Weekly Release #8
10/7/2003 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Upcoming Schedule
Friday, Oct. 10 -- vs. Indiana (U-M Soccer Field), 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 12 -- vs. Purdue (U-M Soccer Field), 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 17 -- vs. Iowa (U-M Soccer Field), 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 19 -- vs. Central Michigan (U-M Soccer Field), Noon
This Week
The University of Michigan women's soccer team (3-5-4, 2-2-2 Big Ten) begins a six-game homestand this weekend, hosting Indiana and Purdue at the U-M Soccer Field. The Wolverines will take on IU on Friday (Oct. 10) at 4 p.m. and finish the weekend against Purdue on Sunday (Oct. 12) at 1 p.m.
Scouting the Opponents
Indiana -- The Hoosiers enter the match with a 5-6 overall record after shutout victories over Iowa (1-0) and Marshall (4-0) last weekend. Indiana holds a 2-3 record in conference action, placing them two points behind Michigan in the Big Ten standings. Sophomore forward Kristen Zmijewski and freshman defender Megan Pipkins lead IU with six points apiece. Senior goalkeeper Shaunna Daugherty, the reigning Big Ten co-Defensive Player of the Week, has made seven starts this season and has allowed just five goals (0.76 GAA). Head coach Mick Lyon is in his second season with Indiana and has a career record of 15-13-2 at the school. IU returns eight starters and 14 letterwinners from last years team, which finished with a 10-7-2 record in 2002. The Wolverines faced Indiana once last season, coming out on top 2-0 in Bloomington, Ind. U-M holds a commanding 8-1 all-time record against the Hoosiers. Indiana on the Internet: www.iuhoosiers.com.
Purdue -- The No.17-ranked Boilermakers carry an impressive 8-2-1 overall record into the week after defeating Iowa 4-1 in their only match last weekend (Oct. 5). Purdue is tied with Penn State for second place in the Big Ten (4-1) and trail frontrunner Illinois by one point. Junior forward Lauren Sesselmann is third in conference points (eight), totaling three goals and two assists in five Big Ten games this season. Senior forward Annette Kent places one spot behind Sesselmann on the point list, collecting two goals and two assists for six points in conference play. Freshman goalkeeper Lauren Mason has started all 11 games in net for Purdue, allowing six goals in nearly 800 minutes of action (0.68 GAA). Robert Klatte is in his sixth season at the helm of the Boilermaker program and has compiled a career record of 56-45-7 at the school. Purdue returns six starters and 20 letterwinners from last year's squad, which finished 2002 with a 14-6-2 overall mark and a 6-3-1 record in the Big Ten. In the two teams' only meeting last season, Purdue edged U-M 1-0 in West Lafayette, Ind. Michigan leads the all-time series 3-1. Purdue on the Internet: www.purduesports.com.
Last Week
The Wolverines were unable to increase their two-game winning streak last weekend, tying then No. 12-ranked Ohio State 1-1 in Columbus, Ohio before falling to then-No. 16-ranked Penn State 2-0 in State College, Pa. Michigan's Stephanie Chavez (Shorewood, Wis./Shorewood HS) scored her second goal of the season to help U-M to a tie against the Buckeyes on Friday (Oct. 3). On Sunday (Oct. 5), the Wolverines gave up one goal in each half and were outshot 20-2 in the loss to the Nittany Lions.
Morgan Out For the Season
Michigan suffered a major blow to its season when junior forward Kate Morgan (San Jose, Calif./Archbishop Mitty HS) went down with an injury against Penn State (Oct. 5). Morgan, U-M's leading point scorer (eight) broke her tibia and will be lost for the rest of the season. This marks Michigan's second season-ending injury of the season. In the Wolverines' exhibition match against North Carolina (Aug. 22), freshman forward Emily Kalmbach (Coto de Caza, Calif./Santa Margarita Catholic HS) suffered a broken fibula, which ended her year.
Chavez Records 50th Career Point
With Michigan's only goal in a 1-1 tie at Ohio State (Oct. 3), Stephanie Chavez reached her 50th career point at U-M. Chavez is in 10th place on Michigan's all-time points list and needs two points to tie Marie Spaccarotella (1996-2000) for ninth place. In 72 career games, Chavez has totaled 19 goals and 12 assists. She is tied with fellow senior Erika Kleinholz (North Ridgeville, Ohio/Elyria Catholic HS) for second place in points this season with six (two goals, two assists).
Grech Faces Onslaught
In the loss to Penn State last Sunday (Oct. 5), senior goalkeeper Suzie Grech (Narberth, Pa./The Shipley School) had a busy day in net. In her fifth start of the season, Grech faced 12 shots on goal and made a season-best 10 saves on the day. Her career best is a 12-save effort in a 4-0 win over Minnesota back on Sept. 24, 2000. In 480 minutes in net this season, Grech has allowed 10 goals for a 1.88 GAA.
Rademacher Nears 50th Big Ten Win
Head coach Debbie Rademacher needs two conference victories to reach 50 for her career. In 10 seasons at the helm of the women's soccer program, Rademacher has posted a career record of 121-71-17, including a Big Ten mark of 47-29-9. She has led her team to six consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the quarterfinal round in 2002. Rademacher needs four wins to reach her 125th career victory at U-M. In 2001, she reached her fourth major coaching milestone with her 100th win on Nov. 3 against Western Michigan.
Next Week
The Wolverines continue their long homestand next weekend, hosting Iowa and Central Michigan. U-M welcomes the Hawkeyes to the U-M Soccer Field on Friday (Oct. 17) for a 4 p.m. match. Michigan will then conclude the weekend with a noon match against the Chippewas on Sunday (Oct. 19) at the U-M Soccer Field.
Contact: Marc Ressler (734) 763-4423
