BASKETBALL

It came as no surprise to those who closely followed the progress of this year's varsity basketball team, under the direction of first year Coach Dave Gavitt '59, to learn that the young mentor was named New England Basketball Coach of the Year by both U.P.I. and the New England Basketball Writers Association. Leading the court Indians to an 8-18 overall record and a fourth place in the Ivy League, from their last-place berth only a season ago, was a major accomplishment. A most satisfying 62-60 upset of Princeton at Princeton provided the highlight of a season successfully dedicated to the reversal of Dartmouth basketball fortunes. Captain Joe Colgan, who led the young, inexperienced squad through many difficult contests, averaged 13 points per game, behind sophomore guard Henry Tyson who tossed in 14.3. A strong offensive showing by sophomore Alex Winn and outstanding defensive efforts by classmates Greg Pickering and Tom Reddy aided the Green in their rise to the highest league finish since 1960. Only the spirit and determination of each team member, from regular to reserve, and of Coach Gavitt, can account for this noteworthy achievement.

On other fronts Big Green teams all promised definite and rapid improvement in the future. Hockey, 4-19 this winter, was led by high-scoring sophomore Kent Nyberg. Nyberg's 29 points on 20 goals and nine assists made him the first soph to score that number of goals since Rod Anderson did it in his rookie season of 1956-57. The Indian skaters, whose losses through graduation will be much more extensive than those of the basketball team, will perhaps find more strength in a potent Pea Green hockey squad which finished 18-5 overall and boasts a number of fine skaters. Two '71 skaters broke the old freshman scoring mark, for points, goals, and assists. Dave Farago, Fort Frances, Ont., led all scorers with 95 points on 55 goals and 40 assists. He was followed by linemate Dave Hill, Toronto, Ont., who had 81 points on 42 goals and 39 assists.

The freshman basketball team, the last for Pea Green hoop Coach Tony Lupien, who will now concentrate on his varsity baseball nine, won 14 while losing only six games. Several players averaged close to 14 points per game, with Captain John Ryzewic heading the list with 14.2. Coach Gavitt expects increased depth from the Little Indians next winter, with hopes that rapid development could produce a standout from the squad.

Squash, 2-9 overall, inched out of the league cellar with a vital 5-4 victory over Cornell. The freshman squash team met expectations, finishing 7-2. Indoor track, improved over last season at 3-5, and wrestling with a 2-8 mark round out the varsity slate. Frosh trackmen finished dual season meets with a 2-3-1 record, while the '7l wrestlers were shut out 0-4. Pea Green swimmers, strong in individual events but lacking balance and freestyle depth, managed a 9-4 season. Tom Morton, Cuyahoga Falls, 0., set new records in the 100- and 200-yard breaststroke; and Allen Rheem set a pool record in the 100-yard fly in 52.33.

Spring sports teams, poised for their annual "Southern Swing" over spring vacation, look like this:

Stu Vance '69, winner of the Eastern 50-yardfreestyle championship in 0:21.71.