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The Daily OrangeVB | Syracuse creates chances but can't score in 1-0 loss to South Florida
By Andrew L. John
Posted: 10/13/08, 4:10 AM EST Section: Sports
Nearly all were contested by multiple defenders.
Though the halftime adjustments didn't translate into a win, Wheddon remained positive. He hopes they will pay off during the final stretch of the season. All season long he has stressed the importance of playing consistent soccer, and he said he's starting to see improvement on that front.
"I don't think it's a case of us trying harder, I think it's more a case of us being composed," Wheddon said. "If we weren't creating opportunities, then I'd be concerned. But we've made adjustments to our formation to give us more chances on the offense."
The good news for SU? With the wide range of results in the Big East, there are plenty of games left to make a run and qualify for the Big East tournament.
"Marquette and West Virginia are probably a lock for the Big East tournament," Wheddon said, "but everyone else is still fighting for it. That includes UConn, Rutgers, Seton Hall and Georgetown - all teams which we are about to play. I think if we show up and play with the same heart, and some organization and action, then we'll be fine."
aljohn@syr.edu
Though the halftime adjustments didn't translate into a win, Wheddon remained positive. He hopes they will pay off during the final stretch of the season. All season long he has stressed the importance of playing consistent soccer, and he said he's starting to see improvement on that front.
"I don't think it's a case of us trying harder, I think it's more a case of us being composed," Wheddon said. "If we weren't creating opportunities, then I'd be concerned. But we've made adjustments to our formation to give us more chances on the offense."
The good news for SU? With the wide range of results in the Big East, there are plenty of games left to make a run and qualify for the Big East tournament.
"Marquette and West Virginia are probably a lock for the Big East tournament," Wheddon said, "but everyone else is still fighting for it. That includes UConn, Rutgers, Seton Hall and Georgetown - all teams which we are about to play. I think if we show up and play with the same heart, and some organization and action, then we'll be fine."
aljohn@syr.edu
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