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The NCAA News -- May 24, 1999

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Facilities: The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, recently celebrated the completion of Francis E. Henry Stadium, a 12,000-square-foot facility that will be home to the field hockey and women's lacrosse teams. Henry Stadium, a $2.9-million project that began in summer 1998, includes grandstand seating for 1,000, permanent concession stands and restrooms, and an enclosed press box. Besides offices, locker rooms and meeting space for the field hockey and women's lacrosse teams, the building houses a sports medicine area, equipment storage space and a memorabilia display area. Francis E. Henry is a North Carolina graduate who lettered in soccer for the Tar Heels from 1964-66 and donated generously to the project. The stadium is named for him and his father, Francis Henry III.

Milestones: Judy Lawes, University of Kansas, 300 wins in softball. Lawes reached the milestone in a win against Millersville in April, moving her career record to 300-194 ... Gualberto Escudero, Pepperdine University, 400 wins in women's tennis. Escudero's 400th win came when his sixth-ranked Waves defeated Utah. Escudero is in his 22nd season at the Pepperdine helm and has compiled a 400-193 mark ... Frank Del George, St. Francis College (New York), 300 wins in baseball. Del George reached the 300-win plateau in a double-header sweep of Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus. A 1975 St. Francis graduate, Del George is wrapping up his 19th campaign as coach of the Terriers.

Compiled by Gary Brown