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Friday, October 4
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EMU Soccer Takes Winning Streak on the Road For Two MAC Contests
10/2/2013 1:34:00 PM | Soccer
Eagles face Bowling Green, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. and head to Central Michigan, Oct. 6, 1 p.m.
Complete Weekly Notes
Coach Hall Interview
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Following a five game homestand in which it went 4-1-0, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team will hit the road for the first time in Mid-American Conference play, heading to Bowling Green State University, Oct. 4, for a 7 p.m. kickoff under the lights before traveling north to face rival Central Michigan University for a Sunday afternoon contest, Oct. 6, set to begin at 1 p.m.
The Eagles will hit the road on a four game winning streak, looking to win its fifth straight game, which would be the longest streak since rattling off seven consecutive victories during the 2001 season. Due to the recent offensive output in which the Green and White has scored 17 goals in the past four games, EMU leads the conference in several offensive categories including goals (25), assists (29) and points (79); moreover, the Eagles pace the conference in each of those sections when looked at a per-game ratio. Not only does EMU stand at the top of the conference in assists, but that mark also ranks fifth in the nation. Overall, the Eagles boast the country's 24th best scoring offense.
Team co-captain Cara Cutaia leads the offensive charge with 16 points on the season, including six goals tied for second most in the Mid-American Conference. Following closely behind are juniors Angela Vultaggio and Bianca Rossi, as both forwards each have five goals and four assists through the first 10 games of the 2013 campaign.
Sophomore goalkeeper Megan McCabe holds down the defensive side of the pitch, stopping 50 shots in 10 games between the posts, the second most saves among all MAC goalies as well as 54th nationally. Averaging five saves per game, she holds the 73rd best mark in the nation.
Flying to Falcon Country: The Eagles will flock south to try and defeat Bowling Green (0-8-0, 0-2-0 MAC) for their first road win of the season. EMU leads the all-time series 11-8-1, including winning four of the past five meetings.
Bowling Green returns home after dropping road contests against Ohio, 3-1, and Kent State, 5-1, to begin the conference season. The Falcons are led by seniors on offense and a redshirt freshman on defense. Michigan native Madeline Wideman paces the Orange and Brown with seven points so far this season, including two goals which is tied for a team-best with senior Kaitlyn Tobin. In net for the Falcons, redshirt freshman Lauren Cadel has recorded 60 saves, a mark that leads the MAC. Moreover, Cadel's 7.50 saves per game ranks 10th nationally.
Last Time Versus BGSU: EMU fought back from a one-goal deficit to double up BGSU 2-1, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Scicluna Field. The win gave the Eagles a 3-0 MAC record for the first time since 1998. The Falcons took a surprising 1-0 edge on a Jessica Jarvis goal just before halftime. EMU responded by dominating the final 45 minutes of action, scoring a pair of goals and out-shooting BGSU, 12-3, and 21-14 for the game. Stephanie Clarke added her second of the year in the 46th minute to open the scoring for EMU. Celebrating her birthday, Angela Vultaggio scored the game-winner and her fourth of the season in the 69th minute.
Chip Dip: After the opening week of the conference season, the Central Michigan Chippewas sit in a tie atop the MAC West Division with EMU, Ball State and Western Michigan. Following a non-conference slate where they went 0-7-1, the Chippewas chalked up a pair of road victories, defeating Kent State, 1-0, and Ohio, 2-1. CMU is led in scoring by junior Emily Cooksey who has scored two of the team's six goals on the season. In goal, the Chippewas have used three different goalies, splitting the majority of the duties between junior Grace Lebrecque and freshman Heather Laeufer. Lebrecque has started five contests, including the two MAC victories last weekend. She has made 23 total saves this season while posting a 1.15 goals against average. Starting four games, Laeufer also has 23 saves but has allowed eight goals.
The two in-state rivals with be meeting on the pitch for the 17th time. EMU holds the advantage in the series with a mark of 10-4-2, including shutting out the Chippewas, 2-0, at Scicluna Field last year, Sept. 30, 2012.
Last Time Against CMU: The Eagles captured sole possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference West Division with a 2-0 shutout over Central Michigan University Sunday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2012 at Scicluna Field. EMU won its fourth straight contest and handed the Chippewas their first conference loss of the year. EMU goalkeeper Jenna O'Dell was superb, making five saves including several critical stops in the second half en route to her fifth shutout and seventh victory of the season. Angela Vultaggio scored the game-winner for a second straight match for her fifth of the year in the 36th minute. Teammate Martha Stevens added the insurance marker in the 72nd minute for the first goal of her career.
