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October 6, 2010

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Kyra Alexander Staff Writer

On Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in Turner Chapel, last year’s winner, Leah Gravely, will crown the new Miss NGU.

The theme for this year’s pageant will be Somewhere in Time. An opening number by the contestants and the music department’s choral ensemble will be performed to an oldies favorite, Rock Around the Clock.

The competition will have five different phases: an interview conducted in the afternoon, physical fitness before the pageant, talent, evening gown and on-stage questions.

A penny vote will decide the winner of the award for most photogenic. NGU students will be able to vote at lunch as many times as they wish. Voting will begin on Oct. 13, concluding at intermission the night of the pageant.

Support photos and signs

will be available for purchase the night of the pageant, allowing students and families to cheer for their favorite contestant.

Tickets for the event cost as follows: NGU students, faculty and staff can attend for free; adults are $10; non-NGU students are $5; and children under 6 years old are free.

Come out and support the future Miss NGU.

Amanda Styles

Erica Floyd Erica Kirklighter

Gayla Brown Hannah Failoni

Mya Hipps Sarah Yates Stephanie Hall

Holly Moyers Lindsay Buriss Meredith Lewellen

Andi Evans Courtney Donald Danielle McAdory Elizabeth Puett

And the crown goes to...

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Jessicah PetersStaff Writer

Finding a church to plug into can be difficult for many students. Resonate is a Wednesday night Bible study for college-aged students of the Upstate. Southside Fellowship Church in Greenville began this ministry three years ago for both college-aged students and people with newly started careers. Directional pastor Chris Armfield leads Resonate alongside a team of people including assistant pastor Jonathan Parker and music leader Josh Murphy, a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina.

When Resonate began, it only met in the summer but started meeting year-round 14 months ago. Attendance has reached more than150 people on some nights.

“Resonate is a conversation-led teaching hybrid of teaching and discussing. When I am teaching, I feel like I could be right in the audience with the crowd, just listening to God speak,” Armfield said.

Resonate meets at the Channel in downtown Greenville every Wednesday night, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Worship is led by Murphy, along with band member Kelli Schoen and sometimes Taylor Mills, a former North Greenville student.

After finishing their summer topic, the book of Colossians, Armfield taught a new series called “The Present” discussing the Trinity, which began on Wednesday, Sept. 22, setting up the study for the weekend retreat called Awaken Fall. Friday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26, more than 50 Resonate attendees participated in the retreat on Lake Keowee.

“I just started attending Resonate this semester, but from the first night being there, it is what I look forward to most about my week,” said Kayla Rease, junior print media.

Jenna Turner, sophomore intercultural studies, attended Resonate this summer and said she always tries to invite people in her classes to come. She describes Resonate as an “incredible place to connect to God and people your own age.”

Shelley Windsor, junior marketing, began going to Resonate this summer. “Resonate is a community of believers who are growing together as a family in Christ.

God has blessed Resonate with wonderful teachers. We have so much fun together, and it’s amazing to see the friendships that are formed there,” Windsor said.

Along with Resonate’s live Wednesday nights, they also podcast all the messages which can be downloaded on Facebook. Great leadership is important to Resonate and the team believes that communication is important in any Bible-related meetings. Armfield believes that when you know the scriptures, you can then understand and finally just enjoy God’s word.

“Building relationships with people and enjoying God with those people are my favorite things about Resonate. But also I love watching God change their lives,” said Armfield.

For students looking to draw closer to God and seeking to grow intimately with other believers, Resonate is the perfect place to plug in and get connected.

“Resonate is unique. To see a group of students by the Spirit is amazing. Join us,” Windsor said.

For students looking for a way to get connected in a local church on Wednesday nights, Resonate is the place to be.

Join Resonate’s community of believers to plug into God’s word

Crusaders step up to the plate as the 2011 season approachesAnthony ReeseStaff Writer

North Greenville University’s baseball team has begun practice for the upcoming season. The team, led by head coach Travis Henson, has worked hard in its preparations for the last three weeks.

