The Brandeis Men's Ultimate Frisbee team arrived fired up for their last game of the fall season against the Northeastern University Gentlemen on Sunday. Team Tron (the self-proclaimed name of the Brandeis team) came out strong, but suffered a 10-8 loss. The game ended early due to concerns of the field becoming too dark, ending Tron's late-game surge and hope for a comeback. Tron defeated the Gentlemen only a week earlier, but were unable to clinch the victory despite a strong late effort. The team arrived excited and hopeful following a difficult day Saturday at the New England regional tournament. After a fall season filled with tough tournaments, Tron is 4-11.In the tournament Brandeis defeated Wheaton, but suffered loses to Bentley, Brown and Harvard.

Veteran play remained consistent throughout the game against Northeastern. Jeremy Kurtz '06 led Tron by example, finishing the game with no unforced errors. The team was frustrated getting into the scoring zone despite good disc movement and teamwork. On the last play of the game, Tron capped off a drive into the scoring zone with an athletic catch that came off multiple deflections by the Northeastern defenders. The team remained consistent in their defensive efforts.

"I think everyone stepped up their man defense throughout the game," captain Noah Ribeck '05 said.

This was the last game of Tron's fall season. Practices for conditioning and skills will continue throughout the winter. The team hopes to mature its younger players before the spring season. Micah Klatzker '07 sees a lot of potential in his young teammates.

"From what I've heard, Tron gets better every single year," Klatzker said, "I think we can keep that going."

"We have to be a little more patient near the end zone," Botwinick said. "We have to work on our man defense, staying with our men a little more.

"We didn't come out fired up in games we lost," Ribeck said. "We need to come out fired up from the start."

The team sports an impressively large roster, with great potential for next spring and beyond. The depth of first years and sophomores provides the team with a bright future and a reason to practice hard during this upcoming off-season. The combination of the young potential and veteran leadership is promising for Tron. The robust team has developed a loyal fan base in the Brandeis community.

Fans came out to support Tron in the afternoon game Saturday. It was the largest turn out for any of the team's games so far. Annie Rosenberg '07 showed her support with pom-poms and cheers from the sidelines. Others came to relax and enjoy unseasonably warm weather and an entertaining game. Students stuck around after to play some Frisbee of their own. The congenial atmosphere and entertaining game made for a very enjoyable spectator experience. Hopefully that experience will continue into the spring when the team comes out of hibernation.