Hart's prophecy of success
By Chris Kerr
Sports
Editor
October 21, 2009
 During a practice in early September, Lancer Men's soccer coach Steve Hart assured the Lance that his team was going to do big things this season.
With some key recruitment moves, Hart was confident that this year his team was going to turn heads.
His team's recent performance, reaching one point behind the number one spot in the OUA West, and the ever increasing attendance at Alumni Field, Hart's prophecy is coming true. The team continued their unbeaten streak over the weekend defeating both the McMaster Marauders and Brock Badgers on the road.
Lancer goalkeeper Dan Mendonca tied the Lancer single season shutout record this weekend getting his 8th clean sheet.
On Saturday, the Lancers hit the road to Hamilton and defeated the McMaster Marauders 2-0 at Ron Joyce Stadium.
The 11th ranked Ryan Wise, and 15th ranked Mike Watson got the goals.
On Sunday, the Lancers defeated the Brock 1-0.
Ghana native Ian Osei Owusu scored in the 69th minute to get the win.
Coach Hart is quite satisfied with how his players are performing.
“There are no individual stars on the team, instead they all work together,” said Hart.
“My team’s got a great attitude and great team spirit.”
Above all else, Hart is appreciative of the new popularity his team’s getting this season.
“The crowd’s getting bigger each week, even tonight when it was cold."
"We’ve been getting great support, as well, from the Athletics and Recreation Staff, both in the office's and the stadium, we couldn’t ask for better people to work with.”
The Lancers will close out their regular season this coming weekend as they host the York Lions on Saturday and the Guelph Gryphons on Sunday. Both games are at 3:15 p.m. on Alumni Field.
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