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PAGE 7 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007 Wolves football end season on a four game losing streak ■K HL I 1 hHHH|H| Photo courtesy of google.com UWG Wolves football wrap up a tough season with their final game against Valdosta State. They end their season 2-9 overall. Wolves basketball teams ready to start the season By Steven A. Gilley Sports Editor Stevengilleyls@aol.com The men and women’s basketball team will open the season tomorrow, and they are ready to gain respect in the Gulf South Conference East Division. Both teams were picked fifth and third respectively, but believe they have a chance to make some noise in the conference. UWG Sports Stat Box UWG Wolves Football Overall Statistics for West Georgia (as of November 12, 2007) Overall: 2-9 Away: 1-6 Home: 1-3 Previous Game: • West Georgia 10, #8 Valdosta State 35 (11/8/07 at Valdosta, GA) UWG Wolves Soccer Overall Statistics for West Georgia (as of October 31,2007) Overall: 8-11 Away: 2-6 Home: 4-4 Neutral: 2-1 Previous Game: •West Georgia 3, Christian Brothers 1 UWG Wolves Volleyball Overall Statistics for West Georgia (as of November 2, 2007) Overall: 27-11 Away: 8-5 Home: 6-4 Neutral: 13-2 Previous Game: • West Georgia 3, West Florida 0 (Nov 10, 2007 at Searcy, Arkansas) For the men’s basketball team, they must overcome the loss of former head coach Ed Murphy, who stepped down to focus on his responsibilities as UWG’s Athletic Director. However, the loss isn't much of a big deal, since his replacement is a very familiar face. The new head coach is Mike Cooney, who has been with Georgia for over 10 years. He is very familiar with the By Lindsay Murray Staff Writer Imurrayl @my.westga .edu West Georgia has struggled this season after a promising start and a big season opening win against a top ranked defense, Clark Atlanta. After the news of head coach Mike Ledford’s departure after this season, along with a string of games facing top ranked teams, the Wolves continued to struggle against Gulf South Conference foe Valdosta State, losing 35-10 at Bazemore- Hyder Stadium in the CSS Game of the Week. team, so the season isn’t much of a rebuilding year for the Wolves, who return four starters. However, with the 89-77 preseason loss against Division I Jacksonville State, and the GSC coaches picking the Wolves to finish fifth in the division, many critics doubt their chance to succeed in the East Division. “We weren’t prepared for the type of competition we faced against the Sports The Blazers took an early lead going up 7-0 after quarterback Willie Copeland found receiver Jeffery Felton for a five-yard touchdown pass. The Wolves responded in the second quarter and evened the score after Ryan Poole found his receiver Patrick Higgins in the middle of the field for a 30-yard touchdown pass. Copeland was injured after scoring a rushing touchdown for the Blazers later in the second quarter, and the Wolves had the momentum at the end of the first half after kicker Jared Guberman Gamecocks, because we just started practicing,” Cooney said. “But I am not concerned about the loss. We have a very tough schedule ahead, and we just want to get off to a good start despite any injuries or setbacks.” On the positive side, Henrick Foster and Terrence Hundley were both named to the Preseason All-GSC East Team. Last season, Foster averaged 15.0 points and 6.9 rebounds a game, and • UWG Sports dk Schedule Wf Upcoming UWG Wolves Basketball Schedule November 15 • at North Georgia, 7:00 p.m. Upcoming UWG Wolves Football Schedule Nothing scheduled. Upcoming UWG Wolves Soccer Schedule Nothing scheduled. Upcoming UWG Wolves Volleyball Schedule November 15 - NCAA South Central Regional • vs Washburn, 2:30 p.m. Intramurals & Recreational Services Calendar of Events Intramurals Basketball Registration November 12 - December 3, 2007 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Late Basketball Registration (SSO extra) December 3- December 5, 2007 booted a 19-yard field goal against his former team. West Georgia was only down 14-10 at halftime. Unfortunately for the Wolves, Valdosta State didn’t lose a beat without their starting quarterback, as back-up Tucker Pruitt provided an instant spark, leading his team to a pair of touchdowns in the second half. Valdosta State ultimately controlled the rest of the game as West Georgia was unable to produce any offense in the second half. The Blazers had 417 total yards in the game, 208 yards rushing and 209 yards passing. Hundley led the team with 17.2 points per game For the women, Craig Roden returns as the head coach and is ready to lead his team to another GSC Bid. The team is very confident about their chances to w in in the conference, and the GSC coaches picked the Wolves to finish third to support their beliefs. West Georgia has many new faces this season. With the addition of Dominic Cranford Quarterback Ryan Poole completed 29-of -53 passes in the game for 303 yards, and George Summerset carried the ball 11 times for a team high 51 yards. Patrick Higgins caught six passes for 115 yards, and junior Ty Morrell led the Wolves defense with 12 tackles. Despite the promising start, the Wolves finished the regular season winning only one game more than last year. West Georgia finishes the season 2-9 overall and 1-7 in the GSC. Mike Ledford ends his six-year career as head coach and falls to a record of 18-45 overall. and Ashley Huff, who were listed among the division’s top newcomers for the upcoming season, the Wolves hope to get off to a good start in the West Florida Classic tomorrow. The home opener for the men's basketball team is against Benedict on Sat., Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the HPE Building. The women’s team will open up at home on Tues., Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Admission is free with student ID.