This interview is with senior Lindzee Baker.
With a very decisive win over Pacific, how does the game compare to the upcoming one with Puget Sound?
We try to treat every game the same and not focus on who the competitor is but really just play our game and keep it mind what we are in control of. However, UPS definitely as an air of hype about the game considering the last 3 years but the weight of each game is just as serious as the next.
Are there some tactics that will have to be implemented against Puget Sound that weren’t used against Pacific?
I don’t know about tactics but I would definitely love to have a shut out whereas Pacific was able to score a goal on us.
I know that Puget Sound has been a extremely close competitor the past few years when it comes to our conference. Do you think that this game could potentially give way to who will win the conference this year?
I think it is still extremely early on in the season to say that this game is the deciding factor of conference champs. It is definitely one step closer for the winning team but there are still a lot of games to be played and goals to be scored.
As a team how will you all go into this upcoming conference match up? Are there any certain rituals or traditions that the team uses to get pumped for games?
We want to be really well prepared for every game so just taking care of our bodies and doing the rights things (stretching, drinking water, getting enough sleep). We don’t have any set rituals or traditions but I do think one thing very different about our team this year than in past years is our ability to balance having a lot of fun but getting the job done as well. I think just keeping the mindset of wanting to do really well but also remembering why we play soccer is really important in our preparation for each game.
As a senior what would you like to see this season and how do you think you can achieve that?
I would obviously love for us to win conference as we have been so close every year I have been here. I think this team is 100 percent capable of it if we stay focused and remember to play our game. We have a really talented, special and hard-working team this year and I think we all really deserve the win. I cannot think of a better team to be a part of my senior year so all in all I really just want to enjoy the time I have left with these girls.