NMU Women’s Soccer Team Prepares for Conference Games

Hannah Kastamo of Northern Michigan University competes for the ball against Cedarville’s Savannah McConnell and Evania McCandless during a recent match. (Photo courtesy Cara Kamps)

Upcoming Matches

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women’s soccer team is set to begin its conference campaign with back-to-back away games. Their first match will take place against the Roosevelt Lakers today at 2 p.m. EDT in Chicago, followed by a clash against the Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers on Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT.

Current Season Overview

The Wildcats are currently holding a record of 0 wins, 1 loss, and 3 ties. These results, achieved during matches played at the NMU Soccer Field, have seen a total of only three goals scored across the four fixtures. NMU opened the regular season with a notable 1-1 tie against St. Cloud State, followed by two scoreless draws against Minnesota-Duluth and Cedarville, and faced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Northwood.

Opponent Insights

The upcoming fixture against Roosevelt features a Lakers team that has started strong with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss. Notably, Roosevelt has tallied an impressive 10 goals this season, in stark contrast to NMU’s total of just one.

Although the Lakers excel offensively, ranked eighth in NCAA Division II for assists per game, they struggle defensively, sitting at the bottom of the Midwest Region for saves percentage and goals against average.

About Wisconsin-Parkside

Parkside, on the other hand, shares the winless position with NMU at 0-3-1. They recently faced defeats in matches against St. Cloud and Concordia-St. Paul and are led offensively by Carley Notle, who has netted two goals so far.

Coach’s Perspective

Reflecting on the team’s transition into conference play, head coach Erin Egolf emphasized the importance of viewing this weekend as a fresh start. “We’re coming off a good performance, but stepping into conference, it’s a new season now,” Egolf stated, adding, “If we play well, good things will happen.”

Despite the winless start, Coach Egolf remains optimistic, noting improvements during practice and the competitive spirit of the Wildcats in their previous matches against regionally ranked opponents.

Conclusion

The NMU Wildcats are eager to transform their season as they venture into their conference schedule. With the close of non-conference play behind them, the focus shifts entirely to executing their strategies and accumulating points in the GLIAC standings.

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