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Varsity - November 7, 2013

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INSIDE MEN'S SOCCER BY JEREMY WODAJO @BADGERMSOCCER SCHEDULE (12-3-2, 3-2-0) THIS WEEK Sunday at #25 Northwestern W, 1-0 Friday Ohio State 7 p.m. COMING UP Nov. 13-17 Big Ten Tournament TBA Victory lap: UW thriving on senior leadership Badgers close regular season on Friday hile the falling leaves of late October and early November signify the beginning of a period of hibernation and declining growth, the Wisconsin men's soccer team has continued to sprout success despite the changing seasons. UW is unbeaten in eight of its last nine games, dating back to Oct. 2, including two W 58 // VARSITY November 7, 2013 shutouts over top-25 ranked Big Ten opponents. Much of the team's success this season can be accredited to senior leadership. "Our younger players really look up to the older ones," UW head coach John Trask said. "It's great to see the older guys getting on the younger guys and watching how they respond. It shows how much they all want to win." Much of UW's leadership and success has stemmed from the back line, headed by senior captain Paul Yonga. The Badgers' defense has only allowed more than two goals in a game twice this season, and only one of those matches resulted in a loss. Wisconsin has been especially difficult to score on since senior Max Jentsch made his first start between the posts this season on Oct. 23 at Milwaukee. Jentsch has since started every match for the Badgers, posting two shutouts and a 0.72 goals against average. A solid defensive core is complimented by a high-powered offense led by senior captains Chris Prince and Tomislav Zadro. UW leads the Big Ten in points (105), goals (35), goals per game (2.06) and is tied for first in assists (35). The combination of an almost impenetrable defense, dangerous offense and 13 seniors spells a recipe for a deep postseason run in the coming weeks. Wisconsin wraps up its regular-season schedule on Friday at 7 p.m., as it welcomes Ohio State to the McClimon Complex for Senior Night. The Badgers look to extend the nation's longest home unbeaten streak to 13 matches. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

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