University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Women's Soccer Begins Practice for 2008 Season
08.11.2008 | Women's Soccer
The Bulldogs went an uncharacteristic 4-14 last year as injuries from start to finish slowed UNC Asheville down. Prior to last season, the Bulldog program had celebrated five straight winning seasons, four trips to the Big South title game, two Big South Conference regular-season titles and one trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Michele Cornish, the winningest coach in Big South Conference history, is looking for her 2008 team to get back to their winning ways.
“Last year was a tough one to go through,” stated Cornish. “We had some injuries but we simply could not get untracked. We're looking forward to doing much better this season.”
UNC Asheville returns some talented players in 2008. Start with senior forward Robyn Busha. The
Senior midfielder Juliana Duncan is one of the best in the Big South and will be one of
The Bulldogs also return junior goalkeeper Veronica Lazar, forwards McKenna Stockhausen and Katy Beeler plus defender Keri Skelton to give
Some freshmen to watch out for include goalkeeper Mackenzie Gilmore, midfielders Mary Beale, Leilani Halkiotis, Carolyn O'Brien, forward Bethany Teague and defender Mary Kate Tucker.
The Bulldogs play six home matches this year and open the 2008 season at Greenwood Field against
