UCLA Athletics - A Winning Tradition

July 14, 2000

Looking Back

June 2- June 14

June 15- June 29

Thursday, July 13

Tennis

In the pre-qualifying round for the upcoming Mercedes Benz Cup, Noah Newman (1998-1999) defeated John Chanfreau, 6-4, 6-2 in the round of 32 and then defeated Kunio Koga in the round of 16, 6-2, 6-2.

Golf

At the $2.5 million Greater Milwaukee Open, Corey Pavin (2000) shot an 65 (6-under) to tie for third after one day. Tom Pernice (1978-1981) shot a 4-under 67, good for 14th.

Baseball

Ryan Hamill (2000) of Johnson City (A, Cardinals) was 3-for-5 with two homers, three RBI and two runs scored in Johnson City's 10-inning 9-7 loss to Elizabethton.

Troy Glaus (1995-97) of the Anaheim Angels belted his 26th homer of the season and collected his 22nd double of the season, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in the Angels' 4-3 (10 innings) loss to the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Ryan McGuire (1991-93) of Norfolk (AAA, Mets) was 2-for-3 with a home run (hit off Tom Jacquez), his ninth of the season, a double, two walks, an RBI and two runs scored in Norfolk's 10-9 victory over Scranton-Wilkes Barre. Jacquez (1995-97) of the Scranton-Wilkes Barre (AAA, Phillies), allowed one run in 2.2 innings.

Dave Roberts (1991-94) of Buffalo (AAA, Indians) was 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Buffalo's 12-7 victory over Pawtucket. Also in that game, Sean Berry (1985) of Pawtucket (AAA, Red Sox), was 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and run scored.

Eric Valent (1996-98) of Reading (AA, Phillies) was 3-for-7 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Reading's 16-inning 3-1 victory over Trenton.

Soccer

Cobi Jones (1988-1991) scored a goal as the USA National Team defeated the Miami Fusion 2-1 in a closed-door scrimmage. Nick Rimando (1997-1999) started in goal for the Fusion, while Brad Friedel (1990-1992) was minding the nets for the USA team.

Softball

Ohio Pride pitcher Heather Compton (1982-1985) was selected the WPSL's AT&T Wireless Services Pitcher of the Week after setting the WPSL's single-game strikeout record with 17 in a 2-1 victory over the Akron Racers Friday. She finished the weekend with 21 strikeouts and one walk in nine innings pitched. Shortly after receiving the honors, she earned a 2-1 victory over the Florida Wahoos, pitching nine solid innings, striking out six and allowing six hits.

Beach Volleyball

Holly McPeak (1990) and partner Misty May advanced to the main draw of the FIVB German Open, joining former Bruins Jenny Johnson Jordan (1992-1995)/Annett (Buckner) Davis (1991-1994) and Liz Masakayan (1982-1985)/Elaine Youngs (1988-1992).

Wednesday, July 12

Golf

Bruin sophomore Saki Uechi continues to lead the field at the Women's Socal Golf Assocation's California Championships held at Redlands Country Club. Uechi holds a one-stroke advantage with a 36-hole total of 145.

Baseball

Ryan McGuire (1991-93) of Norfolk (AAA, Mets), playing in the AAA All-Star Game for the International League, was 1-for-1 with a walk, RBI and run scored as the Pacific Coast League All-Star Team defeated the International League All-Star Team 8-2.

Garrett Atkins (1998-00) of Portland (A, Rockies) hit his fifth homer of the season in Portland's 11-4 loss to Boise, placing him in a tie for second for the league lead in homers. He is also in a tie for 10th on the Portland Rockies' all-time single-season home run list.

Ryan Hamill (2000) of Johnson City (A, Cardinals) hit his first pro ball home run in Johnson City's 7-5 victory over Elizabethton.

Soccer

In a USA National Team intrasquad scrimmage during training camp for World Cup qualifying matches, seven of the 12 players on the field at one point were from UCLA - Greg Vanney (1993-1995), Brad Friedel (1990-1992), Cobi Jones (1988-1991), Ante Razov (1992-1995), Eddie Lewis (1992-1995), Frankie Hejduk (1992-1994), and guest goalkeeper Nick Rimando (1997-1999).

