The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 19, 1997 - 13 'M' kickers put win streak on the line By Andy Latack DailySports Writer Ti Michigan soccer team is off to its best start in the program's four- year history. At 5-1, the three-game winning streak No. 16 Michigan is riding is two short of a school record. The 'olverines have also outscored their ponents, 22-5, this season. Get out a pencil and paper. Write these impressive stats down. Crumple up this paper and throw it out the win- dow, because all these numbers mean nothing now. The Big Ten season will begin today when Michigan travels to Bloomington to face Indiana. The Hoosiers, the defending Big Ten champions, will certainly not be timdated by Michigan's impres- 'rive start. In fact, Indiana boasts a solid start of its own, one that is very similar to the Wolverines'. Like Michigan, the Hoosiers are enjoying a three-game win streak, and post a 5-1 record on the season. The Hoosiers have been dominant in the early season, winning their last three games by a combined score of 10-1. Something's got to give when the Hoosiers meet the Wolverines. "I think we're very prepared," Michigan coach Debbie Belkin said. "We've played against some good teams, which was a warm-up for the conference season."' Michigan relies heavily on youth, as three of its top four scorers are underclassmen. Sophomore Amber Berendowsky leads the team with 15 points, and freshman Kacy Beitel and sophomore Emily Schmitt join senior Ruth Poulin as the scoring leaders. Belkin is confident that her young team will stand up to the rigors of the conference season. "I'm not worried about inexperi- ence," Belkin said. "Most everyone has been through a Big Ten season at least once and knows what to expect." Belkin also points to the leadership provided by older players, such as Poulin and senior tri-captain Debbie Flaherty, as essential in conference play. After today's game in Bloomington, Michigan travels home to host Ohio State on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Michigan Soccer Field. While Belkin maintains that no conference game will be easy, the Buckeyes (2-3-1) appear to be less of a threat than Indiana, at least on paper. The Buckeyes sport a three-game streak of their own - a losing streak. Ohio State has mustered just one goal in their last three games, includ- ing a 5-1 trouncing at the hands of Xavier. Not surprisingly, the Michigan- Ohio State series has a great history. In three years of play, the Buckeyes lead the series, 3-1, and have saddled the Wolverines with three shutouts in regular-season meetings. Michigan took its revenge in post- season play, however, defeating the Buckeyes in the first round of last year's Big Ten tournament. "They have a new coach," said Belkin, referring to new Buckeyes coach Lori Walker, "So, we're not sure what style of play to expect. "It's definitely going to be a phys- ical game." Michigan has looked impressive in its non-conference schedule. Now, with six-straight Big Ten games staring the Wolverines in the face, it remains to be seen whether they will contend for the wide-open conference title. Beating the defending champs in their own backyard would be a good start. FILE PHOtO Sophomore midflelder Shannon Poole is one of many young, but successful, Wolverines. Michigan Is In the midst of Its best start ever. Blue field hockey not looking past Louisville %val Central Michigan to be tougher test as Wolverines host winless Cardinals in homestand the ORIGINAL COOKIE COMPANY Briarwood and Westwood Mall Loc Are seekina: By 3.3, LurIa DailSports Writer Here come the Cardinals - again. No, not the Ball State Cardinals, who beat the Wolverines in Muncie, Ind., but Louisville, the other-Cardinals in the Mid American Conference. Louisville will visit Ocker Field tomorrow at 10 a mIes the Michigan field hockey team tries to turi to its winning ways. The No. 15 Wolverines (5-2) will also host Central Michigan (4-2), its third consecutive MAC opponent, on Sunday as the Wolverines conclude their tast weekend of play before the Big Ten sea- son, Michigan is coming off only its second loss of the'season, a 4-0 shutout at No. 7 Ball State. Both of Mibhigan's losses this season have come at the hanisof top 10 opponents. The Wolverines also fell to 0. 1 North Carolina Sept. 6. * %enior captain Julie Flachs was shut down against Ball State and was held scoreless for the firstime this season. Without Flachs performing up toier usual level, Michigan managed only nine shotson goal. Louisville is not quite the field hockey power- house that Ball State is. In fact, these Cardinals are actually pretty bad. They have started out this sea- son 0-5 after winning only two games all last sea- son. During coach Cate Clarke's three year tenure at Louisville, the Cardinals have posted a miserable 3- 42 record. About the only good news for the Cardinals is that they lost only two starters from last year's squad. This year's team is led by co-captains Casey Carwile and Angie Frame. Carwile recorded two defensive saves against Radford and will be expect- ed to contribute defensively against the Wolverines. The leading Louisville scorer is Kelli Lesak, with two goals. Freshman Lainey Habeeb has been a pleasant surprise for the Cardinals, recording one goal. Despite the Cardinals' troubles, Flachs, for one, will not be looking past Louisville this weekend. "We never give less respect to any team we play, no matter who they are," Flachs said. While Flachs's good sportsmanship can be respected, Michigan should not face much of a challenge in this contest Central Michigan, however, should give the "We never give less respect to any team we ,play, no matter who they are." -- Julie Flachs Michigan field hockey player Wolverines a better game on Sunday. The Chippewas won two games last weekend against Davidson and Richmond. The Wolverines have faced their intrastate opponents 32 times and lead the close series, 16-14-2. Michigan has shut out Central in each of the last two years, both times fac- ing the Chippewas after a losing streak. The Wolverines are looking to gain momentum and confidence as they gear up for the Big Ten sea- son just around the corner. But for now, they have to keep their minds focused on the Mid American Conference - at least for two more games. We are looking for dependable, flexible, and self-motivated individuals. Openers needed. Up to $7/per hour. APPLY IN PER5ON AT STOR E LOCATION a Li.i' C'Il9 A VNisi HIRING Visit your local Little Caesars and ask for an Application ---------- ir BAYLOR t atinued from Page 11 hrew four interceptions. Roberts hopes that Baylor's massive offensive line does a better job protect- ing the quarterback than Colorado did. Jeff Watson averages 191 yards pass- ing and has thrown one touchdown, but his biggest asset may be his ability to run the option. Through two games, he has 4irries, but has lost almost as many yand(36) as has gained (37). And Baylor has a solid running game with tailback Jerod Douglas leading three players who will split time in the backfield. Douglas racked up 141 yards and two touchdowns two weeks ago. Fullback Anthony Overstreet also ran for two scores against Fresno State. No matter what happens, Roberts said he won't throw at the receiver that All- American Charles Woodson covers. "We laughed about this," Roberts said. "We said, 'lets take our worst football player and stick him at flanker,' because he's not going to catch anything. "What he does is he baits you into throwing the ball that way and than he has about a 58-inch vertical jump. He's incredible" And although Roberts will admit that his Bears are a little overmatched, he won't concede defeat just yet. 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