Carolinian

Issue date: 1/31/06 Section: Sports

Media Credit: SHIREEN SADAGHIANI/THE CAROLINIAN Jason Steinhorn drills a backhand during a match last season. The local product from Greensboro's Page High School is one of four juniors on this year's team.

The Spartans' spring schedule opener against North Carolina State University did not end in favor of UNCG. NCSU shut out UNCG, 7-0 in Raleigh, NC this past Saturday. The Wolfpacks dominated all six singles matches and the three doubles.

Senior Marc Ladoucer was optimistic about the loss, "NC State is very solid at every position... Everybody fought real hard and even if it doesn't look like it from the results... it was very encouraging to see all the guys hang in there with these guys. Despite the loss... it's a good preparation for what's coming up next on the season."

Last week, the Wolfpacks (No. 45), dominated as they prevailed over American University.

UNCG will face American, Saturday, Feb. 10, when the Spartans travel up to Maryland for an early season match up against American which takes place in Washington, DC. After the 10am start up the Spartans will head back to College Park, MD to face up against the Terrapins at 3:30pm. On top of the Saturday double header, the Spartans with face the Navy the following day at noon.

An enthusiastic Marc Ladoucer shares his insight on heading to Maryland, "That trip will be a big test for us with three matches in two days, including ACC team, Maryland. We've prepared ourselves very well in the past three weeks and we'll be ready to compete... We'll have good battles at every spot and we'll have to step it up in key moments."

Entering his 19th season as head coach, Jim Laitta, will host the Spartans at their home. The Terrapins are a young squad this year with five freshmen, two sophomores, and two juniors.

Up Next, the Spartans' will face High Point on Tuesday at 2pm at the UNCG courts.

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