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Utah Women's Soccer Notes - Week 3
9/6/2006 12:00 AM | Soccer
Sept. 6, 2006
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This Week
Utah (3-1-0), ranked 14th in the NSCAA/adidas Top 25 poll, continues a four-game home stand against a pair of undefeated teams. The Utes host Fresno State (3-0-1) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and No. 21 Colorado (3-0-1) on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Ute Field. Buy Tickets Here
Game Coverage
Live stats with GameTracker and live streaming audio will be available free of charge for both of this week's games as a part of Utah All-Access on UtahUtes.com. Get Utah All-Access Here
"3 For 1" UYSA Promotion
The University of Utah and the Utah Youth Soccer Association have teamed-up to offer a "Futbol & Football" ticket deal in honor of Youth Soccer Month for this weekend's games.
UYSA members can purchase a "3 for 1" ticket for just $10 that will get them into three Ute games this weekend with a coupon downloadable from the UYSA website (www.utahyouthsoccer.net). The deal includes soccer matches versus Fresno State on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Colorado on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Ute Field., and the football game against Northern Arizona at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. The coupon must be redeemed in person at Ute Field on Friday before 7:15 p.m. The Ute Field ticket office will open at 6:30 p.m.
In The Rankings
? Utah moved into the NSCAA/adidas Top 25 poll this week, coming in at No. 14. It equals the Utes' highest NSCAA ranking all-time. The Utes were also ranked 14th at the end of the 2003 regular season. Utah is ranked fourth in the NSCAA West Region rankings.
? Utah moved into the Soccer Buzz Top 30 poll this week at No. 25 after receiving votes in the first two polls of the season.
? Utah was ranked 23rd in the Soccer Times Top 25 poll released on Tuesday.
Scouting Fresno State
The Bulldogs remained undefeated with a 3-0-1 record, their best start in school history, after picking up a win and a tie on a two-game swing through Florida last weekend. Fresno State won at No. 18 Florida 1-0 on Friday, then came away with a scoreless tie at Central Florida on Sunday.
Fresno State's defense and goalkeeper Angie Larsen (5-9, Sr.) have not allowed a goal in 380 minutes this season. Larsen has also made 29 saves. Cortney Sobrero (F, 5-7, Sr.) leads the Bulldogs with two goals. Alison Sill (F, 5-3, So.) has a team-high three assists. Steve Springthrope is 18-19-7 in his third season as a head coach and at Fresno State.
The Series With The Bulldogs
Utah trails Fresno State 1-3-0 in the all-time series but has won the only game played in Salt Lake City. The teams haven't played since they were both members of the WAC from 1995-98. Fresno State won the last meeting 2-0 on Oct. 15, 1998 in Fresno, Calif. Utah win came 5-0 on Oct. 18, 1997 at Ute Field.
Scouting Colorado
The Buffaloes, ranked No. 21 in this week's NSCAA/adidas Top 25 poll, picked up a pair of wins at home last weekend to stay unbeaten at 3-0-1. Colorado throttled Clemson 5-1 on Friday and got past Mississippi 3-1 on Sunday. The Buffs opened the season with a 0-0 tie at No. 19 Vanderbilt on Aug. 25. Colorado plays at BYU on Friday night before facing the Utes.
Nikki Marshall (F, 5-7, Sr.) has five goals in four games, including a pair of game-winners. Michelle Wenino (D, 5-8, So.) has three goals and an assist, while Alex Cousins (M, 5-6, So.) has accounted for two goals and three assists. Goalkeeper Kara Linder (5-9, Fr.) has allowed just one goal while making 11 saves in 302 minutes this season. Head coach Bill Hempen is 58-37-12 in his sixth season at CU and 220-137-28 in 19 seasons as a head coach.
The Series With The Buffaloes
Utah trails in the all-time series with Colorado 1-3-0 but has a 1-0-0 record in Salt Lake City. In their last meeting, the Buffs defeated the Utes 3-0 on Nov. 12, 2004 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Ore. The Utes won 1-0 on Sept. 13, 1998 at Ute Field.
Rich's Remarks
On the wins over Washington State and Arizona: "We were tested twice last weekend and managed two tight victories against very good teams. I was most pleased that we showed terrific character in both games. Against Washington State, we gave up a tying goal with less than five minutes remaining and came back to win in overtime. Against Arizona, we scored a deflating own goal which really shifted momentum right before halftime. Yet we came out with great energy and spirit in the second half to get the game-winner."
On the progress of the team: "I feel good about our progress so far. We set up a difficult schedule to find out more about ourselves early in the season. Our attack is improving and players are starting to assert themselves on the field. We are also discovering areas that we can improve in. We can be more consistent in our ball possession and more organized in the back. And, clearly, we want to be consistent in our effort and concentration over 90 minutes."
On playing Fresno State: "Fresno State will be coming in here with great confidence. They had a great close to the season last year, made the NCAA tournament, and are coming off of a huge win at Florida. They are a physical team that is tough to score on."
On playing Colorado: "Colorado is also off to a flying start. They play tremendous soccer and have two very dangerous forwards in Nikki Marshall and Katie Griffin. We have had some enjoyable matches in the past and it will be a great way to finish our home stand."
Ute Notes
? Utah is 3-0 against Pac-10 teams this season. In addition to their two wins over Washington State and Arizona last weekend, the Utes also defeated No. 19 Stanford 2-1 in the Santa Clara/adidas Classic on Aug. 25.
? Adele Letro leads the Utes in both goals (3) and points (6) this season. She has already accumulated 26 points four games into her sophomore season at Utah.
? Ashley Mason has played every minute in goal for the Utes this season. The senior from Sunnyvale, Calif., has a 0.96 goals against average. She has allowed four goals and made 19 saves in 374:17. Mason is Utah's career leader in goals against average (.687)
? Utah has a 19-10 advantage in shots but has a 23-12 disadvantage in corner kicks in 2006. The Utes have a 0.96-1.44 advantage in goals against average.
? The Utes have scored a season-high two goals in three games this season. Utah has been shutout just once, that coming in a 1-0 loss at No. 2 Santa Clara.
? After going 1-2-1 in overtime games last season, the Utes got a win in their first overtime game in 2006. Utah defeated Washington State 2-1 in double overtime on Sept. 1 at Ute Field.
? Utah is 2-0 at Ute Field this season, improving its all-time home record to 72-19-6 in 12 years.
Coming Up
The Utes make a two-game swing through Big Ten country next weekend, playing at Purdue on Friday, Sept. 15 at 5:00 p.m. (CDT) and at Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1:00 p.m. (CDT).
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