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Michelle Leonard Despite having to wait almost two hours of lightning-fast delay and 75 minutes of game action in Thursday’s regular-season opener at Betty Lou Mays Field, first-year Baylor soccer coach She finally saw the offensive team she had envisioned.
Sub-in for the first time with just over 15 minutes remaining, sophomore forward Haven Terry Passed from first grade sky reach He ran down the left side before firing a shot past Minnesota goaltender Megan Plastiko into the right corner of the net.
Terry’s second goal of his career was an equalizer in a 1-1 match against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Under new NCAA rules, games were stopped at the end of regulation with no overtime until postseason play.
“It was noticeable when we applied ourselves to the concept of attack,” Leonard said. When we did that, we took over the momentum of the game. It took too long for that to happen. We just can’t piece together enough time.”
With last year’s top scorer, Mackenzie Anthony When taylor moonboth injured, Leonard started three transfers from the Dallas Baptist team and four other first-time Baylor starters in the season opener.
“There was a lot of tension in this game,” said the fifth-year senior midfielder. . Maddy Argya“I think confidence is the key. I think it’s about coming out with a little more confidence, a little more confidence because we’re a good team and we know we can beat anyone.”
The game, which was scheduled to start at 19:00, was delayed until 8:47, and the defense was controlled in the first half, and neither team was solid.
“It’s been a bit tough, but I’ve been in this situation many times at TCU last year,” Argya said. “We know we can do lightning, but we’re just taught to overcome obstacles. We had fun in the locker room, so we’re in good spirits and we’ll be right back.”
The Golden Gophers scored less than seven minutes into the second half when sophomore forward Kaia Harper shot from just inside the 18-foot mark, skimming the crossbar into the left corner of the net to take a 1-0 lead. rice field.
“I don’t think we need that goal if we can handle the corner kick situation well,” Leonard said. , it might not happen. Lauren Traywick). She didn’t have a lot of game time, but she was able to gain some really valuable experience tonight. ”
The Bears got a big lift from the transfers of Terry, Leach and Auburn as Leonard returned to the bench in the final 20 minutes. Micah Beasley and junior midfielder Gaby Muller.
“We were trying to find something that clicked,” says Lenard. “We weren’t feeling good in some ways, so we tried a few different things and looked for players who could calm the game down and make the right decisions. But there were some players who didn’t, and they still don’t play enough to contribute tonight.
Terry, whose only goal was a 2-1 overtime victory over SMU last year, said he had “a little adrenaline rush” when he finally came out.
“You’re like, ‘Let me in, Coach,'” Terry said. . . I feel that all the girls who entered had beautiful legs. Minnesota was playing in the Super Direct, running around the entire game. So having a fresh leg in was good for the team.
The Bears had more chances, including a corner kick in the final ten minutes, but again failed to find the net.
“Obviously I’m happy to show my resilience in the end and find a way to get back into the game and score goals,” Leonard said. “We felt we had some momentum at the end and we weren’t lucky enough to score a second goal. But overall, if we’re being really honest with ourselves, that’s not how we want to play. And , that’s the only way for us to move forward.”
Baylor will return to the pitch on Sunday for a 7 p.m. matchup against the Wisconsin team (0-0-1), who tied No. 7 TCU 0-0 in Fort Worth on Thursday night. Badgers competed in Suite 16 of the NCAA Tournament last year.
rundown
Waco, Texas – Baylor football tied Minnesota 1-1 at Betty Lou Mays Field on Thursday night.
After almost two hours of weather delays, the Bears and Golden Gophers finally kicked off at 8:47pm, with seven of Baylor’s 11 starters making their first starts on green and gold. .
The Bears got off to a strong start defensively, holding Minnesota to just three shots in the first half and scoring no goals. Ashley Merrill The Golden Gopher goalkeeper had to make a save, scoring one of Baylor’s three shots in the first half.
Fighting in the second half, Minnesota scored a goal in the 52nd minute from a corner kick to put them ahead 1–0 in the game.
The bears’ goal was to start Lauren Traywickwent big in the second half, recording four saves to stop Minnesota from extending their lead.
Sub in at 74th and 78th it was a minute Haven Terry When sky reach, quickly connected to the Bears’ offense.Terry scored the equalizing goal at 79th 1 minute with a reach assist.
The Bears kept their momentum going until the end of the game, but due to new NCAA rules, all regular season games end at the end of regulation time, even if they are tied.
In total, 18 Bears saw playtime, including eight newcomers.
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top quotes
Michelle Leonard in the game…
“Well, of course, I’m happy to show some resilience at the end and find a way to get back into the game and score a goal. And I really felt like there was some momentum at the end, but it’s not. I was lucky to score the second goal.”
Haven Terry her goal…
“It feels like a little adrenaline rush. You’re like, ‘Come in, coach.’ You start doing a few sprints and then it’s time to start.”
Maddy Argya About continued intensity…
“I think there’s a lot of tension in this game. It’s the first real game of the season, lots of new players, overall a good team in Minnesota. I think they need to have more confidence. Confidence. Being more aggressive and having a little more swag could have made a difference. can win even
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