Josh Keller (1994-1997) of the Tampa Bay Mutiny and Cobi Jones (1988-1991) of the Los Angeles Galaxy were selected to Soccer America's Team of the Week.

Basketball

Natalie Williams (1991-1994) of the Utah Starzz was among 12 players chosen as reserves for the 2000 WNBA All-Star Game. Later in the day, Williams led all players with 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Starzz defeated Portland, 76-67.

Tuesday, July 11

Golf

Sophomore Saki Uechi leads the field with an 18-hole score of 71 at the Women's Socal Golf Assocation's California Championships held at Redlands Country Club.

Basketball

At the Summer Pro League, Charles O'Bannon (1994-1997) scored 21 points for the Clippers in a 124-102 loss to Dallas. Toby Bailey (1995-1998) netted 16 points as Nutriola defeated Passing Lane, 118-92.

Tennis

Davide Sanguinetti (1992-93) defeated Alberto Martin 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the $375,000 Swedish Open in Bastad, Sweden. Also Tuesday, Tuomas Ketola of Finland defeated Justin Gimelstob (1995-96) 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3 at the Hall of Fame Championships in Newport, R.I.

Gymnastics

1996 Olympian Chainey Umphrey (1990-1993) was added to the entry list for the USA Championships later this month.

Monday, July 10

Golf

UCLA junior Alicia Um shot a 75 to qualify for the U.S. Women's Amateur, August 7-12 at the Waverly Country Club in Portland, Ore. She posted her qualifying score this past weekend in a Southern California Qualifying tournament held at the Redlands Country Club.

Basketball

Charles O'Bannon (1994-1997) scored 17 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 88-84 in Summer Pro League play.

Baseball

Garrett Atkins (1998-00) of Portland (A, Rockies) broke a 1-1 tie in the eighth inning with a towering shot over the 407 foot sign to dead center as Portland held on to defeat Everett 2-1. Atkins, who started at third base, finished the game 2-for-4, hitting his fourth homer of the season.

Nick Theodorou (1995-98) of San Antonio (AA, Dodgers) started at third base and was 3-for-4 with two doubles as Midland defeated San Antonio 4-3.

David Roberts (1991-94) of Buffalo (AAA, Indians) was 2-for-3 with three RBI, a run scored, a double and a walk, helping lead Buffalo to a 10-7 victory over Rochester in game one of a doubleheader. In game two, Roberts singled home the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning as Buffalo defeated Rochester 1-0.

Michael Moore (1990-92) of Greenville (AA, Braves), who just recently signed with the Braves, homered for the second day in a row and also doubled, going 2-for-4, as Greenville defeated Jacksonville 7-2.

Scott Seal (1994-95) of Salem (A, Rockies) helped lead Salem to a 7-2 victory over Kinston by going 2-4 with a double and three runs scored.

Sunday, July 9

Water Polo

Nicolle Payne (1995-1998) made 13 saves to help the USA National Team win the Holiday Cup title with a 5-4 victory over Canada in the finals. Payne was selected the tournament's Most Valuable Goalkeeper, while UCLA senior Coralie Simmons was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player.

Beach Volleyball

Holly McPeak (1990) and partner Misty May won their second beach volleyball title in six days, capturing the BVA Seal Beach Open title. McPeak/May defeated Lisa Arce/Barbara Fontana, 15-4. Jenny Johnson Jordan (1992-1995)/Annett (Buckner) Davis (1991-1994) finished in third place, while Linda (Robertson) Hanley (1978-1981)/Karrie Poppinga placed fifth.

At the AVP Karch Kiraly Classic, Stein Metzger (1993-1996) and partner Brent Doble placed third, while Karch Kiraly (1979-1982) and Adam Johnson placed fifth. Ricci Luyties (1981-1984)/Pepe Delahoz and David Swatik (1991-1992)/Ian Clark tied for ninth.

Basketball

Three former UCLA players helped the LA Pros defeat the Canadian Olympic team 113-99 in the Summer Pro League. Ed O'Bannon (1992-1995) and Baron Davis (1998-1999) led their team with 21 points apiece, and Charles O'Bannon (1994-1997) scored 16.

