Men's golf to compete in NCAAs
Duke's 20th-ranked men's golf team grabbed its sixth NCAA appearance in as many years Monday. The team was selected to the NCAA East Regional at the Yale Golf Course in New Haven, Conn. from May 20-22.
The selection is the 18th overall for the Blue Devils, who are seeded eighth in the regional. They hope to build on a strong finish that saw Duke card top-five finishes in three of their last four tournaments. Last year the Blue Devils finished fifth at the East Regional, good for a berth in the NCAA Championships at Auburn, Ala.
Duke is led by a pair of sophomore all-ACC selections in Ryan Blaum and Nathan Smith. Blaum, the 27th ranked men's golfer nationally, leads the Blue Devils and is fifth in the ACC with a 71.62 stroke average. Smith, the nation's 35th best men's golfer, leads the team in top-five finishes with four and ranks eighth in the ACC with a 72.27 stroke average.
Rowing heads to NCAA Regionals
After nearly a month's layoff, Duke's women's crew team returns to action Saturday at the NCAA regionals in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
The Blue Devils finished second at the ACC Rowing Championships at Clemson, S.C. in their last action. Duke garnered 25 points to Virginia's 40, who swept the entire competition. The Blue Devils are led by a pair of all-ACC selections, seniors Amanda Adam and Mae Joyce Gay.
Mizzou, Snyder in trouble again
The University of Missouri released a 19-page formal notice of allegations Tuesday that, among other things, alleged that Missouri coaches had paid players, contacted recruits illegally, and attempted to conceal previous NCAA violations.
The effects of the notice were swift. According to ESPN.com reports, assistant coach Lane Odom will quit the team and top assistant Tony Harvey will not return to the university next season.
The allegations list 41 total violations breaking nine different NCAA rules. These come in addition to 16 previous self-reported or admitted violations by the Missouri basketball program under Snyder's coaching. Tuesday, Snyder was apologetic.
"As I have acknowledged numerous times since this inquiry began, I realize mistakes have been made in the operations of our basketball program and I take full responsibility," Snyder said at a press conference. "At the conclusion of this entire process, when I can discuss the allegations, I will outline how we have improved and enhanced the Missouri basketball program." (AP)
Moore hired as goaltenders coach
Head women's soccer coach Robbie Church announced the hiring of Ed Moore as Duke's new goalkeepers coach Tuesday.
Moore, who graduated from the University of Evansville, was the assistant coach for both the Purple Aces men's and women's teams in 2003-04.
Moore was also a four-year letterwinner at goalkeeper during his stay at Evansville, notching 50 career starts and a 1.77 goals against average.
Pair of Waner sister commit to Duke
After a recruiting battle that came down to Duke and UConn, the women's basketball team secured a verbal commitment from shooting guard Abby Waner in an announcement that came April 30.
A rising senior at ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo., Waner was named Colorado Ms. Basketball this season after leading her team to its second-straight class 5A state championship. On the season, Waner, a three-time All-America, averaged a state-leading 31.8 points.
This commitment was a two-for-one deal for Duke with Waner's sister, Emily, transferring from University of Colorado to join the Blue Devils. The 5-foot-8 guard will redshirt next season and then have three years of eligibility with her sister on the team. Emily Waner announced April 19 that she is leaving the Buffaloes for the opportunity to play with Abby.
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