Roundballers' Hopes Dashed

Inconsistency described the Flames team season record of 5-22 in 1976-77.Under coach Dan Manley's guidance, the Flames, being a young and inexperienced team, never found the necessary ingredients to put it together exhibit much enthusiasm before they embark on another victory against Hampden-Sydney with the score of 93-91.

Although it was a disappointing season overall, the team played some close games down to the wire.

Throughout the season, there were some excellent individual efforts Mark Chafin, 6'2" sophomore, gave the Flames leadership at guard position. An excellent shooter and driver, Mark averaged 21-6 a game with an impressive 156 assiststhroughout the season. Karl Hess, a 5'9" freshman,played the other guard position and point man Karlwas fundamentally sound with a great shot. Karl averaged 11.1 points per game. His aggressive playing helped him to rebound the ball 62 times throughout the season.

Karl Hess, freshman guard, sets up a big play!Karl was used as a point man for the Flames that contributed much forthesquad BOTTOM