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Varsity - October 31, 2013

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INSIDE MEN'S SOCCER BY JEREMY WODAJO @BADGERMSOCCER SCHEDULE (10-3-2, 2-2-0) LAST WEEK Oct. 23 at Milwaukee T, 1-1 (2OT) Oct. 27 #17 Michigan St. W, 1-0 COMING UP Wed. Eastern Illinois 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at #25 Northwestern 2 p.m. Nov. 8 Ohio State 7 p.m. Nov. 13-17 Big Ten Tourney TBD Depth perception: Badgers show strength in numbers Regular-season success a result of deep roster n a physically demanding sport like soccer, in which endurance is the name of the game, depth at multiple positions is a key to success on the field. The Wisconsin men's soccer team has seen success that is unparalleled in John Trask's previous three seasons in Madison, and the team's depth deserves much of the credit I 60 // VARSITY October 31, 2013 for the Badgers' ascension. Of the 30 players listed on the roster, 25 have seen the field this year in some capacity. UW has utilized more players in 2013 than every school in the Big Ten except Ohio State. The latest example of the Badgers' depth was on display in each of UW's last two matches, as senior Max Jentsch spelled redshirt freshman Casey Beyers in net at Milwaukee and again against then-No. 17 Michigan State on Sunday, for his first two starts of the season. Jentsch went unbeaten during that stretch, earning the Badgers' fourth shutout of the season in the process. Another example is Jacob Brindle. The junior has started only three games this year, but is currently second on the team in points (11) and goals (5) and fifth or better in three other offensive categories. On the other hand, a player who racks up a lot of playing time for the Badgers, but may not receive as much credit for it, is Brian Hail. The freshman has appeared in 14 of UW's 15 games, garnering eight starts and providing Trask and Co. with a definite boost in the back line, a position he shares with an All-American and a senior captain. Due to their depth, the Badgers have done enough to outlast many quality opponents late in the season as they begin to peak just before the Big Ten tournament kicks off in November. Wisconsin's regular-season success is beginning to be recognized by the rest of the country as UW reemerged in the NSCAA/Continental Tire Top 25 after a five-week drought, appearing at No. 23 in this week's poll.

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