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Title: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on August 14, 2017, 08:15:45 PM
Anybody have any ideas how the IIAC will do heading into the 2017 season??
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on August 14, 2017, 11:04:56 PM
Not sure who the favorite will be going into the season?
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on August 16, 2017, 02:04:01 PM
Ummm, I'm going to go out on a limb and say Loras is the IIAC favorite.  Yes, they lost some talent, namely Bradley, but they had some great freshman talent (O'Connell, Histed, Rife, etc.) last year, who all had flashes (if not more) of brilliance. I'm sure they will step up after a year of experience and I expect to see some great things from them.  I'm looking forward to the 9/2 game vs Wheaton to get a better sense for the team.  I think they will be playing with a bit of a chip on their shoulder after last year.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: KICKIN95 on August 22, 2017, 05:20:58 PM
Loras is again picked to be tops in the IIAC.  The freshman you mentioned from last season will have the experience of playing a fair amount and they have a few incoming players that will make an immediate impact.  Not going to mention who yet,  I want to see how long it take for their names to be regulars on the board  :-X
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: blue_jays on September 02, 2017, 09:13:36 AM
So... uhh... what's up with that 4-3 Loras loss to Aurora?
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Medicated Pete on September 02, 2017, 09:42:25 AM
LOL yep, not a way you want to start the 2017 campaign. Score a goal, give a goal, then another, score,give,score,and finally bit the dust.
Some sketchy defensive lapse that have to be cleaned up.
Toooo much spacing between mids and def caused three of the four goals.

Aurora had three outstanding goals and the final one seemed like it should of been stopped by the keeper but snuck through his hands.

If you thought Aurora was tough wait till tonight against Wheaton  :o

Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on September 02, 2017, 04:24:03 PM
Nebraska-Wesleyan lost 4-3 to St. John's in OT.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: KICKIN95 on September 02, 2017, 10:27:03 PM
 Well Loras may have stumbled a bit against Aurora, but they again dusted the all powerful Wheaton 2-1. Scored right out of the chute and added an insurance goal before coasting their way home. Wheaton never challenged and got a 90th minute non factor goal. This brings Loras to a 8-1-1 record against Wheaton. You will not find another team in the country that has dominated them I promise you that much.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on September 04, 2017, 10:56:15 AM
Very disappointed with Nebraska Wesleyan and Luther starts to the season. Both are sitting at 0-2. Wartburg though is off to a good start, wonder if it will keep going.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: blue_jays on September 04, 2017, 12:42:13 PM
Quote from: KICKIN95 on September 02, 2017, 10:27:03 PM
Well Loras may have stumbled a bit against Aurora, but they again dusted the all powerful Wheaton 2-1. Scored right out of the chute and added an insurance goal before coasting their way home. Wheaton never challenged and got a 90th minute non factor goal. This brings Loras to a 8-1-1 record against Wheaton. You will not find another team in the country that has dominated them I promise you that much.
And this means ... what exactly? Don't think it has made Loras a better team or Wheaton worse in terms of postseason results over the years. If this means Aurora is better than Wheaton, then this result sure won't help build Loras' resume this year. Since Wheaton's golden senior class from a couple years ago, the program has slid significantly and isn't even a conference favorite anymore. Sad times.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: repete on September 06, 2017, 07:50:13 PM
Quote from: d3soccerfreak on September 04, 2017, 10:56:15 AM
Very disappointed with Nebraska Wesleyan and Luther starts to the season. Both are sitting at 0-2. Wartburg though is off to a good start, wonder if it will keep going.

Really? Neb. Wesleyan lost to two  almost-perennial MIAC playoff teams, one in OT, on the road.  It's not that the IIAC is such a superior league that a non-contender should have won either of those away. (But they did make a smart coaching hire.)
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: KICKIN95 on September 07, 2017, 08:31:49 AM
Quote from: blue_jays on September 04, 2017, 12:42:13 PM
Quote from: KICKIN95 on September 02, 2017, 10:27:03 PM
Well Loras may have stumbled a bit against Aurora, but they again dusted the all powerful Wheaton 2-1. Scored right out of the chute and added an insurance goal before coasting their way home. Wheaton never challenged and got a 90th minute non factor goal. This brings Loras to a 8-1-1 record against Wheaton. You will not find another team in the country that has dominated them I promise you that much.
And this means ... what exactly? Don't think it has made Loras a better team or Wheaton worse in terms of postseason results over the years. If this means Aurora is better than Wheaton, then this result sure won't help build Loras' resume this year. Since Wheaton's golden senior class from a couple years ago, the program has slid significantly and isn't even a conference favorite anymore. Sad times.
It means they stumbled against Aurora and came back to take yet another "W" against Wheaton, 6 in a row for good measure.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on September 16, 2017, 10:09:48 AM
Chicago 3, Loras 0 - I saw the box score and it looked like Loras put together a lot of shots, did they look bad? Or just couldn't convert?
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: blue_jays on September 16, 2017, 01:38:45 PM
Quote from: d3soccerfreak on September 16, 2017, 10:09:48 AM
Chicago 3, Loras 0 - I saw the box score and it looked like Loras put together a lot of shots, did they look bad? Or just couldn't convert?
They man-marked against a team that they shouldn't have, Chicago had too much athleticism for them. Only 2 SOG for the home team.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on September 16, 2017, 03:39:12 PM
Loras didn't look bad against Chicago.  In fact for much of the game (outside of the first few minutes of each half) it looked very even. Loras' defense just couldn't handle one of the best attacks in the country for 90 minutes.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: doolittledog on September 24, 2017, 12:06:56 PM
Thoughts after the 1st weekend of conference play?

