Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

8B I Thursday, December 7, 2006 | The Red & Black Finals Edition SPORTS Lady Dogs head out on road trip By TYLER ESTEP testep@randb.com GYM: Intra-squad meet determines starters Winter break is a time for rest, relaxation and recovery from finals, but that is not so for the No. 8 Lady Dogs (7-0) basketball team. The team will cover more than 7,000 miles over their “break,” journeying through Virginia, San Diego and Baton Rouge, with trips back to Athens in between. By PHILLIP KISUBIKA pkisubika@randb.com Before the Georgia men’s basketball team begins SEC conference play Jan. 6 at defending national champion Florida, the Bulldogs will have the chance to show their mettle against some of the best teams in the country. The Bulldogs are in the middle of an 11-day break before they battle battle against No. 18 Gonzaga at the Gwinnett Center on Dec. 16. The nine games played during that stretch include tonight’s game against Middle Tennessee State and opening conferance match ups against Florida and LSU in January. The team knows it will be an enjoyable but difficult trip. “It’s always fun to travel,” said freshman Ashley Houts. “I love traveling with my teammates, but it’s going to be tough. We’re going to have Given the team’s hot play of late, head coach Dennis Felton said, “I’m very leery of an 11-day break.” After Gonzaga, the Bulldogs will sandwich games at Georgia Tech and Clemson between home games against Jacksonville and No. 12 Wisconsin. Overall, Georgia will take on four teams ranked in the top 35 in both the Coaches’ Poll and the AP Poll. The Bulldogs have scored an average of 91 points per game, but that cannot be to be tired and push through it and be mentally tough and pull through it.” The cross-country adven ture will be hard for the girls off the court becuase of limit ed time off to visit family dur ing the holiday break. “If you play basketball, you know and understand our schedules. We’re just grateful to have three or four days to go home and spend with our families,” Houts said. MEN'S BASKETBALL Upcoming Games Dec. 16: Gonzaga (Duluth) Dec. 19: Jacksonville Dec. 22: at Georgia Tech Dec. 28: at Clemson Dec. 31: Wisconsin Jan. 6: at Florida expected against teams of this caliber, said head coach Dennis Felton. The team’s performance during this stretch will show WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Today vs. Middle Tennessee Dec. 15: at Savannah State Dec. 17: TCU Dec. 20: at George Mason Dec. 21: at Richmond Dec. 28: George Mason Dec. 30: Brown/San Diego State Jan. 4: Florida Jan. 7: at LSU how good the team will be. “There’s going to be stretches where things don’t go our way,” junior center Dave Bliss said. “But we have to stick together and play tough.” >- From Page IB Sneak-a-Peek may make the freshman slightly nervous because it is their first pub lic performance. Childs said the intra squad meet is fun but a little nerve-racking. She added that the presence of family and friends helps calm her down and give her confi dence when she competes. Childs said she will show off the moonwalk on the bal ance beam for her support ers this season. When Childs and her team return to the practice floor after Sneak-a-Peek, she will not have the luxury of supporting fans. There will be two other intra squad meets closed to the public. GYM DOGS Intra-squad Sneak-a-Peek When: Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Where: Ramsey Center Admission: free Season Opener Opponent: No. 8 Stanford When: Saturday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m. Where: Stegeman Coliseum Admission: $2 for students, $10 for adults and $6 for youths. All three meets will play a heavy role in determining who starts the Stanford meet. After Sunday’s meet, the Gym Dogs will take time off to focus on finals and go home, returning to Athens on Dec. 27 to prepare for the season opener. Athens Transit Welcomes You Back! Come On & Take a Free Ride! Bulldogs to sqaure off against top teams OPEN SUNDAYS 12-5 ur"um JEWELRY-ART Make her yours forever... We can help! Radiant and cushion-cut diamonds in platinum UGA Students, Faculty, and Staff Ride FREE Wherever 125 EAST CLAYTON STREET . DOWNTOWN . 546-8826 3 and 4 Bedroom Cottages •CLOSE TO CAMPUS • NEAR UGA GOLF COURSE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS! fi LANDMARK Call to view TODAY! N ^PROPERTIES www.retreatatliens.coin 706-543-1910 | jfb Cliart o 11s OUTFITTERS IA1HENSSINCEllf71 Patagonia All I want for chirstmas is my two front teeth? I don't know about you, but all I want for Christmas is a warm Mountain Hardwear, Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket ARCTERYX Arc’Teryx, or Patagonia Jacket! New Charbon’s Logo Hats Just Arrived! Best Fitting Hat in Athens! Be The First To Get One!! Don’t Forget Gift Certificates!!!! Bring this coupon and Charbon’s will add 10% To the value of any gift card purchase! All Colors/All Sizes-M's and W's In-Stock While Supplies Last!!! | Best Selection of Arc'Teryx in the Southeast New Shipments of Patagonia Coming Daily! Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Balaclavas, Thermal Underwear - We have Everything You Need to Stay WARM- 1 225 S.MILLEDGEAVE-ONTHECORNEROFMILLEDGEANDLUMPKIN IN HISTORIC 5-POINTS We Go! Cw/UGA ID) For Schedule and Route Information Visit Us online @ www.athenstransit.com or Call 613-3430 JEWELERS 283 E. Clayton St. Athens, G A 30601 706-543-3473 JOHN HARDY PALU COLLECTION Willow Mist Secluded Community Close to campus 3BR/2BA Duplexes 3BR/2.5BA Townhomes 2BR/1BA Duplexes Call for special prices ~ ifv & availability 549-6363 412 Seagraves Dr. (off Lexington Rd.) $300 off 1st month's rent with 12 month lease • Coupon required • Expires 12/31/06. THE BEST OF BOTH WOHLDS UNIQUE TOWNHOME FLOORPLANS TANNING SALON Residents tan for free! Swimming pool with sun deck Sand volleyball court Tennis courts Computer lab Basketball court Barbeque grills On-site community assistance staff Til RIVER WALK TOWNHOMES m 706.548.0600 400 Timothy Rd riverwalktownhomes.com TANNING SALON Residents tan for free! Fitness center Swimming pool with sun deck Lighted tennis, sand volleyball and basketball courts Clubhouse with TV lounge and billiards Washer and dryer in each unit r\ flf r* mam RIVER CLUB APARTMENTS 706.543.4400 1005 Macon Hwy riverclubapts.com jf*J pirrtmittnnlty ty Jll AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNI