Volume 81 Issue 7 October 10, 2014
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Fulfilling wishes one throw at a time Homecoming committee dunk tank fundraiser supports Make-A-Wish Foundation Jessica Tharp Staff Writer
Photos by Marsalis Mahome Kyle Potts, freshman, focuses on throwing a softball at the dunk tank for the Make a Wish Foundation event.
This weekend, as a steady breeze blew the scent of smoke from the brisket cook-off all around, the Homecoming Committee of Angelo State University hosted a dunk tank fundraiser, the proceeds of which will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For a dollar per throw, participants could unleash their pitching prowess and hope to land their victim in a tank full of water while knowing that every shot they took would put a child a little closer to having a dream fulfilled. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization that grants the wishes of children with lifethreatening illnesses. Those wishes can range from sending a child to an important sports event, like the Super Bowl, to helping them to meet a celebrity or sending them to an amusement park. It all started in 1980 with a young boy named Chris who was diagnosed with leukemia when he was seven years old. His wish was to be a police officer. The people of his Arizona community pulled together and worked to make his wish come true. Once word got out of how the community had changed Chris’s life, people across the nation wanted to be involved. Children from around the United States are constantly having wishes granted in order to make their lives a little better and a little easier.
This year, the Homecoming Committee is raising money for a child named Katie. Katie, who was diagnosed with leukemia, wishes to go to Disney World. The entry fees for the brisket cook-off and the profits from the dunk tank went toward fulfilling that hope. “These kids are going through a lot, and it’s important that we can ease that pain and make them happy,” said Chelsea Swaim, the Make-A-Wish Foundation chair for the ASU Homecoming Committee. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has helped grant the wishes of more than 226,000 children as of 2013. They operate under the simple belief that granting wishes can better the lives of children with terminal illnesses. Swaim said that granting wishes makes kids feel special while they are going through something they should never have to go through, especially at such a young age. The granting of wishes seems to give kids a new energy and a reserve of happiness with which to continue fighting their diseases. From ten in the morning until five in the afternoon, the dunk tank was set up to allow people to take a swing and contribute to Katie’s wish. Everyone can admit that it is a nice feeling to see the camaraderie of ASU students as they unite for a cause truly greater than themselves. Perhaps the greatest feeling one can experience comes with the knowledge that Katie will soon be walking through Disney World, rubbing elbows with princesses and the characters we have all grown up with; and she will be doing so with a smile of her own that dazzles the world.
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Anonymous donor contributed $4.5 million for civil engineering degree program Erika Walker Staff Writer
ASU announced in an official press release that supporters donated a record-setting 13 million dollars during the 2013-14 fiscal year. The amount surpassed the previous funding record of 7.7 million dollars in 2011. An anonymous donor contributed 4.5 million dollars to fund construction of a facility for a proposed civil engineering degree program. It was the single largest donation in ASU history, Jamie Akin, executive director of development and alumni relations, said. “Angelo State University’s rising success is due to the people who believe in the impact of education on and off campus. Every day, members of our faculty and staff, give the gift of education to provide and prepare our students to excel in their future,” Akin said. “Our alumni and friends want to support the valuable efforts
Learn more about the Snap Happy Photography Club See pictures from Homecoming events over the week Find out more about what the UC is serving in the food court Get up to date with the Rambelles’ soccer and volleyball teams
of transforming lives and the opportunity of a great education to be available for generations to come.” Many renovations were made over the summer and are being enjoyed by the entire ASU community as a result of the many donations. It was the donors who were largely responsible for the move to have Ram football games played on campus. Robert and Jean Ann LeGrand contributed 1.4 million dollars to renovate the LeGrand Sports Complex into what is now called the LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field. In addition, the San Angelo Health Foundation, Larry C. Clark and an anonymous donor provided 1.2 million dollars for installation of artificial turf at the new facility. Texas Bank also donated 50,000 dollars for a
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Submit your photos to rampage@angelo.edu to see you and your friends’ pictures featured on Insta Ram Julie Lorentz, Tabbatha Angelo and Nelly Perrin model their creativity on Crazy Hat Day in Dr. Cathy Johnson’s Advertising Principles class.
Students Shaylee Thomas and Rebecca Key sit on the intramural field during a play off game on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
UCPC hosted guest 3D chalk artist, Chris Carlson in honor of homecoming this week. His work is displayed between the Librar y and UC.
Friday 10/10
Volleyball at Texas Woman’s University from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Denton, Texas. Soccer at West Texas A&M University from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Canyon, Texas. Pep Rally at 8:00 p.m. in the Junell Center/ Stephens Arena Bonfire at 9:30 p.m. off of Jackson Street
Saturday 10/11
Homecoming Parade at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown San Angelo Volleyball at Texas A&M-Commerce from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ram Jam from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center Football vs. Texas A&M-Commerce at 7:00 p.m. in San Angelo, Texas
Sunday 10/12
Soccer at Eastern New Mexico University from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Portales, New Mexico
Monday 10/13
Golf at Dallas Baptist University all day in Dallas, Texas IM Volleyball Officials Clinic from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in CHP 203
Tuesday 10/14
Texan Hall Blood Drive from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Texas Hall IM Volleyball Registration Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Cavness 100
Wednesday 10/15
Pop into the CSI: Free Popcorn from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Houston Harte University Center
Alicia Richards, Angelette, slides on base at the kickball tournament part of the homecoming festivites on Monday, Oct. 6.
Centennial Village Blood Drive from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Centennial Village
Thursday 10/16
Mary and Robert Massie Blood Drive from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Robert Massie Residence Hall
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FEATURES
Eirin Albritton Junior Kappa Sigma Colony
Katie Austin Junior Block and Bridle
Martha Avila Junior AMAS
Tanzia Brown Sophomore Delta Zeta
Clayton Callicutt Junior Angelettes Dance Team
Haley Hale Senior Tri-Beta
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Calli Bradshaw Junior Angelettes Dance Team
Daryl Brooks Junior Kappa Mu Omega
Aimee Denham Senior Honors Student Association
Ashlyn Favre Senior Student Nurses Association
Elizabeth Guzman Senior Sigma Kappa
Lanny Hall Senior Lambda Chi Alpha
Sayde Hirt Senior Sigma Phi Lambda
Duncan Knox Senior Honors Student Association
Dylan Littlejohn Senior Delta Zeta
Henry Luna Senior AMAS
Paul Mason Senior Pi Kappa Alpha
Dylan Meador Senior AirForce ROTC
Brittany Milkowski Senior Lambda Chi Alpha
Uriel Minjarares Sophomore Tri-Beta
Cayla Schwartz Senior Kappa Mu Omega
Rush Seaver Graduate Student Sigma Kappa
Darren Seidel Senior Block and Bridle
Corrie Shafer Senior AirForce ROTC
Sterling Blake Shelton Senior Student Nurses Association
Blake Smith Senior Kappa Sigma Colony
Kyle Washington Senior Kappa Delta Rho
Bailey Webster Senior Kappa Delta Rho
Devon Wilde Senior Pi Kappa Alpha
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Let the homecoming festivities begin... Left: Participants get their brisket off of the grill on Sunday, Oct. 5 during the Brisket Cook-off Right: Hayley Nichols participates during the Washer Tournament.
Photo by Summer Almaguer
• 18th Annual Brisket Cook-off • Washer Tournament • Make-A-Wish Dunk Tank Photo by Marsalis Mahome
Photo by Summer Almaguer Lambda Chi Alpha celebrate after being announced as the winners of the Brisket Cook-off on Sunday, Oct. 5.
Kickball tournament kicks-off homecoming week
Photo by Marsalis Mahome Selene Corino tosses a softball at the dunk tank for the Make a Wish Foundation event.