Simpson 1-0  8-0
Wartburg 1-0  5-1-1
Dubuque 1-0  5-2-1
Luther 1-0  4-3-0
BVU 0-0  3-6
Central 0-1  6-1-0
NWU 0-1  5-4-0
Loras 0-1  4-4-0
Coe 0-1  3-5-0

Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on September 25, 2017, 11:53:41 PM
Quote from: doolittledog on September 24, 2017, 12:06:56 PM
Thoughts after the 1st weekend of conference play?

Simpson 1-0  8-0
Wartburg 1-0  5-1-1
Dubuque 1-0  5-2-1
Luther 1-0  4-3-0
BVU 0-0  3-6
Central 0-1  6-1-0
NWU 0-1  5-4-0
Loras 0-1  4-4-0
Coe 0-1  3-5-0



Very interesting so far.

Loras lost to Dubuque, but it looked like this game was very evenly matched. Second year in a row they've lost to Dubuque. I don't know what to make of Loras at this point in the season. They are sitting at 4-4-0 overall. A lot of folks were saying Loras was the favorite to win the conference, so we will see if they win out. They will have to rebound against Nebraska Wesleyan on Saturday.

No suprise with Wartburg beating Coe. Simpson beating Central was big for them, and so far Simpson is off to a great start but can they keep it up when they play Dubuque or Loras? Luther put in a good performance against Nebraska Wesleyan beating them 4-0. Luther is going to be tough in the conference. I think they have the potential to play against Dubuque and Loras very well. I think either BVU or Cornell will finish last in the conference. BVU's already dropped a few games to some NAIA teams.


Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on September 26, 2017, 04:47:49 PM
I don't know what to think about Loras so far. I'm sure nobody expected them to be 4-4 at this point.  It seems like they are prone to regular defensive lapses at the beginning and end of halves sandwiching what is really some quality play in between.  I know the stats show a very even game against UD but to me it seemed that for most of the game they were pretty firmly in control.  Even against Chicago they gave up very early goals in both halves and then a garbage goal with 2 seconds left but played the #2 team in the country pretty evenly otherwise.  Though they remain a very deep team they are very young and I don't know that they have the same physical ability that they've had in the past and can't count on outrunning and outpressing teams and are instead relying on a more controlled game.  I doubt they connected 5 passes in a row at any point last season but this year crisp passing is a regular feature of the young team.  I'm curious how the IIAC schedule goes for them. I can see them running the table the rest of the way and marching to the NCAAs but I can also see Luther, Wartburg and maybe others taking them down and the Duhawks ending their season early a second year in a row.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on September 27, 2017, 04:41:09 PM
Quote from: Dubuquer on September 26, 2017, 04:47:49 PM
I don't know what to think about Loras so far. I'm sure nobody expected them to be 4-4 at this point.  It seems like they are prone to regular defensive lapses at the beginning and end of halves sandwiching what is really some quality play in between.  I know the stats show a very even game against UD but to me it seemed that for most of the game they were pretty firmly in control.  Even against Chicago they gave up very early goals in both halves and then a garbage goal with 2 seconds left but played the #2 team in the country pretty evenly otherwise.  Though they remain a very deep team they are very young and I don't know that they have the same physical ability that they've had in the past and can't count on outrunning and outpressing teams and are instead relying on a more controlled game.  I doubt they connected 5 passes in a row at any point last season but this year crisp passing is a regular feature of the young team.  I'm curious how the IIAC schedule goes for them. I can see them running the table the rest of the way and marching to the NCAAs but I can also see Luther, Wartburg and maybe others taking them down and the Duhawks ending their season early a second year in a row.

Is there a chance a team like NWU could stun Loras tomorrow? And Simpson get past Loras or Dubuque for the IIAC title?
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on September 27, 2017, 05:28:44 PM
I think that there is almost no chance that NWU takes down Loras.  The Duhawks will be angry after their loss to UD and will take it out on NWU.  I predict a 4-0 or 5-1 game.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on September 28, 2017, 12:30:07 AM
Quote from: Dubuquer on September 27, 2017, 05:28:44 PM
I think that there is almost no chance that NWU takes down Loras.  The Duhawks will be angry after their loss to UD and will take it out on NWU.  I predict a 4-0 or 5-1 game.