Baseball

Todd Zeile (1984-86) hit what proved to be the game-winning home run Sunday as his fourth-inning blast off New York Yankee pitcher Andy Pettitte gave the Mets a 1-0 lead. The Mets went on to win the game 2-0.

Tennis

Kimberly Po (1990-91) and her partner Don Johnson defeated Lleyton Hewitt and Kim Clijsters 6-4, 7-6(3) to win the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon on Sunday.

Saturday, July 8

Arena Football

Chris Sailer (1995-1998) kicked field goals from 45 and 25 yards out and kicked 10 PATs to help the San Jose SaberCats defeat the Los Angeles Avengers, 75-72.

Soccer

Cobi Jones (1988-1991) scored two goals, and Pete Vagenas (1996-1999) added one as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the Miami Fusion, 5-3. Paul Caligiuri (1982-1986) assisted on Vagenas' goal.

Ante Razov (1992-1995) scored a goal to help the Chicago Fire defeat the Columbus Crew, 3-1.

Water Polo

Senior Coralie Simmons scored two goals to help the USA National Team advance to the finals of the 2000 Holiday Cup with an 11-9 victory over reigning World Champion Netherlands in the semifinals. Simmons leads the tournament with 13 goals.

Softball

In game two of a doubleheader, Julie Adams (1996-2000) hit a solo home run to provide the winning margin for the Ohio Pride, which defeated the Akron Racers, 2-1. Heather Compton (1982-1985) combined with Brandee MacArthur for the four-hit shutout.

Beach Volleyball

Brandon Taliaferro (1997-2000) and partner Eli Fairfield placed seventh at a FIVB Challenger event in Greece.

At the BVA Seal Beach Open, the teams of Jenny Johnson Jordan (1992-1995)/Annett (Buckner) Davis (1991-1994) and Holly McPeak (1990)/Misty May won two matches to advance to the fourth-round in the winner's bracket. Linda (Robertson) Hanley (1978-1981)/Karrie Poppinga also remain alive in the loser's bracket.

At the Norway Open, Sinjin Smith (1976-1979)/Carl Henkel (1988-1991) placed fifth, their best finish of the season. Kevin Wong (1992-1995)/Rob Heidger placed 13th.

Friday, July 7

Baseball

Troy Glaus (1995-97) of the Anaheim Angels belted his 24th and 25th homers of the season, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, three runs scored and a walk.

Kevin Sheredy (1996) of Potomac (A, Cardinals) pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save in A ball, as Potomac defeated Myrtle Beach 3-0.

Softball

Heather Compton (1982-1985) set a new WPSL single-game record for strikeouts with 17, as the Ohio Pride defeated the Akron Racers, 2-1.

Kaci Clark (1995-1996) went the distance, striking out seven in seven innings as the Florida Wahoos shut out the Tampa Bay Firestix, 5-0. DeeDee Weiman (1990-1994) also struck out seven for Tampa Bay.

Water Polo

Senior Coralie Simmons scored two goals, and Catharine von Schwarz (1996-2000 netted one as the USA National Team defeated Kazakhstan, 13-2, at the 2000 Holiday Cup. Goalkeeper Nicolle Payne (1995-1998) made six saves.

Beach Volleyball

Brandon Taliaferro (1997-2000) and partner Eli Fairfield won two matches in the winner's bracket of a FIVB Challenger event in Greece, upsetting the 10th and seventh-ranked teams.

Tennis

In a battle of two former Bruins, eighth-seeded Kimberly Po (1990-91) and Don Johnson won their quarterfinal mixed doubles match at Wimbledon on Friday, defeating Mark Knowles (1990-92) and Elena Likhovtseva 6-2, 6-3.

Thursday, July 6

Water Polo

Senior Coralie Simmons scored three goals for the third consecutive game to help the USA National Team defeat Russia 13-7 at the 2000 Holiday Cup. Simmons' nine goals lead the tournament field.

Baseball

Tim Kubinski (1991-93) of Sacramento (AAA, As) pitched 2.1 shutout innings and allowed just one hit and struck out two to earn a win Thursday. Eric Byrnes (1995-98) was 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in that game.