Students socialize and get excited about the coming week Cameron Niblock Staff Writer
Student organizations came out Monday, Oct. 6 to show their school spirt by interacting in a friendly kickball tournament. It means a lot to get out there and get involved while interacting with other students, Allen Dees, freshman, said. Dees said that he came with his team hoping that the kickball tournament would strengthen the unity of the team while having fun and getting to know one another. “It’s great to see everybody come out,” Lindsay Bublitz, homecoming chair, said. By hosting events like the kickball tournament during homecoming week, school spirit is
encouraged and students are provided with the opportunity to socialize. A main goal set by the homecoming committee is that school spirt is a priority in all of the events hosted during the week, Bublitz said. The idea behind homecoming week is that students should be proud to be active on campus, and that they can all come together as ASU. “We are hoping for student organization participation with the student body overall,” Caitlyn Crumrine, homecoming staff member, said. These activities provide a fun atmosphere for students to work together while showing
support within their respective organizations. The kickball tournament will hopefully spark an interest in school spirt going through the week leading up to the highly anticipated homecoming football game, Quinn Sokolnicki, junior, said. Something that the homecoming staff is always monitoring is Photos by Marsalis Mahome what they can improve on next time, Crumrine Jalen Brady, member of Kappa Delta Rho, slides onto the base, defended by Cheyenne Mapples, Sigma Kappa member. said. This provides a great opportunity for the staff to witness these events first hand and see what can be improved on regarding future Homecomings. “I hope it keeps up, and gets bigger,” Bublitz said.
Showing good sportsmanship, members of Kappa Sigma shake hands with members of the Angelettes after their kickball game.
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Donations from page 1 new scoreboard. “ASU has truly been blessed this year with major donations for our athletic facilities, a new agriculture training center and now a new engineering facility,” President Brian J. May Ph.D., said in the official press release. “These donors are an inspiration to the entire Angelo State community.” Other big donations within the last fiscal year include Richard and B.J. Mayer contributing 600,000 dollars to install artificial turf at the new Mayer Softball Field as well as a host of donors, led by the Mayer-Rousselot family, contributing toward construction of the Mayer-Rousselot Agricultural Education Training Center.
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations leads ASU fundraising efforts, which are extremely important in an era of shrinking state support and continuously rising costs. “The best outcome from our record breaking success is that 100% of the funds raised will impact our current and future students at Angelo State,” Akin said. “The achievement reflects the deep commitment Angelo State donors have for the university’s outstanding academic and athletic programs. Our blue and gold family has a passion that runs deep to continue the opportunities and traditions from one generation to another.”
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What: NAACP meeting When: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Where: UC room 201 What else: Refreshments provided
Crossroads Café revived University Center receives new food centers Lela Howard Staff Writer
The Houston Harte University located outside of the snack bar where Center has recently revamped its the buffet used to be. Chop’d & Wrap’d Crossroads Café food stations to gain is where Blimpie’s Sandwich Shop both diverse and healthy choices. was. Market Carvery is where Asian The new food centers include Werks used to be, and Asian Werks Subway, 2mato, Chop’d & Wrap’d, and has relocated to where the pizza place, Market Carvery. “Trattoria,” once stood. Richard Gonzalez is the director of Dining Service Chartwells at Angelo State University and was in charge of selecting new restaurants for the UC. “We needed to change things up in the UC,” Gonzalez said. “The University wanted a new meal plan and with the new plans, we wanted new venues.” ASU wanted to keep the home cooking aspect in sight like in Roscoe’s Den and the cafeteria, so they put in Market Carvery. “We wanted a healthier option in Crossroads Café and decided that Chop’d and Wrap’d would fit that need,” Gonzalez said. “Asian Werks, The Fresh Grille and Chick-fil-a have always been popular with the students, and we did not want to change those concepts.” Photo by Marsalis Mahome Subway took the place of Blimpie’s Sandwich Shop. Sherry Foster makes a wrap at Chop’d & Subway on campus serves Wrap’d, Tuesday, Oct. 7. sandwiches as well as salads and flatizzas. 2mato serves pizza, Students can pay for their meals by calzone, stromboli, flatbreads and using cash, credit card or meal plans. pasta. The Italian Joint is a university- However, the Gold Meal plans “may wide restaurant. only be used once per day MondayChop’d and Wrap’d is a nutritional Friday on a meal exchange option,” wrap and salad shop. There are several Gonzalez said. choices of wraps and salads to choose Don’t worry fast food fans; Chickfrom and students can create their own fil-a and Fresh Grille are still at the salad as well. Crossroads Café. Courtney Williams, junior, enjoyed a ranch chicken wrap from the new station, “I like the food and the prices were average,” Williams said. “I will probably go back again.” Market Carvery serves home-cooked meals like spaghetti, enchiladas, casseroles and meats. Asian Werks continues to serve stir fry but has added sushi to their menu, and students love it. Dalton Miller, junior, has tried the new menu item and says that it is “overall, grade A sushi.” “We had the opportunity to have AFC Sushi come down and help us out this semester,” Gonzalez said. Subway and 2mato are