Coach Henson, with 13 years of coaching experience, leads the Crusaders into their third season as a team. With the well-earned pride of an NCCAA Championship win at their backs, Henson and the team look forward to another great year.

“Our slogan for the year is to sustain success,” Henson said, referring to their 46-14 season last year. “We want to establish more than just one great season. We want to establish a great program.”

The NGU baseball team, however, has more goals than simply winning games. The team is involved in missions throughout the Greenville area, including outreach with an organization called Greer Community Ministries.

These activities give the team a chance to grow closer to God while serving others.

Derek Fulmer, junior business administration, has played with the team since the beginning. He emphasizes the importance of the team and the necessity that its members work together.

“My favorite part about playing baseball at NGU is the teammates that I play with.

To be successful in this sport, you have to depend on your teammates to step up when you aren’t doing as well in a particular game. That is why we were successful last year. It seemed as though every game that we played had a different person that contributed when it mattered the most,” Fulmer said. “The thing that I look forward to most about this

upcoming season is winning. My coaches and teammates don’t settle for just okay. Each day that God gives us to play this great game is considered a blessing, and

this baseball team strives to be the best. And that is what we will be.”Another player, Drew Provence, junior sport management, also

anticipates success and making the playoffs in May.“I’m looking forward to sustaining success, not being satisfied with

previous accomplishments and playing into May,” Provence said.As the season approaches, the team, in addition to practicing, will

be involved in numerous fundraisers. “We are focusing on material, supply and facility improvements.

As our program progresses on the field, we also want it to progress around the field. We have had some good contributions and

are always looking to add to that,” head coach Henson said.

Whether looking to sponsor either individual players or the team as a whole, interested donors can contact

Henson on campus. Furthermore, fundraising activities will be introduced throughout the semester.

“We feel very good about the talent and depth that we have,” Henson said. “We are excited about the things that are in place and about the

season ahead.”

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Features

Focus Retreat4October 6, 2010

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North Greenville Univeristy students volunteered

at the Focus youth retreat held at Ridgecrest this

past weekend. Foucs is an event put on by Jason

Patterson, the founder of Real Life Ministries. Youth

and students learned how everyone gets one shot

to glorify Christ. The North Greenville students

taught 20/20 sessions, built relationships and led

activites.

Photos by Kari Weaver

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Jessicah PetersStaff Writer

“I’ll give respect to those who give me respect” is an old quote used by many people. The newest generations often lack respect because of the motto “you have to earn my respect.” Since when did respect have to be something you receive first?

Respect is defined as a feeling or attitude of admiration and deference toward somebody or something.

For example, police officers or firefighters should be respected for the line of duty they serve in. Instead, we get mad every time we get pulled over for disobeying common laws.

We should respect our president, but instead we overlook his authority because he has a different skin color or because he is a democrat. We try to respect our parents, but sometimes we think, “Who are they to be telling me what to do?”

If we are not respecting those above us, who are we respecting? It is easy to respect the people who make the most money, like real estate tycoon Donald Trump

or University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, who was at one time the highest paid college coach in the United States.

Some students would rather respect Lady GaGa for her wild apparel instead of their college professor who has a doctorate in Christian studies. There are even some people who respect Oprah more than their own parents because she gives away cars and other awesome prizes, unlike the parents who make you work for a car.

If we are constantly saying “I will respect those who respect me,” why do we respect people who we will probably never meet?

Unfortunately, I only see disrespect getting more popular each day, whether it is on North Greenville’s campus or simply at Waffle House. Personally, I have seen many women longing to be respected by men but doing disreputable things. The women that seek for ways to get attention tend to get overlooked or disrespected.

As for men, some may work out extra hard in the gym to earn respect from their friends or work long hours to be respected by their bosses, but do they ever gain true respect, or do they just look better and make more money?

