Play suspended at NCAA championships

The NCAA men’s golf championships was suspended at 4:15 p.m. because of inclement weather. Berry completed 10 holes Thursday and is tied for 10th place (33-over) heading into today’s final day.

The Vikings began teeing off at 8:40 a.m. A drizzle turned into to rain by the time Tommy McCloskey, Berry’s final player, hit his first shot on hole No. 10 of the East Course at 9:20 a.m.

Berry players completed between three and six holes before play was suspended about one hour later. The entire field then endured a four-hour delay. Play resumed at 2:15 p.m. and the Vikings completed between 10 and 13 holes before the inclement weather ended the day. Berry was 16-over for the day.

“The scores were higher for everyone today,” said Berry College head coach Brian Farrer. “A tough course and pin placements— in addition to the soggy conditions — made things difficult for the players.”

McCloskey was 3-over for the day and is tied for 10th with his 2-over overall tally. Bobby Holden of Redlands is 6- under and has a onestroke lead. Schreiner ( 12- over) still leads the team competition. Schreiner has a two-stroke edge on Oglethorpe. Play is slated to resume this morning at 7:30 a.m. with the final round scheduled to start immediately following the completion of the third round.

“The guys really battled today and are looking to close the tournament strong on Friday,” said Farrer.

Shorter softball

Because of rain the Shorter softball team’s first game at the NCCAA National Championship was suspended in the first inning. The game is tentatively scheduled to resume this afternoon at 2 p.m.

With the Lady Hawks up 1- 0 with two outs and Ericka Bynum at first base, the rain began. The game was halted with the hope of finishing later in the day. However, the decision was made to suspend all play until this afternoon.

A final decision will be made about the games by 8 a. m. this morning. All updates and information will be posted at www. goshorterhawks.com.

Berry women’s lacrosse

Kristan Dziurzynski of Berry College’s women’s lacrosse team was named to Capital One Academic All- District women’s at- large district team.

The team was selected by by CoSIDA ( College Sports Information Directors of America).

The recent Berry graduate placed second in conference in both goals (66) and points (88). Dziurzynski also won 56 draws and had 113 shots for the Vikings. She was recently named first team all- region by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association.

Dziurzynski finished her career at Berry with a 3.67 GPA with a psychology degree. To be eligible for Academic AllAmerica consideration, must be a starter in their sport and maintained at least a 3.30 GPA, reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at the school.

She now will be considered for the national ballot.

Berry closed the 2014 season with a 9- 7 record. The Vikes advanced to the semifinals of the SAA tournament before falling to Centre College.