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Smile for the camera A look into the Snap Happy Photography Club Erika Walker Staff Writer If you have a love for the camera, whether it be in front of or behind it, ASU’s Snap Happy Photography Club, also known as SHPC, may just be the organization for you. SHPC is a club in which students can learn the fundamentals of photography in both theory and practice. The goal of the club is not to just have its members learn about photography, but to provide and stimulate leadership among all people, serve as a campus clearinghouse for information pertinent to students, faculty, and staff interested in photography, stimulate creative and experimental techniques for photography, enhance the role of student photography for the campus community and more. “What we do in the SHPC is take pictures of events on campus, train students in becoming better photographers and models and bring together a community of individuals who share this interest and passion,” Adriana Ibarra, president of SHPC, said. “We are looking for anyone and everyone interested in this line of work. We enjoy different models of all shapes and sizes, people at different levels of photographic experience and all forms of photography. “ The club has been active for a little over a year now, and was founded in
Sept. 2013 by Ibarra. She said that the members truly are the driving force behind the club because without their creativity and dedication to SHPC, the club would not be at ASU for its second year. “We started out small and are growing more than I had ever dreamed and I am very proud to be the President,” Ibarra said. “It was started as a way to bring people together to share this love of photography, this art form of capturing something beautiful in a split second. Also to improve the college experience by showing students all of the wonderful things that happen at ASU,” Ibarra said. Being a member of the club can also be extremely beneficial for anyone pursuing a career in photography or modeling. “The club benefits its members by providing an environment that presents multiple opportunities to train in the craft that is photography,” Ibarra said. “They get a chance to learn how to direct models, the ins and outs of DSLR cameras and they have a chance to showcase their work on our Facebook page to get their names and work out in the world.”
If you go: What: “Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes” When: October 10 and 11, 8:00 p.m. October 12, 2 p.m. Where: ASU Auditorium, Mayer Administration Building, 2601 W. Avenue N Cost: $8 for general public, $4 for non-ASU students and $3 for ASU students
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UCPC presents singer Marla Morris
Photo by Marsalis Mahome
Above: UCPC members pass out cupcakes on Sept. 30.
Photo by Summer Almaguer
Above: Marla Morris performs one of her songs during UCPC Crossroads Live performance. Bottom Left: Morris gets into one of her songs as she sings in the UC. Below: Students converse and eat in the UC while listening to the guest singer.
Photo by Marsalis Mahome
Photo by Marsalis Mahome
Graduate program increases enrollment 1,069 graduate students are currently enrolled in the program Cameron Niblock Staff Writer
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campus than ever before, Flores said. “It’s a testament of the quality of the program,” Susan Keith, Dean of College Graduate Studies, said. Anytime there is an increase in student enrollment a burst of energy is put forth by the staff and the students enrolled in the program, Keith said. It’s a team effort for the program to continue to grow. According to the 2020 strategic plan for the ASU campus, there is a target goal of having 15% of the total student enrollment on campus being composed of graduate students by the fall of 2015. The next goal is to have graduate students make up 18% of the total student enrollment in the fall of 2020. As the number of graduate student enrollment grows, the anticipated overall enrollment at ASU is expected to be around 20,000 students by the fall of 2020. We are confident we can maintain this percentage by the allotted time period stated in the 2020 plan, Flores said.
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Yosneaks Corner
Henry Mahome Contributor Yo! ASU I am Yosneaks, and this will be my new weekly column for as long as you guys have me. It is here to keep you guys in style letting you know what is trending or “what’s hot.” I will keep you up to date on what is coming out, sneaker wise, what is trending on the net, some news and keep you entertained. Why is this important you ask? As a young college student, I feel that it is important we are up to date with what is going on at ASU, but we are not limited to what is going here, I think it is ok to “look fly and feel fly.” Most importantly we need to read more and laugh more, because it is healthy, knowledge and humor go hand and hand. With that being said, I am open to suggestions, as well as topics. My contact info will be below. On to the real topic of the week, fall is here so that means basketball season is around the corner. With basketball here in less than twenty days, the basketball sneakers are coming out of the woodworks. Nike, the most notable with its player models like the Lebron, the KD, and the Kobe, just to name a few are starting to flood the shelves for the upcoming season.
