The Big Dance

[blooter442]

After some nervy moments in the last 5, Emory sees the game out 2-1. Second Elite 8 in history and first since 1988.

Well, after nine years of no Final 4 teams, the UAA will now have (at least) two in two successive years, as conference foes Emory and Chicago face off tomorrow night for the Sectional title. Whether or not that translates into anything more than a Final 4 appearance on the CV for the UAA, we don't know, but two better showings from the conference on the national stage than in recent years -- and certainly good on Chicago for getting by Calvin and overcoming its Sweet 16 demons of a year ago in style.

As for tomorrow today, what a game that will be! Chicago will be the favorite, but Emory shouldn't be discounted. The Eagles are the only team to have beaten Chicago at home this year -- and by a scoreline of 3-0. Should be fun.

[blooter442]

As an aside, that Meyer goal in OT against Rochester (and the late equalizer from Santee) in the last game of the regular season looks bigger with Emory win. At that point, I thought they were very much on the bubble, and probably the wrong side of it, but they've certainly made the most of their new lease on life.

[Gregory Sager]

As for tomorrow today, what a game that will be! Chicago will be the favorite, but Emory shouldn't be discounted. The Eagles are the only team to have beaten Chicago at home this year

Not so.

http://www.d3soccer.com/seasons/men/2017/boxscores/20171018_k1fv.xml

[blooter442]

Not so.

http://www.d3soccer.com/seasons/men/2017/boxscores/20171018_k1fv.xml

Whoops — thought (incorrectly) that the North Park game was at NPU.

[Flying Weasel]

Well, as has been the forecast all week, it's still looking like rain from start to finish of today's games at the Northeast Sectional at Messiah College.

[rudy]

Well, as has been the forecast all week, it's still looking like rain from start to finish of today's games at the Northeast Sectional at Messiah College.

Are you in Grantham today? Has rain started and is it going to be heavy or light rain? Hoping it stays light so no puddles accumulate.

[Dave B]

Well, as has been the forecast all week, it's still looking like rain from start to finish of today's games at the Northeast Sectional at Messiah College.

Are you in Grantham today? Has rain started and is it going to be heavy or light rain? Hoping it stays light so no puddles accumulate.

It started at 9:00.  Moderate right now, but the WeatherUnderground App is saying that we'll get about 1/2 an inch between now and 1, so it will probably pick up.   

[Mr.Right]

That will certainly favor the underdogs if it is serious rain all day.

[Mr.Right]

Having watched a ton of D3 games this year I can say even before the UAA's success in this years NCAA's that it was the best league this year by far. Top to Bottom the toughest competition besides NYU. CMU certainly has a case for not getting into the NCAA's as they were snubbed.

[Mr.Right]

Chicago 2-0 Calvin final. Maroons deserved winners. The Emory v Hardin Baylor game getting a very late start due to the inclement weather earlier.

I unfortunately missed the heavyweight battle of Chicago v Calvin. I had seen both teams this year about 4 times each and as good as Chicago is I am still a bit shocked they dispatched of Calvin and shut them out. Calvin played some of the best soccer on the 1st Weekend of the NCAA's and I thought they looked pretty unbeatable but obviously Chicago had something to say about that. That makes tonight's matchup v Emory all the more interesting. Both teams know each other well and Chicago will want revenge from their worst loss of the season. For Emory it is always hard to beat the same team twice in 1 year but they will have the confidence to do it. Both teams really playing well. Looking forward to that game

[Mr.Right]

WOW...Messiah playing on turf?  Field looks a bit narrow on the stream

[rudy]

Well, as has been the forecast all week, it's still looking like rain from start to finish of today's games at the Northeast Sectional at Messiah College.

Are you in Grantham today? Has rain started and is it going to be heavy or light rain? Hoping it stays light so no puddles accumulate.

It started at 9:00.  Moderate right now, but the WeatherUnderground App is saying that we'll get about 1/2 an inch between now and 1, so it will probably pick up.   

Video fed just got up. Looks like they moved to the turf. 

[Mr.Right]

Stupid foul..Messiah gets a PK...1-0 Messiah

[tjcummingsfan]

North Park takes care of Washington & Lee 3-0 to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time.  North Park looked in control of most of this game after an initial push by W&L. I was particularly impressed by North Park's vision and patience in the box. 

I look forward to the St. Thomas and Otterbein game and seeing who NP will face next. 

[Mr.Right]

Brandeis and Drew just getting ready to kick off in Medford.