Big Dance 2022 - Let's Go!

[Hopkins92]

And now we'e in PKs at Bowdoin.

I just flipped over there... No lights and it seems like it might actually be an issue. Weather rolled in up NE way and it is DARK.

ETA - They are moving the PKs over to a light field. No way to broadcast it, so we'll need LiveStats to step up.

[Domino1195]

Parts of today's Calvin/Kenyon game that I anticipated - Kenyon's forwards being too quick and getting behind Calvin's backs - resulted in a goal and RC. After the RC , the game tilted surprisingly towards Calvin - I really didn't know what Kenyon was trying to do - maybe they were really caught off guard to be a man up? After half Kenyon regained their composure.

But wanted to point out #15's defense against #7 of Calvin. First 10-15 minutes saw #7 have the most time on the ball as he did all game. As Kenyon denied him possession Calvin switched him to the right wing and #15 switched with him. RC certainly changed the game for both sides, but #15 deserves a shout out.

Surprised the ref's cards didn't burst into flames given how frequently he used them. Could have used the warmth . . .

[paclassic89]

Catholic beating Lynchburg 1-0

[SimpleCoach]

Lynchburg attacking very well and slicing through Catholics non-existing midfield.
Back four for Catholic and the goalkeeper under a lot of pressure the first 20 minutes in the half.
Here is what I have been saying.  When you don't play second ball, meaning you are very intentional with your passes/headers/clearances, it makes it difficult for Catholic to get anything going on the attack.
Best player on the field for Catholic is #7.  Just got fouled for a dangerous free kick for Catholic that resulted in the first shot wide of frame for Catholic.
Catholic lacking the imagination when a soccer game breaks out.  Keep trying to go long down the wings and it's not there.
What is dangerous about Catholic is that when they do get to the goal, they can be lethal.
Lynchburg is playing the ball short.  Making Catholic chase the ball which they don't do well at.
Lynchburg need to stay patient and not try to force the ball up top.
And against the run of play, Catholic gets the go ahead goal.  Dead ball played to back post and is headed into the back of the net.
Catholic 1, Lynchburg 0.
And now Catholic is feeling it.  Starting to take some initiative and Lynchburg has lost their poise.
I like the Lynchburg Keeper.  Very good vision and very good with his feet.
Tables have turned on Lynchburg.  Catholic playing with confidence and Lynchburg playing into Catholics chaos.
Lynchburg has a player who has a pretty impressive long throw.
Halftime.

[blooter442]

Kind of puzzled that Bowdoin doesn't have Whittier field (football/lax turf) lined for soccer; curious to see where they do PKs since (unlike Amherst/Bates/Wesleyan/etc.) they don't have a turf alternative for Pickard unless I am mistaken. Maybe Whittier is a bit narrow? If not, seems like a missed opportunity.

[blooter442]

I just flipped over there... No lights and it seems like it might actually be an issue. Weather rolled in up NE way and it is DARK.

No weather, we're just the furthest east state so it gets dark early. Folks at the west end of time zones beg for standard time all year, but most of us would prefer the opposite, as it gets dark ~4-4:30 for a good couple of months.

[Buck O.]

I just flipped over there... No lights and it seems like it might actually be an issue. Weather rolled in up NE way and it is DARK.

No weather, we're just the furthest east state so it gets dark early. Folks at the west end of time zones beg for daylight savings all year, but most of us would prefer the opposite, as it gets dark ~4-4:30 for a good couple of months.

If we had DST now, it wouldn't get dark until 5-5:30.

Anyway, it looks like Vassar advances, 3-1 on PKs.

[blooter442]

If we had DST now, it wouldn't get dark until 5-5:30.

Anyway, it looks like Vassar advances, 3-1 on PKs.

Sorry, people in TN would prefer standard time all year.

[BaboNation]

Very disappointing for my team.  It's almost better I didn't get a chance to witness the PKs.  1 for 4?  I'll bet at least one wasn't even on frame.
Once I saw that they weren't going to get goal #2 in regular play the fatalist in me kinda knew we were doomed.  The history of Babson in PKs through the years is littered with losses.

Nevertheless I'm glad the team made it to the "final 64".

[Saint of Old]

Very disappointing for my team.  It's almost better I didn't get a chance to witness the PKs.  1 for 4?  I'll bet at least one wasn't even on frame.
Once I saw that they weren't going to get goal #2 in regular play the fatalist in me kinda knew we were doomed.  The history of Babson in PKs through the years is littered with losses.

Nevertheless I'm glad the team made it to the "final 64".

No shame Brother. Babson is a quality program, proved once again by these boyz in the dance.
Sometimes you get quality teams in the first round, sometimes you tie the game, get knocked out in penalties.
I have had experience where dropping out like this fuels some big time fire for greater future runs.

I know what you mean... SLU has super bad luck with penalties through the years as well.

Keep your head up Babson nation.

[PaulNewman]

Parts of today's Calvin/Kenyon game that I anticipated - Kenyon's forwards being too quick and getting behind Calvin's backs - resulted in a goal and RC. After the RC , the game tilted surprisingly towards Calvin - I really didn't know what Kenyon was trying to do - maybe they were really caught off guard to be a man up? After half Kenyon regained their composure.

But wanted to point out #15's defense against #7 of Calvin. First 10-15 minutes saw #7 have the most time on the ball as he did all game. As Kenyon denied him possession Calvin switched him to the right wing and #15 switched with him. RC certainly changed the game for both sides, but #15 deserves a shout out.

Surprised the ref's cards didn't burst into flames given how frequently he used them. Could have used the warmth . . .

Good observations, Domino.

#15 is last year's AA at right back, Luke Muther.  Looks like he's finally healthy...and also got the assist on the first goal.  I expected Muther might switch sides if needed and Brown switched him late in the Greenville game maybe just as a prep for today.  Akintade is a great player who was kept in check.  CB Nyugen also did a fantastic job sticking with Schau.  Very, very smart coaching moves by Brown.

I didn't love how the Owls played the latter part of the 1st half and portions of the 2nd half, and Brown went to the subs in the 2nd half including for the two CBs much sooner than I was comfortable with.  Calvin just needed to get one goal to have some belief, certainly at 2-0 and even at 3-0 and I know how quickly they can score.  They had chances especially on medium to long free kicks even down two men. 

Obviously relieved and glad to get to next week.  Huge win for Brown and the team with a ton of pressure on them.  And...similar to the golden goal thing....playing before everyone else feels great when you're the first team in the Sweet 16 and can now just enjoy the rest of the games today and tomorrow....and not so great if you lose and are out before most teams have even kicked off for Round 1.

[PaulNewman]

UWEC advances!

[Hopkins92]

I just flipped over there... No lights and it seems like it might actually be an issue. Weather rolled in up NE way and it is DARK.

No weather, we're just the furthest east state so it gets dark early. Folks at the west end of time zones beg for standard time all year, but most of us would prefer the opposite, as it gets dark ~4-4:30 for a good couple of months.

Might've been the Amherst broadcaster, but someone mentioned weather rolling in.

[paclassic89]

Some good evening games going on right now.  NYU/Williams 1-1 and Rowan/Middlebury 3-2

[Hopkins92]

Hopkins is up 2-0 at half. Pretty dominant, as expected.

2nd goal... I hate to pick on goalies, but I don't understand how he got beat near side on that. Was very surprised it was in the back of the net, given the expected angles.