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Jason Kates of the Daily Collegian has a feature story on Mark Morris whose return to the line-up from injury has been a jump-start for the men's soccer team. The forward netted a hat trick last week in a 3-2 win over Rhode Island which included him scoring the game-winning goal with 30 seconds left in regulation.
Jason Kates of the Daily Collegian provides a preview of Saturday's Atlantic 10 opening match for the UMass men's soccer team at Saint Joseph's. Head coach Fran O'Leary said the team has shown strong performances recently and that he feels the program is ready for the start of conference play.
"We've got to take that leap from being competitive to winning," he said. "It's not an easy leap to make, but Saturday would be a great time to start it."
Ross Gienieczko of the Daily Collegian has a feature which looks at the importance of converting, and defending, set piece attempts for the men's soccer team as Atlantic 10 play starts this weekend.
Jason Kates of the Daily Collegian has a look at the improvements made by the UMass men's soccer team on the defensive side of the ball. Head coach Fran O'Leary states that the program is making progress and starting to come together as the non-conference slate winds down this weekend.
"I think for the last couple of games we've been very solid, so now we're getting into consistency. I think we look at it as team defense, so from front-to-back we've become a lot more consistent and that's why we're able to put in some competitive performances."
Jason Kates of the Daily Collegian has a preview today of the UMass men's soccer team's home match on Wednesday afternoon against Hartford. Head coach Fran O'Leary says that setting the tone early will be a key for the Minutemen to be successful.
