NESCAC 2012

[amh63]

In an evening match at Amherst, Amherst beats Trinity 3-1.  Amherst gives up its first goal of the season to Trinity in about the 51 minute.  Amherst added its third goal with 12 minutes to goal.  Trinity's goal made it 2-1 in the contest. More accurate specifics on the Amherst website in the recap of the game.

[Jump4Joy]

Didn't see the whole game, so I went to the box score. Amherst outshot Trinity, 33-4?!

[Giggs]

Very curious article article in the Tufts student newspaper. Is team dissension causing their difficulties: http://www.tuftsdaily.com/women-s-soccer-nothing-to-lose-for-tufts-in-homecoming-match-against-amherst-1.2770196#.UGT4xWt5mSM

[Giggs]

Picks for today.  Mid takes Wes, even though at Wes I see them getting out of there 3-0.  Amherst 2, Tufts 0, sorry but do not think baking cookies will help them today. Bowdoin should win handily at home against Conn, I will say something like 4-1.  bates Hamilton could be an interesting match, but will take Hamilton at home 2-1. Lastly, just have a sense that Colby Trinity is an even match, will pick this as a 2-2 tie. Good luck everyone.

[amh63]

Giggs.....good call.  Amherst beats Tufts 2-0 at Tufts.

[Jump4Joy]

Tufts' high pressure pushed Amherst off rhythm in the first half, giving the Jumbos much of the ball for the first 40 mins. An own goal with 5 mins remaining put the Jeffs up by one at the half. It was mostly Amherst from then on, and they scored the insurance in stanza two. Big week ahead to prepare for Williams.

[Giggs]

Big miss yesterday was Trinity over Colby.  One player nets all three. Other surprise, but not the result was Wes apparently giving Mid an even match. Bowdoin winning by only one at home over Conn is a bit troubling for them.

For today, Bates and Tufts are having trouble putting the ball in the net. With Tufts at home, I will take them in a 1-0 game.

[Giggs]

Well, both teams scoring difficulties continue. 2OT's, 0-0 final.

[Giggs]

Looks like Abbey Lake @Trinity is off to a great start and early leader for ROY (leading points and goal scorer), others worth watching/mentioning?

[machine54]

How is Wesleyan 1-4 in the Nescac   They played a very good second half v midd. With the schedule they have left would not surprise me if they finish 5-5

Freshman Hannah robinson at midd is very talented playing behind two senior captains at defensive mid but she is getting good minutes and started a bunch of games

[amh63]

Amherst lost to Williams at home in the last 30 seconds....It was 3-2 Williams after Amherst took an early 2-0 lead and a 2-1 lead at the half.  Amherst gave up a goal late in the game and lost the game as Williams last goal was with less than 30 seconds to go in reulation play.  Amherst seemed, imo, to expect to win after taking a 2-0 lead...that lead coming easy.  Amherst did not wake up even when Williams scored  near the end of the first half. 

[Giggs]

Wow, big shocker of the weekend is Conn over Mid!  Stat's indicate Mid had the better of play except where it counted-goals scored. Anyone there to give their perspective?

Also, Williams comes off a great weekend and is looking like the fav to take the title.

[amh63]

Amherst beats Colby at home on Sat.....4-0 and gives HSC her 100 win in 9 seasons.  Nice write-up of the game on the Amherst website.

[Jump4Joy]

Amherst scored many goals this weekend, outscoring two NESCAC opponents, 9-1, but the games felt closer than the scores, especially the Bowdoin game. Bowdoin has some real attacking threats with a combination of players who provide quickness and size. They had Amherst on their heels in the opening two minutes and for the first 15 mins after Amherst scored an early goal in the third minute. Amherst took over, especially in the second half when they held onto the ball for longer and longer build-ups, leaving Bowdoin to resorting to winning the ball in their defensive third and bypassing midfield to their strength in the attack third.

[Giggs]

Was hoping others would post. No longer have a direct involvement and am missing Becks. Maybe a guest appearance?