Women's soccer wins third game in a row

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by Matthew Chrisman

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The victory improved the team to a number-eight ranking in the eight-state region in which it competes during the year.

Although the first half was dominated by Rice, neither team was able to sustain any consistent offense.

The young but talented Rice defense, led by freshman sweeper Casey Robinson and freshman goalkeeper Ellen Landsen, managed to hold Oklahoma's offense to no substantial attacks on goal in the half.

Junior captain Sarah Newton, despite personally being "disappointed with [her] own play," dominated the midfield play through out the half.

Despite a few attacks on goal by Newton and forward Laura Feist, the Owls could not get the ball in the net.

The team came out strong in the second half.

With Newton, who rested for part of the first half, leading the offensive attack, the Owls kept the ball deep in Oklahoma's territory.

There were several close attempts on Oklahoma's goal.

Early in the second half, a shot from freshman forward Amy Chlampowski required an impressive save from Oklahoma's goalkeeper to maintain the zero-zero deadlock.

The tie was finally broken in the twenty-third minute of the half when freshman Chappell Marmon stepped to the center from her outside midfield position to finish on a cross served from the right side by Kindra Welch.

Marmon said that, "It felt great" to score her first goal for Rice.

The Houston heat and humidity played a significant role in the game.

The Owls line-up saw many different combinations as Head Coach Kevin Johnson shuttled players in and out to keep the team fresh.

Newton said, "The team moved the ball well throughout the game, but it was still sluggish because of the heat."

Oklahoma was playing its second game of the day after having defeated Lamar University earlier.

Marmon said, "It was really hot, but we should have taken advantage of Oklahoma's fatigue [from playing Lamar] in the first half."

With the win, the Owls remained atop the Texas Intercollegiate Soccer Club Conference.

The Owls' next game promises to be a true measure of the team's ability as it takes on Baylor University tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the soccer field.

Baylor has traditionally been a powerhouse in the league.

Newton said that the game will be "one of the toughest games of the year."

In preparation for the game, the team is working on beefing up their defensive attacks and fine-tuning their offensive strategies.

This item appeared in the Sports section of the September 22, 1995 issue.

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