Nov. 2, 2005
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Briefly
The Lions wrap up their season at home this Saturday, hosting San Diego at Sullivan Field at 1:00pm. LMU looks to end its season on a high note with a victory over the Toreros.
A Look Back
LMU picked up a 2-0 victory over Cal State Northridge on Thursday before returning to WCC action against Santa Clara. Kelly Lewandowski got the ball rolling for LMU against the Matadors, heading in a pass from Lori Sims to give the Lions a lead. Later in the game, Sims added an insurance goal to put LMU up 2-0. The goal was the 20th of her career, tying the LMU all-time goals record. On Sunday, Santa Clara handed the Lions a 4-0 loss.
Senior Day
LMU will honor its senior class in a ceremony before Satuday's game. The class includes six seniors: #2 Kelly Lewandowski, #3 Kellie Schroeder, #9 Lori Sims, #11 Jennifer Horn, #12 Sara Aldama, and #4 Jessica Hanson.
Record Breaker
With a goal against Saint Mary's, Lori Sims became the LMU career leader in points with 52, and now has 55 career points. She passed the previous record of 51, set by Heather Farr in 1994-97. She now has 20 career goals and 15 assists.
Record Breaker Part II
With a goal against Cal State Northridge, Lori Sims tied the LMU career goal mark of 20, set by Heather Farr in 1994-97. With a goal this Saturday against San Diego, Sims would take first place to herself.
Lewandowski Watch
Not to be outdone, Kelly Lewandowski has been making a midseason charge to get to the top of the charts as well. She scored four goals in the month of October, and has six for the season and 19 for her career. She is now just one goal away from tying the career record of 20. Lewandowski has 44 career points (19 goals, 6 assists) and sits in fourth place in the career points list.
Single Season Record Watch
With all of the discussion focused on the LMU career record book, it is worth noting that both Lori Sims and Lewandowski have written their name into the single season record books in 2005. Both players have six goals this season, good for a tie for 6th place in the single season goals chart. Sims and Sara Aldama each have five assists this season, good for a tie for 7th place in the single season chart. Sims has amassed 17 points this season which is the 6th best single season points total in LMU history.
Slovek Shutting Out Opponents
Sophomore goalkeeper Joslyn Slovek has recorded eight shutouts this season which is second most among WCC goalkeepers this season. The Lions have picked up victories during six of those shutouts, and ties in two. Slovek now has 10 career shutouts, third on the all-time LMU career list.
About San Diego
The Toreros are 5-12-1 on the season, and are in 8th place in theWCC with a 1-5 conference record. They recorded a 2-0 win over Saint Mary's for their conference victory. Michelle Rowe leads the team in scoring with six goals and one assist. Amy Epsten, the 2004 WCC Freshman of the Year, has three goals and two assists this season. Brittany Cameon and Karen Cook have shared time in goal this season, and both have a 2.00 GAA.
Horn Honored by Soccer Buzz
Senior defender Jennifer Horn was selected to Soccer Buzz's Team of the Week after earning Defensive MVP honors at the LMU-Four Points Sheraton Culver City Tournament. She led LMU to two shutout victories, and scored the game-winning goal against then-#29 Georgia. It is the first such honor for Horn who was also named the Defensive MVP of the LMU Tournament last year.
All-Tournament Team
As the only team to go 2-0 in the LMU-Four Points Sheraton Culver City Tournament, LMU had four players named to the All-Tournament team. Jennifer Horn was named the Defensive MVP for the second straight year, and Lori Sims was named the co-Offensive MVP. Tana Smothermon and Joslyn Slovek were also named to the All-Tournament Team.
All About the Overtime
The Lions opened their season with five straight double-overtime games, and the sixth game ended after just one overtime period. The six straight overtimes to start the season marks a WCC record, but the double overtime concept is not foreign to the Lions. Last season, LMU played in five double overtime games, and another two games that ended in a single overtime period. The 2003 squad played three double overtime games, and the 2002 team also appeared in five double overtime games. After six straight non-OT games, LMU has seen double overtime in three of its last seven games. The eight double overtime games is the most in program history.
Win Number 150
LMU Head Coach Gregg Murphy recorded his 150th career win with the 2-0 victory over UC Riverside. In his 16th year, Murphy coached at Chapman College before coming to LMU. He is in his 10th season with the Lions.
Player Diary
Throughout the season, senior Kellie Schroeder will be writing a diary on the LMU website. Her journal will give fans an inside peak into the LMU women's soccer team. Be sure to check the LMU website at www.LMULions.com for Schroeder's latest entry.
Gametracker
Follow the Lions all season with GameTracker for Women's Soccer. During any LMU home game, you can get the up-to-the-minute score, as well as updated game stats and a play by play. For more information, go to www.LMULions.com.
Challenging Schedule
As a member of the West Coast Conference, LMU's schedule is one of the toughest in the country. Seven 2005 opponents are currently ranked in Soccer Buzz's top 30 poll this week, including four WCC opponents. In addition, Florida State (#5), Cal State Fullerton (#19) and USC (#28) are all ranked among the nation's top teams. Other opponents have been ranked so far this season - Cal Poly, Princeton, Utah, Georgia, and San Diego have all seen time in the top 25. All but one of the teams that has handed the Lions a loss has been ranked in the top 30 at some point this season.
Sullivan Field Upgrades
Fans to Sullivan Field will notice a few changes to the atmosphere this season. Brand new banners on the back on the bleachers welcome fans to the "Home of the Lions." In addition, a new scoreboard has been installed. This season, the Lions play 12 of their 20 games at Sullivan Field.
