Under second-year head coach Michael Spivey, the Wesleyan soccer team will be looking to establish an identity early in the year that will carry the team to a post-season appearance. The road to the GSAC Tournament starts on Saturday when the Pioneers host Tennessee Temple at the Mathews Athletic Complex.
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Key Returners
Emily Epperson, Senior, Goalkeeper
Epperson ranks fourth in NCAA Division III history in career saves and is the Great South Athletic Conference career record holder.
Azea Mustafa, Junior, Forward
Mustafa led the team in goals (3) last season and will be the focal point of the offense again this year.
Team Strengths
- A solid defense
- Never-say-stop attitude across the team
- Getting the inexperienced group up to speed
- Team continuity
Wesleyan expects to compete in every match this year to the final minute and qualify for the conference playoffs at the end of the season. Maryville College has won nine straight regular season titles and has not lost a conference match in three years.
Worth Quoting
"Youth, experience and attitude will drive this team to meet its season goals in 2010. "
-- Wesleyan head coach Michael Spivey on the upcoming season.
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