[4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 8, 2000 For Blue, Loyola is toughest test yet Women's soccer too host ranked foes By Jon Schwartz Daily Sports Writer To have predicted it would probably have been a bit brash. To think that a brand new program could start with such excitement and success is general- ly faulty wisdom. But those daring enough to stand behind the men's soccer team have been proven prophetic. After a 2-0 start to their initial cam- paign, the Wolverines are heading into their toughest game yet, a Friday night meeting with Loyola-Chicago. The Ramblers are 2-1 on the season with a loss to Loyola-Marvmount stand- ing as the only blemish on their record. And while the Wolverines probably can not compete with the team on paper, Michigan coach Steve Burns feels that the game will be very valuable to the team's progress. "I think the schedule works in our favor," Burns said of his budding team. "We're progressively building toward more difficult opponents." Burns said the path to victory against Loyola is through keeping the game close. He feels that his team's youth will make another comeback victory difficult, especially because the Ramblers are more talented than Cleveland State, Michigan's last oppo- nent. Men's goll By Sam Duwe Daily Sports Writer Autumn's changing leaves signal a changing roster for the Michigan men's golf. The team, which lost a leg- end, has the potential to create a secure, solid lineup in the season to come. Michael Harris, who was awarded the 1999-2000 co-Michigan Male Athlete of the Year Award, has graduat- ed, Harris matriculated to professional golf, where he qualified for the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in June. He failed to make the cut, finishing 13 over par after two days. The top golfers in the world were there with Harris, including eventual champion Tiger TONIGHT LOYOLA SOCCER PARK Who: Michigan (2-0) vs. Loyola-Chicago (2-1) When:8 p.m. Latest: The Wolverines kicked off their exis- tence with two victories, but the Ramblers pose the most dangerous threat to date. "They've got some strong players up front who can score goals," he said. "It's paramount for us to be able to keep a clean slate until the half." But for freshman midfielder Ian Hirschfield, the tougher opponent does- n't change his outlook at all. "I'm going to the game the same way," he said. "I don't like scouting reports." After the game with Loyola, the Wolverines return home for their second home game, a matchup with Schooleraft College. While Burns expects his squad to beat the 0-1-1 Ocelots, he knows they are not an opponent to overlook. Just as teams around the league can't take Michigan for granted, neither can Burns allow his group to look past any oppo- nent. Schoolcraft "regularly gave the club team some good battles," he said of the four games between the two teams in the past, with each group winning two contests. "This is their biggest game of the season. If we are too cavalier, we're F searching Woods. Harris' absence in Michigan's line- up will leave a noticeable vacancy at the No. I spot. "Mike is irreplaceable, coach Jim Carras said. "You simply cannot fill his shoes. He was possibly the most prolific Michigan golfer in the past 50 years " But it's early September, and life, without Harris, will go on. At this month's qualifying trials Michigan golf will establish new heroes. Through an eight round ordeal, all golfers, returning or not, must par- ticipate in an extensive shoot-out, where only the best will make varsity. It's a process that has started this week and won't be completed and By Jeff Phillips Daily Sports Writer After a long summer of travel, the Michigan women's soccer team is glad to be home. The Wolverines are hosting the Michigan Nike Invitational this Friday and Sunday at the Michigan Soccer Field. "We are looking to sharpen things up and recover from our travels." Michigan head coach Debbie Belkin Rademacher said. This preseason, Michigan traveled to Europe to play four games of extra competition before the season began. The team also hoped the travel together would help them get accus- tomed to each other. "The trip helped to build team unity between the freshmen and the upperclassmen," Rademacher said. After finally returning to the states, the Wolverines had to make their way west to Arizona for their first competition of the season. But all of the travel may a have been a little too much. "We didn't come out and play as well as we could have," senior co- captain Kacy Beitel said. Two tough losses later, the Wolverines are very glad to be home and able to unpack. "Everyone is glad to stop living out of suitcases and boxes," senior co-captain Stephanie McArdle. After being home for about a week, Michigan will face Washington today and Missouri on Sunday. "It is going be nice to play at home," Beitel said. "It is a real strain on the body to be living out of a bag for three weeks." The Wolverines have never faced the Huskies, but will see a familiar opponent in Missouri. The 13th- ranked Tigers have played twice in the short Michigan soccer history. Michigan defeated Missouri in 1997, but the Wolverines fell to the Tigers 4-1 in a early-season tournament last year. "I think we have something to prove to ourselves," Beitel said. "We can do that by coming out strong and Nike Invitational After a long summer on the road and two quick losses in Tempe, the women's soccer team finally returns home to host the Michigan Nike Invitational. The competition will be tough for the Wolverines as both opponents come in to the tournament ranked in the top 25. Here is a complete schedule for the four team Michigan Nike invitational tournament this weekend. 