The first model of the Lebron XII which was supposed to debut on Oct. 11 was actually pushed back until the Holiday season so we won’t be able to grab a pair until Oct. 30 when the “heart of a lion” color way drops. The KD VII Kevin Durant’s seventh signature model has made splashes selling out everywhere in its newest color ways. The Kobe IX has been selling successfully since February and doesn’t look like it is slowing anytime soon they actually have a low and a high available now at retailers. There are plenty of Jordans releasing this fall, a lot of the retro models will be coming at you fast, as in every weekend, starting with the “spizike” and ending with the Retro 6 model . The twenty-ninth performance model has hit shelves in numerous colors as well as the Cp3, The Melo, and Blake Griffin’s shoe. If Jordan, Nike, or even basketball for that matter, isn’t your “steeze”, Adidas, Nike, ande even new balance are pushing out some sweet runner models that go great with dark jeans and joggers. Be looking for those in the next couple of weeks. There will be more to come from mem this is just my introduction. “When it is all said and done, when you look good, you feel good, when you feel good, you [perform good]” – Deion Sanders Feel free to email me questions, comments, complaints, suggestions or even advice yosneaks@yahoo.com @yosneaks on twitter
The Editor’s top 5: Places to nap on campus
What scares you the most about someone in Dallas being exposed to Ebola? “I’m not worried about it. I think it’s overrated.”
E.J. Jasso Freshman
“Not too much, but of course I don’t know a whole lot about it either. I hope it doesn’t make its’ way to San Angelo.”
Morgan Barker Senior “I’m not worried yet because it’s not close to us. The only thing that worries me are the people coming from Dallas.”
Itzel C. Rincon Lopez Sophomore
“I’m not really worried about it. I think if it starts to affect more people I will. It’s not going to stop me from living and traveling.” Taina Reyes Junior
“I don’t know, I guess I am a little worried. I don’t really know what it is, but they have it contained.”
Alejandra Perales Sophomore
5. UC couches by the TV 4. Basement of the library 3. Quiet zone booths in library 2. Study rooms in Texan 1. Planetarium
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Rambelles gain victory over the Lions Waddington wants team back in top 25 Lela Howard Staff Writer The Rambelle volleyball team faced off against Texas A&M Commerce on Sept. 30 in the Junell Center. The team beat the TAMC Lions and is now 11-2 and 6-1 in the Lone Star Conference. Shelby Wilt, senior, gave 20 digs throughout the game and Mallory Blauser, sophomore, contributed 15 kills as the Rambelles domesticated the Lions. Blauser is now the leader of the team for the season with 176 kills. “We are doing a good job of moving the ball around,” Chuck Waddington, head coach, said. “I’d like to see our middles get the ball a little bit more, but we are doing a good job of moving it around on the pins and keeping teams off balance which is good.” After the first week of the AVCA Division II Coaches Top 25 Poll, ASU fell from the rankings. To get back into the polls, we’ll need to advance in both the LSC and NCAA tourney, Waddington said However, the girls are not discouraged about the Top 25 listings. “They try not to worry about things that they cannot control. We are just trying to win the next match,” Waddington said.
We want to go into matches wanting to beat teams as opposed to wanting to win the match, Waddington said. “There’s a big difference between wanting to beat somebody and wanting to win,” Waddington said. “I feel like we finished really strong with that
mentality.” Abbie Lynn, freshman, and Cerbi Ritchey, sophomore, scored 20 kills together during the matches. Freshman, Kelly Hasbrouck finished the match with 14 digs, while Katie MacLeay, junior, gave 11 and Haley Bianco added another 10 points. “We are almost at the halfway point and doing well. We want to continue on that current streak
and push for a conference title,” Waddington said. The Rambelle’s next match was against Tarleton State in Stephenville on October 3. Their next home game will be on Oct. 17 against Cameron University. “It’s going to be a tough match in front of a loud crowd
Photos by Summer Almaguer
Above: Alexa Johnson sets up the ball for Zoey Hanrahan to score. Left: Mallory Blauser goes up to block the other team’s attempt to get a point. Below: Johnson and Hanrahan attempt to score.
at Tarleton,” Waddington said. “They’re going to bring it. They are a high-end team with a lot of great players on their team. We’re going to have to be prepared mentally for what we’re about to face and then go out and get the job done physically.”
