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t^age10 The Panther February 5, 1980 Defensively Speaking: Man-To-Man’s Townsends Troubles “It’s a big headache ... /thought offense was the name of the game ” — R. Townsend BY VEVERLY Y. BYRD Panther Sports Editor “Give the ball to Reggie, he’ll make it,” That’s a familiar saying in the stands of Clark College during the men’s basketball game when the Panthers need assurance or just plain points. Reginald Townsend, a 6’5” freshman from Atlanta is a favorite among Panther fans. “On the court, he shoots with ease from any spot on the floor,” said Sharon Steele, a junior at Clark, and added “he usually makes it.” Townsend is averaging about 17 points a game and has been juggled from starter to bench and from bench to starter again. Townsend who was a graduate of Sylvan High School in Atlanta was a recipient of a WSB Scroll Award for outstanding basket ball players in high school. He is uncertain about his plans after college. “My plans are very indefinite now,” says Townsend. “But, if given the right opportunity at the right time I would like very much to play basketball as a profes sion.” Although the fans see Townsend as having little trouble on the court, he is still adjusting to man-to-man defense. “It’s a big headache. In high school I thought offense was the name of the game. But now I know differently,” said Townsend. Townsend was born in Thomaston, Ga. and is the son of Mr. and Ms. Archie Townsend. The 18-year-old I^eo has one sister, and one brother and enjoys football, ping pong and swimming. It is obvious to the fans at Clark that Townsend’s strongest point is offense. “I feel that I am quick for my height, and that I can handle the ball well,” said Townsend. “But I guess that the stronger point is being a good shooter.” The key to the Panthers be ing able to play controlled basketball is the result of good coaching and a close-knit relationship. “The coach not only help our play but also gives us a positive outlook on life,” said Townsend. “And as far as the team, we are one big family who look out for each other off court, also.” Townsend was the leading rebounder at Sylvan High School and named “Best Offensive Player.’’ He remembers two sensational games at Sylvan that were against Bass High. “It was ironic in that my two games were against the same team,” says Townsend. “And I scored 30 points in both games.” The 180 pound journalism major, and a favorite player on and off the court, Townsend is inspired by his teamates, his coach and the friendly at mosphere around Clark College. “I feel that I am quick for my height, and that lean handle the ball well,... But I guess that the stronger point is being a good shooter. ” ■ R. Townsend Panthers Rout Miles 100-85, Panther Roundup Dominant rebounding and good offensive maneuvering were the key factors to the Pan thers’ 78-73 victory over Fort Valley State College. Larry Nolley, veteran forward for the Panthers, com bined 12 rebounds with 20 points to lead the Panther at tack. Kenneth Dean also had 11 rebounds for the Panthers. Guards, Harvey Giddens and Leroy Snype, a greatly im proved freshman from Charleston, S.C., led the defen sive play for the Panthers. Giddens scored 14 points with two steals whereas Snype ac cumulated seven assists. Jerry Harris and Donald Flanagan were the high point men for FVSC with 22 and 17 points respectively. Flanagan also was credited with two blocked shots and six rebounds for the Wildcats. The Panthers outshot the Wildcats 78 percent to 54 percent at the free-throw line. Clark scored 18 out of 23 attempts to Fort Valley’s 7 out of 13. Tigers Falter By Five BY VEVERLY Y. BYRD Panther Sports Editor In an earlier game against Knoxville College, Reginald Townsend led the Panthers with 18 points as five players ended the game in double figures to rout the Bulldogs 100-81. Harvey Giddens scored 16 points followed by Carlton Boston, Leroy Snype, and Elder Mincey with 10 points each. James Glenn and Henry Taylor had eight points and seven points respectively. Clark (104)-Miles (85) Clark College was led by im pressive bench play as the Panthers defeated Miles College of Birmingham, Ala. 104-85. Henry Taylor and Theodore Lay each had four assists with 17 and 14 points respectively. Reginald Townsend also had 14 points followed by Harvey Giddens with 13; Leroy Snype, 12; and Elder Mincey, 11. Larry Nolley had eight rebounds and one blocked shot followed by Kenneth Dean with five rebounds for the Pan thers. The victory boosted the Pan thers record to 6-2 in SIAC Division III play and 8-8 overall. MBC - from p.8 who scored seventeen points in the half, did everything but sell popcorn saw to it personally that Morris Brown would not be denied as they in crease their lead to 73-54 with 3:24 to play. The Panthers who put on a gallant effort in the games closing moments could not overcome the Wolverine lead as the loss by the score 83-71. Paul Delaney led all scorers with 31 points. His teammates A1 Blair and Michael Johnson scored 14 and 12 points respec tively. Clark was led by Harvey Giddens with 17 points, while teammate Kenneth Dean added 15 points. The Panthers record is now 6-8 overall and 5- 2 in SIAC play.