The men’s team under coach Charlie Miller ’66 continues to makes strides on the court. After a rough start to the season, the Bobcats continue to improve, picking up three wins in the month of January. Senior forward Lynell Ingram continues to have an outstanding season, averaging a team-high 20.2 game and 9.5 rebounds per game. Ingram earned WVIAC “Player of the Week” honors for the week of January 24. The Chicago native posted a pair of double-doubles while averaging 32.7 points and 11.3 rebounds on the week. Ingram established a new career-high with 40 points in a wild 109-105 win over Davis & Elkins. He also poured in 30 points on league-leading West Virginia State and added 28 points and 15 rebounds in a rout of Bluefield State. Senior forward Jelani Watson’s play remains near the top of the conference, with the junior scoring 16.1 points and grabbing 9.4 rebounds per game. The men wrap up a four game road trip at Alderson-Broaddus on Feb. 10.

The Bobcat men’s and women’s swim teams of coach Paul Mangen are putting together final preparations for their participation in the WVIAC/BGMC Championships which begin at Wooster College in Wooster, Ohio on Feb. 16. The teams concluded their regular seasons at home in a dual meet with California University of PA.The women’s team recognized their two talented seniors Monica Heinrich and Monica Morin during a dual meet with Gannon University on Jan. 22.

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Player Profiles

Each month, the OrangeLine Online provides profiles of two Wesleyan student athletes. This month, we have selected swimmers Jason Foote and Monica Morin.

	Monica Morin Sport: Swimming Class: Senior Events: 100/200 Butterfly; 400 Individual Medley Hometown: Lewiston, Maine High School: Lewiston Major: Chemistry/Physics
What I enjoy about swimming? Swimming helps develop self-discipline and keeps me in good shape. It is also good to be part of a team and to have a goal to work toward. Why I chose Wesleyan? I chose Wesleyan because of the outdoor recreation opportunities and the financial assistance I could receive here. What I like best about Wesleyan? My favorite thing about Wesleyan is its location. The college is 1.5 hours from the best whitewater river east of the Mississippi! Wesleyan also has a low student/teacher ratio, which makes the learning experience very personal and high in quality. Plans after College? After Wesleyan, I hope to study geology at a graduate school in California or Colorado.
	Jason Foote Sport: Swimming Class: Junior Events: 1000-Yard Freestyle; Butterfly; Individual Medley Hometown: Santa Rosa, California High School: Mannford Major: Computer Info Science
What I enjoy about swimming? I enjoy swimming because everyone swims as an individual. If you have a good race, it is your accomplishment, and that is personally satisfying. At the same time, swimming also is a team sport. Each of us pulls for the success of all team members. I feel very lucky to have my teammates. It would be impossible to get through all those 6 a.m. practices without the support of the team. Why I chose Wesleyan? I learned about Wesleyan through the swim team's recruiting program, and I visited the college on a recruiting trip. I liked the small campus and the opportunity for small class sizes. It only took me a few days to make my decision to sign and to attend Wesleyan. What is your favorite Wesleyan memory? Wow! There are too many to list. I would definitely include being trapped in Parkersburg on our way back from the Conference championships my freshmen year. Some of our great swim team parties would rank pretty high, too. Also, I have made some great friends here. I think we will continue to be friends long after we all have graduated. Plans after college? After college, my immediate plans are to expand my web design firm (www.webdesignbyjason.com) and to look for a job in either software design or another computer field. I may stay in West Virginia, but I’m a California native. I may think about moving somewhere a bit.......warmer.