This is the biggest game of the season. The Spartans have also recorded 14 shutouts this season. Defense takes on a new importance in the playoffs, Suarez said. In postseason you need healthy players and defense. Defense is the No. 1 thing.
Offense wins games but defense wins championships.
SJSU was last defeated by the Hoosiers 1-0 in 1978 at Spartan Stadium. Spartan Stadium isn't being used for Saturday's game because the field needs to be prepared for the upcoming football game against Fresno State University and the NCAA women's soccer Final Four, St. Clair said. The Spartans have made 12 previous appearances in the NCAA tournament. Their last appearance was in 1998 when they lost 3-2 in triple overtime to Stanford in the first round. SJSU's best finish was in 1968 when they lost in the semifinals.