Weekly Release #6
9/25/2001 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Friday, Sept. 28 -- vs. Northwestern (U-M Soccer Field), 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 30 -- vs. Wisconsin (U-M Soccer Field), 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 5 -- at Ohio State (Columbus, Ohio), 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 7 -- at Penn State (State College, Pa.), 3 p.m.
This Week
The University of Michigan women's soccer team (3-4, 1-1 Big Ten) continues its Big Ten Conference schedule this weekend with two home matches at the U-M Soccer Field. On Friday (Sept. 28) the Wolverines take on Northwestern (4 p.m.) and on Sunday (Sept. 30) U-M will play Wisconsin (1 p.m.).
Scouting the Opponents
Northwestern -- The Wildcats are 2-3-1 overall and 1-0-1 in the Big Ten Conference, having defeated Purdue 2-1 on Sunday (Sept. 23) and tying Indiana 1-1 on Friday (Sept. 21). NU's losses this season have come against Washington (1-0) and Brigham Young (1-0). The Wildcats have been outshot by their opponents this season 68-57 and have been outscored 8-5. Leading the Wildcats this season have been forwards Katie Hertz (two goals) and Kase McCoy (one goal, one assist). Last season U-M and NU played to a 0-0 tie after two overtimes in Ann Arbor. NU did not make the Big Ten Tournament last season and is 2-6 all-time against the Maize and Blue. Northwestern on the Internet: www.nusports.com.
Wisconsin -- The No. 23 Badgers have started the season 3-3-1 overall and 0-2 in the Big Ten Conference. Wisconsin dropped a pair of home matches this past weekend to Purdue (3-0) and Indiana (1-0). Its only other loss this season came against Colorado College (2-1). Wisconsin's tie was against Notre Dame (2-2). Wisconsin has outshot its opponents 124-83 and has outscored its opponents 11-10. Kelly Kundert has been the Badgers' go-to player as she has three goals and two assists on the year. Last year Wisconsin defeated the Wolverines 1-0 in Ann Arbor and holds a 2-7-1 all-time record against the Maize and Blue. Wisconsin on the Internet: www.uwbadgers.com.
Last Week
U-M opened up the Big Ten season with a 2-1 overtime loss at Illinois (Sept. 21) and a 1-0 shutout over Iowa (Sept. 23). At Illinois, the Wolverines played strong throughout most of the game and got a goal from Laurie Peterson (Del Mar, Calif./Torrey Pines HS), her first of the season. But U-M gave up a goal with just 40 seconds remaining in the second half to force the extra period. The overtime saw U-M with two scoring opportunities, but it was not able to capitalize. Illinois' Colleen Joyce scored both goals for the Fighting Illini. Iowa's conditions were less than ideal as the Maize and Blue had to contend with high winds and wet conditions. U-M's only goal in the 1-0 win was from Andrea Kayal (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills HS), who headed the ball in the back of the net after receiving a perfect corner kick from junior Amy Sullivant (Utica, Mich./Eisenhower HS). Goalkeeper Suzie Grech (Narbeth, Pa./The Shipley School) made four saves while facing 11 shots.
Big Ten Standings (through 9/23/01)
Big Ten Pts. Overall 1. Illinois 2-0-0 6 4-2-0 2. Indiana 1-0-1 4 4-1-1 Northwestern 1-0-1 4 2-3-1 4. Penn State 1-0-0 3 4-2-0 MICHIGAN 1-1-0 3 3-4-0 Purdue 1-1-0 3 4-3-0 Minnesota 1-1-0 3 2-4-0 Iowa 1-1-0 3 2-5-0 9. Ohio State 0-1-0 0 3-4-0 Michigan State 0-2-0 0 3-3-1 Wisconsin 0-2-0 0 3-3-1
Home Field History
Michigan heads into this weekend's home matches with a 37-13-5 (.718) record at the U-M Soccer Field. Against Northwestern and Wisconsin at home, U-M is 1-1-1 and 1-2, respectively. So far, U-M is 2-1 at home this season.
That's Using Your Head
Andrea Kayal has scored two goals this season, already matching her career total. Both goals were headers as well as game-winners in U-M's 1-0 shutout victories over Dayton (Sept. 9) and Iowa (Sept. 23). Amy Sullivant assisted on both of Kayal's goals.
Suzie Shutout
Suzie Grech recorded her second shutout of the season against Iowa (Sept. 23), the fifth of her career and the third against Big Ten opponents.
Wolverine Firsts
Laurie Peterson recorded her first goal of the season at Illinois (Sept. 21). The game against Illinois was also the first game this season in which Amy Sullivant did not record a point.
By the Numbers
This season the Wolverines have been beating their opponents in goals, assists, points, shots and shots on goal.
| | Goals | Assists | Points | Shots | SOG |
| U-M | 12 | 10 | 34 | 105 | 57 |
| Opponents | 11 | 9 | 31 | 97 | 53 |
NSCAA/adidas Coaches Poll (9/24/01)
Rank, School Record 1. North Carolina 5-0-0 2. UCLA 5-0-0 3. Nebraska 5-0-0 4. Notre Dame 5-0-1 5. Portland 5-1-0 6. California 6-1-0 7. Penn State 4-2-0 8. Stanford 5-0-0 9. Texas A&M 3-2-0 10. Santa Clara 5-1-0 11. Connecticut 5-2-0 12. Florida State 5-2-0 12. Kentucky 7-0-0 14. Virginia 3-1-1 15. Clemson 4-1-0 16. Washington 4-1-1 17. Miami (Fla.) 6-1-0 18. Tennessee 4-2-0 19. West Virginia 4-1-0 20. Florida 3-2-1 21. Marquette 6-1-0 22. William and Mary 6-0-1 23. Syracuse 4-2-0 24. St. Mary's (Calif.) 6-0-0 25. Massachusetts 3-1-0
Also receiving votes: Southern Methodist, San Diego, Indiana, Auburn, Dartmouth, Pepperdine, Brigham Young
Contact: Karen Simpson (734) 763-4423