Lions lose pride in double overtime
Rambelles ranked no. 10 in nation Henry Mahome Contributor
The Rambelles used a nice head shot in double overtime to defeat the A&M Commerce soccer team Friday, Oct. 3. Ranked number 10 in the nation, the Rambelle’s record is now 8-0-1. The Rambelles not only had to face a tough defense from the Lions, but they also had to battle the chilling wind. The wind had no effect on the girls though, as they battled it out to double over time. It was a very intense game, but the fans, who always show support to the Rambelle soccer team, remained steadfast throughout the entire game. Both offenses found it hard to score throughout the regular play time. However, Shantel Wittke, goalie, fought the Lions off with one major save before the half and five saves in the overall play time. This allowed Wittke her fifth shut
out game of the season. The Rambelles kept control of the field, shooting a ratio of 21:10 against the Lions. “We want to score more goals,” Sierra Anderson, no. 14, said. “Obviously, getting a win is really important to us, but we want to show teams that we can actually score multiple goals during a game.” The game appeared to be a draw between two tough defensive teams until Loni Bryers, no.9, sent a smooth assist over the entire Lion’s team to Anderson who sank the ball into the goal with a head shot with just under 5 minutes left in the second overtime. Not only did Anderson steal the game in the last few minutes, but she put on a dribbling clinic with all-star foot work and great passes throughout the entire game. The team is always working to improve their game, on and off the field. “We practice about 15 minutes on the things we aren’t good at, dribbling is one thing I am not good at so I work cones and drills,” Anderson said. The Rambelles also played on Sunday, October 6, winning another shut out game (1-0) against Texas Woman’s University here at the ASU soccer Complex. The next game will be on Friday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.
Above: Brianne Brown, no. 23, gets past the defense to continue the play on Oct. 3. Left: Jenny Kotowych, no. 12, keeps the ball away from A&M Commerce.
Rambelles turn game around
Nine wins keeps the team motivated Mingu Lee Contributor After the victory Friday Oct. 3, the Rambelles had their ninth win for the season against Texas Woman’s University on Sunday Oct. 5. The Rambelles kept their goals against record at zero for 6 games, making their average goals against 0.3. The first half of the game seemed to be difficult for the Rambelles as TWU led the game. The Rambelles offensive line couldn’t create distinct opportunities for a goal, and pressure from the midfield line disappeared and gave TWU several shot opportunities. In the first 26 minutes of the first half, the Rambelles faced a dangerous situation that held their goals against record in jeopardy. Although the Rambelles energy in the first half looked slow, it didn’t take a long time for them to shake it off and get back to their usual level of play. In the second half, the Rambelles returned with sharpness, speed, and strong pressure, and they began to take lead of the game, as usual. Passes from the midfielders made holes several times in the TWU defense and the Rambelles offenses hardly missed the passes, and crushed
the TWU defense line. As the Belles found their groove, fans were enthusiastic and turned over their energy to the Rambelles on the field. Fifty-four minutes into the second half, Dakota Briseno, no.8, made the first goal to decide the win for the game after a pass from Tiffany Dang. Dang crossed the ball over to Briseno from the left side of the penalty box, and Briseno took a middle range shot going over goal keeper’s head. “I saw Tiffany cross the ball,” Briseno said. “I knew I had to get to the back post and get a foot on it.” The goal was Briseno’s first goal of the season and Dang made her fourth assist of the season; ranking Dang number one on the team for assists. Even though The Rambelles pressured TWU the rest of the time, and they couldn’t make another goal, Shantel Wittke, goal keeper, kept the Belles at bay, ending the game 1-0. The Rambelles defense boasted their team work and outstanding individual marking ability, not allowing a loss. On Friday, October 10, the Rambelles play against West Texas A&M Lady Buffs in Canyon.