Proverbs 11:16 says, “A kindhearted woman will be respected, but ruthless men only gain wealth.” The Bible has a lot to say about respect, especially when it comes to our authorities and elders, but I especially like this verse in Proverbs. It speaks directly about our attitude toward respect. The next verse says, “A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.”

I apply this verse not only to myself, but also to the people who say they only give respect to those who respect them. This proverb says if you act respectable, you will be respected. With a kind heart and actions that have moral standards, people will immediately give you respect because kindness and respectability go hand-in-hand.

1Thessalonians 4:11-12 says, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” God tells us that our life should not be focused on impressing others to earn respect, but when we are focused on living a right, just life, respect will be given.

But we often get the whole understanding of respect backwards. Ralph Waldo Emerson understood that having a kind heart was what earned respect and said, “Men are respectable only as they respect.”

Instead of saying, “When you give me respect, I will give you respect,” it is when you go that extra step to show kindness and respect others that you receive it.

Back to the basics: What is respect and who deserves it?

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Students compete in 5K runJames Chip MooreStaff Writer

On Sept. 25, 2010, the North Greenville University health and wellness program hosted a 5K run. At the end of the course,125 participants were counted crossing the finish line.

“Everything went smoothly. The weather was beautiful and we received a lot of positive feedback,” said Michael Southern, junior health promotion and wellness.

This 5K was the first of the school year. Proceeds from the event benefited the health and wellness program. The education program made $1000. Funds raised will be put towards new fitness assessment equipment and for labs. The profits will also be used to assist with the production of future events and races.

“I enjoyed it a lot. It was fun to participate and to spend time with friends. I feel it was very well organized. The volunteers were very helpful,” said Lauren Faison, junior health promotion and wellness.

The constructional changes around campus brought new obstacles for the runners to overcome. The path crossed over the new walkway in front of the chapel instead of taking the hill that used to lead from the chapel to the cafeteria. Changes brought increasing speed since there weren’t as many hills to climb.

“I think it was very well organized. It seemed that everyone had a lot of fun. I definitely want to do it next time,” said Nick Mang, junior health promotion and wellness.

The event ended successfully. The only change that Southern could perceive getting attention in the future would be, “Next time we just need to make sure that there is water at the finish.”

Joining one of the events is a great way to come together with students and staff members to better the university or to help those in need. The most important aspect of the event is the needs that are fulfilled. Next time you’re in the gym using new equipment, know that it was sponsored functions that brought about its availability. With continued help our university can flourish. And hey, you even get a T-shirt.

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Alyson QueenStaff Writer

You Again is one of those quotable, family-oriented, al-most “chick-flicky” movies worthy of “Redboxing” for a dollar.

Even though You Again was well directed with little foul language and slim to no sexual references, the all-star cast, including acting legend Betty White, Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis and Victor Garber, couldn’t quite redeem the over-acting and fairly predictable conclusion.

Kristen Bell’s character, Marni Olivia Olsen, dubbed “Moo” by the popular girls, was the epitome of a nerd dur-ing her high school years.

At the beginning of the movie, Marni has made it through the metamorphosis from geek to chic, or so she thinks. With a newfound style, the discovery of contacts, no braces and a sweet new job as the VP of her company’s New York office, Marni learns her older brother, Will, is marrying Joanna, the biggest bully to ever walk the halls of Ridgefield High.

Thanks to Marni’s newfound style, Joanna, still beautiful and full of life, doesn’t recognize her at the initial meeting. Now Marni has the chance to let go of the past torture she faced in high school, but she is determined to split the happy couple and expose Joanna’s true colors in a time con-straint of four days.

Marni’s mother, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, is a stick-ler for always giving people second chances – until her ex-best friend, Joanna’s Aunt Ramona, played by Sigourney Weaver, comes swooping into the picture on the wings of

success and riches to help plan the last-minute touches of the wedding.

The rest of the family takes beautifully to both Joanna and Aunt Ramona, leaving Marni and her mother in awkward and unspoken competition with the two. As the wedding grows closer, the competition grows stiffer.

