How goes it Bobcat fans?
Have things been great on our end or what? GCSU posted back to back shutouts over Georgia Southwestern and West Georgia last week, winning 3-0 and 4-0. All seven goals came in one respected half for the 'Cats!
West Georgia was without a doubt the most impressive game of the year. The offense was clicking on all cylinders as someone different poured home a goal each time: Freshman Brittany Borror, junior Megan McAlpin, freshman Taylor Yee, and sophomore Anna Wierzbicki. Borror also had an assist in the contest. Junior Karen Bonillia had two assists, too!
Now it's time to switch back to conference play for GCSU the rest of the way. The Bobcats have nine games remaining on the 2010 slate, five of which are on the road. All of the remaining games for Georgia College are in conference, signifying the importance of this stretch run.
Lander and GCSU have had a bitter rivalry in the past. Both teams have gotten into squabbles ever since the Bobcats beat Lander 1-0 in 2008 in the Peach Belt Conference tournament.
Hopefully tonight's matchup is clean and hard fought.
Here are the keys to a GCSU win:
1) IMPORTANCE: These last nine games are the most important of the year. Peach Belt Conference games determine your seeding at the end of the year going into the tournament. GCSU cannot afford to slip up against teams they should beat. The ladies must have the mentality coming in that every minute of every game matters from this point on.
2) INVOLVEMENT: If Georgia College can involve everyone on offense and defense like we saw this past Saturday against West Georgia, things will be just fine. GCSU can't rely on one single player to carry the load. Soccer is a team oriented game. The ladies must play in unison.
3) MIDFIELD: GCSU senior midfielder Ally Treat has arguably been the biggest player under the radar over her four years here at GCSU. Treat is involved on every side of the ball. This team would be in some significant trouble if there was no Ally Treat. If Treat can have a strong final nine games, this team could be well on its way back to the NCAA Tournament.
4) KEEPER: Look for senior All-American keeper Mary Rob Plunkett to continue to improve as the season progresses. History shows that Plunkett gets stronger in the pipes as the season progresses. Just a few weeks ago Plunkett's goals against average (GAA) was close to 2. The number continues to drop, now at 1.13. Plunkett is figuring out how her defense plays in front of her and what the best position for her to be in is.
If GCSU can uphold these keys things will bode well for GCSU this evening against conference foe Lander. But we'll just have to see if that's the case.
Tune in to the broadcast at 6:50 on http://www.gcsuradio.com/ to listen live! Looking forward to calling the game with one of GCSU's finest media personnel, Caleb Rule!
Talk to you from Bobcat Field!
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