Tennis

Eric Taino (1994-97) and his parter Katie Schlukebir fell in the mixed doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon Wednesday, dropping a tough three-set match to Lleyton Hewitt and Kim Clijsters 5-7, 7-6, 6-4.

Soccer

Greg Vanney (1993-1995) was added to the USA National Team roster for World Cup semifinal qualifying matches, joining five other former UCLA athletes.

Football

Dr. Lee McElroy, Jr. (1967-1969) was named Director of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Albany. He had previously spent the last four years as American University's director of athletics.

Wednesday, July 5

Track & Field

Ato Boldon (1995-1996) won the 100m Race One (9.95) and the 200m (19.97) at the IAAF Grand Prix Athletissima 2000. In the 100m hurdles, Gail Devers (1985-1988) placed first with a time of 12.50 in Race One, while Joanna Hayes (1996-1999) placed fourth in Race Two with a time of 13.09.

Water Polo

Senior Coralie Simmons scored three goals for the second consecutive game to help the USA National Team defeat Australia 8-7 at the 2000 Holiday Cup. Goalkeeper Nicolle Payne (1995-1998) made 12 saves in the contest, including three that held off the tying goal.

Baseball

Troy Glaus (1995-1997) of the Anaheim Angels was selected to the American League All-Star team. This is his first career All-Star selection.

Eric Byrnes (1995-98) of Sacramento (AAA, As) was 2-for-2 with his fifth homer in AAA, with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI.

Eric Karros (1986-88) was 2-for-3, belted his 24th homer of the season and notched a double, two RBI and a walk, as the Dodgers beat the Padres 7-5.

Jim Parque (1995-97), Chicago White Sox: Allowed two earned runs in six innings, allowing just one walk while striking out four. Received a no-decision and lowered his ERA to 3.81.

Scott Seal (1994-95), Salem (Rockies, A) was 2-for-3 with two RBI, a double and a stolen base.

Softball

Lyndsey Klein (1999-00) went 2-for-6 with two home runs in her first two regular season games with the Tampa Bay FireStix of the Women's Professional Softball League to earn Slugger-of-the-Week honors for the period ending Saturday, July 2.

Soccer

Five former Bruins were named to the USA team for 2002 World Cup semifinal qualifying matches against Guatemala (July 16) and Costa Rica (July 23) - goalkeeper Brad Friedel (1990-1992), midfielder Frankie Hejduk (1992-1994), midfielder Cobi Jones (1988-1991), midfielder Eddie Lewis (1992-1995) and forward Ante Razov (1992-1995).

Tuesday, July 4

Beach Volleyball

Holly McPeak (1990) and partner Misty May won their first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour gold medal after upsetting top-seeded Adriana Behar and Shelda Bede of Brazil, 15-12, in the title match of the 2000 Oldsmobile Chicago Grand Slam.

Water Polo

Senior Coralie Simmons scored three goals, including the game-tying goal, as the USA Women's National Team came from behind to defeat Canada 12-9 in the 2000 Holiday Cup.

Baseball

Garrett Atkins (1998-00) of Portland (Rockies, A) was 1-for-1 with 4 walks and an RBI, leading Portland to an 9-0 victory over Salem-Keizer. Atkins raised his league leading batting average to .412. He leads the league in slugging percentage (.735) and is second in the league in on base percentage (.512). He is tied for third in the league in home runs (3).

Todd Zeile (1984-86) of the New York Mets, was 2-for-2 with two RBI, his 13th homer of the season and a double.

Peter Zamora (1995-97) of Reading (AA, Phillies) started and pitched 6 innings, allowing three earned runs while striking out eight in a no-decision, as Reading defeated Altoona 9-5.

Monday, July 3

Track & Field

At the IAAF Grand Prix in Zagreb, Croatia, Gail Devers (1985-1988) placed second in the 100m (11.38) and 100m hurdles (12.80), and Andrea Anderson (1996-1999) placed third in the 400m (51.40).

