WVU Parkersburg Riverhawks Win in Dramatic Fashion

Rodney Shawyer

With four seconds left on the game clock, Rodney Shawyer made a foul shot to put the Riverhawks ahead of the Hocking Tech Hawks, 68 to 67, after connecting on a desperate three point shot to tie the game.

The Riverhawks hosted their second home game of a weather plagued schedule last night (February 24) in the Multipurpose Room of the College Activities Center.

After a first half that saw Hocking build an 11 point lead, the Riverhawks fought their way back to a 50 – 50 tie on the perimeter shooting of Shawyer and Alex Treadwell.

As the game came to a close the teams traded leads until Hocking took a 3 point advantage from a foul shot with just 18 seconds left to play. Despite being closely guarded Shawyer managed to bury a three, causing him to be mobbed by his team mates after the foul had been called and earning a roar of approval from the crowd.

The Riverhawks play next in Wheeling, WV on February 27 in the rescheduled Mason Dixon Tournament against West Virginia Northern and Eastern Gateway.

Phi Theta Kappa Food Drive

Jackson County Center, is holding a food drive for the local food banks in Ravenswood and Ripley. All non-perishable food items will be accepted. Drop boxes are located in the lobbies of both buildings. Will accept items through March 11.

Next Home Game: WVU Parkersburg vs. Hocking Tech

Now's your chance - to see the WVU Parkersburg Riverhawk basketball team in action. After several cancellations due to the weather our Riverhawks will be hosting a team from Hocking Technical College this Wednesday, Feb. 24. Game time is at 5:00 pm, admission is FREE.

Coffee House - Thursday Night Live

SEA's popular Coffe House series is getting a new look and a new name. It will now occur every-other-Thursday and be known as "Thursday Night Live." So.......

Next Thursday, the 18th of Feb., it's "Thursday Night Live" with guest musician Justin Johnson. (www.myspace.com/justinjohnsonwv) Be sure to come on down, check out the music, enjoy some coffee and snacks and relax with friends.

Open Mic

SEA will be sponsoring it's second Open Mic event during Student Engagement hour on Wednesday, Feb. 17 beginning at 11:00 am. If you think you've got the talent, come on down and let's hear it. A limited number of Karaoke songs are also available, or bring your own if you just want to sing.

Either way, come on down and watch some homegrown, WVUP, talent.

See you there!

Black History Month

In observance of Black History Month, the WVU Parkersburg Social Justice committee will be sponsoring this weeks Student Engagement hour event. "Simply Ira" will be playing on the stage in the new Student Union/cafeteria area. beginning at 11:00 am on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Ira began playing music at an early age and was playing in bands by the time he was in high school. He has opened for such artists as The Edgar Winter Band and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Be sure to catch this one.

Wake-Up JCC!

The JCC Campus Activities Board is sponsoring a Snowball Cookout on Wednesday, Feb. 10 beginning at 11:00am. So, wake-up JCC students and come out, enjoy some good food, build a snowman or two and maybe we'll even give away some prizes. Burgers and dogs will be served and of course everything is FREE, FREE, FREE.