2015 NCAA North Region

[Wisco21]

Goose, do you think a win at home vs. UWW could warrant a Pool C bid for a dilapidated UWO side?

If that were to occur they would still have an SOS around 550 (I would assume UWW and Finlandia's SOS's would cancel each other out) and would hold a RvR of 3-1-1 or 3-1-2 (if Luther wins out could see them being regionally ranked)
W: MSOE, NPU, UWW
T: Wheaton (Ill.)
L: Loras, [Luther]

A loss or draw would surely see the Titan's final season to an end.

[casualfan]

I think UWO would deserve a bid if they can knock off UWW at home.

Like you mentioned, 12-3-2 with an SOS around .550 and a good record against regionally ranked opponents.

It would be a great story to see UWO get in the tourney in their final season.

A UWO team in the NCAA tourney with a bunch of guys passionate about their program in their final season could spell trouble for many squads.

UWW should be in safely now, but would likely need to win at least 1 of 2 remaining in order to host the first two rounds. They could possibly host the first 4 rounds if they win both.

[Wisco21]

I agree casualfan,

UWW's Fiskum Field is a terrific venue with a natural grass surface and a stellar video feed. Would love to see them host. I think after the season they've had this year they deserve it.

http://uwwsports.com/news/2013/9/26/FAC_0926133040.aspx

[Mid-Atlantic Fan]

Beautiful facility from what that picture shows. Would be a great hosting venue.

[dontshootthegoose]

Hey Wisco,

I'm right there with casual fan.

Right now UWO is sitting at 2-1-1 with regionally ranked games. I think either Luther/CSS will drop into that 7th spot, either giving UWO another win or loss in their regionally ranked games. If UWO beats UWW, they should make the tournament. If they were to tie, that could be still alright. A loss would make their chances very slim, but hypothetically they could end up 3-3-1 (with a loss to UWW but CSS jumps into the rankings) then that is a completely different story.

But I completely agree with you guys that UWW should host. Absolute beautiful pitch with a great atmosphere and facilities.

[WarhawkFan]

I definitely agree that UWO would deserve a bid if they could beat UWW but they've once again put that decision in the hands of a committee (one that screwed them last year by giving Dominican a bid instead).

That game is sure to be a heated battle as it appears to be the last ever matchup between these two rivals, UWW looks to host in the tournament, and UWO looks to try to make a statement to #SaveUWOSoccer  Not a game you want to miss!

[casualfan]

The facility at UWW is first class aside from the fact there is no live video for our out of region friends. Maybe if they were to host this year, they could make it happen somehow.

The UWO-UWW rivalry is always heated and this one will be no different with even more on the line.

Looking forward to seeing it live!

[Shooter McGavin]

In response to the field at UWW...it's immaculate. One of the best in D3 soccer. No actual restrooms though from the blurb I read...but they are working on that! 

[casualfan]

Shooter, as of this spring there is a brand new restroom building nearby for both baseball and soccer.

The grass is always perfect as well which is what every pure soccer fan prefers in my opinion!

[Shooter McGavin]

Shooter, as of this spring there is a brand new restroom building nearby for both baseball and soccer.

The grass is always perfect as well which is what every pure soccer fan prefers in my opinion!

Thanks for the update! +K if I was able to give it. Any one know when I can help their Karma out? Anyways. Yes I tend to favor a great grass field over turf. That field looks great. Good investment by them.

[KICKIN95]

Loras with the 2-1 victory over UWP. PK given to the Pioneers with 1 min remaining that was suspect at best. Loras pretty much in control for the majority of the match. UWP keeper kept them in this one woth some nice saves as well as a defender clearing one off the line with his head.  Loras also had a goal called back  due to an offsides.  All in all a well played match and a well deserved  'W".

[WarhawkFan]

Who says a 0-0 draw can't be exciting?! Classic UWW-UWO rivalry game! Plenty of action, lots of hard tackling, couple of reds and in the end a well-deserved tie.  Warhawks knew a draw was as good as a win for them and played the OTs accordingly packing the box and holding on.  Oshkosh now in a precarious position, but still have a potential bid depending on how the conference tournaments shake out.  Would hate for this to be the last game these two teams play against each other, seems a shame that Oshkosh would cut their most successful program #SaveTheRivalry

[dontshootthegoose]

Rank                School   
1   Amherst College---------------------------------#1 New England   
2   Calvin College----------------------------   -------#1 Central
3   Franklin & Marshall College-----------------------#1 Mid-Atlantic   
4   Thomas More College----------------------------#1 Great Lakes   
5   University of Wisconsin-Whitewater--------------#1 North   
6   Montclair State University-------------------------#1 South Atlantic
7   Trinity University (Texas)--------------------------#1 West   
8   Kenyon College-----------------------------------#2 Great Lakes   
9.     Whitworth University------------------------------#2 West
10   Stevens Institute Of Technology----------------#1 East   
11   Washington University (Mo.)--------------------#2 Central   
12   Brandeis University-------------------------------#2 New England   
13   Elizabethtown College----------------------------#2 Mid-Atlantic   
14   Stockton University-------------------------------#2 South Atlantic   
15   Hobart College-----------------------------------#2 East     
16   Colorado College----------------------------------#3 West   
17   Macalester College--------------------------------#2 North   
18   Haverford College--------------------------------#3 Mid-Atlantic   
19   Massachusetts Insititute Of Technology---------#3 New England   
20   Loras College-------------------------------------#3 North   
21   North Park University---------------------------#3 Central   
22   Ohio Wesleyan University-----------------------#3 Great Lakes   
23   SUNY Oneonta----------------------------------#3 East     
24   Salisbury University------------------------------#3 South Atlantic   
25   Wheaton College (Ill.)---------------------------#4 Central   

Also receiving votes:
Lycoming College (12)----#4 Mid-Atlantic
Case Western Reserve University (8)----#4 Great Lakes
Carthage College (5)----#5 Central
University Of Chicago (4)----#6 Central
University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (1)----IND
St. Lawrence University (1)----#4 East
College Of St. Scholastica (1)----#4 North




I copied this from the nation post, wonder what all of your thoughts are? 

1. UWW- Win at Dubuque, Tie at Oshkosh
2. Macalaster- Win against Augsburg at home
3. Loras- Win at home to Platteville, Win on the road against Buena Vista
4. CSS-  Win against Martin Luther, Win against GAC
5. Oshkosh-  Loss at home to Luther, tie at home to UWW


I think the top 3 will be correct, I think St. John's will slide to number 4 (based off of last weeks rankings). Oshkosh will drop but likely stay in. CSS and Luther will both hop in, because both Knox and Dubuque lost.

[Wisco21]

Looks good Goose! I'm very interested to see the RvR and SOS numbers tomorrow.

[dontshootthegoose]

Right there with you Wisco, that's where we will start to see some separation.   I think SOS is such a crucial part, hence CSS/Knox/Superior schedules.