EMU Sweeps MAC Foes to Begin Conference Play: EMU soccer kicked off Mid-American Conference play with two victories at Scicluna Field last weekend. The Eagles downed Northern Illnois, 4-1, Sept. 27, before scoring four first half goals to hold off Toledo, 4-3, Sept. 29. Seven different Eagles scored goals, including the first career collegiate goal by freshman Madison Hirsch that proved to be the game-winner against Toledo.
Junior Emily Dzik not only held opposing offenses in check as part of the EMU defense, but she also contributed on offense against the Huskies. The Eagles took advantage of a NIU miscue as freshman Rachel Washburn, in her first career start, took a free kick and sent it into the box. The ball soared across the box to the head of Dzik, who found the opening in the top right corner and increased the margin to three with just 15 seconds to play in the first half.
Bianca Rossi scored two goals and dished out two assists in the two contests, earning her MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors for her weekend performance.
Rossi Named MAC Offensive Player of the Week: EMU forward Bianca Rossi was named Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the period ending, Sept. 29, the conference announced, Sept. 30. Earning the honor for the first time in her career, the junior becomes the third Eagle in the past two weeks to be awarded conference player of the week accolades.
Rossi led the Eagles to a pair of victories to open up Mid-American Conference play last weekend. The junior forward not only scored two goals throughout the weekend, but she shared the ball, adding two assists. Both of her shots on goal found the back of the net. After scoring a goal in EMU's 4-1 win over Northern Illinois, Sept. 27, Rossi played a factor in three of the Eagles' four goals against Toledo, Sept. 29, as the Green and White held off the Rockets, 4-3. The Mississauga, Ontario native was on the giving end of EMU's first two goals against Toledo, finding teammates Martha Stevens and Cara Cutaia in the first half of the contest.
Goals Galore: After scoring eight goals in the first six games of the season, the EMU offense has erupted with 17 goals in the past four contests. The 25 goals in the first 10 matches are the second most in the 19-year history of the EMU soccer program. The 1998 team found the net once more, tallying 26 goals in its first 10 games. The 2013 Eagles have already scored more goals than EMU teams in four seasons: 1995, 2003, 2006 and 2011. The most goals scored in EMU history was 49 by the 2001 team in which the Green and White finished second in the MAC and Coach Scott Hall earned MAC Coach of the Year accolades.
Four is the Magic Number: During the Eagles' current four game winning streak, the Eagles have tallied at least four goals in each contest. EMU found the net four times in wins over Indiana State (4-0, Sept. 22), Northern Illinois (4-1, Sept. 27) and Toledo (4-3, Sept. 29), while scoring five times in a victory over Stetson (5-1, Sept. 20). The 17 total goals are the most scored in a four game stretch in program's 19-year history, passing the previous mark of 14 goals scored in four consecutive games during the 2001 campaign.
Cutaia Climbing the Charts: Team co-captain Cara Cutaia has led her team throughout the 2013 campaign, ranking second in the conference in several statistical categories. The senior is tied for second in goals (6), goals per game (0.60) and assists (4) while she sits alone in second with 16 total points. Averaging 1.60 points per game, the Burlington, Ontario native posts the 67th best average in the nation.
Teammates Tied in EMU Laurels: EMU's three leading scorers, Cara Cutaia, Bianca Rossi and Angela Vultaggio have combined for 16 of the team's 25 goals so far this season. Coincidentally, Cutaia's six goals along with five goals each from Rossi and Vultaggio have tied the three Eagles with 17 goals apiece in their respective EMU careers. That mark currently ranks eighth on the EMU career goals list. Brandy Jones and Michele Lawrence sit in a tie for sixth on the all-time list with 19 career goals.
Eagles Unite Sets Attendance Mark: The contest against Northern Illinois, Sept. 27, was not only the MAC lid lifter for EMU, but it is also the first Eagles Unite game of the 2013-14 athletic season. Athletes and coaches from various teams showed up wearing white "Eagles Unite" shirts to support the soccer team, helping set a season-high attendance of 386 at Scicluna Field.
The new mantra of the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics – "Eagles Unite" – is more than just a catchy slogan, but a campaign of support that pervades all of EMU's 21 varsity sports. The athletic department is encouraging student-athletes to attend specific sporting events that serve as the opportunity for them to show their school pride both on and off the field while building camaraderie amongst other student athletes.
