2008 Woodie Awards
The Massachusetts women's soccer team got the offensive production it was looking for, but did not get the wanted result, tying New Hampshire, 2-2, in double overtime yesterday at Rudd Field. "I'm happy that we made progress and sad that we had a chance to win this one [and didn't]," UMass coach Jim Rudy said.
For the last two games, the Massachusetts women's soccer team wondered how it would replace the offensive firepower of forwards Britt Canfield and Sydney Stoll. If the first half is any indication for how the Minutewomen (0-1-2) will answer that question, they may have just found that answer in Vanessa Patry.
With two games under their belt, the Minutemen will look to add another 'W' in the win column this Saturday when they face Siena at Rudd Field. In UMass' opener against Holy Cross last Friday, the No. 13 Minutemen were upset 1-0 in a game with several chances to tie, but couldn't convert their opportunities into goals.
The Massachusetts men's soccer team's hard work paid off last weekend against Boston University and can only hope for the same offensive success taking on Siena Saturday afternoon. The Minutemen (1-1) have three goals this season, all which came in the double over-time win against BU on August 31.
Streaks can either be a blessing or a curse. This weekend, the Massachusetts field hockey team will look to put an end to its winless streaks against Northeastern and Dartmouth. The Big Green (0-0) host the Minutewomen (1-1) today at 3 p.m. for its season opener.