Women's Soccer RU 5--Drexel 0

[rudad02]

Best offensive showing of the year & not only because of the goals. They were quick, aggressive & in sync. Had some breakdowns on D. Need to clean these up. Jimenez with one really good save at the post. She had an excellent one against Cornell as well. Goals by Hendley, Tiernan, Ciarrocca, Murphy & Seddon. Hendley started & is making a difference with her speed & skill. She & Tiernan can break down a defense. Ciarroca had her best game to date, not only a goal but in terms of aggression, awareness & quickness. Good to see Murphy break the ice & to see Sedddon get one as a senior off the bench. Forgot to note, frosh Nicole Whitley with 3 assists. Seniors Tori Prager at center middie & Erin Smith at right outside back had excellent games & have been playing great soccer, as has soph Kenie Wright at left outside back. Tori saved a goal today. Senior forward Jessica Puchalski has been playing great off the bench. Soph Adora Moneme M/D is giving quality minutes as well, as is junior Christy Monroy, M/D. Many others are making significant contributions as well. And I know I left some out. Just can't name everyone. Knew I'd forget someone. Jennifer Andresen, senior starting middie has been logging major minutes & has been playing smart, excellent & steady soccer. Also failed to mention, frosh Tierney Wiltshire, M/B who has been logging major quality minutes off the bench, as well as frosh forward Brittany LaPlante's strong contribution in significant minutes & middie frosh Tyler Almer's & senior B Courteny Norton's valuable minutes off the bench. Of course our two starting frosh center backs, Chantelle Swaby & Amanda Visco are doing admirable work.
Mistake, I meant to say Kenie saved a goal not Tori.

 

[Loyal-Son]

When I read Hendley's resume in the recruiting class press release, I immediately thought she could be a game-changer if she had the skills. The threat of through passes to a speedster like this will change the way most defenses play their game.

I didn't see much about her the first few games. When I went to the Georgetown game, she appeared to be one of many talented freshmen to see time, but did not stand out. I am surprised to see her starting so soon after that, but delighted. She must have really settled in to the college game since then.

Having her and LaPlant up front in future years makes me optimistic that we will be a force in the future. Scoring has always been our weakness. We have had so many games in recent years with fifteen or twenty shots and one or two goals.

We have lived on good defense, and it appears we will continue to be strong there with such young talent gaining valuable experience right now.

 

[ho26rus]

When I read Hendley's resume in the recruiting class press release, I immediately thought she could be a game-changer if she had the skills. The threat of through passes to a speedster like this will change the way most defenses play their game.

I didn't see much about her the first few games. When I went to the Georgetown game, she appeared to be one of many talented freshmen to see time, but did not stand out. I am surprised to see her starting so soon after that, but delighted. She must have really settled in to the college game since then.

Having her and LaPlant up front in future years makes me optimistic that we will be a force in the future. Scoring has always been our weakness. We have had so many games in recent years with fifteen or twenty shots and one or two goals.

We have lived on good defense, and it appears we will continue to be strong there with such young talent gaining valuable experience right now.

Mike has a habit of slowly advancing freshmen. Last year Kenie Wright started 10 minutes a game and went up in 5 minute increments. After game 12 , or so, she played every minute. I think Carina is up to about 60 minutes and will probably stay there.

 

[ho26rus]

The juggle is difficult though. Tierney Wiltshire is a states 400 winner and has been playing well. But finding time for her, and she played well as striker, she alternated at both outside defense positions. When Whitley need a rest Wright moved up to attacking mid.La Plant needs time. Plucharski has 2 goals in 2 games. Tiernan leads the team in goals.
So the rotation is Erica Murphy is odd girl out. She played 20 minutes and Tiernan 50 Colby 50 but played some at midfield also Hendly 60 LaPlant 22 and needs more time. When she and Carina are together they wreck havoc as backcheckers ( to use a hockey phrase ) But the only way she gets more is to cut Tierney 10 minutes and either bench , or cut Murphy back to 10 minutes.
But yeah you are right great potential and improving every game

 

[rudad02]

The juggle is difficult though. Tierney Wiltshire is a states 400 winner and has been playing well. But finding time for her, and she played well as striker, she alternated at both outside defense positions. When Whitley need a rest Wright moved up to attacking mid.La Plant needs time. Plucharski has 2 goals in 2 games. Tiernan leads the team in goals.
So the rotation is Erica Murphy is odd girl out. She played 20 minutes and Tiernan 50 Colby 50 but played some at midfield also Hendly 60 LaPlant 22 and needs more time. When she and Carina are together they wreck havoc as backcheckers ( to use a hockey phrase ) But the only way she gets more is to cut Tierney 10 minutes and either bench , or cut Murphy back to 10 minutes.
But yeah you are right great potential and improving every game

Unfortunately for her, I think at this point Murphy may be dialed back some. Tiernan has to have major minutes. She is not only a legit scorer, but a leader who plays terrific soccer all over the pitch.

 

[Tango Two]

 

[RUinSeattle]

That loss to GU is not looking so bad anymore...
http://www.ncaa.com/news/soccer-wom...rgetown-erases-2-0-deficit-beat-no-3-virginia
First goals UVa has given up this year.

 

[rudad02]

Very interesting indeed.

 

[Loyal-Son]

Thanks for all the feedback!! This board is now officially my favorite board with all the soccer, lacrosse, and wrestling news.

I wish I could get to more of the women's soccer games, but it is just too far to travel so many times a year.

 

[PhilaPhans]

Just rewatched those highlights. My guess is that our goalies would have saved 2 or 3 of those goals.

But still, a very good result.