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	Vol.7, No 15, September 23, 1999
	LBSU soccer team tries for two this weekend By Shreya Bhakta Daily Forty-Niner Long Beach State women's soccer Head Coach Julie Cochran insists her team can perform despite a 2-5 record. WOMEN'S SOCCER "[The record] really isnít really reflective of how we play," she said. The team will test its luck Friday night when it travels to Las Vegas to take on the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.  UNLV, led by Head Coach Staci Hendershott, are 2-3-1. The Rebels, like the 49ers, started its womenís soccer program a year ago, going 8-10-1.   This will be the first time the teams have met. The 49ers return home Sunday to take on Fresno State at 1 p.m. Cochranís coaching mentor Peter Reynaud will lead the 6-3 Bulldogs. Fresno Stateís victories have included wins over No. 13 James Madison, Utah State and Mississippi. Cochran said she feels good about her teamís chances despite her team facing two tough opponents,  "Our game has improved so much in terms of our style of play," Cochran said. "We're playing tougher, more competitive teams this year. So, this weekend I really want to score." Last weekend, the womenís soccer team traveled to Stockton to play at the Pacific Collegiate Soccer Showcase. On Friday night, the 49ers faced the University of Pacific and were shut out 4-0. The 49ers started off relatively slow while the Tigers started off quickly. Pacific forward Jamee Lucchesi scored an unassisted goal during the first six minutes of play. In the second half, the Pacific Tigers prowled and growled their way to three more goals. Lucchesi scored her second goal of the night to start the second-half scoring barrage. She  scored four minutes into the second half, assisted by Tiger middle forwards Brooke Kentera and Mariah Metras.  LBSU goalie Jihan Elgazzar lowered her goals-against average to 2.30 by responding to shut out Idaho State 1-0, Sunday.		CFA angry over raise process Students welcomed to mixer New system makes e-mail easier Mentor program gives support, helps with pressures of life Toys don't kill Threats no joke WWF sues bunny Ol' Dirty Bastard does it again with new album 'Tootsie' and 'The Big Chill' make good rentals Injuries hamper 49ers Haneef blocks opponents' way LBSU soccer team tries for two this weekend Men's polo looks to rebound after tough week Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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