UAA 2015

PaulNewman · October 30, 2015, 08:36:10 PM

Case loses to Chicago on PK in 1st OT. Ref initially waved off the play and then changed his mind and awarded PK. Case furious but looked like a legit PK foul and foul occurred on exact same kind of play in same spot as PK given up in OT last year to Brandeis. Now Case really is in deep, deep trouble.

TennesseeJed · October 30, 2015, 08:37:00 PM

Well, I only tuned in for a couple of minutes of the 2h and stuck around just long enough to see Chicago take Case 1-0 on a PK in OT. Tough way to lose for CWRU. Didn't see game so no real commentary but stats made it look like a very evenly matched game during regulation play. A bit surprised Cvecko didn't get any shots off if stats are right.

Mid-Atlantic Fan · October 30, 2015, 08:39:33 PM

When does CMU play Wash. U? Is that game tonight?

PaulNewman · October 30, 2015, 08:40:35 PM

I watched whole game. Very even typical UAA game. Very few good chances. Both sides had a couple of them. Case will be haunted by giving up the touchline off a corner kick. Kid dribbled after short pass right up touchline into box. Cvecko seemed to play pretty well but never got any clean looks. Chicago will feel bolstered by this one and two wins this weekend would be huge for the Maroons obviously.

PaulNewman · October 30, 2015, 08:41:32 PM

MAF, yes, probably already underway.

Correction: Wash U game has not started as women's game went 2OT. Men warming up and should be starting momentarily.

PaulNewman · October 30, 2015, 08:48:52 PM

I don't think I've ever seen a ref change his mind for a PK, especially with no intervention or consultation with an AR. I'm sure that was partly why Case was so upset, but also just a brutal way to lose such an important game. Desai buried the PK.

TennesseeJed · October 30, 2015, 08:52:41 PM

Quote from: NCAC New England on October 30, 2015, 08:48:52 PM
I don't think I've ever seen a ref change his mind for a PK, especially with no intervention or consultation with an AR. I'm sure that was partly why Case was so upset, but also just a brutal way to lose such an important game. Desai buried the PK.

It looked more to me like the AR actually made the call. He was waving his flag like crazy. I missed the ref changing his mind, but I never saw him do much of anything until he made what seemed like a late call to me...odd. Looked like a legit call to me, but obviously video not the best angle/look...

I was rooting for CWRU, so disappointed for them that they gave the game away this way...

Mr.Right · October 30, 2015, 08:52:52 PM

That finishes CASE season and Chicago getting on the right side of the bubble with that win. Still some work to do though.

I must say Emory v Brandeis a very well played game and fun to watch 1st Half. Emory looks better than I thought they would be. They have some skill and are countering Brandeis well

PaulNewman · October 30, 2015, 09:05:50 PM

Quote from: TennesseeJed on October 30, 2015, 08:52:41 PM
Quote from: NCAC New England on October 30, 2015, 08:48:52 PM
I don't think I've ever seen a ref change his mind for a PK, especially with no intervention or consultation with an AR. I'm sure that was partly why Case was so upset, but also just a brutal way to lose such an important game. Desai buried the PK.

It looked more to me like the AR actually made the call. He was waving his flag like crazy. I missed the ref changing his mind, but I never saw him do much of anything until he made what seemed like a late call to me...odd. Looked like a legit call to me, but obviously video not the best angle/look...

I was rooting for CWRU, so disappointed for them that they gave the game away this way...

You may be right about the AR. The ref may have seen that but he made no movement towards the AR and certainly did not consult. I saw the ref do the clear or safe sign with both arms like a baseball umpire at home base and then a few seconds later pointed to the spot. I have no doubt it was a PK, though. Really uncanny how similar it was to the Brandeis game last year, and Savonen buried that one just like Desai did tonight.

PaulNewman · October 30, 2015, 10:15:06 PM

Now 1-1 Wash U and CMU.

lastguyoffthebench · October 31, 2015, 12:00:06 AM

Okay so Brandeis AQ, CMU pool C, winner of Washington vs Chicago the final game of the season for another pool C.

Case isn't dead just yet. Sure, they will fall off NCAA Rankings, but can make up some serious ground with games at Washington and vs CMU...

Emory and Rochester just about done

PaulNewman · October 31, 2015, 10:00:38 AM

Credit to CMU. I thought they were over-ranked and overrated, and likely to sputter out with little more than a whimper. They went down a goal, away to a confident, well-positioned Wash U team, and walked out of St Louis with a 3-1 win. A CMU win Sunday at Chicago might be enough to get the Maroons a bid. A CMU win and a Case loss Sunday at Wash U no doubt would seal Case's fate, although our Mr.Right believes Case's fate already is sealed. If CMU wins Sunday AND next week at Case that might spell trouble for 1 or 2 NCAC squads, especially if Thomas More doesn't get its conference AQ. Wash U also now may be under some pressure to get a result. The Sunday clashes should be compelling, including Brandeis making the long trip from Atlanta to Rochester (no direct flights for that one I'm sure). The Judges should be very safe at this point but will be motivated to increase their odds for NCAA hosting for at least the first weekend.

Difficult to see the UAA not getting at least 3 bids. Only Brandeis looks safe. Next Saturday Wash U closes out at Chicago, and CMU finishes at Case. Would be fascinating theater if both of those games were for the other two UAA bids.

Shooter McGavin · October 31, 2015, 12:34:24 PM

Very surprised with the CMU result, but I still believe they are overrated.

blooter442 · November 01, 2015, 04:35:29 PM

Brandeis defeats Rochester for the first time since 2010 to win its second UAA title in three years. Judges could claim the title outright if WashU and Case does not finish in Case's favor.

Huge win for Brandeis, who has had some rotten luck with Rochester the last two years - losing in the rain 3-2 at home in 2013, and losing at Rochester to two absolute fluke goals last year. This team isn't as talented as last year's side, nor would I argue as talented as the 2012 side that won the UAA title. But to navigate its toughest UAA weekend of the season - going to Emory, where it had lost every time in 14 tries, and getting the victory, and then going to Rochester, who was fighting for their lives, and get a win against a pesky, energetic team for the first time in half a decade - speaks to their character. Especially in the latter game - as in many other meetings, Brandeis scored first and Rochester tied it shortly thereafter. I was convinced the Judges were done and that fate would show itself again, but the Judges surprised me by getting the late winner and holding on.

It still boggles my mind that this is the same team that struggled to get by Lasell last week, but then again Chicago won the UAA with a non-conference record of 6-5 last year, so stranger things have happened. Regardless, the character and know-how of the team has been impressive, and regardless of their goalscoring problems - which will need to be addressed going into the postseason - the fact that they've managed to win so many games isn't a fluke. I'm always one to focus on my own team's weaknesses, and perhaps be a bit too pragmatic when going into games - I'd have predicted Brandeis to lose both games this weekend, as the Judges have not had luck at either of these grounds in years past - but they've proved me wrong time and time again. And I have to say, I'm quite OK with it.

Apologies for the homer post, but this was a big weekend for the Judges.

PaulNewman · November 01, 2015, 04:38:28 PM

CMU wins again 1-0, despite only 2 shots the whole game. Shots 13 to 2 in favor of Chicago. CMU scored early off set piece/corner and must have just packed it in for 80 minutes. CMU 2-0-0 for the weekend, both away, and now in very good shape.