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Show A 1 0 Monday & November 3, 2008 Dave Iba/ UVU Review Senior Shantae Adams-Yeates goes to the air on a slide tackle in the Wolverines loss last week. Wolverines come up short in season finale thought our team played very well." Sports writer Also, key forward Katey Despite losing the last Turner decided not to play game of the regular season due to an injured knee she toSeattleUniversity 1-0, the hurt against Longwood. Wolverines have clinched "Katey adds so much to the number one seed in the the team," said senior Jenni United Soccer Conference Clough. "I sent a text mestournament and are ready sage to Katey before the to defend their title as con- game and told her we need ference her for the tournament, so champi- rest up this game." ons. Last year a 6-13-1 reL a s't cord didn't stop the WolMonday verines from coming out the Wol- on top as conference chamv e r i n e s pions, so this year's record gave up of 10-6-1 speaks volumes a goal to non-conference of their chances at another SU late in the second half. title. This team has more 1 "It was disappointing," experience, better fresh- said coach Brent Anderson, men, and is closer as a team "but,our focus is now on the than last year, says goalie -, tournament. That's all that Mai lory Schott. . really matters now." Before playing SU, the ;..v Playing four games in Wolverines played Long••' eight days took a toll on the wood on Oct. 25, winning /'team according to Ander- 3-0. Turner, Camille Brod> son. "It was hard to match erick, and Jennifer Lohner i>, SU's energy. You could see all scored to secure the the fatigue of playing four home win. .games in eight days, but I The Wolverines ended MUMMi • '• ^ the season by impressively outscoring their conference opponents 15-1. Beating Longwood meant a lot for the team, as it was the first time in school history for the team to reach 10 wins in a season and for the team to hold a perfect 5-0-conference record. The Wolverines now play New Jersey Institute of Technology in the opening round in Longwood, Virginia. "NJIT is a very competitive team," Anderson said. "They've got some good athletes and they're well coached. We've got to put a good game together to come out and beat them. The girls are very excited for this tournament and for the chance to prove themselves." "We have a championship to defend," Schott said. "Other teams are going to come out and play us hard. We know that coming in, so we are prepared." Dave Iba/ UVU Review Preparing to put her foot into the ball, senior goalkeeper Mallory Schott has been stifling between the pipes this season. • Wolverines hope to defend United Soccer Conference title nition. However, a strong showing in the United Soccer Conference Tournament resulted in the team hoisting the trophy in celebration. This season has brought with it a whole new story. With the close of the regular season coming last week, Sports editor the Wolverines have already • A year ago the lady Wol- won 10 games, including verines floundered through strong performances on the the regular season posting road, something that was j a,.minimal four "wins, a feat nonexistent last year. barely warranting recogNot only has UVU set a school record for wins First, the Wolverines have with 10, it has clinched the superb senior leadership. number 1 seed in the confer- .The combined efforts of seence tournament that will niors Jenni Clough, Shanbe played in Farmville, Va. tae Adams-Yeats, Mallory Whether the trophy can be Schott and Ashley Skeen considered carry-on luggage have provided the undermay be a premature ques- classmen with toughness tion, but the lady Wolverines and direction. Secondly, a certainly aren't flying across young crop of talent has supthe country to relinquish plied a skeletal structure of their title. consistencyMn^all positions. The tum around from last Led by sophomore forward season can be attributed to Katey Turner, the women's a couple of leading factors. soccer team will be in good f. hands for years to come. Her knack for the ball and sense for finding the back of the net has helped provide an offensive threat for her team. A host of others, including junior defender Brooke Salcido, midfielder Andi Bagdan and midfielder Jennifer Lohner, continues to sure up the backfield ancj control possession for the .Wolverines. ; While the future;appears bright, the present is what's at hand. As the lady Wolverines take the field in tournament play they will carry with them the confidence of running the table against conference foes. As the Wolverines return their core team next season, UVU will be a team to reckon with for years to come. |