0 NUMA NL/Udaiiy The Michigan soccer team goes into the weekend 2-0, but it will face it toughest opponent yet in Loyola-Chicago. The road game is set for 8 p.m. tonight. for life after Harrs Friday, September 8 Ohio State vs. Missouri, 2 p.m. Michigan vs. Washington, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, September 10 Ohio State vs. Washington, 12 p.m. Michigan vs. Missouri, 2:30 p.m. putting some goals in, early." Goals have been hard to come by thus far for the Wolverines - in two games, they have netted just one goal. Scoring early "will give us confi- dence that will hopefully roll through the rest of the season," Beitel said. Michigan will also have a difficue match against Washington. The Huskies are ranked No. 17 and are off to their best start in pro- gram history at 4-0. Included in their four wins is an upset of No. 2 Santa Clara. "Both matches are going to be a battle," Beitel said. "They are both quality teams" Another key for Michigan is tl crowd support at the Michigan so cer field. After playing their last six matches without the help of fans, the team plans on finally having some support. "We love the home advantage every team is looking for that," Rademacher said. secured until Sept. 22, when Michigan hosts the Wolverine Invitational. So what will the roster look like? Carras said that he doesn't know for sure - there are many variables involved. But he does know who the captains will be: fifth-vear seniors Scott Hayes and Kevin H-linton. Carras also predicts that returning juniors Andy Matthews, Andrew Chapman and Kyle Kilcherman will make varsity, for each made contribu- tions in past years. But it's the freshmen that are excit- ing the team, as well as their coach. "We have a lot of guys coming to the team that can shoot under 75," Carras said. "This means we'll have more depth than previous years, which is great." The crew includes Chris Roger. Scott Carlton, Rob Tighe, Dave Nichols. Jimmy Chestnut and Michigan high school state-champion J.O. DeLancey. Rounding out the bunch is redshirt freshman David Katz. "Manyof the guys areshooting very impressively, Carras said. "This is a definite plus in our situation because it will encourage in-house competition, which will create a strong, low-shoot- ing roster." The last tournament that the Wolverines participated in was the NCAA Central Regional Championship in May, in which they placed I11th out of 27 teams. The first competition of the new season for Michigan is the Inverness Invitational in Toledo on September 18-19, O SPRT BIFS1 JDALYSORBOR I Bus kills Nigerian runner in Sydney Updated at 11 p.m. Home teams in CAPS ( I i i , With valid UM student or staff ID. oterGiveQ4 0 S in stock only. Discounts are off regular prices C cIing fr Fitness A dvenure SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - A Nigerian runner who was a reserve on his nation's Olympic relay team was killed when struck by a car yesterday night in western Sydney, according to broadcast reports. New South Wales police refused to release the identity of the man until relatives had been informed. But the Australian Broadcasting Corp. and Channel Seven identi- fied the man as Hyginus Anugo, 22, a 400-meter runner and a reserve relay runner for Nigeria. Channel Seven said he was killed while running to catch a bus, but the Japanese news agency Kyodo reported Anugo was killed while crossing a road back to his room at a Bible college in western Sydney. Carrier suspended for Redskins-Lions game ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins safety Mark Carrier was suspended by the NFL for the fifth time in his career yester- day, the latest for one game for a hel- met-to-helmet hit in the season opener. The league announced that Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will also consider imposing an addition- al fine on the 1I-year veteran, who will miss Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. The NFL first disciplined him earlier this week for the hit on Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls, but the Redskins appealed Wednesday. Carrier and Redskins director of player personnel refused to discuss the matter until yesterday. 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