2008 Woodie Awards
Lady Hawks Win Fifth Straight
Miguel Alfaro
Issue date: 10/7/04 Section: Sports
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After a disappointing four-game losing streak to begin their season, the women's soccer team has found new life and have grabbed second in their conference. The Lady Hawks are playing great and riding a five-game winning streak after beating Centenary 6 - 1 on Tuesday evening.
The last time these two teams faced each other was the ECAC Metro Semifinals on Nov. 12, 2003, when MSU dominated 1 - 0. Unfortunately, they would lose in the ECAC Metro Championship Game to Richard Stockton, 4 - 2, on penalty kicks.
This time around, the game started up great defensively for both teams, but 21 minutes into the first period, MSU would strike first by taking a 1 - 0 lead with a goal by Shirah Odeh. The Lady Hawks allowed Centenary to score a game-tying goal in the second period, but later dismantled their defense by scoring five goals in a 26-minute span. The team was led by junior midfielder, Jess Amendola, who scored two goals and senior midfielder, Steph Sabaliauskas, who contributed one goal and two assists.
Senior Liz D'Alto, and junior Lauren Kowalski also added to the Hawk's offense by each scoring one goal.
Although the team played a terrific game, Head Coach Eileen Blair said, "We didn't play to what we are capable of playing and we allowed them to get back in the game. We are striving to play better and still have a lot of work to do."
During their five consecutive wins, the Lady Hawks have only allowed one goal behind the talented play of sophomore goalkeeper, Kristen Kuhmann. She had three saves in the victory and has proven why she deserved to be named the NJAC Defensive Player of the Week last week. In the beginning of the season, the team displayed poor defense by giving up seven goals in four games. Three of the four games were shutouts.
In addition to the defense, the offense has improved tremendously by outscoring the last five opponents 16 - 1.
With the combination of good defense and a high scoring offense, expect the Lady Hawks to find them again in the playoffs.
Three of the Hawk's five consecutive wins have come against NJAC opponents, which will help them down the stretch to reach the playoffs.
"Our season has taken an exciting turn, but we must stay extremely committed," added Blair. Their only conference loss was against The College of New Jersey, which is leading the NJAC.
The outstanding play of the team could not have come at a better time since they will be playing important conference games within the next two weeks. "We will be seeing better competition in the next games," said Blair.
The last time these two teams faced each other was the ECAC Metro Semifinals on Nov. 12, 2003, when MSU dominated 1 - 0. Unfortunately, they would lose in the ECAC Metro Championship Game to Richard Stockton, 4 - 2, on penalty kicks.
This time around, the game started up great defensively for both teams, but 21 minutes into the first period, MSU would strike first by taking a 1 - 0 lead with a goal by Shirah Odeh. The Lady Hawks allowed Centenary to score a game-tying goal in the second period, but later dismantled their defense by scoring five goals in a 26-minute span. The team was led by junior midfielder, Jess Amendola, who scored two goals and senior midfielder, Steph Sabaliauskas, who contributed one goal and two assists.
Senior Liz D'Alto, and junior Lauren Kowalski also added to the Hawk's offense by each scoring one goal.
Although the team played a terrific game, Head Coach Eileen Blair said, "We didn't play to what we are capable of playing and we allowed them to get back in the game. We are striving to play better and still have a lot of work to do."
During their five consecutive wins, the Lady Hawks have only allowed one goal behind the talented play of sophomore goalkeeper, Kristen Kuhmann. She had three saves in the victory and has proven why she deserved to be named the NJAC Defensive Player of the Week last week. In the beginning of the season, the team displayed poor defense by giving up seven goals in four games. Three of the four games were shutouts.
In addition to the defense, the offense has improved tremendously by outscoring the last five opponents 16 - 1.
With the combination of good defense and a high scoring offense, expect the Lady Hawks to find them again in the playoffs.
Three of the Hawk's five consecutive wins have come against NJAC opponents, which will help them down the stretch to reach the playoffs.
"Our season has taken an exciting turn, but we must stay extremely committed," added Blair. Their only conference loss was against The College of New Jersey, which is leading the NJAC.
The outstanding play of the team could not have come at a better time since they will be playing important conference games within the next two weeks. "We will be seeing better competition in the next games," said Blair.