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Women’s Soccer: Huskies suffer first conference setback

By Jason Kornwitz

Just four games into conference play coach Ed Matz said he has seen enough to consider his club contenders for one of the top spots in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

Despite a 2-2 tie Sunday at No. 16 William ‘ Mary (9-1-2, 3-0-1) and a 2-1 setback at Old Dominion (11-1, 3-1) Friday, the Huskies’ (6-3-2, 2-1-1) consistent play on both sides of the ball (out-shooting opponents 167-120, outscoring opponents 18-12, amassing five shutouts) allowed Matz the freedom to make such a statement.

“After this weekend with the results we got, I would say we definitely [could contend for a top spot],” Matz said. “These [William ‘ Mary and Old Dominion] are two of the perennial powers in the conference; they’re perennial playoff teams. To go down and outshoot both teams on their home field

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