2021 NCAA Tournament

[SimpleCoach]

Probably the best game I have watched all year. 

Kenyon hits the post with around 5 seconds left and Messiah get it away. Lady luck was with the Falcons – who bent but did not break – today.

[blooter442]

Probably the best game I have watched all year. 

My sample size is probably smaller than yours (~7), but it was easily the best. I'm generally neutral regarding the two but I was really impressed with the way Kenyon played with no fear and took the game to Messiah. But, when you have the individual quality that the Falcons have and you can stay in the game, you only need one moment (or two in this case) to make it count.

[rudy]

Hello again, rudy.  Definitely looking forward to the game and will be very surprised if it's not a tight with with either side having a good chance to take it.  Of course wish it was at a more neutral site, and wondering where Lords would have been placed without loss to Denison, but it is what it is...in my mind two of the top 6-7 contenders in the 2nd round.  That said, definitely some other huge 2nd round games today with Wash U-NP, Chicago-Otterbein, NYU-Conn, CNU-Rowan, JHU-JCU, Midd-F&M, etc.

One question before I try to go dark for a few hours lol....What is relationship between Mechanicsburg and Grantham....Mechanicsburg listed as tournament site but Messiah always referenced as in Grantham?

Paul
Looks like Falconer answered your question. Lords played a heck of a game and got bit by the 1 goal tournament loss bug. Messiah has been on both sides of that and it's painful to not advance when clearly the better team on the day.

Their outside back with the long blonde hair reminded me of someone I know well that used to play for Messiah...ha.  Very composed and crafty . And Martinez is a player. 

[Maine Soccer Fan]

As a Messiah fan, that was so hard to watch. Messiah just didn't play their game, mostly due to Kenyon's pressure I believe. However, I kept thinking Kenyon was winning the game everywhere except for execution in the final third. Not that Messiah was winning that "game" either. And that's what came back to haunt Kenyon.

[PaulNewman]

Welp...obviously gutted...but also obviously extremely proud of how Kenyon performed.  You don't hear the Messiah PbP guys often say that's the best team they've seen in years and that Kenyon deserved to win.  They were starting to decompensate as the game wore on as they complained about the ref who gave them a PK, but overall they held it together and gave Kenyon their due.  Lords gave Messiah a PK against the run of play (when I didn't see any need, like make them score), just kept coming and coming, probably dominated possession at least 70/30, and could have had at least 3-4 goals.  Don't know how that header didnit go in, and that save at the right post by Messiah GK is now maybe best save I've seen...as was very hard shot to just inside the post through traffic and not even sure how Messiah GK saw it.  Anf then hitting post inside last 15 secs.  Several other very close calls.  Anyway, always knew it was gonna be tough to advance but really hard when your team clearly did enough.  But I give Messiah credit.  They hunkered down and found a way even when put in a position they almost never face even on the very rare occasions when they lose.

And the tournament rolls on.  Unfortunately this game by Kenyon probably did enough to have me stick around another year!   And now Messiah is gonna play Hanover!

[PaulNewman]

Hello again, rudy.  Definitely looking forward to the game and will be very surprised if it's not a tight with with either side having a good chance to take it.  Of course wish it was at a more neutral site, and wondering where Lords would have been placed without loss to Denison, but it is what it is...in my mind two of the top 6-7 contenders in the 2nd round.  That said, definitely some other huge 2nd round games today with Wash U-NP, Chicago-Otterbein, NYU-Conn, CNU-Rowan, JHU-JCU, Midd-F&M, etc.

One question before I try to go dark for a few hours lol....What is relationship between Mechanicsburg and Grantham....Mechanicsburg listed as tournament site but Messiah always referenced as in Grantham?

Paul
Looks like Falconer answered your question. Lords played a heck of a game and got bit by the 1 goal tournament loss bug. Messiah has been on both sides of that and it's painful to not advance when clearly the better team on the day.

Their outside back with the long blonde hair reminded me of someone I know well that used to play for Messiah...ha.  Very composed and crafty . And Martinez is a player.

Yep, rudy...and both New England kids.  Hard for the seniors (across the country) like Muther, Upton, Hosmer-Quint, etc who lost a year.

[d4_Pace]

I need a medic

[PaulNewman]

LOL...and now I feel just a little bit worse, which I didn't think was possible.

[Bucket]

I need a medic

You and the PBP guys. Lol.

Congrats to the Jumbos. Love seeing 4 NESCAC teams in Sweet 16.

[d4_Pace]

Those guys need a different sort of help

[College Soccer Observer]

Middlebury goes to Franklin and Marshall and dominates. Coming away with a 2-0 win. Headed goals by Ben Powers in 1st half and Jordan Saint Louis in 2nd half. F and M had one shot off the bar with 11 minutes left. The got a pk with 2 minutes left, but Grady dove low to his right and knocked it away and keep the clean sheet. By far the best comprehensive effort from Midd this year.

[Bucket]

Those guys need a different sort of help

[jknezek]

I have to admit, I didn't expect the W&L/CNU - Messiah/Hanover sectional to be at Hanover... CNU gets to fly I'd assume at 670 miles. I can't imagine W&L or Messiah didn't put in to host, but who knows?

[NEsoccerfan]

Probably the best game I have watched all year. 

Kenyon hits the post with around 5 seconds left and Messiah get it away. Lady luck was with the Falcons – who bent but did not break – today.

Can anyone provide a link to rewatch the Kenyon Messiah game (if it exists)?

[Saint of Old]

Is it just me, or is anyone else thinking that after today, Tufts and Messiah might be on a  collision course.
If so, there is loads of time to get the Popcorn and Beverages ready for the occasion.
Some other very dangerous teams in the mix as well from what I have seen.
Bothe Washington and Montclair St. look like possible final 4 teams (only one will still have that possibility in a few mins). A few Nescac boys bringing the heat as always.

This will be fun.
Shows that absence truly makes the heart grow fonder for football.