If Joanna wasn’t a great enough blast from the past, Mar-ni’s high school dream guy, Paul, looking hunkier and manlier than ever, turns out to be Will’s best man.

Although Marni has shaken off the appearance of a nerd, she couldn’t quite shake her susceptibility to falling and break-ing things – usually herself or others nearby. Marni takes a five mile run with Will and Paul a day before the wedding, in hopes of telling Will the truth about Joanna.

Predictably, thanks to tripping and falling into an ant hill, losing her contacts, receiving millions of ant bites and having no choice but to cut her hair due to a fight with her grand-mother’s dentures, she looks exactly the same as she once did in high school, leaving Joanna with the upper hand.

The plot thickens at the rehearsal dinner, when Marni’s mother shows up in the same dress as Aunt Ramona, and from that point on, pandemonium ensues.

You Again covers all the situations the average high school girl has experienced: always being second best, being stuck in an awkward fashion rut, having your boyfriend stolen, being mercilessly bullied and more. Fortunately, all hearts can be mended and the desire for revenge appeased.

If your next movie night calls for a slightly cheesy, com-pletely unrealistic but still morally sound movie, then You Again is the way to go.

Rated PG for brief mild language and rude behavior.

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Currie DickersonStaff Writer

The new school year brings in a fresh crop of students. With no preconception of college life, the door of opportunity is wide open for exploration among these individuals. This year, with more than 500 new freshman students, North Greenville University is looking toward a bright future for the class of 2014.

Even the faculty members realize that there is something special about the future 2014 graduates. Justin Pitts, a counselor in the NGU Admissions office, said, “I feel that it’s the best class we’ve gotten so far.” The admissions office worked hard recruiting the current freshman students and has seen how much the students truly care about their education. Noticing the blend of unique personalities and different backgrounds, the counselors hold high expectations for the class.

U.S. News and World Report understood the impact that this university plays in student’s lives, naming NGU in the top liberal arts universities in the country.

When making the decision to attend NGU, freshman Austin Scott said, “God worked it out for me to be here.”

With ambitions of becoming a doctor in the future, Scott also hopes to learn how to play the piano, read the Bible twice and graduate with a 4.0 while in college. Within his biology major, he intends to grow in his knowledge of apologetics and teach science from a biblical perspective. Just as NGU intertwines the truth of Christ within education, Scott

desires to do the same with his future career as well. He knows that NGU will aid him in this goal.

Just walking throughout campus, any student can realize that NGU is expanding at a fast rate. Today’s class is given the opportunity to witness a university that is on the rise both academically and spiritually.

Sam Hill, freshman math education, said, “I first noticed the friendliness of everyone here at NGU.” Although far from her home in Louisiana, Hill felt instantly at home among the close friends she has made so far this year.

“I hope to become more social, increase my spiritual life, meet new friends that help me change my life in a good way and spread the Gospel to other friends I meet that don’t know about Jesus,” said Relley Moorer, freshman broadcast media. He hopes that NGU will prepare him to be a camera operator in the field of sport’s news. Moorer’s favorite aspect of the university is the small campus and classroom atmosphere, and he hopes to grow in his walk with Christ throughout the next four years.

From freshman orientation to midterms, the class of 2014 is off to a great start for the first year in college.

As difference-makers for Christ, the new Crusader class is ready to make a lasting impact on NGU and illustrate 1 Timothy 4:12, “Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.”

Hopeful class of 2014 is up and running, off to a strong start

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October 6, 2010Sports

Billy CannadaStaff Writer

Isaiah Johnson may be listed as a defensive back on North Greenville’s football roster, but that is a severe understatement.

The sophomore has had collegiate experience as a punt returner, kick returner, punter, quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back.

“I came from a 1A school [Lewisville High School, Fort Lawn, Wis.] where we didn’t have that many players,” said Johnson. “Everyone pretty much played both ways, so it’s just something I’ve been used to since high school.”

