Sports Blog — October 17, 2009
Missouri soccer claims 150th victory in program history
Bryan Blitz earned his 150th win as head coach of the Missouri women’s soccer team Friday night in Waco, Texas, as the Tigers posted a 5-0 shutout win over Baylor.
In addition to Blitz’s 150th win, it was the 150th win in the history of the Missouri soccer program.
The Tigers scored four goals in the first half to put the Bears away early. Sophomore forward and midfielder Jessie Crabtree scored the first two goals of the game. Her first of the evening came just two and a half minutes into the game. The goals were her second and third of the season. Crabtree started Friday night in place of senior forward Kristin Andrighetto.
Junior forward and midfielder Kari Adam and sophomore midfielder Kelsey Blincow added goals in a three-minute span midway through the first half. Andrighetto scored with 20 minutes left in the game to give Missouri its fifth goal of the night.
Missouri again utilized an aggressive offensive attack, outshooting Baylor 23-5. The Tigers controlled the game as Baylor took just one shot on goal during the game.
Senior goalkeeper Tasha Dittamore made just one save and earned the 16th shutout of her career. The Tigers have shut out opponents four times this season, including two conference opponents.
Dittamore was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week earlier this week for her performance last weekend at home. She allowed just one goal in two games, and she set the school record for career shutouts.
The Tigers have the Oklahoma Sooners on the schedule Sunday in Norman, Okla. That contest is set for 1 p.m.
