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Women’s soccer looks to gain ground against Drury 9/17/2004 The Vanderbilt women’s soccer team is getting set to play <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />DruryUniversity on Sunday, September 19. The Commodores is returning home after two disappointing road trips to the University of Alabama-Birmingham and the University of Pennsylvania. The Commodores are a young team but are looking to regroup and improve. “With the lack of experience we have as a group, it is essential that we continue to challenge each other to become better players every time we step on the practice field. If we can commit to that mentality as a team–positive results will soon follow,” Coach Coveleskie Hill said. “There is no doubt in my mind this team possesses the character, commitment and fight to be successful this season. And, it is our goal to continue to lay this concrete foundation for our future as a team.” Drury is currently 2-4 on the season with one game remaining against Memphis before traveling to Nashville. The Panthers are returning seven starters including three seniors but lost their top scorer in Jody Palazzolo. Head coach Christopher Baker looks to improve his overall record of 59-71-3 behind standout forward Roxanne Rassti and midfielder Rachel Sutcliffe. Senior goalie Brittany Kimbro, has made 156 career saves and has started in 22 games. The Commodores have to put up a fight against the Panthers offense and midfield. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Said Coach Hill of the upcoming game versus Drury, “With one game this week, we have had the unique opportunity to revisit our mentality as a team. I firmly believe that the team training we experienced this week will help us continue to grow as a team.” The game starts on Sunday at 4:00pm immediately following the men’s soccer game against Memphis at 2:00pm. |