Beach Volleyball

Linda (Robertson) Hanley (1978-1981)/Nancy Reno and Holly McPeak (1990)/Misty May advanced to the semifinals of the 2000 Oldsmobile Chicago Grand Slam. Among Hanley/Reno's wins on Monday was a 15-9 upset of top-seeded Adriana Behar and Shelda Bede of Brazil that snapped the Brazilian's 15-match winning streak. Jenny Johnson Jordan (1992-1995)/Annett (Buckner) Davis (1991-1994) finished in seventh place, while Liz Masakayan (1982-1985)/Elaine Youngs (1988-1992) finished in ninth place.

Baseball

Charles Merricks (1998-00) of the Arizona Rockies (R, Rockies) pitched two shutout innings, allowing just one hit (The Rockies were defeated by the Diamondbacks 6-0).

Eric Byrnes (1995-98) of Sacramento (AAA, As) blasted his fourth homer in AAA, and was 1-for-4 with 3 RBI (Calgary defeated Sacramento 8-6).

Chris Pritchett (1989-91) of Scranton-Wilkes Barre (AAA, Phillies) was 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored. (Scranton-Wilkes Barre defeated Buffalo 13-6).

Eric Valent (1996-98) of Reading (AA, Phillies) had a two-run triple and was 1-for-4 (Bowie defeated Reading 4-2).

Tennis

Former Bruins Justin Gimelstob (1995-96) and Mark Knowles (1990-92), seeded 14th in the men's doubles draw at Wimbledon, won their second-round match Monday, defeating Antonio Prieto and Eyal Ran 7-5, 6-3, 6-4. Kimberly Po (1990-91) and her parter Don Johnson moved into the third round of mixed doubles with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over David MacPherson and Kristina Habsudova. Also Monday, Eric Taino (1994-97) and his parter Katie Schlukebir (Stanford) defeated Jairo Velasco and Virginia Ruano-Pascual 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of mixed doubles.

Sunday, July 2

Softball

Lyndsey Klein (1999-2000) hit a home run, and DeeDee Weiman (1990-1994) went the distance, pitching six innings, striking out eight and allowing just three hits in the Tampa Bay Firestix's 3-1 win over the Akron Racers in WPSL play.

Baseball

Ryan Carter (1998-99) of Batavia (Phillies, A) started and pitched five shutout innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out five to earn the win, as Batavia defeated Oneonta and former Bruin Forrest Johnson (1998-99) 3-2. Mike Fyhrie (1988-89, 91) of the Anaheim Angels pitched 4.2 shutout innings and struck out 3, lowering his ERA to 2.33

Beach Volleyball

Four USA teams, all featuring UCLA alumni, advanced in the winner's bracket of the 2000 Oldsmobile Chicago Grand Slam - Linda Hanley (1978-1981)/Nancy Reno, Holly McPeak (1990)/Misty May, Jenny Johnson Jordan (1992-1995)/Annett (Buckner) Davis (1991-1994), and Liz Masakayan (1982-1985)/Elaine Youngs (1988-1992). Among Hanley/Reno's two victories Sunday was a 15-11 upset over eighth-seeded Lisa Arce and Barbra Fontana. McPeak/May defeated 22nd-seeded Leanne Schuster and Karrie Poppinga of the United States 15-3 and 18th-seeded Ines Pianka and Stephanie Pohl of Germany 15-2. Johnson Jordan/Davis allowed only one total point in wins over teams from Canada and China. Masakayan/Youngs moved to Monday's play with wins over teams from Norway and Italy.

Basketball

Maylana Martin (1997-2000) made her first WNBA start in Minnesota's 81-75 win over Portland. Martin played 21 minutes and recorded six points, three rebounds and four steals.

Water Polo

Dan Hackett (1988-1991) made seven saves and allowed just four goals, but his USA National Team teammates scored only three goals in the USA's 4-3 loss to Yugoslavia in the championship match of the UPS Cup.

Saturday, July 1

Softball

Lisa Fernandez (1990-1993) struck out 15 and allowed only one hit, to Julie Adams (1996-1999), in the USA National Team's 7-0 win over the Ohio Pride. Jennifer Brundage (1992-1995) and Sheila (Cornell) Douty (1981-1984) each homered in the victory.

