68 - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - September 25, 2000 FIELD HOCKEY Continued from Page 1 Ohio State first took the lead when its scoring leader, Mariana Solarzano got her eighth goal of the year on a corner with 15:57 to go in the first half. By the end of the first half, Michigan was bombarding Blanton with shots but coming up short every time. Michigan's control of the game continued through the second half as Ohio State didn't have a shot on goal after halftime. It was a matter of not getting frazzled and not getting impatient and sticking with what we do well," Pankratz said. "The mentality is difficult when you plug away and plug away and it doesn't fall. I was happy that we just stayed tvith it to the end." The first sigh of relief came for the Wolverines on their 14th corner attempt when Powers deflected in freshman Kristi Gannon's attempted shot with 13:36 to go in the game. lard luck thenlhit Ohio State in the formi on an injury as Solaranzo left the game for good with a knee injury with 8:53 remaining. But with Michigan always on offense, her departure may not have had such a strong impact on the final outcome. "We had the momentum at that point and we just tried to continue," Pankratz said. "She's incredibly dangerous on cor- ners, so if anything there was a little bit less stress on giving up a corner on our defensive end." After Fronzoni's go-ahead goal, the Wolverines celebrated almost as though the game were over, but Ohio State called time to plan for the final 55 sec- onds. "We would have probably called a time out if Ohio State hadn't to get everyone calmed," Pankratz said. A conservative offense by Michigan simply played keep-away from the Buckeyes as the clock expired. Freshfaces With one of the best recruiting classes in the nation, the Michigan field hockey team already has some freshmen making names for themselves. Here are some of the top new producers for the Wolverines: April Fronzoni - forward G A Pts 12 2 26 Kristi Gannon - defense G A Pts 9 6 24 Molly Maloney - goalie GA GA A Svs 4 0.80 13 Beitel. Blue blank Gophers at home ..w. ,-Al- o l- 7 -III......,. ,.,,, - . "_-- __....1 Fronzoni GWG 2 GWG 2 Sh0 2 By Sam Duwe Daly Sports Wrier Some nmight call her a senior captain. Others might call her a prophet. But whatever the case, Kacy Beitel had a good feeling leading the Michigan women's soccer team into battle Sunday. "I woke up and I knew it was going to be a good day" she said. With Beitel scoring the first goal, Michigan (4-4, 3-1 Big ,Ten) defeated Minnesota 4-0 in the chilly fall sunshine. In a way, it evened out the weekend that wasn't looking too hot, for the Wolverines or for the fans huddled together under a mass of blue ponchos. On Friday, a mere 48 hours earlier. Michigan lost to Wisconsin. 1-0. In a sport whereit's always hard to coie from behind, the Badgers got the critical first goal 1 5 minutes into the rainy first half. N ichigan outshot Wisconsin 24-8, but coculdn't beat goalie Kelly Conway. "I told the team that it wasn't like we just lost a game that we played horribly," coach Debbie Belkin-Rademacher said. "We just didn't finish the job. We could- n't put the icing on the cake." Beitel, who contributed five shots, said, "I think we proved to them on the ficd that we were the better team. But it doesn't matter on the scoreboard when thce aren't any goals." Wisconsin was an important game for the Wolverines. Michigan, who was ranked 24th, lost a game they should hav won, and left the soggy field with some things to think about. But after a talking to by Rademacher, about being the aggressive team and scoring early and often, Beitel awoke with some good vibes Sunday. And 13 minutes into the first half, after Beitel took the ball straight-i-n the nel M innesota's fate was sealed. "We struck first and established out selves early:" Rademacher sait: Freshman Stephanie Chavmx scored 3' tiii nutes later, and sophomore Abb C'rumpton and freshman Abby Tompkin added goals in the second half . "We played strong all around. Rademacher said. "Amber Wilson pla strong in the midfield. Shes 4'phy presence but she also has a' knack fo scoring and getting in there." And it's good, too, because bot Wisconsin and Minnesota played roug and tough soccer. "Thete were a lot of fons out then lots of twirling and banging." Beitel saic flireshman goalie Surie Grech had ht third shutout in her stunnifig inagun year. Grech is shring the net ijth senic C'arrissa Stew art, who holds - Michigan career-saves record. "We've been going Friday-Sunda switching back and forth," Rademach( said. "They've both been training vet well, and they're both solid. The goa that have been beinga scored on them a not goalie related." Michigan travels to lowa on Friday ft the continuation of Biga Ten action. T action could lead to victory, as long Kacy Beitel wakes up on the right si the bed. V U Winter Commfencemfent 2000 Sunday, Deadline for entries is 5 p.M. Friday, October 20,2000 [W y WHY HAS THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FAILED ITS- STUDENTS? 6 December 17,2000 For some answers see: www.universitysecrets.com 2:00 p.m. Crisler Arena Questions *Contact Betty Aliko by phone at 647-7900, or by e-mail at alikobb@umich.edu. Please submit entries to: Office of the Vice President for Communications 2040 Fleming Administration Building Attention: Student Speaker Entries T-SHIRT PRINTING LOWEST PRICES! HIGHEST QUALITY! FASTESTSERVICE! * 1002 PONTIAC TR. S 994-1367 mammmmUn j., n 'Curriculum Vitae (or resume) high- lighting U-M scholarship and campus leadership « ' L : . I .. 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