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UWG Wolves football victorious in season opener By Steven A. Gilley Sports Editor Stevengilleyls@aol.com Many teams struggle when faced with adversity. After a tumultuous year last season and losing most of their starters on defease. West Georgia was picked to finish ninth in the Gulf South Conference. However, the Wolves put last season behind them and defeated Clark Atlanta 23-11 to win the season opener on the road. Facing the top ranked defense in the nation. West Georgia’s offensive line had a hard time containing star defensive end Curtis Johnson. Unfortunately, the Panthers offense had an even harder time holding on to the Wolves volleyball team start off slow, win seven in a row By Steven A. Gilley Sports Editor Stevengilleyls@aol.com The West Georgia volleyball team started the season off on a bad note, losing their first two matches to Midwestern State and Southern Indiana at the University of West Florida Field House. However, the team worked hard to get things in order and are now back on track. Coming from behind, the Wolves defeated Flagler 3-2 and Wheeling Jesuit 3- 1 to close the weekend with a 2-2 record. Head coach Regan Adams shook up the lineup and the Wolves excelled after the change. In the first game, outside hitter Andressa Martins led the team with 18 kills and had 24 kills LOVE TO GO TO UWG SPORTING EVENTS? ) Then why not get paid to take photographs ) of your favorite athletes and their amazing \ plays? What's better than earning money j for your interest in Wolves athletics and > supporting your campus teams? > To be published in the West Georgian by ) emailing Erik Waters at: uwgpaper@westga.edu ball as the Wolves took full advantage and continued to capitalize on Clark Atlanta’s mistakes. The Wolves relied on an impressive defensive effort to control the game, forcing six fumbles and recovering four. Head coach Mike Ledf ord was impressed by the performance of his defense. “I am happy about our defensive effort,” Ledford said. “They were pushed and bent a lot tonight, but they responded and forced a ton of turnovers, which really helped our football team out.” Last season, the Wolves struggled offensively and their first offensive touchdown didn’t come until the third game of the year. However, with just under 10 minutes in in the second contest, with only six errors. All-Conference outside hitter Carolin Schoeneck struggled early, but m i-- __ Photo courtesy of uwgsports.edu finished the second game with 19 kills, her highest of the season. Getting an early region win against the game, quarterback Keats Baldwin connected with Jimmy Howard on a 23-yard touchdown pass. Baldwin was solid going 14-of-28 for 220 yards in the contest. He found Howard four times for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and hooked up with Patrick Higgins five times for 81 yards. “We still have a long way to go in our passing game,” Ledford said. “We had a few dry spots in the second half, but overall 1 was pleased with our first night out.” Handling the kicking duties for the game was Jared Guberman. He played excellent for the Wolves and gave the special teams a huge advantage. Gubemian averaged 44.9 yards per punt Albany State, the Wolves salvaged their bad start and continued to increase their record. During the four-game span, outside hitter Martins was named to the All- Tournament team for her great performance. Moreover, the team carried the momentum from the previous tournament and swept the Francis Marion Invitational. The Wolves completed the sweep with a pair of 3-0 victories. Martins and Schoeneck were named to the All- Tournament team. The Wolves will compete in the West Georgia Classic Tournament this weekend. They will challenge Fort Valley State,Christian Brothers, and Saint Andrews, and hope to continue their winning streak. S PO RTS and kicked three field goals in the game. “We absolutely dominated in the kicking game tonight,” Ledford said. “I can’t say enough about Jared, he did an outstanding job for us and was a major difference in the game." Clark Atlanta made a small run in the fourth quarter, but an offside penalty gave the Wolves a free play where Baldwin luxrked up with Howard again for a 66-yard touchdown pass to clinch the victory. With a 1 -0 record to start the season, the Wolves will go on the mad to challenge Georgia Southern Saturday at 6 pjn. The home opener will be played on Sept. 15 against Arkansas Tech. Upcoming UWG Wolves Basketball Schedule Nov. 15 • vs West Florida Classic, 4:00 p.m. Nov. 16 • vs West Florida Classic, 4:00 p.m. Nov. 20 • vs STILLMAN, 6:00p.m. U PC Qmi tie UWG Wolves Football Schedule Sept. 8 • at Georgia Southern, 6:00 p.m. Sept. 19 • vs ARKANSAS TECH, 7:00 p.m. Sept. 22 • at Newberry, 7:00 p.m. Uncomine UWG Wolves Soccer Schedule Sept. 5 • vs TENNESSEE WESLEYAN, 4:00 p.m. Sept. 9 • vs FLORIDA TECH, 1:00 p.m. Sept. 12 • at Georgia Southwestern, 4:00 p.m. Uncomine UWG Wolves Volleyball Schedule Sept. 7 • vs FORT VALLEY STATE, 1:00 p.m. Sept. 7 • vs CHRISTIAN BROTHERS, 4:00 p.m. Sept. 8 • vs SAINT ANDREWS, 10:00 a.m. Photo by Ste\en A Gille\ {§