Lyndsey Klein (1999-2000) hit her first career home run in the Tampa Bay Firestix's 3-2 loss to Akron in the second game of a WPSL double-header.

Baseball

Tom Jacquez (1995-97) of Scranton-Wilkes Barre (AAA, Phillies) started and pitched 5.2 innings, allowing no earned runs on three hits and no walks, lowering his ERA to 1.01. Eric Valent (1996-98) of Reading (AA, Phillies) belted his 16th homer of the season, a two-run shot, going 1-3 with 2 walks.

Tennis

Justin Gimelstob (1995-96) fell to top-seeded Pete Sampras 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in the third round of singles at Wimbledon.

Football/Track & Field

Avery Anderson (1992-1995), competing in his first decathlon, finished with 7,952 points in the Northridge Multi-Event Olympic Trials Qualifier to earn a berth in the U.S. Olympic Trials. Anderson won the 110 high hurdles with a time of 13.95.

Soccer

Greg Vanney (1992-1995) scored on a penalty kick, and Zak Ibsen (1990-1992) had an assist in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 4-2 loss to Dallas.

Basketball

Natalie Williams (1991-1994) scored 18 points with 10 rebounds and six assists in the Utah Starzz' 81-60 win over Seattle.

Beach Volleyball

Holly McPeak (1990) and partner Misty May qualified to the main draw of the 2000 Oldsmobile Chicago Grand Slam after winning two matches in the qualifying tournament Saturday.

Karch Kiraly (1979-1982) and partner Adam Johnson placed ninth at the 2000 Oldsmobile Chicago Grand Slam.

Track & Field

At the GMC Envoy Track & Field Open, Scott Slover (1995-1998) won the pole vault with a height of 5.50m (18-00.50). Junior Tracy O'Hara placed fifth in the pole vault with a height of 4.23m (13-10.50). Jess Strutzel (1997-2000) placed sixth in the 800m with a time of 1:47.20. In the hammer, senior Christina Tolson and sophomore Caroline Soong placed fourth and fifth, respectively. In Olympic Developmental finals, Mebrahtom Keflezighi (1995-1998) won the 5000m with a time of 13:30.26. Cicely Scott (1995-1998) placed ninth in the 800m, and Kira Jorgensen (1990-1993) placed eighth in the 5000m.

Gymnastics

Steve McCain (1993-1994) placed fourth at the GymJam Men's National Qualifier with a score of 56.3. McCain tied for the meet's highest pommel horse score with a 9.8. Jim Foody (1993-1994) placed 11th.

Water Polo

Dan Hackett (1988-1991) made seven saves as the USA National Team defeated Italy 8-5 in the UPS Cup to advance to the championship match.

Friday, June 30

Baseball

Jim Parque (1995-97) of the Chicago White Sox improved to 8-2 and lowered his ERA to 3.86, allowing one earned run in five innings, while striking out 4 against the Red Sox.

Eric Byrnes (1995-98), playing for Sacramento (the triple-A affiliate for the Oakland A's) was 2-for-4 with two runs scored, raising his batting average in AAA to .419.

Nick Theodorou (1995-98) of San Antonio (Dodgers Double-A) started at third base and was 2-for-4 with a run scored.

Basketball

Natalie Williams (1991-1994) led the Utah Starzz with 19 points and eight rebounds in an 85-62 loss to Sacramento.

Water Polo

Senior Sean Kern scored two goals and goalkeeper Dan Hackett (1988-1991) made eight saves in the USA National Team's 9-8 loss to Yugoslavia in the UPS Cup.

Track & Field

At the Golden Gala 2000 in Rome, Ato Boldon (1995-1996) tied for second in the 100m with a time of 10.00. Gail Devers (1985-1988) recorded her third fastest time ever in the women's 100m hurdles with a winning time of 12.47 seconds. John Godina (1992-1995) placed third in the shot put with a throw of 20.78.

Tennis

Eric Taino (1994-1997) and partner Katie Schlukebir won their opening round mixed doubles match at Wimbledon, defeating Peter Tramacchi and Bryanne Stewart, 6-3, 6-3.

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