weakest Oscar nominees in any category.

Best Actress: Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby)

Swank is a heavy favorite here as well, having wowed almost everyone with a great performance and having already notched a Golden Globe win. It helps that the average moviegoer has never heard of three of the films nominated here: Vera Drake, Being Julia and Maria Full of Grace. The last one, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, for which Kate Winslet is nominated, has a slight shot, but would still be a major upset.

Best Director: Clint Eastwood (Million Dollar Baby)

This is another too-close-to-call category. Again, it’s down to Eastwood and Martin Scorsese for The Aviator. Scorsese’s history with the Oscars is a disastrous one, starting with no nominations for Mean Streets or Taxi Driver and seeing him lose at the Oscars for Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ, Goodfellas, The Age of Innocence and Gangs of New York. As good as The Aviator is, it doesn’t even crack Scorsese’s top five, and a win for it certainly wouldn’t make up for the Academy’s past mistakes. If The Aviator wins Best Picture, the directing award could go to Eastwood to somewhat balance things out.

Best Supporting Actor: Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby)

This is a pretty open category, with any one of the nominees having a chance to win. If Sideways fans come together, Thomas Haden Church has a shot at it. Clive Owen seemed like a longshot for Closer until he won the Golden Globe for it. Jamie Foxx was excellent in Collateral and is hot enough this year to potentially pull of a double win. And Alan Alda, playing a corrupt senator in The Aviator, was nothing short of amazing. But it will probably come down to Freeman, a highly respected actor who gave one of the best performances of his impressive career in Million Dollar Baby.

Best Supporting Actress: Virginia Madsen (Sideways)

Although Natalie Portman won the Golden Globe for Closer and Cate Blanchett is an obvious pick for The Aviator, Madsen should pull this one off for the same reason Sideways will win Best Adapted Screenplay. Love it or hate it, Sideways did have excellent acting, and with Haden Church looking like a long shot and Giamatti not getting nominated, it’s left up to Madsen to represent Sideways with an acting win.

Best Documentary Feature: Super Size Me

After Fahrenheit 9/11 disqualified itself in an attempt to get shown on TV, Super Size Me emerged as the clear favorite here. The film certainly deserves the win if popularity counts, since it’s currently the fourth highest grossing documentary of all time, but it’s not a true documentary in the classic sense. Still, Super Size Me is funny and enjoyable, and if voters are trying to push documentaries into the mainstream, this will be their choice.

Best Animated Feature Film: The Incredibles

Shark Tale isn’t in the same league as The Incredibles and Shrek 2, so count it out. The race is close between the other two, but since sequels hardly ever do as well as original ideas, look for The Incredibles to win this one.

Shawn Wines can be contacted at s.wines@umiami.edu.

Taste the chaos of The Used

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The Used are at the top of their game. They just released an ambitious new record, In Love and Death, and are headlining the Taste of Chaos Tour. Two days prior to playing the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, I spoke with bassist Jeph Howard who talked about the new album like a proud father handing out cigars in celebration of a newborn child. He assured me that fans can expect a “totally different sound” from The Used, as the band simply “refuses to sell out and make the same record twice.”

The Utah band was raised in an area notorious for its strict Mormon population. Orem was certainly not a place where rock and roll thrived, but the four friends immersed themselves in their band at a young age because they viewed it as “all they had.” The resulting music is essentially a soundtrack to their lives and all those who share a desire to break out of a dismal hometown and live life on your own terms.

Taste of Chaos rolled into Pompano on Saturday boasting a bill that featured such exciting young acts as The Used, My Chemical Romance, Senses Fail, Killswitch Engage, Underoath and A Static Lullaby. All the bands put forth strong sets. Senses Fail played particularly fast and loud while flying across the stage like good showmen should. Their cover of Faith No More’s “Epic” was impressive, but it was overlooked by the high school-aged crowd. Still, the audience was enthusiastic and well behaved.

My Chemical Romance raised the bar with a powerful showcase that warrants their recent success. It was just announced that M.C.R. was chosen to tour with Green Day, and the band’s excitement is evident on and off the stage. In fact, every musician on this tour was friendly and extremely gracious. It is a treat to be around bands that truly appreciate their fans.

The Used headlined the event, and I had the privilege to watch their high octane set from the stage. Prior to the show, bassist Howard spoke candidly of how important it is to “have a talented and charismatic front man to shape the image of your band and work the crowd.” I couldn’t have been in a better spot to see what he meant. As I stood at the rear of the stage, my body shaking to the wall of sound around me, lights shined out over a sea of adoring fans. Singer Bert McCracken proceeded to work the audience into fervor as extreme joy flashed across every face in the stands. Sharing the band’s perspective, I took note of the chemistry between The Used and their fans. The impassioned crowd put forth so much energy that they too seemed to fuel the group’s performance. The view from the stage proves an energetic crowd is as important in making a good concert as the band itself. I will never watch a rock show in the same way. By the end of this set I too was a Used fan, and a journalist second.

John Heslin can be contacted at j.heslin@umiami.edu.

Briefs – TRACK * BASKETBALL

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Women’s Track & Field

Behind a total of five individual titles and one relay title, the third-ranked University of Miami women’s track team won the 2005 ACC Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championship with a total of 138 points as the third and final day of competition came to a close Saturday at the Eddie Smith Field House.

In their inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Hurricanes, who won the Big East Indoor title in 2003 and 2004, finished with a total of 138 points followed by North Carolina with 100 points and Georgia Tech with 98 points.

Along with the five individual championships and one relay title, a total of nine UM athletes drew All-ACC honors, including Lauren Austin (4×400 relay), Kimberli Barrett (weight throw, shot put), Tabia Charles (long jump, triple jump), Dominique Darden (200 meter dash, 4×400 relay), Ginou Etienne (4×400 relay), Charlette Greggs (400 meter dash, 4×400 relay), India Ransom (60 meter dash), Amy Seward (pentathlon) and Amber Williams (pentathlon).

Men’s Basketball

Zabian Dowdell scored 17 points as Virginia Tech broke open the game and a fourth-place tie with Miami, 71-58, in ACC action Saturday night.

Coleman Collins added 18 points and five rebounds for the Hokies (14-10, 7-6), who remained tied with Maryland. Deron Washington added 10.

Guillermo Diaz led Miami (15-9, 6-7) with 12 points. William Frisby scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Robert Hite added 11 points and Anthony Harris 10 for the Hurricanes.

Frisby hit four free throws to pull the ‘Canes back in the game, cutting the lead to 52-46 with 10:20 to play. Miami had trailed 50-36 minutes into the second half before a 10-2 run.

Dowdell’s three free throws gave Virginia Tech its largest lead, 68-50, with just under five minutes to play.

The Hokies shot 60 percent before the break. Miami, just 1-for-6 from beyond the arc in the half, shot 42 percent. Tech cooled to 54 percent for the game. Miami shot 40 percent, but out rebounded the Hokies 31-25.

More drama between Hurricanes and Gators

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The ‘Canes and Gators tend to have exciting games on the diamond. This year was no different.

On Friday night, the second-ranked Hurricanes scored three runs in the top of the ninth to defeat the 15th-ranked Gators 9-7.

In a game that featured seven lead changes or ties, Miami had the last word. Trailing 7-6 heading into the ninth, the comeback burden rested on the strength of the ‘Cane lineup. Junior third baseman Ryan Braun smacked a one-out single off Conner Falkenbach for his third hit of the game.

Left fielder Jon Jay drove Braun home with his third game-tying RBI of the night with a triple to right center to tie the game at 7-7.

Sophomore transfer Danny Valencia followed Jay with a bunt down the first base line that drew in UF first baseman Matt LaPorta. LaPorta fielded the ball but his throw home wasn’t fast enough to catch Jay as he slid across home plate for the game-winning run. Jay finished the night 3-for-4 from the plate with a double, triple and four RBIs. The top of the Miami order (Danny and Paco Figueroa, Braun and Jay) was a combined 11-of-18 hitting with seven runs and five RBI. All nine batters in the Miami lineup collected hits for the Hurricanes.

Saturday wasn’t as sweet for the team. Miami lost a 2-1 heartbreaker in the bottom of the 11th inning. Miami’s eight-game winning streak to open the season was snapped while the Gators ended a five-game losing streak to the ‘Canes. UF catcher Brian Jeroloman hit a two-out, bases loaded fly ball off UM reliever Brandon Camardese to shallow left field that was dropped by leftfielder Jay, allowing Adam Davis to score the game-winning run.

The Hurricanes trailed, 1-0, entering the top half of the ninth before consecutive one-out singles by Paco Figueroa and Braun, and an RBI single by Jay tied the game at 1-1.

Miami starting pitcher Dan Touchet allowed one run on six hits in seven innings of work in the no-decision. The game-winning run was charged to Orta, who picked up his first loss of the season.

On Sunday the ‘Canes lost 14-11, clinching their first series loss of the season and dropping to 8-2 overall. Starting pitcher Chris Perez only lasted one-third of an inning in the loss.

