2B -The Michigan Daily - Monday, October 2, 2006 4 Double-overtime goal ends Blue's upset bid against Gauchos By Jamie Josephson Daily Sports Writer Lately, 90 minutes just doesn't cut it for the Michigan men's soc- cer team. On Saturday, the Wolverines made program history by playing in their third consecutive double overtime contest. But Michigan would rather have a chance to revise history, as it suffered a dev- astating 1-0 defeat at the hands of No. 19 California-Santa Barbara. "It was a real good game, good and cruel," Michigan coach Steve Burns said. "It was a pretty cruel result because in the sec- ond half and the two overtime periods, we were the better team and you want to be able to win games like those." Playing in front of a hostile crowd of more than 3,500 people in Santa Barbara, Calif., Michigan (0-1-1 Big Ten, 5-5-2 overall) was looking for the upset. But three and a half minutes into the second overtime period, UCSB (2-0-0 Big West, 6-4-0 overall) dashed the Wolverines' hopes. Off a corner kick, the Gauchos' Jon Curry struck a shot about 20 yards out toward the left post of the Wolverines' net. With the ball com- ing through traffic, Michigan goal- keeper Patrick Sperry responded just a bit late, and the ball clipped the inside of the post and went in. "It was a tremendous disap- pointment," Burns said. "We know we came out there and did exactly what we wanted to do in pressure- filled environment and be ina posi- tion to win. But at the same time, we didn't win." After a slow start in the first half, Michigan had several opportunities to quiet the Gauchos' fan base in the second frame. In the 54th min- ute, sophomore Santos Perez struck a well-played ball to freshman Peri Marosevic on a breakaway in the 18-yard box. Two UCSB defenders brought down the rookie forward, but the referees did not call a foul,L and Burns's frustration over the; no-call resulted in a yellow card for the coach. "I took a yellow card because I was really animated on the sideline and made sure the referee knew that I was sticking up for my team,' Burns said. "That kind of inspired us. From that moment on, the game was ours." Marosevic got another chance in the 84th minute of play, getting in behind the Gauchos' defense on a; breakaway to the left side. As the' UCSB goalkeeper came out of the net, Marosevic chipped the ball up. f The entire Michigan bench roared as the ball looked to be headed toward the back of the net, but it just sailed wide. Burns said that the momentum seemed to be with the Wolverines c;. for the rest of the contest. UCSB tried to upset Michigan's rhythmt by putting in multiple substitutes, changing its shape and increasing$ its physicality. "It was a very physical game, Burns said. "UCSB is a team that is going to try to upset you by play- ing very physical, running through tackles and intimidating you. But often that leads to a lack a lot of w. discipline." With four minutes remaining in the first overtime period, the Gauchos' aggressiveness proved too unruly, and the second UCSB AARON HANDLESMAN/Daily player of the day was slapped Michigan suffered a 1-0 double-overtime loss to No.19 California-Santa with a red card. Since Michigan's Barbara in Its third straight double-overtime game. Chase Tennant earned a red card periodsophomore Michael Holody than half way over, Burns believes earlier in the game, this second got his chance off a header from a that Michigan is on the brink - of Gaucho penalty gave Michigan a corner kick. The shot went just something great. one-man advantage on the field. wide - by no more than a foot. "We are due for a breakout But while the Wolverines created Up and down the Michigan game, offensively, Burns said. several chances to score, they bench went, thinking each of these "Our defense is playing great, our failed to convert. shots was it. Just a few inches stood midfield is playing superbly and our Sophomore Steve Bonnell had between the Wolverines and the goalkeeping is very strong. Now, it a great opportunity from 22 yards sweet taste of victory each time. is just a matter of finding our form out off to the left-hand side of the Instead, UCSB left the Wol- and gaining the confidence about UCSB goal, but his shot hit the verines with the bitter taste of a scoring goals. When you've been Gauchos' crossbar and went out heartbreaking defeat after Curry's in the business as long as I've been of bounds. game-winner. in it, you know the breakout game Early in the second overtime But with the regular season more is coming. It's coming soon." Athlete of the Week Name: Brianna Broderick yTeam:Wonen's Golf Hometown: Richmond, Mo. Class: Seniora A win ever the Buckeyes is always ssweet, but Brad- , erick made it even sweeter with her first-place performance that gave Michigan the dramatic two-stroke victory over Ohio State at the Wolver- ine