At this time last month, the forecast for the women’s soccer team was all sunshine and blue skies. Markus Roeders’ eighth NCAA Tournament appearance in a 10-year span seemed all but certain with a 7-1 record and three consecutive road victories.
Things have certainly changed since then. What at first appeared to be a rough weekend – a tie at home against Illinois State and a road loss to crosstown rival University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – morphed into a rough month.
Between Sept. 11 and Oct. 11, the team went 2-4-1. Opponents outscored the Golden Eagles 10-5, a stark contrast from the team’s 10-1 goal advantage in its seven-game winning streak.