USF Women's Soccer are Home for Two Games this Week

Sept. 20, 2004

THE WEEK AHEAD - This week has the Dons in the midst of their season long six game homestand, as they will be playing their fourth and fifth consecutive home games at Negoesco Stadium. On Friday Sept 24, USF (3-3-3) will be hosting the Beavers of Oregon State (5-2-0), at 5:00 pm, which will be followed by an afternoon affair on Sunday, September 26 against the San Jose State Spartans (1-6-0) at 1:00 pm. So far this season, the Dons have a 1-1-1 record at Negoesco Stadium.

THE WEEK THAT WAS - USF played three games last week, all at Negoesco Stadium, and managed to pull off a 1-1-1 record for the week. In all three games, the Dons showed flashes of their vast potential, and there are definite signs that the team is coming together.

The first game of the week, had the Dons hosting the Hornets of Sacramento State in a mid-week match-up. The tone of the game was set early on, when sophomore forward Shuree Hyatt was able to convert a Stephanie Gray corner kick into the team's first goal, at the 6:27 mark of the opening half. Shortly thereafter, senior midfielder Annika Schmidt was able to score her second goal of the season in the 21st minute to push USF out in front 2-0. From there, senior goaltender Stephanie Beall took over and ensured that she would be enjoying her second shutout of the season and the ninth of her USF career. San Francisco outshot the Hornets by a 21-2 margin.

On Friday, September 19, USF played host to UC Santa Barbara in another non-conference game. USF entered the game having won three of their last four games, but were unable to solve the UCSB defense and ultimately lost the match by a 1-0 score. The Gauchos came out strong in the first half, as they outshot the Dons 4-1. It was in the games 26th minute that senior forward Jennifer Borcich was able to beat USF goalkeeper Stephanie Beall off a header, for the games first and only goal.

After regrouping at halftime, the Dons came out much stronger and quicker and their efforts was reflected in the second half shots total, as they outshot the UCSB by a 8-2 margin. However, the Dons were unable to find the back of the net and were shut out for the fourth time this season.

Two days later, USF played their third game of the week and their fifth in nine days, as they played host to the Pennsylvania Quakers. San Francisco, fell behind early as sophomore midfielder Katie Campbell was able to take teammate Katie Cross' pass and place her shot just out of the reach of Stephanie Beall, the USF senior goalkeeper. However, senior midfielder Annika Schmidt was able to respond for USF and tie the game in the 26th minute, off a penalty kick from 15 yards out

As the game progressed, USF appeared to be getting stronger as they out shot the Quakers 11-2 from the second half through overtime. Sophomore forward Shuree Hyatt recorded four shots on the day, and came ever so close to scoring the winning goal in overtime, but ultimately was unable to convert on her opportunities.

WHO'S HOT FOR USF? - Sophomore forward Shuree Hyatt (7 points) and junior midfielder Stephanie Gray (8 points) have scored in four of the teams last six games. Senior midfielder Annika Schmidt has four goals this season, including two last week. Annika, is currently the teams leading goal scorer. Finally, goaltender Stephanie Beall has two shutouts this season, and nine overall in her USF career.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS:

OREGON STATE - Are 5-2-0 on the season... began the season with five consecutive victories, which matched the best start in school history... In 1995, the Beavers also started out 5-0-0-, and eventually finished 14-6-0 but missed out on the NCAA Tournament... leading point scorer is freshman forward Jodie Taylor, from England... She has 17 points on the season (8G, 1A)... lead goaltender is Sophomore Mellisa Onstand, she has played in all 7 games this season, compiling a 5-2-0 record with two shutouts on the season... in his seventh year as head coach is Steve Fennah.

LAST MEETING - Last season, the Dons lost to Oregon St. by a 3-1 score, the game was played at Lorenz Field in Corvallis, Or... The Beavers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with a goal by junior Janelle Joy in the seventh minute... The Dons responded with a goal in the 22nd minute by Ashley Davies, who scored when the Dons' Shannon Allen crossed the ball from the left side of the field... The game didn't stay tied for long though, as sophomore Brianna Monka gave the Beavers the lead again in the 24th minute... Baker added the safety goal in the 85th minute with the assist coming from sophomore Shelby Crabtree...the game was physical with 44 fouls called and 3 yellow cards given out.

SERIES RECORD - The Beavers lead the overall series with four wins against two loses. USF defeated Oregon State once in 1989 by a 3-0 margin, and again in 1990, 1-0. Aside from last season, the three other Beaver victories occurred during the 1988, 1992 and 1993. In 1988, Oregon St. defeated San Francisco by a 1-0 score. In 1992 and 1993, the Beavers defeated the Dons by 3-2, and 4-2 scores.

SAN JOSE STATE - Are 1-6-0 on the season... are currently in the midst of a four game losing streak... their only win came on September 4, at home against IUPUI by a 3-1 count... senior midfielder Shannon Ellis leads the Spartans offensively with six points (3G)... The goaltenders for San Jose State are Adrianne Herbst (1-4-0) and Erin Lavey at (0-2-0)... head coach is Dave Siracusa, who is in his first year with the Spartans.

LAST MEETING - Last season, USF hosted San Jose State in the first ever game at Negoesco Stadium and shut out the Spartans 8-0... The scoring started early when in the third minute, Annika Schmidt made a beautiful pass from the left corner to midfielder Shuree Hyatt, who headed it in for the goal. Hyatt would go on to score one more goal in the first half... The Dons scored five more times in the first half for a 6-0 halftime lead, which was more than enough to ensure the Dons victory.

SERIES RECORD - Since the 1996 season, USF and San Jose State have faced eachother seven times, with San Francisco leading the season series by a 5-2 margin. USF's five wins came in, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998 and 1996. The Spartans two victories occurred during the 1997 and 1999 season.

THE FOLLOWING WEEK - After a one week layoff, the Dons will resume play on Friday, October 8, as they host UC Davis in their final game of their six game homestand. Two days later, the Dons will travel to Moraga, California to face St. Mary's in the first conference match of the season.

COACHING WITH EXPERIENCE - Pamela Kalinoski enters her fourth season as head coach at the University of San Francisco after two years apprenticing for the role in the assistant head coach position. In four seasons as head coach, Kalinoski has compiled a record of 23-35-4. Kalinoski enjoyed a tremendous playing career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, competing on a Tar Heel's team that won four consecutive NCAA women's soccer titles without losing a single match. Advising Pam will be fourth-year assistant coach Allison Gibson, who graduated in 1995 from Sonoma State and third-year goalkeeper coach Jason Werner who graduated from USF in 1996.

HELPING THE COMMUNITY - The USF Women's Soccer team prides itself on its commitment to being a positive influence on the community within San Francisco and beyond. Team members Alana Healy and MacKenzie Kerr are prime examples of this commitment, having dedicated their summers to improving the lives of individuals in need. Alana, a national recipient of the Coca-Cola Community All-American award, spent a summer in South Africa working with street children; she also pioneered a program called Blitz Build for Habitat for Humanity and spent several semesters teaching art at the Hospitality House in the Tenderloin district in San Francisco. Mackenzie just returned from El Salvador, helping the locals there.