After a huge overtime win against Michigan State Sunday, the Wisconsin men's soccer team hits the road to face UW-Green Bay at Aldo Santaga Stadium Wednesday. Coming off their big win, the Badgers (3-5-2) have picked up momentum as they continue into the second half of the season.
Head coach Todd Yeagley said Green Bay will be a tough opponent, and the Phoenix (9-1-2) are ranked second in the nation in scoring offense.
Senior defender Brian Bultman, who stopped a shot that got by senior goalkeeper Alex Horwath during the game against Michigan State, said he and his fellow defenders are fully prepared for Green Bay's strong offensive attack.
When asked what strategy the defense would use against the Phoenix, Bultman said they would have to play strong and aim for a shutout if they want to earn the victory Wednesday.
On the offensive end, the Badgers will have to continue to create opportunities. Senior forward Scott Lorenz says the strategy for the offense will be to make good crosses and capitalize on corner kicks.
Yeagley said the team's win over Michigan State was surely a confidence booster for the Badgers and that Green Bay's record will be irrelevant. He added that Wisconsin's in-state rivalry with the Phoenix adds more fuel to that fire.
Yeagley added that the Badgers have been a confident team from the start and they are very capable of walking away from Green Bay with a victory.
When asked about what the team needs to improve on in the game, Yeagley said he is focusing more on what the team is doing well. He said he hopes to keep those positives going for a strong finish to the year.
The Badgers' road trip continues with a weekend game against Northwestern Oct. 17 before they return to Madison Oct. 21 to face Marquette.
