2005 SOM vs. Northwestern -- Notes & Quotes
9/25/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
N O T E S
Senior Ryan Sterba played in his 70th career game, tying for third with Kevin Taylor (2000-03) in Michigan history for games played.
Senior Peter Dzubay had two saves, second fewest in season, and third fewest in career.
Dzubay recorded his fifth shutout of the season, tying his 2003 and 2004 U-M season record. His two saves give him 246 career saves and 21 on the season.
Dzubay earned his sixth win of the season and 34th of his career.
Sophomore Tolu Olowolafe scored his first goal of the season at 88:53. Olowolafe has two career goals, and both are game-winners.
Q U O T E S
Michigan Head Coach Steve Burns
On the game ... "This was unfortunately a game based on the conditions, that was probably going to be capitalized on by someone's mistake. Luckily we held tight, found that mistake and Tolu Olowolafe capitalized on it."
On the 40-minute rain delay ... "It takes a lot of the air out of the game. But I think we did a good job -- being at home, being in a comfortable environment, that we got it going real quick, and the bench adds a lot of energy for us, just in terms of what they do, adding inspiration to guys on the field, but also the guys coming off the bench and picking up the level of play, so I give a real credit to our bench in getting this win today."
On the victory for the seniors ... "We've got five guys that have been through a lot, and their record against Northwestern is 3-3, and they were the ones that said 'I want to go out against this team with the advantage,' so we really challenged our underclassmen to play for those guys who have done so much to pull this team together, and so much in terms of their leadership, and it was done."
On the importance of opening Big Ten season with a victory ... "It's very important. Each win is so precious, and our team looks at that in terms of what the goals are for the season, knowing that we just have to continue taking it one Big Ten game at a time, and today was just our day."
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