The Massachusetts women’s soccer team hopes to rebound from a tough season and losing two of its leading scorers this season. Its first game will be against Boston University.
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UM look to fill holes, face Big East teams this season
The Minutewomen will open its 2009-2010 season against BU this Sunday, with a load of young talent and a group of experienced players. UMass will take on Big East opponents Villanova and St. Johns and will play in two tournaments before a 14-game A-10 conference schedule.
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Minutewomen fall in opening round of A-10 Tournament
After reaching their first Atlantic 10 Tournament in five seasons, UMass’ fell to Fordham in the opening round of the conference tournament Thursday night. The Minutewomen finish with a 6-11-2 record in Angela Napoli’s first season at the helm.
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Role players key to Minutewomen’s success
With the one-two punch of Therese Smith and Sydney Stoll carrying the offense all season, several players have stepped up to help propel the Massachusetts women’s soccer team into the playoffs.
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UMass wins two over weekend, sneaks into A-10 Tournament
Facing two must-win games to make the conference tournament, the Minutewomen came away with two 1-0 victories. Sydney Stoll and Lauren Yelinek provided the offense in each game and the defense did the rest to secure the wins.
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Luckey returns to Minutewomen lineup
After being benched at halftime against Saint Joseph’s earlier this season, goalie Lauren Luckey returned to start against Dayton on Sunday. Luckey allowed three goals on 22 attempts while recording nine saves in a 3-0 loss to the Flyers.
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Women’s soccer look to defeat Xavier, keep playoff hopes alive
The Massachusetts women’s soccer team hits the road this weekend to Xavier play and undefeated Dayton aiming for one last late season surge. They trail Saint Joseph’s, La Salle and Richmond in the hunt for the coveted sixth seed in the conference tournament.
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Time running out for Napoli, Minutewomen
After dropping a 3-2 decision to Fordham on Sunday, the Massachusetts women’s soccer team is now winless in four overtime contests this season. Its performance in the season’s remaning games is crucial to its position in the post-season.
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Napoli still has faith in slumping Cota
After appearing to be nearly unstoppable in her first eight appearances, Massachusetts freshman goalkeeper Emily Cota is currently in the first rough patch of her blossoming career.
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UM hopes to rebound, face Explorers and Rams
After an unsuccessful weekend, the UMass women’s soccer team hopes to end its two-game losing skid against La Salle today and Fordham Sunday. While the defense has been consistent, the Minutewomen have been lacking on offense, as none of their 11 shots found the back of the net last weekend against Saint Louis and Charlotte.
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