Invitational. M' Schedule Date Event Location Time 10/02 M Tennis @ Polo Ralph Tulsa, Okla. TBD Lauren All-American Championships 10/03 W Tennis @ Riviera/ Pacific Palisades TBD TA All-American Calif. Championships 10/04 M Soccer Ann Arbor 7 p.m. vs. Notre Dame 10/05 W Tennis @ Riviera/ Pacific Palisades, TBD ITA All-American Calif. Championships 10/05 M Tennis @ Polo Ralph Tulsa, OK TBD Lauren All-American Championships 10/06 Field Hockey Ann Arbor 3 p.m. vs. Michigan State 10/06 W Soccer @ Wisconsin Madison 7 p.m. 10/06 Volleyball vs. Ann Arbor 7 p.m. Northwestern 10/06 Ice Hockey Ann Arbor 7:35 p.m. vs. Waterloo 10/07 Football Ann Arbor 4:30 p.m. vs. Michigan State 10/07 M Golf @ Wolf Run Zionsville, Indiana TBD Intercollegiate 10/08 W Soccer @ Evanston, Illinois 2 p.m. Northwestern 10/08 Field Hockey @ Oxford, Ohio 1 p.m. Miami (Ohio) 10/08 M Soccer vs. Ann Arbor 2 p.m. Michigan State 10/08 Volleyball vs. Illinois Ann Arbor 2 p.m. 4 10/08 Ice Hockey vs. U.S. Ann Arbor NTDP Under-18 Team 5 P.m. 4 Big Ten title hopes get dimmer with close loss to Hoosiers By Robert Kaitz Daily Sports Writer The crossbar, which had been so kind to the Michigan women's soccer team all weekend long, suddenly became the enemy. With a 1-1 game deep into the second half, a shot from Indiana's Kristin Arnold from the top of the penalty box sailed over Wolverine senior goalkeeper Megan Tuura and deflected off the crossbar. It bounced right down to Hoosier Christie Kotynski, who casually headed the ball into the empty net for the game-winning goal with just more than 15 minutes left in the match. After easily dispatching No. 19 Purdue on Friday night 2-0, Mich- igan missed a golden opportunity to move up in the Big Ten stand- ings with at least a point. It nullified a weekend where the crossbar had been generous twice. On Sunday against Indiana (4-0 Big Ten, 7-2-3), the Wolverines fell behind early in the second half, but they fought back and evened up the game on a pretty goal. Senior striker Judy Coffman floated a corner kick into the middle of the box, where her co- captain, senior midfielder Katelin Spencer, won an air-ball in traf- fic and headed it over an Indiana defender guarding the left post for the equalizer in the 61st minute. "(Coffman's) been making beautiful services, it's about time somebody finished one," Spencer said. In addition to her crosses, Coffman's nifty moves created space for herself and her team- mates, including one shot by her that glanced off the outside of the post. Following a scoreless first half, the Hoosiers jumped on a rare defensive miscue when Arnold got free at the edge of the box and connected on a cross from Ali Brown for the game's first goal at 47:22. Arnold was problematic for the Wolverines (1-2 Big Ten, 5-5-2 overall) all game long. She almost scored her second goal when she unloaded a bomb from 25 yards out in the 51st minute that clanked off the crossbar, one of the fortu- itous bounces Michigan received over the two games. The loss was a tough pill to swallow for Michigan. "We played really well, and the team fought hard," sophomore defender Skylar Andrews said. The Wolverines were frustrated by Indiana's tendency to pack the defensive end and patiently wait for opportunities. "(Indiana) lives and dies by set pieces:' Michigan coach Debbie Rademacher said. It was a tough end to such a promising weekend. Facing a, ranked opponent for the third time in four games, Michigan looked like they were the favored team on Friday night against Purdue (3-1 Big Ten, 10-2-2 overall). The Wolverines dominated every facet of the game and made the Boiler- makers look sloppy. In the ninth minute, junior striker Melissa Dobbyn took a long cross on the right side of the box. She sent a weak ball to the goal that somehow snuck under the legs of Purdue goalkeeper Lauren Mason and went into the back of the net. The goal sparked the Wolver- ines to an inspired performance that allowed them to shake off a three-game losing streak. Junior midfielder Sarah Banco put away the game in the 76th minute. Positioning herself in the center of the penalty box, she softly volleyed a Katie Miler cross over Mason and just inside the right post. It capped off an extremely active night for Banco, in which she consistently generat- ed offensive pressure throughout the game and earned an assist on Dobbyn's goal. The goal eased nervous feelings among Wolverine faithful, with Purdue just inches from tying the game a few minutes before. Two Purdue players freed up in the box Senior Brianna Brod with a cross coming from the left side. Boilermaker Sylvia Forbes headed the cross directly into the crossbar, over a lunging Tuura.B ro With the crossbar saving the Wol- verines, Purdue never challenged again. Tuura was eased into action in her return from injury after miss- ing two games. Her only save of By Matt Johnson