Belles slide in Roeder's final season with 4-22 record
By KATIE McVOY
Assistant Sports Editor
Although the Saint Mary's basketball team did not say goodbye to any seniors this year, it bid farewell to head coach Dave Roeder, who resigned at the end of the season after four years of low scores and high loss totals.
The team faced another difficult season in 1999-2000, finishing eighth in the MIAA with a 4-22 record.
In the MIAA tournament, Saint Mary's managed to beat No. 9 Olivet College in the first round, but lost to top-seeded Hope College in the second.
The young Belles team faced several disappointing losses due to miscommunication and lack of preparation.
The Belles came back at season's end to finish off with a big win over Adrian College. The season-ending victory allowed the Belles to host the first game of the MIAA tournament.
The Belles had to face off against the Flying Dutch of Hope College in the second round, and were less successful against the better-prepared team.
They dropped the game, and the season ended.
The Belles will be looking for improvement next year, especially with a new coach.
"For Saint Mary's basketball history to change, we need a full-time coach and a full-time program," said athletic director Lynn Kachmarik. "We may not be able to find someone this year, but down the road we want a full time coach."
Saint Mary's is currently looking for a new head coach to help turn around the program after four seasons laden with losses.
All Sports Stories for Friday, May 19, 2000
