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Huskies End Losing Streak With Senior's Help
Mike Northup
Issue date: 4/6/07 Section: Sports
UConn, in search of their first in-conference win of the year, is slated to take on No. 17 Rutgers (9-2, 1-1 Big East) in Piscataway, N.J. Saturday. To get that elusive first Big East win this season, they will have to slow down a red-hot Scarlet Knights team that is tied with Notre Dame for the best overall record in the Big East. The game will play a major role in positioning in the Big East standings, which will become crucial as the inaugural Big East Tournament nears.
Cersosimo emphasized attitude and intelligence as the keys for success in the Huskies' next match.
"It's going to take heart, and hustle, and possessions, and being very smart," Cersosimo said. "The major thing is for us to play a team game. We are our best when we play as a team."
So far, Rutgers has only dropped a 19-10 decision against No. 9 Princeton, and more recently, a 9-3 game against No. 7 Georgetown. Aside from that, it has been relatively smooth sailing for the Scarlet Knights, who have won six of their last seven decisions on the year.
A big part of Rutgers' success is due to their balanced offensive attack. Armed with four players with 20 or more points, and six players with double-digit goal totals, the Scarlet Knights, much like the Huskies, have no shortage of options on offense. In eight out of their nine wins this year five or more players have scored a goal for Rutgers - another testament to their balanced approach on offense.
Going into the game, coach Cersosimo's confidence in the team has not wavered one bit from where it has stood all season.
"I just think that we're back on track and we're ready to go," Cersosimo said. "And this team is able to do anything."
Cersosimo emphasized attitude and intelligence as the keys for success in the Huskies' next match.
"It's going to take heart, and hustle, and possessions, and being very smart," Cersosimo said. "The major thing is for us to play a team game. We are our best when we play as a team."
So far, Rutgers has only dropped a 19-10 decision against No. 9 Princeton, and more recently, a 9-3 game against No. 7 Georgetown. Aside from that, it has been relatively smooth sailing for the Scarlet Knights, who have won six of their last seven decisions on the year.
A big part of Rutgers' success is due to their balanced offensive attack. Armed with four players with 20 or more points, and six players with double-digit goal totals, the Scarlet Knights, much like the Huskies, have no shortage of options on offense. In eight out of their nine wins this year five or more players have scored a goal for Rutgers - another testament to their balanced approach on offense.
Going into the game, coach Cersosimo's confidence in the team has not wavered one bit from where it has stood all season.
"I just think that we're back on track and we're ready to go," Cersosimo said. "And this team is able to do anything."
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