Johnson was recruited during the middle of a coaching change at North Greenville, so when he arrived in Tigerville, he wasn’t sure where head coach Jamey Chadwell was going to play him.

“I was listed as an athlete; I don’t think they really knew what position they were trying to recruit me for,” he said. “They tried me out at a couple of places during practice and they realized that I could play all those positions and I guess it kind of worked out.”

Now in his second season with the Crusaders, Johnson believes his versatility makes him extremely valuable to a rebuilding North Greenville program.

“If we have an injury somewhere, I can step in and play that position just as well as some of the other players that play that position,” said Johnson “I guess it benefits the team.”

Johnson, who returned a punt for a touchdown against Ohio State Newark last Saturday, racked up 541 total all-purpose yards in 2009 and averaged 28.5 yards per punt return. With some pretty impressive stats under his belt already, Johnson said he is setting some pretty high goals for himself for the remainder of his career.

“I really want to break the punt return record for Division II,” said Johnson. “I just try to be successful in everything that I do. I really don’t have many personal goals as long as we win.”

So what position would Johnson pick if he had his choice?“Something on offense so I can get the ball,” Johnson said. “I like tackling more than

I like getting tackled, but I also like scoring touchdowns.”Whatever position he chooses to play, Johnson says his goal remains the same. Just

win.“If we keep playing the way we know we can and putting ourselves in position to win

games, we’re going to the Victory Bowl,” said Johnson. “I don’t want to jinx it for us, so if we keep doing what we need to be doing we’ll be headed in the right direction.”

Isaiah Johnson: Jack of All Trades

Billy Cannada Staff Writer

A goal in the final minute from midfielder Chris Williams, senior business, helped propel the North Greenville men’s soccer team to its first win in two weeks.

The Crusaders were able to end a three-game losing streak and move their overall record to 4-4 with a 2-1 win over St. Andrews Presbyterian College on Sept. 29 in Tigerville.

“I was kind of surprised,” said Williams of his late-game opportunity. “I had to take a couple of breaths, then I just took the shot and it went in.”

North Greenville began the match strong, scoring their first goal in the 9th minute off a shot from forward Jonathan Restrepo, junior business.

The 1-0 lead only lasted a matter of seconds, however, as the Crusader defense conceded its first goal just moments later. Despite outshooting the Knights 5-2, North Greenville was unable to re-capture the lead before halftime.

Williams would go on to provide the moment of the game with his game-winning goal, but he says he believes the team could be playing better.

“It was definitely a relief [to break the losing streak], but it was also, at the same time, kind of frustrating,” he said. “We had been playing really well and then honestly I don’t think we had a very good performance against St. Andrews.”

With a much-needed win under their belt, the Crusaders are hoping to have more success down the road.

“I hope we can pick it up this week,” said Williams. “We have two key games that we really need to win.”

North Greenville will be hoping to build on their success when they take the field today against Warren Wilson College in Asheville, N.C. Kick off is set for 4 p.m.

Junior Varsity SoccerWhile the Crusaders gain momentum, the men’s JV soccer team is looking to have

some success of its own during its debut season. The JV team came up victorious for the second time this season with a 2-0 win over

Montreat College on Sept 28.Kyle Hughes, freshman health and wellness, scored the first goal for North

Greenville in the 21st minute, assisted by midfielder Todd Johnson, freshman studio art. The Crusaders controlled the ball for most of the second half and Craig Huffman, freshman sport management, added the second goal for North Greenville in the 83rd minute.

After coming up with two wins over Montreat, the Crusaders stumbled for the first time this season with a 1-0 loss to Tri-County Technical College on Sept. 30 and moved their overall record to 2-1. North Greenville outshot the Hawks 8-4, but gave up the game’s only goal in the 54th minute.

The JV team took on Belmont Abbey on Monday and will play again today at 6:30 p.m. against Furman Club in Tigerville.

Late-game goal lifts CrusadersJunior Varsity suffers first defeat of 2010

Crusader Sports ScheduleMen’s Soccer @ Warren Wilson College Today 4 p.m.

