NESCAC

[Mr.Right]

1-1 Endicott and Williams with 10 minutes left. Endicott rips a screamer off the post just missing a chance to go up 2-1.

[blooter442]

WHAT A SAVE by the Gordon goalkeeper. Less than 30 seconds left, a bullet header from the Tufts player off a cross, fantastic reactions to tip it over. Gordon clears the ensuing corner, game ends 1-0.

[blooter442]

Final from Williamstown 1-1. Ephs bossed the SOG 6-1 and had more of the ball but Endicott deserved the draw. In a year where many thought they would struggle Endicott is now 3-1-1 and I think Riley Hoffman could be a star for the future. They have a three-game homestead next week, including Trinity on Monday night.

[Mr.Right]

Williams and Endicott end up 1-1. Williams did not look good this game especially 2nd Half and OT's. This was their 3rd game in 5 days and it looked it. Bad news for them is they have another doubleheader this weekend a mid week tilt next week and another doubleheader the following weekend. Horrific scheduling. Endicot had some chances and have some skill and speed but nothing earth shattering. GK is very solid, Alcorn looked a bit shaky today on a couple crosses and really Williams looked flat all game.

Tufts loses at Gordon 1-0 and from the times I was getting a peek I again saw Tufts in their opponents half but not getting that final pass or shot that they need. I do not rate Gordon as I rarely saw them with the ball but they get the job done. That was a tremendous save by the Gordon keeper with 30 seconds left to preserve the win.

Trinity got a late goal from Milbury off a corner to make it 3-2 and had 1 more chance to use Milbury's head to tie the game but the service was just a bit high. Good win for Conn on the road. Trinity needs to re-organize defensively and in net. Time to make some changes as they just cannot afford to be making some of the mistakes they are making back there.

[Nutmeg]

Williams and Endicott end up 1-1. Williams did not look good this game especially 2nd Half and OT's. This was their 3rd game in 5 days and it looked it. Bad news for them is they have another doubleheader this weekend a mid week tilt next week and another doubleheader the following weekend. Horrific scheduling. Endicot had some chances and have some skill and speed but nothing earth shattering. GK is very solid, Alcorn looked a bit shaky today on a couple crosses and really Williams looked flat all game.

Tufts loses at Gordon 1-0 and from the times I was getting a peek I again saw Tufts in their opponents half but not getting that final pass or shot that they need. I do not rate Gordon as I rarely saw them with the ball but they get the job done. That was a tremendous save by the Gordon keeper with 30 seconds left to preserve the win.

Trinity got a late goal from Milbury off a corner to make it 3-2 and had 1 more chance to use Milbury's head to tie the game but the service was just a bit high. Good win for Conn on the road. Trinity needs to re-organize defensively and in net. Time to make some changes as they just cannot afford to be making some of the mistakes they are making back there.

Was switching between games....

Williams-endicott....agree with above comments. Williams looked a little tired and Rashid could have distributed better.  Jury still out on Williams but I think they'll be good. Endicott has become formidable.

Conn-trinity. As mentioned above, Devlin is an excellent player. Only a few can handle him and with Kayne graduated he is the best midfielder in the NESCAC.  I really enjoyed watching that battle in the past. Conn can use some more support and Trinity has to improve its defense. They are pretty equal.

Tufts-Gordon.  Again, no Majumder. Again, they outshoot their opponent and lose.  As I mentioned after the Colby game, the new midfield will have to work on a better rhythm and getting in that last pass to create easier chances. Mr. Right also stated that he noticed the same issue. That save in the last minute may be one of the better ones we'll see all year. While Gordon comes up with the win, they weren't super impressive.

[blooter442]

Gordon didn't reinvent the wheel or do anything super impressive, but they held firm throughout the game and that save at the end was unreal and perhaps cruel on Tufts. Really nice goal from the Scots though, both the ball in and the header, nothing stand-in GK Johnson could do about that one.

While Tufts could use Majumder for sure, I think they perhaps miss Connor Brown even more. His pace down the wings helped stretch the
defense and create a lot of space for Majumder and others to take advantage of. I'd say Kayne is the biggest loss that Tufts has had to endure, but Brown's graduation left a similar void.

[Brother Flounder]

Gordon didn't reinvent the wheel or do anything super impressive, but they held firm throughout the game and that save at the end was unreal and perhaps cruel on Tufts. Really nice goal from the Scots though, both the ball in and the header, nothing stand-in GK Johnson could do about that one.

While Tufts could use Majumder for sure, I think they perhaps miss Connor Brown even more. His pace down the wings helped stretch the
defense and create a lot of space for Majumder and others to take advantage of. I'd say Kayne is the biggest loss that Tufts has had to endure, but Brown's graduation left a similar void.

Spot on, Bloots!

[letsGOswans!]

Yes. I alluded to something similar in my earlier prediction on how the standings will look at the end of the season. Pinheiro and Brown were two extremely underrated players. Devlin has been the best midfielder in the league the past few years. It's good to see Conn scoring goals even though they are letting some in.

[dacac]

Undoubtedly, Devlin is a beast. I was hoping he would get a chance to make an NCAA run this year, but it will be difficult with Leon out for the season and a suspect backline.

[EasyGoer27]

Williams 2-0 over Colby, seemed a little better mid week, stay undefeated.
Amherst 2-1 over Middlebury- Coin flip wish this game was later in the season.
Wesleyan 1-1 tie with Bowdoin
Hamilton 2-1 over Trinity, Trinity just plain bad at the back.....

[blooter442]

Williams 2-0 Colby - Ephs have enough to get the job done in a solid win.
Amherst 1-0 Middlebury - Tempted to say draw, but I think Amherst will finish one more chance than their opponents.
Wesleyan 1-0 Bowdoin - Not sure that Bowdoin will score but this could well be a tie as well.
Hamilton 2-1 Trinity - Hamilton isn't prolific, but Trinity is leaking goals.
Tufts 3-0 Bates - Tufts gets its first win of the year.

[Brother Flounder]

Williams 2-0 Colby
Amherst 1-1 Middlebury.  Time for Middlebury to show they are for real.
Wesleyan 0-0 Bowdoin
Hamilton 1-2 Trinity
Tufts 2-0 Bates

[EasyGoer27]

Williams 2-0 over Colby, seemed a little better mid week, stay undefeated.
Amherst 2-1 over Middlebury- Coin flip wish this game was later in the season.
Wesleyan 1-1 tie with Bowdoin
Hamilton 2-1 over Trinity, Trinity just plain bad at the back.....
Opps forgot Tufts 1-0 Bates, they have to win a game soon don't they?

[Off Pitch]

Williams 1-0 Colby  - The Ephs come out flat, but one goal is enough to overcome Colby.
Amherst 0-1 Middlebury -  I'll stick with my preseason prediction that Midd prevails at home.
Wesleyan 1-0 Bowdoin -   Another 1-0 game for the Polar Bears
Hamilton 2-1 Trinity -  Hamilton still without Lin-Manuel Miranda but hard to bet on Trinity on the road.
Tufts 1-0 Bates -   Tufts doubles their season goal total.

[Shooter McGavin]

Mind if I jump in? I want to try and follow the New England teams a little more 

Williams 2-1 Colby
Amherst 1-0 Middlebury OT
Wesleyan 0-1 Bowdoin
Hamilton 3-3 Trinity
Tufts 1-0 Bates