The Michigan Daily - Sports Monday - September 9, 1991- Page 7 Women's soccer team wins four straight games by Andy De Korte * Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's soccer team got a jump on the bulk of the Michigan student body by opening its fall season on Wednesday against Miami of Ohio. After beating Miami, 3-1, the Wolverines rode the momentum through the weekend, defeating Calvin College, Penn State, and Seton Hill, 2-0, 3-1, and 5-0, respec- tively. Miami was the only team that led Michigan. In the opener, the Wolverines started with a slow half, losing 1-0 at halftime. "We started out kind of dead," sophomore fullback Carrie Taylor said, "but we got fired up at half- time." A comeback was needed, and the team was equal to the task. Leslie Martin, Alicia Stewart, and Lisa Ashton all scored as goalkeeper Chrissy Rice turned aside all Redskin shots. Shannon Loeper tal- lied the assist on each goal. On Thursday, a scoreless first half against a tough Calvin squad put more pressure on Michigan goalkeepers Rice, Lisa Bennet and Anne Hollar. The three combined for a shutout as Molly Duma broke the deadlock with a penalty shot in the second half for the victory. Penn State, which finished third in last year's national club team tournament, fell to Michigan on Saturday. Jenny Steinhebel, Duma, and Karen Jones scored as Leslie Martin, Jones, and Loeper, assisted, respectively. The Wolverines rolled over Seton Hill continuing their early season blitz, scoring early and often on Sunday. Jones, Loeper (2), Ashton, and Suzy Pettit scored as Martin (2), Loeper, and Kari Andrews assisted. The soccer team will try to con- tinue its impressive streak against Siena Heights tomorrow. Fans will be able to catch its home opener on Thursday at Mitchell Field against Windsor. SHERAN Continued from page 3 Bowl practice. As he walked down the sideline, players stopped and looked up. Coaches fell silent. But he just smiled and greeted his team- mates, trying to shed the stigma surrounding him. During the winter, Welborne be- gan rehabilitation, frequenting Crisler Arena to watch the basket- ball team. He watched his close friend Kirk Taylor, who had also undergone arthroscopic surgery for a torn anterior cruciate suffered a year earlier against, ironically, Minnesota. "He used to be tentative," Welborne said. "But I saw him sky on some baseline dunks, and he proved it can be done. "I can't wait till I get out there on the court," said Welborne, one half of what he calls "the toughest backcourt combination on campus." Dottin is the other half. He's even entertained what he calls "pleas" by Steve Fisher to play for the var- sity team. Just what the team needs - another 6-foot-1 guard. Welborne's urgency to return to basketball far transcends his ur- gency to play in the NFL. If he re- mains unsigned through next April, he will re-enter the draft. And though Minnesota drafted him in the seventh round, he has yet to seri- ously negotiate with the Vikings' front office. "I'm keeping my options open," Welborne said. "When you get drafted, you go where they take you. But I'm in no hurry. I'll have my life in order before I ever step on the field again, degree in hand. Then I'll be able to play for a team in a city where I want to live, with a good organization. "A lot of guys come out of col- lege with an immediate financial burden or desire. I've been living like this for four years; I can do it for one more year." Welborne has earned his commu- nication degree and will graduate in December. Still on scholarship and considered a redshirt senior, he is taking two extra credits; he spends his other time strengthening his knee and volunteering as an assistant defensive back coach - "an on-the- field guy, not a film guy." Like all great football players, Welborne has been working on his golf game. He needs much im- provement before playing in the up- coming March of Dimes Celebrity Tournament at the TPC in Dearborn. "I'm terrible," he admitted. With his strict routine of golf- ing, watching CBS' soap opera lineup, and - oh yeah - condition- ing, Welborne figures he'll be in top form by next April's draft. However, Welborne has incen- tive to forego the NFL completely. He carries a $1 million insurance policy with Lloyd's of London for which he will almost certainly be eligible in November, provided he never plays professional football. But for Welborne, it's just that - insurance. He has little desire to collect. "They'll give me a physical af- ter a year and determine that I can't play," he explained. "But there's a difference between a career-ending injury and an injury that ends your career. They can't measure what's in a player's heart." If only they could. 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