2006 SOW vs. Iowa -- Notes & Quotes
10/13/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
N O T E S
Katie Bohard and Katie Miler each scored her second goal of the season. Miler's tally puts her in a tie for the team lead in game-winning scores with Judy Coffman as each athlete has tallied two game-clinchers this season.
Katelin Spencer made the 81st start of her career tonight, which puts her in a tie with three others for sixth on Michigan's all-time games started list. Spencer and Judy Coffman are U-M's active leaders in games played with 81 apiece.
Melissa Dobbyn earned her team-leading fifth assist of the season on Katie Miler's game-winner. Dobbyn has tallied the team's last two helpers. The junior striker also led the Wolverines in shots with nine.
Kylie Neschke made her first start of the season in tonight's game.
Michigan extended to 10 games its streak of not allowing a first-half goal at home in any regular-season contest, dating back to last season. Overall, the Wolverines have yielded just one first-half goal this season.
Q U O T E S
Michigan Head Coach Debbie Rademacher
On getting contributions from other players with three starters out ... "The players that were asked to step in that had not seen much playing time are rising to the challenge and getting game experience. I am hoping as the season progresses that they get better and better, but I am very pleased with the contributions from everybody."
On the play of sophomore forward Katie Miler ... "She is very physical and gets knocked down a lot, but it seems like the more adversity she sees on the field, the more she gets the adrenaline going and comes back to make something happen on offense."
On Melissa Dobbyn creating chances despite a constant double team ... "Melissa can handle two defenders on her because she is strong on the ball and can get a cross off under pressure. When you are drawing two defenders, it takes one out from somewhere else and another player can get on the end of her pass."
On the state of the team heading into a match with No. 24 Illinois ... "We feel good. We have Illinois at home after a win. We have a lot of players playing well and we know Sunday is going to be a battle. We have faced a lot of great teams this year so we are not going to bunker in and we are going to play our game."
U-M Junior Forward Melissa Dobbyn
On contributing in ways other than scoring goals ... "I have been taking a lot of shots and having a lot of opportunities this year. The finishing part is what I am lacking, but I feel like I am creating. Since I am having a hard time finishing, I am concentrating on getting assists and playing good balls to other players who can finish. They are making good runs and doing a great job getting open."
On the feeling heading into a match with No. 24 Illinois ... "A win tonight was important. We need to start winning games towards the end to get into the Big Ten Tournament. We are ready for Illinois. They are a really good team but we are up to the challenge."
