Soccer returns home
By Rolfe Daus Peterson Argonaut Senior Staff
A road tested women's soccer team has returned home for a match up with Portland State University at Guy Wicks field. The Vandals are posting a 2-4 record and are eager to settle into a five game home stand.
"It's really important to be at home. It's important for
them [the team] to play in front of peers," Assistant coach
steve Crm said.
Home again, the Vandals have an opportunity to rest up and prepare
for the visiting Vikings. The Vandals also have a chance to
fill in the defensive holes that have hurt the team on the road.
"We are going to polish up the system that we're playing,"
Crum said.
The team is attempting to continue the play that shut down the
Bowling Green attack at the UNLV Classic. The Vandals must stay
focused for the whole 90 minute game, and eliminate the mental
breakdowns that lead to opposing team's scores.
"Our team cohesiveness and focus has gotten a lot better,"
said Crum. "I feel really good about how we have progressed
in the last couple of weeks."
Portland State has had a rough start on the season. The Vikings
are 0-5 on the season, working with a young team and a new coach.
Given the team's young components, the Vikings are an ambiguous
squad that could turn-around the season during any game.
A well rested Vandals will face Portland State this Sunday at
Guy Wicks Field. UI is looking to carry over their excellent
defensive play from the Bowling Green game and start the home
stand with a win. The match is set to begin at 1 p.m.
"We have to be opportunists," Crum said. "We
have to take advantage of the openings that they [Portland State]
give us.
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