Scoring not a problem, stopping teams might be
Field hockey coach Cristy Freese said she isn’t worried about her team’s offense.
She is concerned with the defense after two players were lost to graduation.
This is just one of many things CMU will work on when it begins its spring competition with a game against Michigan State at 2 p.m. Sunday at the CMU Field Hockey Complex.
“We’re trying to solidify our defense,” Freese said. “We will work together to accomplish those goals.”
Backs Laura Glaza and Kim Ferris both graduated.
They helped CMU allow just 2.51 goals per game, tied for second lowest in the Mid-American Conference. The Chippewas posted three shutouts last season.
The offense led the MAC in goals, assists and points.
It returns top goal scorers Alicia Balanesi and Kelly Jordan, who tied for second in the MAC with 11 goals each.
The team competes in an eight-team spring league for the next three weekends.
CMU plays at Michigan for three games April 8 against Kent State, Michigan State and Northwestern.
It also plays Miami University and Ohio at Michigan State April 15.
Another thing Freese wants to work on is getting the younger players playing time.
“We want to give them some time in a starting role,” Freese said. “We want to get them acclimated to playing a bigger role.”
