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Summarized by Michael Nielsen
BYU Seeking NCAA Women's Soccer Elite
PROVO, UTAH -- The BYU women's soccer team has big plans for a team
in only its sixth season. But a team that is returning four of its
top five scorers, and adds to that a solid recruiting class, is
entitled to big plans.
Team coach Jennifer Rockwood wants her Cougars to reach the Final
Four. She is relying on nine returning starters to help lead the way.
Two seniors, Sara Reading and Kim Lowe, will provide much of the
offensive firepower, combining last season for 29 goals. Joining them
will be Aleisha Cramer, national high school player of the year.
Cramer is just one of a strong Cougar recruiting class that is
expected to bring speed to the team.
The Cougars went 21 - 4 last season. Rockwood hopes to improve on
that mark so that they can win a seed in the NCAA tournament. In past
years, the Cougars have faced a highly ranked team early in the
tournament, with the result that they have reached the Sweet Sixteen
only once.
They are optimistic for their chances this year. According to
Rockwood, "We have high expectations for this team.... It's the most
experienced team we've had."
Source:
BYU Socer Preview: Cougs Aim to Break Into Nation's Elite
Salt Lake Tribune 22Aug00 S3
By Patrick Kinahan: Salt Lake Tribune
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