Flocking Back To Ypsilanti: EMU returns to Scicluna Field to battle the birds next weekend. The Green and White face the Cardinals of Ball State, Oct. 11, in a West division showdown. Two days later, the Miami University RedHawks come to town for a Sunday afternoon contest, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m.
Coach Hall Interview
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Following a five game homestand in which it went 4-1-0, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team will hit the road for the first time in Mid-American Conference play, heading to Bowling Green State University, Oct. 4, for a 7 p.m. kickoff under the lights before traveling north to face rival Central Michigan University for a Sunday afternoon contest, Oct. 6, set to begin at 1 p.m.
The Eagles will hit the road on a four game winning streak, looking to win its fifth straight game, which would be the longest streak since rattling off seven consecutive victories during the 2001 season. Due to the recent offensive output in which the Green and White has scored 17 goals in the past four games, EMU leads the conference in several offensive categories including goals (25), assists (29) and points (79); moreover, the Eagles pace the conference in each of those sections when looked at a per-game ratio. Not only does EMU stand at the top of the conference in assists, but that mark also ranks fifth in the nation. Overall, the Eagles boast the country's 24th best scoring offense.
Team co-captain Cara Cutaia leads the offensive charge with 16 points on the season, including six goals tied for second most in the Mid-American Conference. Following closely behind are juniors Angela Vultaggio and Bianca Rossi, as both forwards each have five goals and four assists through the first 10 games of the 2013 campaign.
Sophomore goalkeeper Megan McCabe holds down the defensive side of the pitch, stopping 50 shots in 10 games between the posts, the second most saves among all MAC goalies as well as 54th nationally. Averaging five saves per game, she holds the 73rd best mark in the nation.
Flying to Falcon Country: The Eagles will flock south to try and defeat Bowling Green (0-8-0, 0-2-0 MAC) for their first road win of the season. EMU leads the all-time series 11-8-1, including winning four of the past five meetings.
Bowling Green returns home after dropping road contests against Ohio, 3-1, and Kent State, 5-1, to begin the conference season. The Falcons are led by seniors on offense and a redshirt freshman on defense. Michigan native Madeline Wideman paces the Orange and Brown with seven points so far this season, including two goals which is tied for a team-best with senior Kaitlyn Tobin. In net for the Falcons, redshirt freshman Lauren Cadel has recorded 60 saves, a mark that leads the MAC. Moreover, Cadel's 7.50 saves per game ranks 10th nationally.
Last Time Versus BGSU: EMU fought back from a one-goal deficit to double up BGSU 2-1, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Scicluna Field. The win gave the Eagles a 3-0 MAC record for the first time since 1998. The Falcons took a surprising 1-0 edge on a Jessica Jarvis goal just before halftime. EMU responded by dominating the final 45 minutes of action, scoring a pair of goals and out-shooting BGSU, 12-3, and 21-14 for the game. Stephanie Clarke added her second of the year in the 46th minute to open the scoring for EMU. Celebrating her birthday, Angela Vultaggio scored the game-winner and her fourth of the season in the 69th minute.
Chip Dip: After the opening week of the conference season, the Central Michigan Chippewas sit in a tie atop the MAC West Division with EMU, Ball State and Western Michigan. Following a non-conference slate where they went 0-7-1, the Chippewas chalked up a pair of road victories, defeating Kent State, 1-0, and Ohio, 2-1. CMU is led in scoring by junior Emily Cooksey who has scored two of the team's six goals on the season. In goal, the Chippewas have used three different goalies, splitting the majority of the duties between junior Grace Lebrecque and freshman Heather Laeufer. Lebrecque has started five contests, including the two MAC victories last weekend. She has made 23 total saves this season while posting a 1.15 goals against average. Starting four games, Laeufer also has 23 saves but has allowed eight goals.
The two in-state rivals with be meeting on the pitch for the 17th time. EMU holds the advantage in the series with a mark of 10-4-2, including shutting out the Chippewas, 2-0, at Scicluna Field last year, Sept. 30, 2012.
Last Time Against CMU: The Eagles captured sole possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference West Division with a 2-0 shutout over Central Michigan University Sunday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2012 at Scicluna Field. EMU won its fourth straight contest and handed the Chippewas their first conference loss of the year. EMU goalkeeper Jenna O'Dell was superb, making five saves including several critical stops in the second half en route to her fifth shutout and seventh victory of the season. Angela Vultaggio scored the game-winner for a second straight match for her fifth of the year in the 36th minute. Teammate Martha Stevens added the insurance marker in the 72nd minute for the first goal of her career.
