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Volleyball continued from page 7 A matches. At times, however, the right arm of Tobbagi has proved to be some what inconsistent. Against Ari zona State last Friday, Tobbagi had her worst performance of the sea son, posting a minus-.167 attack percentage on just five kills and 10 errors. The next night, though, she stepped up to tally 12 kills and a .421 hit percentage. Freshmen phenoms Four of Oregon’s five freshmen have received playing time this season. Outside hitter Lindsay Murphy has started all of the Ducks’ Pac-10 matches and is fourth on the team in digs. In high school, the native of Spokane, Wash., led her team to the state championship and was named the area’s female athlete of the year. Stevens got her first collegiate start against No. 5 Arizona last Sat urday. She recorded six kills and hit .250 in that match. The previous night, Stevens led the Ducks off the bench with a phenomenal .615 at tack percentage, nine kills and four blocks. “Alisha has come a long way this year, and she’s just now get ting the opportunity to play,” Fer reira said. “She’s going to be a very talented player.” A Pac-10 thriller Although it’s only halfway through league play, the Pac-10 championship may be decided this Friday in Arizona. No.l USC (13-0, 7-0) puts its undefeated mark on the line against No. 5 Arizona (14 1,7-0). The Wildcats have not lost since the first match of the season. “I don't like USC," Arizona’s Alli son Napier told The Arizona Daily Wildcat. “To me, it seems they haven't earned the respect that they have been given. I think that some teams like USC are put up there on this pedestal where they don't be long.” Kevin Calame Emerald Sophomore Sydney Chute records one of her seven kills against Arizona State last Friday. The Ducks hope to pick up their first Pac-10 win in Washington this weekend. TOYS-DVDs UNGERE*&MORE EXCL 1166 South A Springfield ”™~~1 Open 24-7 20% OFF! (Almost) BUZZ 726-6969 /ft. forOct,is CREATURE FEATURE LOW Student Airfares Eurailpasses More Than 100 Departure Cities Study Abroad SSuniversei IT S YOUR WORLD. EXPLORE IT studentuniverse.com 800.272.9676 ODE Serving 10,000 Daily Crosscountry continued from page 7A 21:05), Mosey ran in 18:50 for 34th place at Willamette. On the men’s side, freshman Chris Clancy lowered his 8,000-me ter personal best from 26:00 to 25:06. In the polls After an unexpected drop in the coaches poll two weeks ago, the Oregon women rose two spots in the latest edition of the rankings. Following their dominating win at the Willamette Open, the Ducks find themselves at the No. 22 spot. “The rankings are a fair indicator of what’s what,” Heinonen said. “But they don’t have a direct bear ing on who gets picked for an at large bid.” The Duck men dropped two spots to 18th after holding its top seven runners out of Willamette. Looking ahead Despite competing in only three meets this season, the Oregon cross country teams will enter their home stretch next weekend. After the pre NCAA meet this weekend, the Ducks will travel to the Pacific-10 Conference championships in Seat tle, Wash., on Oct. 28, followed by the NCAA Western Regionals in Fresno, Calif., two weeks later. The season ends with the NCAA Cham pionships on Nov. 20. |8iH Auto Pros Inc Locally owned LUBE, OIL, FILTER DOWNTOWN 1328 Willamette 2975 West 11th 344-0007 OPEN Sundays^. • Chassis Lube • New Oil Filter • Up to 5 Qts. 10W-30 Kendall Oil • Clean Front Window • Vaccuum Front Floor Boards Kendall ■ MOTOR OIL mWWTWFUOTCCTMW 3/4 or 1-ton & Extra Cab Trucks Additional -* No Appointment necessary Most light cars & trucks Emerald Oregon women’s cross country head coach Tom Heinonen prepares to take his 22nd-ranked Ducks to the Pre-NCAA meet. It boasts the largest field of runners ever assembled for a meet and will provide a great test for Oregon as it embarks on the home stretch. WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO AFRICA This year the cast of MTV's The Real World' went to Africa. Now you can too! Enter for a chance to win at your local Council Travel office or at counciltravel.com \Zlf~gin This Africa is provided by atlantic for to 3S wc-ir oktN No Purchase Necessary Open lo residents of US. between the ages of 18 and 35 as of 9/5/00 Vod where prohibited See agency for Official Rules or go to counciltravel oom Sweepstakes end 10/15/00 Travel ^_ 877 V2 East 13th Street 541-344-2263 councittravel.com