Volleyball @ Lincoln Memorial University Today 6 p.m.

JV Soccer vs Furman Club Today 6:30 p.m. Pepsi Stadium

Women’s Soccer vs Erskine College Thursday 4 p.m. Pepsi Stadium

Football vs Wright State University Thursday 7 p.m.

Men’s Tennis vs Emmanuel College Friday

Women’s Tennis vs Emmanuel College Friday

Men’s Soccer vs Mount Olive College Friday 2 p.m. Pepsi Stadium

HOME EVENTS IN BOLD

Cameron StoberContributing Writer

The NGU cross country team faced its toughest challenge of the season thus far when it traveled to Charlotte, N.C. to run in the UNC Charlotte Invitational on Oct. 1. NGU competed against major Division I schools such as Clemson University, University of South Carolina, Virginia Tech University and Wake Forest.

The women’s team was lead by standout Raven Wamer, sophomore biology, who ran 20:48. Samantha Mayo finished second for the team, posting a personal best time of 21:27. Freshman Currie Dickerson also ran well, posting a season best time of 21:42.

The men’s team was led once again by Andrew Mosteller, sophomore youth ministry, who ran a season best time of 30:15. James Lind, junior Christian studies, finished second for the team, also posting a season best time of 30:42.

The NGU cross country team has two weeks off before its next race. The team will travel to Charlotte, N.C. once again to compete in the Queens University Invitational on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. The start time is currently set for 4 p.m.

Runners set new personal bests

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Cory GuinnSports Editor

After defeating Division I opponent Presbyterian last week, the Crusader football team hosted Ohio State Newark on Oct. 2 looking to continue its winning ways. North Greenville racked up 431 total yards and held the Titans to 38 total yards en route to a 63-0 victory.

“After last week, we wanted to show that our victory over Division I Presbyterian wasn’t a fluke,” said head coach Jamey Chadwell. “We put together four solid quarters, and although we were better than this opponent, PC was supposedly better than us, and look what happened. We executed very well and worked all week to keep the gas pedal down; we didn’t want to stop it.”

The Crusaders scored nine touchdowns in the game, seven of which came on the ground. The scoring for North Greenville started just two minutes into the first quarter when running back Idris Anderson, freshman undecided, sprinted 35 yards into the end zone on the Crusader’s second play of the game.

The Crusaders continued to pound it out on the ground, racking up 313 yards to go along with the seven touchdowns. Kyle Peck, freshman mathematics, and Eric Beeks, freshman sport management, each scored their first career touchdowns in the game while wide receiver Jacob Lee, sophomore sport management, and tight end Nick Lilly, sophomore health and wellness, both saw time in the backfield and scored a touchdown. Wide receiver Ernesto Welch, junior mathematics, played in his first game of 2010 and led all rushers with 71 yards.

Although the Crusaders kept the ball on the ground for the

majority of the game, the passing game had an efficient day of its own. Quarterback Willy Korn, junior broadcast

media, finished a perfect 7-7 for 103 yards and Reggie Lewis, sophomore sport management, was 2-2 for 15 yards. Wide receiver Daniel Adderley, junior international business, had his best game as a Crusader, catching three passes for 31 yards. Luis Hornedo, sophomore sport management, had one reception for 37 yards and Lee recorded one reception for 25 yards.

The defense for North Greenville could not have played any better against Ohio State Newark as they posted the first shutout of the season. Carl Dukes, junior early childhood education, led the Crusader defense with 4.5 tackles and two tackles for a loss. The Crusaders had 26 different players record a tackle in the game as the team forced three turnovers by the Titans.

Special teams had its best game of the season with Isaiah Johnson, sophomore sport management, and Charvis Claytor, freshman business administration. In the first quarter Johnson returned a punt 66 yards for his second return touchdown of the season. Claytor set a school record in the third quarter when he returned a punt 99 yards for a touchdown.

