PSU Magazine Fall 1996

FOLLOW THE V: The Vikings have a new logo-a bold, tough, somewhat ragged letter V. The Athletic Department hopes the PSU V will become as identifiable in the region as the Nike swoosh is worldwide. It appears on all promotional material, football helmets, the gym floor, and on some sports uniforms. The Viking mascot will remain to cheer teams on at games and meets. Neil Lomax '82 set more than 90 Division I-AA records at PSU during 1977-80. He went on to LOMAX HONORED: Neil Lomax '82, perhaps PSU's most famous sports alum, continues to bring credit to the University. A solid citizen and contributing community member, Lomax was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame at South Bend, Indiana, Aug. 17. The cere– mony was carried nationally on ESPN. CROSS COUNTRY: Ken Woodard is coaching men's cross country, and his brother, Keith Woodard, is coaching women' this fall. The women's a nine-year pro career. team may be the best in a decade, according to their coach. The men's team is extremely young, with six fresh– men and only three returning athletes. Remaining meets (all away) include the Oregon Jeff Drenth Invitational in Eugene, Oct. 20; and the Big Sky Conference meet in Ogden, Utah, Oct. 26. HOME FOOTBALL GAMES REMAINING: Oct. 19 Viks vs. Weber State, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 2 Viks vs. Sacramento State, 7:05 p.m., with half– time entertainment provided by the PSU Alumni Band. Nov. 16 Viks vs. Idaho State, 7:05 p.m. VOLLEYBALL: Head Coach Chri Stanley leads Portland State into its first season of Division I in the Big Sky Conference. PSU was a Division II power in the early 1980 , winning more national championships (four) than any other school. Remaining home schedule: Oct. 16 Western Oregon 7 p.m. Oct. 24 Sacramento State 7 p.m. Oct. 26 Idaho State 7 p.m. Nov. 7 Montana 7 p.m. Nov. 9 Montana State 7 p.m. Nov. 16 Eastern Washington 2 p.m. Nov. 20 University of Portland 7 p.m. 20 PSU MAGAZINE FALL 1996 WOMEN'S SOCCER : This young, but talented team has been hampered by injuries during its first season in Division I. That, combined with tough new opponents, left the team winless through its first six games. Head Coach Bernie Fagan, a former pr fessiona l player for the Portland Timbers, expects the season to get better and is pleased with the Vikings' new home field: Tualatin Hills Recreation Center, 158th and Walker Road in Beaverton. Remaining home schedule: Oct. 18 Oklahoma Oct. 25 Evergreen Oct. 27 Simon Fraser Nov. 1 Nov. 3 Western Washington University of Oregon 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. MEN'S BASKETBALL: The first men's ba ketball team at PSU since 1980-81 opens play Sunday, Nov. 10, in the Rose Garden arena against the Chinese National Team. See the story on pages 8 and 9 for a complete schedule. VIKING CLUB EVENTS: • Ultimate Casino Night on Oct. 18 at Montgomery Park sponsored by the Viking Club. Cost is $50. For reserva– tions call 725-5639. + Pre-game Football Tailgates, hosted by the Vik will be held in front of The Kingston, 2021 S'W Morrison, prior to all home football games. New improved menu, music, and family entertainment. • Weekly Green and White Breakfasts replace the noc luncheons for boo ter during football season. They w be held every Thursday at 7:30 in the Nordic Room in Smith Memorial Center. HEPTATHLETE CHAMP GRADUATES: She may be an alum now, but Robin Unger '96 won't soon be forgotten. Besides winning her second Divi ion II heptathlon national title in June and being named Oregon's Woman of the Year thi ummer by the NCAA, Unger holds six school records in track and field and was a three-time All American. She also played on PSU's 1992 national champi– onship volleyball team. With sch ol out of the way, Unger is now a full-time athlete with an eye to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Robin Unger '96 has ended a great career at PSU and is now a full-time athlete.