2005 FDH vs. Penn State -- Notes & Quotes
11/5/2005 12:00:00 AM | Field Hockey
N O T E S
This season's Big Ten Tournament marks the seventh time that U-M has advanced to the conference tournament final in the last nine years. The Wolverines own a 3-3 record in those championship game appearances.
Michigan improved to 9-20 in the all-time series against Penn State and has won seven of the last 10 contests. The Wolverines improved their record against PSU in the Big Ten Tournament to 3-4.
With her pair of helpers, senior captain Lori Hillman claimed sole possession of the eighth spot on Michigan's career assists list with 24. She needs two more to reach the seventh position, currently held by Kristi Gannon (26, 2000-03).
The Wolverines have boasted a 9-2 record this season when they scored first.
Junior Kara Lentz currently owns Michigan's longest scoring streak at three games (2-1-5). She and junior/sophomore Kristen Tiner have each earned points in both Big Ten Tournament games.
Junior/sophomore Kristen Tiner's game-winning goal against Penn State was the first of her career.
Q U O T E S
Michigan Head Coach Nancy Cox
On the win ... "This was a tremendous win for Michigan, not only for the victory, but to beat the No. 6 team. The kids have been working very hard, and they are continuing to learn and grow as field hockey players and as individuals. They have embraced the learning curve. That is exactly what we've asked them to do, and that is the biggest thing in our program."
Michigan Junior Kara Lentz
On the importance of gaining the early lead ... "Our goal has been set to set the tempo and try to keep that going throughout the game. It certainly helps to get a couple goals early to get the lead. That was a major goal for us coming into this tournament, and I think it has been crucial for the success we've had."
On Michigan's second-half defensive effort ... "We just kept playing hard and playing scrappy, and I think that really interrupted their game. We kept them out of our circle. We minimized the calls against us. Our defense has stepped up very well for this tournament, and they are really playing well."
Michigan Senior Captain Lori Hillman
On the game ... "I think the two biggest factors for us in the game today was putting together a full game and our execution of things, which we have been working hard on all year. When there was about 10 minutes left, Penn State really started putting a lot of pressure on our defense. It was important for us to stay disciplined in order to stay successful. Jilliane (Whitfield) had a great game for us, along with the other defenders and Beth (Riley)."
