IIAC 2016

Cheesehead Henry · September 10, 2016, 03:39:59 PM

Johnnies on another set piece. 2-1 St. Johns midway through the second.

Cheesehead Henry · September 10, 2016, 04:41:49 PM

Johnnies score a second to go up one, and one of Wartburg's defenders finishes a PK top shelf in cold blood. Game ends in 2-2 draw.

Knighthaws · September 10, 2016, 04:45:04 PM

Quote from: Cheesehead Henry on September 10, 2016, 04:41:49 PM
Johnnies score a second to go up one, and one of Wartburg's defenders finishes a PK top shelf in cold blood. Game ends in 2-2 draw.

Both of St. John's goals came from set pieces. Wartburg has a short team and seems to be struggling defending set pieces this year.

KICKIN95 · September 10, 2016, 09:01:47 PM

Loras throttles St Scholastica 4-0, Duhawks are gelling quite well. New comers are making an impact early and often. I am thoroughly impressed with this squad.

Puerco Espin · September 10, 2016, 10:12:21 PM

I thought CSS was going to be the real test of the weekend, no discredit to SNC. Looks like CSS has lost a bit of firepower. Did not have eyes on the game, but would be curious to see what aspect of Loras' game provided the platform for the scoring.

Agree with you KICKIN, good to see the newcomers working into the mix.

repete · September 10, 2016, 10:30:28 PM

Considering SJU played with 10 from the 19th minute on, not a bad road result.

Puerco Espin · September 11, 2016, 07:00:42 PM

Less than 24 hours after Loras hands CSS a 4-0 loss, St. Norbert turns the tide and hands the Duhawks their first loss. From the sounds of it, Loras came out flat and didn't feel the sense of urgency until they were down by two.

So goes the trend of having a young roster. Next Friday against Carthage becomes that much more important of a match, as will every game from here on out.

Medicated Pete · September 11, 2016, 07:15:24 PM

Quote from: Puerco Espin on September 11, 2016, 07:00:42 PM
Less than 24 hours after Loras hands CSS a 4-0 loss, St. Norbert turns the tide and hands the Duhawks their first loss. From the sounds of it, Loras came out flat and didn't feel the sense of urgency until they were down by two.

So goes the trend of having a young roster. Next Friday against Carthage becomes that much more important of a match, as will every game from here on out.

Duluth is never a fun place to go to

KICKIN95 · September 12, 2016, 12:42:52 PM

I couldn't get a video feed of the Loras matches so all I had to go by was the stats. I was shocked to say the least when I saw the first goal go up against St. Norberts and then after the 2nd I pretty much knew how they were going about the match. I don't really read too much in to this one. There has to be one match that bring the seasons meaning and vision back in to focus and hopefully this was that match.
The conference in not going to be a cake walk, Wartburg and UD are putting up some impressive numbers. I have seen what Loras is capable of in such a short period of time together with the younger players that I know this is going to be one hell of a team.

Dubuquer · September 12, 2016, 10:37:19 PM

I didn't see Bradley's name in the stats from this weekend's games in Duluth. Did he play for the Duhawks?

Puerco Espin · September 13, 2016, 12:58:09 AM

Bradley was out for both games. Best guess would be nursing the injury that knocked him out of the Albion match.

Midwest Soccer · September 13, 2016, 09:35:17 AM

I don't think any Loras fan is worried, rightfully so. Once in a blue moon a team as good as Loras will have a result like this and bring them back down to earth for a second before they take off again. What isn't measured in the stat sheet is that Loras/Messiah/Wheaton/Amherst get everyone's best game, every.single.game. Which makes it all the more impressive they have been able to be as good as they are over the last 10 years. They run like a well-oiled machine. Minor blip in what will surely be another good/great season for Loras.

gustiefan04 · September 17, 2016, 12:49:19 PM

Dubuque off to an under the radar, 5-0 start. Must be that Mississippi River water giving the Dubuque schools an edge...

Schedule looks a bit soft thus far, but really handling all their opponents easily. What are thoughts on these guys? legit IIAC contenders this year?

Cheesehead Henry · September 17, 2016, 03:09:51 PM

U of D is always one of those schools that can fly under the radar. Similar playing style to Loras in the fact that they usually depend on sheer athleticism rather than go the possession route. No doubt that strategy is working for these Dubuque schools since a large number of years Loras has been successful, and Dubuque hasn't been out of the running for the IIAC in the last 5 years either.

Will be interesting to see how everyone looks come conference time! My Wartburg Knights came out with a win against Illinois wesleyan today in what should have been less close than what it was. The Burg went down early in the second half and it took a freshman goal late to win it. Oh well, good teams find a way to win regardless of how they showed up to the field that particular day. Knights will have another test tomorrow against U of Chicago. Will be interesting!

Sir Victor · September 20, 2016, 12:42:33 PM

Watched most of the Wartburg v. Chicago game....my best guess of possession was 80/20 in favor of Chicago.

Dominate performance by Chicago.

Sir Victor out.