Miami returns to action this weekend in a series against George Washington at Mark Light Field.

Douglas C. Kroll can be contacted at d.kroll@umiami.edu.

Frustration

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Another close game, another gut-wrenching loss for the women’s basketball team.

Maryland freshman Crystal Langhorne had a career night with 29 points and 22 rebounds, third most in school history, as the No. 20 Terrapins escaped from the Convocation Center with a 70-65 victory over the Hurricanes on senior night.

Shay Doron added 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting for Maryland.

Miami (12-13, 4-8) hung tough throughout the game, led by Tamara James’ 27 points and seven steals and Imani Dhahabu’s career-high18 points and nine rebounds. The performance was bittersweet for Dhahabu, however, as the sophomore missed two free throws with 11 seconds left that would have tied the game.

The Terrapins (18-6, 7-5) out rebounded the Hurricanes 46-26, mainly because of Langhorne, who had 11 offensive rebounds. Miami Head Coach Ferne Labati said she was proud of her team’s fight but is frustrated by the Hurricanes’ inability to win the battle of the boards.

“It’s heartbreaking because we have the ability to be a really good team,” Labati said. “We just, on our home court, allow people to out rebound us…that’s really disappointing.”

Despite a heartbreaking loss to N.C. State earlier in the week, the Hurricanes showed from the very beginning of this contest how motivated they were to beat a ranked opponent. With the score 8-8, James scored six consecutive points to give Miami a 14-8 advantage. The ‘Canes were in control until an 8-0 Maryland run put the Terps on top 24-23 with 2:48 left in the first half. The Terrapins took a 30-26 lead into the locker room.

Maryland opened up a 40-31 lead early in the second half but Miami responded with an 11-2 run to tie the score at 42 with 12:08 left. The rest of the game was back-and-forth until a Langhorne lay-up put the Terrapins up by eight (67-59) with 1:16 remaining.

That appeared to be too much for the Hurricanes to rally from, but six straight points from James put the ‘Canes within two points with 46 seconds left. Yalonda McCormick, one of two seniors honored before the game, had a chance to tie the score with 14 seconds left but missed a breakaway lay-up. Dhahabu fought for the rebound and was fouled, but she was unable to make either attempt.

Kalika France clinched the victory for Maryland by hitting three out of four foul shots, leaving the Hurricanes a game below .500 wondering if the WNIT is still an option.

“This is frustrating because I want to go to postseason,” Labati said. “We just have to get the wins.”

The Hurricanes return to action Thursday when they travel to Durham, N.C. for a rematch with Duke.

Eric Kalis can be contacted at e.kalis@umiami.edu.

Women’s tennis tops a pair of Florida rivals

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The University of Miami women’s tennis swept two in-state opponents at the Neil Schiff Stadium in Coral Gables.

The No. 63 Florida International Panthers were no match for the ‘Canes, who rank 10th in the country. Senior Megan Bradley and sophomore Audrey Banada secured the first set at the first doubles position, finishing 8-3. The second doubles team, consisting of junior Melissa Applebaum and freshman Caren Seenauth, downed the Panthers 8-5. Senior Staci Stevens and freshman Patricia Starzyk completed the doubles sweep 9-8.

Six consecutive singles wins ended the match in Miami’s favor at 7-0, the team’s second sweep of the season.

Bradley played her first three-set match since the end of last season.

Applebaum played at the second singles position, clinching a victory in two sets 6-2, 6-4. No. 3 Stevens followed suit, finishing 6-2, 6-2. Starzyk concluded her match 7-5, 3-6, 6-1, maintaining her undefeated record. Banada finished in two sets at the fifth singles position. After losing once, Seenauth came back to secure the 7-0 for the ‘Canes.

After a one day recess the ‘Canes returned to beat University of Central Florida’s in another 7-0 match.

The first doubles team finished with an 8-0 victory, followed by a 9-7 second doubles win.

The ‘Canes showed their dominance over UCF with every singles match ending in straight set victories.

Bradley played at first singles, winning 6-1, 6-3, her 21st consecutive triumph. Stevens had a difficult time in the first set, having to play four tiebreakers before winning 7-6, but easily took the second set 6-2. Applebaum finished 6-0, 6-3 followed by Starzyk 6-0, 6-1. In the fifth singles position, Seenauth prevailed 6-0, 7-5. Mowery completed the match 6-4, 6-0.

“Everyone has been working hard at practice and that reflected their game today,” said Head Coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews. “I was most pleased with the No. 3 doubles who improved since Friday’s game against FIU.”

Stacey Arnold can be contacted at s.arnold@umiami.edu.

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