Snell stands ahead

Freshman defensive specialist Kristy Snell is MSU's latest Freshman Student-Athlete of the Year. It marks the second year a freshman from the volleyball team has won the award.

Snell, who is studying biochemistry and molecular biology, boasted a 4.0-grade point average during her first semester in East Lansing. And grades were not the only component of the award - community service was also key.

She is a member of the Honors College and was redshirted this past season for MSU. Snell is one of 15 women returning to the volleyball team in 2003.
Kristofer Karol

'U' coaches to speak at annual spring clinic

The annual MSU spring football coaches clinic will be held March 21-22 in the Duffy Daugherty Football Building.

Some of the nation's premier high school coaches will serve as guest speakers for the event. Assistant head coach Jim McElwin and head strength and conditioning coach Ken Mannie will represent the Spartans with presentations during the clinic.

The deadline to pre-register is Tuesday, with clinic registration beginning at noon March 21.

An invitation to attend the Spartans' first spring practice March 22 has also been extended to coaches in attendance.

The pre-registration fee is $35, while the walk-in fee is $40.

To pre-register, call the MSU Football Office at (517)355-1647.
Jason Carmel Davis

Golfers finish 5th in 3-round tournament

The MSU women's golf team finished in fifth place with a score of 903 (302-295-306) at the SunTrust Gator Invitational in Gainesville, Fla. The host Florida Gators finished in the top spot, followed by Tennessee, Tulane and Florida State.

Freshman Dayna Burleigh ended the tournament as the Spartans' top performer with a three-round score of 218 (71-73-74). Burleigh wasn't far off the lead, as Florida State's Kristin Tamulis took the individual title by tallying a score of 215 (73-71-71). MSU returns to the links Monday for the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational in Austin, Texas.
Jason Carmel Davis