IU women's soccer preps for a new season

The 2009 women’s soccer season is officially under way. With their Aug. 21 home opening 2-0 victory against Wright State, the Hoosiers extended their consecutive shutout streak to 360 minutes. The scoreless minutes date back to last season, when IU won its last three contests and didn’t participate in postseason play.
 
In 2008, the Hoosiers lost seven games by one goal, including five straight 1-0 losses. They’re looking to jumpstart their 2009 season with strong defense and more experience and repetition from spring practices.  

2008 RECORD 8-10-1 (3-6-1)

HEAD COACH Mick Lyon

FIRST HOME GAME University of Evansville, 7:30 a.m. Friday

KEY GAMES Florida, Penn State, Illinois and Minnesota

KEY RETURNERS Seven players return for their senior seasons.

SLEEPER GAMES Hofstra, St. John’s

INTERESTING FACT After beginning the 2008 season 5-10, IU finished the season 3-0-1.