The return of LP is taking away from the big games this weekend. Here are my predictions:
Bates at Midd- 0-2
Bates has looked a lot better this season than in seasons past. However, Midd's turf field is one of the biggest home field advantages in the NESCAC. Glaser and Conrad look good, both scoring goals over the weekend. I say a goal from each and Midd cruises comfortably past a resurgent Bates team.
Conn Coll at Bowdoin- 1-1
This is a really tough game to call. Conn College has not looked good recent weeks, and apparently their center back Punt will be out for the season. That being said, they still have a great midfield led by Devlin, and can create scoring chances. Bowdoin has looked really good recently, winning five in a row before losing to Williams last week. Their center back number 8 is a great athlete, but I see a physical game that ends 1-1.
Amherst at Wesleyan- 1-0
Amherst as usual finds themselves at the top of the table moving into playoff time. I know there has been a lot of talk about Amherst and their playing style, and while it isn't pretty, they win games. Also, Pascal-Leone is a ver good player, and Martin is always dangerous. I am still not convinced that Wesleyan has enough weapons to consistently score goals, and I think that they may have a tough time against Amherst this weekend.
Hamilton at Colby- 1-0
Really big game at the bottom of the table. Hamilton has not scored as many goals in recent games as they were at the beginning. Also not sure where Reynolds is but he missed both games this weekend and they gave up five goals in his absence. Kraynak is a strong hold up forward, and I think he will score one. Colby is a surprise team this year for me. They look very well organized defensively, which is a night and day change from last year's team. They are always tough to beat at home (as midd knows).
Williams at Tufts- 1-2
After an unusually shaky start to the season, Williams has seemed to find their usual form. I haven't seen any of their games this year, but it seems like Grady is finding the back of the net a lot, and they haven't been giving up many goals. That being said, Tufts is probably the best team in the NESCAC skill wise. Their midfield is loaded with talented players highlighted by the fact that Santos still comes off the bench in many games. Hoppernot and brown up top are threats and I think that they will take the victory over Williams at home.
Bates at Midd- 0-2
Bates has looked a lot better this season than in seasons past. However, Midd's turf field is one of the biggest home field advantages in the NESCAC. Glaser and Conrad look good, both scoring goals over the weekend. I say a goal from each and Midd cruises comfortably past a resurgent Bates team.
Conn Coll at Bowdoin- 1-1
This is a really tough game to call. Conn College has not looked good recent weeks, and apparently their center back Punt will be out for the season. That being said, they still have a great midfield led by Devlin, and can create scoring chances. Bowdoin has looked really good recently, winning five in a row before losing to Williams last week. Their center back number 8 is a great athlete, but I see a physical game that ends 1-1.
Amherst at Wesleyan- 1-0
Amherst as usual finds themselves at the top of the table moving into playoff time. I know there has been a lot of talk about Amherst and their playing style, and while it isn't pretty, they win games. Also, Pascal-Leone is a ver good player, and Martin is always dangerous. I am still not convinced that Wesleyan has enough weapons to consistently score goals, and I think that they may have a tough time against Amherst this weekend.
Hamilton at Colby- 1-0
Really big game at the bottom of the table. Hamilton has not scored as many goals in recent games as they were at the beginning. Also not sure where Reynolds is but he missed both games this weekend and they gave up five goals in his absence. Kraynak is a strong hold up forward, and I think he will score one. Colby is a surprise team this year for me. They look very well organized defensively, which is a night and day change from last year's team. They are always tough to beat at home (as midd knows).
Williams at Tufts- 1-2
After an unusually shaky start to the season, Williams has seemed to find their usual form. I haven't seen any of their games this year, but it seems like Grady is finding the back of the net a lot, and they haven't been giving up many goals. That being said, Tufts is probably the best team in the NESCAC skill wise. Their midfield is loaded with talented players highlighted by the fact that Santos still comes off the bench in many games. Hoppernot and brown up top are threats and I think that they will take the victory over Williams at home.