November 14, 2003: Volume 59, Number 10

Women's soccer hosts NCAA Regional this weekend

The Union women's soccer team, ranked first in the New York Region, will host the four-team NCAA Regionals this weekend at Garis Field.

On Saturday at 11 a.m., the 18-1-1 Dutchwomen will play Stevens Institute of Technology of Hoboken, N.J., a 5-0 winner over Chestnut Hill on Wednesday.

On Saturday at 1:30, Oneonta, ranked second in the region at 18-1-2, will meet Ithaca College (which defeated Grove City 2-0).

Saturday's two winners will meet Sunday at 1 p.m.

Union secured an NCAA playoff berth last weekend when they won the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association tournament, defeating William Smith 3-0.

"We are very proud to be just one of three New York State teams to be invited to the NCAA tournament," said Union head coach Brian Speck. "Our players have worked extremely hard to achieve the lofty goals they set for themselves and for the team this year.

"This is the closest-knit group that I have ever coached," continued Speck, who has guided the Dutchwomen to a nine-year record of 119-22-12, four UCAA championships, two New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Association crowns, and five consecutive berths in the NCAA Tournament. "It is always nice to play at home and it is a deserving reward for the accomplishments of our team," he said.

The Dutchwomen have not lost on Garis Field in over two years and are 21-2-1 since the start of the 2001 season.

For complete coverage of the tourament during the weekend, visit our web at http://www.union.edu/Athletics/

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