EMU Sweeps MAC Foes to Begin Conference Play: EMU soccer kicked off Mid-American Conference play with two victories at Scicluna Field last weekend. The Eagles downed Northern Illnois, 4-1, Sept. 27, before scoring four first half goals to hold off Toledo, 4-3, Sept. 29. Seven different Eagles scored goals, including the first career collegiate goal by freshman Madison Hirsch that proved to be the game-winner against Toledo.
Junior Emily Dzik not only held opposing offenses in check as part of the EMU defense, but she also contributed on offense against the Huskies. The Eagles took advantage of a NIU miscue as freshman Rachel Washburn, in her first career start, took a free kick and sent it into the box. The ball soared across the box to the head of Dzik, who found the opening in the top right corner and increased the margin to three with just 15 seconds to play in the first half.
Bianca Rossi scored two goals and dished out two assists in the two contests, earning her MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors for her weekend performance.
Rossi Named MAC Offensive Player of the Week: EMU forward Bianca Rossi was named Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the period ending, Sept. 29, the conference announced, Sept. 30. Earning the honor for the first time in her career, the junior becomes the third Eagle in the past two weeks to be awarded conference player of the week accolades.
Rossi led the Eagles to a pair of victories to open up Mid-American Conference play last weekend. The junior forward not only scored two goals throughout the weekend, but she shared the ball, adding two assists. Both of her shots on goal found the back of the net. After scoring a goal in EMU's 4-1 win over Northern Illinois, Sept. 27, Rossi played a factor in three of the Eagles' four goals against Toledo, Sept. 29, as the Green and White held off the Rockets, 4-3. The Mississauga, Ontario native was on the giving end of EMU's first two goals against Toledo, finding teammates Martha Stevens and Cara Cutaia in the first half of the contest.
Goals Galore: After scoring eight goals in the first six games of the season, the EMU offense has erupted with 17 goals in the past four contests. The 25 goals in the first 10 matches are the second most in the 19-year history of the EMU soccer program. The 1998 team found the net once more, tallying 26 goals in its first 10 games. The 2013 Eagles have already scored more goals than EMU teams in four seasons: 1995, 2003, 2006 and 2011. The most goals scored in EMU history was 49 by the 2001 team in which the Green and White finished second in the MAC and Coach Scott Hall earned MAC Coach of the Year accolades.
Four is the Magic Number: During the Eagles' current four game winning streak, the Eagles have tallied at least four goals in each contest. EMU found the net four times in wins over Indiana State (4-0, Sept. 22), Northern Illinois (4-1, Sept. 27) and Toledo (4-3, Sept. 29), while scoring five times in a victory over Stetson (5-1, Sept. 20). The 17 total goals are the most scored in a four game stretch in program's 19-year history, passing the previous mark of 14 goals scored in four consecutive games during the 2001 campaign.
Cutaia Climbing the Charts: Team co-captain Cara Cutaia has led her team throughout the 2013 campaign, ranking second in the conference in several statistical categories. The senior is tied for second in goals (6), goals per game (0.60) and assists (4) while she sits alone in second with 16 total points. Averaging 1.60 points per game, the Burlington, Ontario native posts the 67th best average in the nation.
Teammates Tied in EMU Laurels: EMU's three leading scorers, Cara Cutaia, Bianca Rossi and Angela Vultaggio have combined for 16 of the team's 25 goals so far this season. Coincidentally, Cutaia's six goals along with five goals each from Rossi and Vultaggio have tied the three Eagles with 17 goals apiece in their respective EMU careers. That mark currently ranks eighth on the EMU career goals list. Brandy Jones and Michele Lawrence sit in a tie for sixth on the all-time list with 19 career goals.
Eagles Unite Sets Attendance Mark: The contest against Northern Illinois, Sept. 27, was not only the MAC lid lifter for EMU, but it is also the first Eagles Unite game of the 2013-14 athletic season. Athletes and coaches from various teams showed up wearing white "Eagles Unite" shirts to support the soccer team, helping set a season-high attendance of 386 at Scicluna Field.
The new mantra of the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics – "Eagles Unite" – is more than just a catchy slogan, but a campaign of support that pervades all of EMU's 21 varsity sports. The athletic department is encouraging student-athletes to attend specific sporting events that serve as the opportunity for them to show their school pride both on and off the field while building camaraderie amongst other student athletes.
Flocking Back To Ypsilanti: EMU returns to Scicluna Field to battle the birds next weekend. The Green and White face the Cardinals of Ball State, Oct. 11, in a West division showdown. Two days later, the Miami University RedHawks come to town for a Sunday afternoon contest, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m.
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