2006 SOW vs. Penn State Round Two -- Notes and Quotes
11/3/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
N O T E S
Michigan finishes the Big Ten Tournament having allowed just three first-half goals all season. U-M allowed just 20 total goals, equaling the program record for goals allowed in a season set in 1994 and 2002. While this season's squad posted the mark in 21 games, the 1994 team earned the record in 19 games and the 2002 team played in 24 matches.
Senior Megan Tuura's 11-save effort gives her 15 in the past two games. She now has 318 saves in her career, placing her 10 shy of Carissa Stewart, who holds the top spot on Michigan's career saves list. Tuura's 11-save performance is one shy of her career high, set at Kansas last season.
Seniors Katelin Spencer and Judy Coffman completed the weekend playing in 87 career games, tying them for 10th all-time in career games played in program history. Spencer's 87 starts rank fourth all-time on the career starts list.
Junior Melissa Dobbyn's eight shots this weekend give her 92 this season, which is the second-highest total in any season in program history. She is two shots shy of Kacy Beitel's program-record 94 in 2000.
Q U O T E S
Michigan Head Coach Debbie Rademacher
On tonight's contest ... "Penn State came out pretty motivated to play us. They were at home. Last year, we upset them and they haven't been out of the first round in a few years. They put together a really strong performance. For us, we struggled to get the offense going. We had a tough game last night and I think fatigue was a factor."
On the stellar play of goalkeeper Megan Tuura ... "She was the reason why we kept Penn State to two goals. She made some unbelievable saves and has been solid as a rock for four years. She has really kept us in some big games. We are definitely going to miss her."
On her evaluation of the season ... "We are crossing our fingers for the NCAA Tournament. To face some adversity this season and win some games, especially down the home stretch with different players contributing. I am really happy with how the season has gone."
U-M Senior Goalkeeper Megan Tuura
On her 11-save performance against the No. 12 team in the nation ... "It was hard. Going out there, I just try to do my best. The theme of my year this year is to give 100-percent, 100-percent of the time. I wrote it on my wrist before every practice and every game. I felt like I gave 100-percent and there wasn't much else I could do. It is still frustrating that we lost and that this may be my last game ever."
On earning Big Ten All-Tournament honors ... "It means a lot. It is great to be recognized for the effort you put in. I think this is the best I have ever played in my life so it's nice to get some recognition for that."
