Bolowich, Carrieri Comment on Record Men's Soccer Start
October 22, 2000 | Men's Soccer
Oct. 22, 2000
Carolina's men's soccer team, ranked No. 1 in the nation, got off to its best start in school history with a 7-1 win Sunday afternoon over NC State. Here's what head coach Elmar Bolowich and junior forward Chris Carrieri had to say after the game:
Bolowich on this season's 14-2 start, the best in school history:
"It's nice to have that, but it only came about with consistent performances, consistent practices and discipline on the team. This team is also mature enough to adjust to different circumstances in games which has helped us achieve that record."
Bolowich on what the seniors have contributed to the program:
"When the seniors were freshmen, the program was really in a change, and they've helped to contribute to this change. Michael Bucy, Caleb Norkus, Carson Porter, Eddie Robinson, and Brad Thomas were here four years ago when the chips were down, but they hung around and stayed positive. It was around them that we could mold a team and now we're successful. We could group the incoming players around them and progressively get better. All five of these seniors did get progressively better during their four years here at Carolina."
Carrieri on the success of the team this season:
"The main thing that has helped us is the recruits stepping it up. Logan [Pause] in the middle, [Sean] McGinty in the front, Grant Porter and [David] Stokes in the back. All of them coming straight from high school and being able to step it up at this level has really helped. We've matured over the year, and we're playing with a lot more confidence."
Carrieri on leading the ACC in all offensive categories:
"I don't want to take all of the credit. Everyone gives me nice chances, and I just try to put it away. They also finish it up when I dish it out as well. Everyone's playing strong, not just me. There are ten other guys out there on the field, and all of my points are not coming from my foot alone. The defense has been great helping out, too, making our job easier up front."