Kickers Stephen Arneson, freshman psychology, and Trey Walpole, freshman history, combined for a perfect 9-9 on extra points.

The Crusaders have a quick turnaround as they will host Wright State University tomorrow night in Younts Stadium at 7 p.m.

Billy CannadaStaff Writer

The North Greenville volleyball team added three wins to its record during another busy week.

With five games on their schedule last week, the Lady Crusaders didn’t quite get off to the start they had hoped for, dropping a 3-1 match to Claflin University on Sept. 28.

North Greenville struggled in the first two sets, which were closely contested, losing with scores of 26-24 and 25-22. The Lady Crusaders rebounded in the third set with a 25-22 win, but were unable to hold off Claflin in the final set, as the Tigers came up with a 25-22 win. Head coach Greg Mosely said that mistakes cost the Crusaders the match.

“This was a disappointing loss to a good team,” he said. “We are still beating ourselves with unforced errors against good teams. We didn’t serve the ball well and passing was an issue for us.”

Putting the loss behind them, the Lady Crusaders rebounded with a big 3-2 win at home over Benedict College on Sept. 29.

North Greenville fell behind early, losing the first set with a close score of 25-23. The Lady Crusaders bounced back, however, winning the next two sets with scores of 25-23 and 25-18. The Lady Tigers would find themselves on the winning end of one more set, before losing in the final set 25-21. The Lady Crusaders moved to a perfect 3-0 at home with the win.

Beginning a four-game road trip, North Greenville

earned another win with a 3-0 shutout against Johnson C. Smith University on Sept. 30. The Lady Crusaders simply dominated the Lady Bulls, sweeping all sets with scores of 25-15, 25-19 and 25-11.

“[The game] was a good steady performance from the girls,” said Mosely of the win.

The tables would turn against Southern Wesleyan University, however, as the Lady Crusaders found themselves on the losing end of a 3-0 shutout loss on Sept. 2.

North Greenville struggled to get anything going on the night, dropping all three sets with scores of 25-22, 25-16 and 25-23. Team leaders for the Lady Crusaders included Rebekah Mayes, freshman undecided, who had 14 kills in the match and Anjelica Wilcox, sophomore sport management, who acquired 12 digs on the night.

Despite dropping the match to Southern Wesleyan, the Lady Crusaders managed to put together another shutout win in their final match of the day against Johnson and Wales University. North Greenville controlled all three sets, winning with scores of 25-6, 25-9 and 25-14.

“I felt like we maintained a high level of play,” said Mosely. “I am pleased with where we are at the halfway point of the season.”

With the wins last week, the Crusaders have now moved their overall record to 11-10 and they will try to add another win when they take on Lincoln Memorial University today in Harrogate, TN. Game time is set for 6 p.m.

Crusaders cut down Titans, record first shutout of the season

Volleyball team continues successBilly CannadaStaff Writer

Dominating defense helped lead the North Greenville women’s soccer team to a convincing 2-0 win over Southern Wesleyan University on Sept. 2 in Central, S.C.

The Lady Crusaders were outshot 18-8, but outstanding play by goalkeeper Regina Ibanga, junior accounting, and centerbacks Abby Brack, sophomore elementary education, and Emily Pittman, senior sport management, helped North Greenville record its first clean sheet of the season.

“Everyone came and worked hard for 90 minutes,” head coach Jesse McCormick said. “It was great to get a win against a quality opponent.”

Leah Ward, senior sport management, provided the offense for North Greenville, burying her sixth goal of the season in the 33rd minute of the match.

Rebecca Stidham, senior health and wellness, added the final goal for the Lady Crusaders in the second half.

With the win, North Greenville moved their overall record to 4-3 on the season.

The Lady Crusaders hope to earn another shutout tomorrow, as they take on Erskine College in Tigerville at 4 p.m.

Women blank SWU

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Cory Guinn / The SkylinerWide receiver Daniel Adderley makes a move to shake off Ohio State Newark defenders. Adderley led the Crusaders with 31 receiving yards.