the game occurred with 15 sec- For the Daily onds left. But she was quick to deflect credit away. Things didn't lo "It's great having such good women's golf teat defensive backs to keep the ball tournament leader C away and make it easy for me," strokes with five hot Tuura said. on Saturday led to This foursome of Andrews, conditions and highs senior Lindsey Cottrell, freshman But when the su Amy Klippert and redshirt junior before noon and the Emily Kalmbach has been instru- the Wolverines pick mental in Tuura conceding only leading to a first-plat four goals through 10 appearances gan coach Kathy Te this season. her team a much-nee Despite a disappointing end to "Itoldthe girls to the weekend, Michigan isn't going and to stay tough," T to hit the panic button. thatpoint) we had son "We still have seven games left coming up, but they and our goals are certainly still posure and finisheds attainable," Rademacher said. one negative thing; The team hits the road for next played the last 18 hol weekend, facing less-heralded An exciting thri squads Wisconsin and Northwest- between Michigan's ern for an opportunity to move up ick and Ohio State's the Big Ten standings. were tied for first a It hopes the luck can return. play - highlighted. erick led Michigan to a first-place finish this weekend erick comes Igh in playoff a ok good for the m-they trailed )hio State by 12 es to play. Rain difficult playing scores. n came out just course dried up ed up their play, ce finish. Michi- ichert also gave ded boost. justhang in there eichert said. "(At me difficult holes kept their com- strong. I can't say about how they les today." ee-hole playoff Brianna Broder- Dana Je - who fter 54 holes of Sunday's compe- Students Fly Cheaper Sample Roundtrip Airfares From Detroit to: fresh,andIhadtheadvantagebecause of my knowledge of the course." Broderick's short game was solid all day long. On the seventh hole her approach shot sailed over the green and landed between two trees. Still, she was able to punch outand convert her putt for par. Freshman Ashley Bauer also had a strong showing for the Wolverines, finishing ina four-way tie for seventh place after beginning the day tied for 17th. Her short game looked strong all day, and she nearly holed out a shot from a few feet off the green in the rough at the end of the second round. "My ball-striking was good today, but my putting needs some work," Bauer said. Senior Ali Stinson was consistent throughout the tournament, finishing in a tie for 15th. Junior Lindsey Davis played well on Saturday but dropped from second place into a tie for 20th. The weather was uncooperative all weekend. Lightning postponed the finish of the second round until Sunday, and the course remained wet all weekend from the rain. "The course seemed to play longer because of all the wet spots," Bauer said. The win was very important for Michigan, showing that the Wolver- ines are good enough to beat the top competition in the Big Ten tourna- ment when the spring season rolls around. At the Lady Northern Michi- gan couldn't get past Big Ten con- tenders Northwestern, Ohio State and Michigan State. But they solidified themselves as one of the top teams in the Big Ten with their performance at the Wolverine. "This was a huge win for us," Tei- chert said. "We're going to be neck and neck with these teams all season long. The Wolverines are back in action on Oct. 13 at the Mercedes-Benz Classic in Knoxville. Tenn. Buffalo $151 Amsterdam $365 Toronto $180 Frankfurt $386 Charleston,SC $202 Sydney $1188 Odyengonthei a enoncludedresa esemoaaachagetnotis Wed wth a 7 day advance purchase. Europe/Asia fares valid for depar tures between Nov 1 and Dec 9. Latin America fares vald for depar tures through Dc9Autaif ar s ldfor departures between Oc 1and Dec . 7day min stay required and max stay is 380 days Blackout dates and other t r : StudentUriverse.com Pilot's license not required. 9 SUBURBAN MAAB 1.866.385.8366 Co mooa *SaWano 3S15 Jacksm listc " M tition. Both players made par on the first playoff hole, but Je appeared to have the upper hand when Broder- ick's approach shot landed just off the green on the next hole. But Broder- ick stayed alive with a beautiful chip off the fringe that missed the hole by inches, drawing cheers from the crowd of about 40. On the final hole, Je's approach shot landed in the rough, and Brod- erick drained a five-foot putt for par to win the tournament, continuing a hot streak that began with a second- place finish in the Lady Northern Invitational two weeks ago. She also beat her personal best with a 70 (-1) on Saturday. "Before the playoff I just told her 'Bri, you got this, "Teichert said. "I was just out there in support of her because she's a very intelligent player who doesn't need a lot of help." Said Broderick: "With a playoff it's always a whole new deal.I went in