I think you're right. By the way, Simpson moved to 9-0-1 tonight with their win over Iowa Wesleyan. UW Platteville beat Dubuque tonight 2-0.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 01, 2017, 12:00:37 AM
 :o NWU beat Loras tonight 3-1! Not good for Loras.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: doolittledog on October 01, 2017, 07:55:50 AM
The soccer standings are about as bizarre as the football standings in the IIAC.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on October 03, 2017, 10:31:30 AM
What did happen at that Loras-NWU game?  Looking at the roster for the game it's clear that something big happened on the team as quite a few of the team, including some starters didn't even travel.  The bench included a lot of guys called up from the reserve squad.  Team rules broken after the UD loss and Rothert cracking down?
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 04, 2017, 01:11:06 PM
Quote from: Dubuquer on October 03, 2017, 10:31:30 AM
What did happen at that Loras-NWU game?  Looking at the roster for the game it's clear that something big happened on the team as quite a few of the team, including some starters didn't even travel.  The bench included a lot of guys called up from the reserve squad.  Team rules broken after the UD loss and Rothert cracking down?

Not sure about the Loras roster, but I did stream the game. Despite the off field issues with Loras, NWU was much hungrier. They won almost every contest for the ball. Loras took them too lightly.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 05, 2017, 12:13:17 AM
Well, Loras got their first IIAC win tonight as they cruised past Buena Vista 6-0. Central smoked Coe 5-0. Wartburg tied Dubuque 2-2. Simpson had a tough game with NWU but won 2-1.

IIAC Standings:

Simpson, 3-0
Wartburg, 2-0-1
Luther, 2-0
Dubuque, 1-1-1
Loras, 1-2
Nebraska Wesleyan, 1-2
Central, 1-2
Coe, 0-2
Buena Vista, 0-3

They are starting to shape up, but still bizarre. I think Simpson might be coming to form and could very will win the conference this year. Thoughts???
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: doolittledog on October 05, 2017, 09:36:39 AM
Quote from: d3soccerfreak on October 05, 2017, 12:13:17 AM
Well, Loras got their first IIAC win tonight as they cruised past Buena Vista 6-0. Central smoked Coe 5-0. Wartburg tied Dubuque 2-2. Simpson had a tough game with NWU but won 2-1.

IIAC Standings:

Simpson, 3-0
Wartburg, 2-0-1
Luther, 2-0
Dubuque, 1-1-1
Loras, 1-2
Nebraska Wesleyan, 1-2
Central, 1-2
Coe, 0-2
Buena Vista, 0-3

They are starting to shape up, but still bizarre. I think Simpson might be coming to form and could very will win the conference this year. Thoughts???

Wartburg and Luther seam to be where people were thinking.  UD at 1-1-1 is probably where people saw them...just how they got there is not likely how people would have predicted.  Everybody really, other than Loras and maybe Simpson is within reason of where people were thinking.  Sometimes a coach kicking his team in the rear with some tough love is what that team needs.  With a 6-0 win over BV it would seem like the Duhawk players got the message.  There could be a good chance now they run the table. 
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: gustiefan04 on October 05, 2017, 10:02:55 AM
I've watched one Simpson game, a tie with Augustana, and was not impressed. Certainly improved I think Wartburg and Luther will prove to be the best in the IIAC when its all said and done. I've been able to catch them both a couple times, streaming, and they've looked pretty strong.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on October 05, 2017, 11:00:50 AM
I would love to go up for my homecoming celebration in Decorah and catch the Loras-Luther game on Saturday night but it's not in the cards.  Loras' next three games are Luther, Simpson and Wartburg.  It will be interesting to see the conference standings after those games.  Loras looked good last night vs BV and probably could have played the game without a keeper and still won for all the attack BV was able to muster.  I have a hard time believing that Luther only beat the Beavers 1-0, though from the box score it could have been much worse.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 05, 2017, 11:25:10 AM
Quote from: gustiefan04 on October 05, 2017, 10:02:55 AM
I've watched one Simpson game, a tie with Augustana, and was not impressed. Certainly improved I think Wartburg and Luther will prove to be the best in the IIAC when its all said and done. I've been able to catch them both a couple times, streaming, and they've looked pretty strong.

I agree, Luther and Wartburg are good teams as well.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: doolittledog on October 07, 2017, 09:24:14 PM
NWU beats Wartburg 2-1
Simpson wins @ BVU 2-0
Dubuque beats Coe 3-0
Central loses out of conference to Platteville 2-1

Sunday we get
Concordia-Moorhead @ Simpson noon
Loras @ Luther 3pm

Saturday standings...

Simpson 4-0-0  12-0-1
Wartburg 2-1-1  7-2-3
Dubuque 2-1-1  6-4-2
Luther  2-0-0  6-3-2
NWU  2-2-0  7-5-1
Central 1-2-0  8-3-0
Loras  1-2-0  5-5-0
Coe  0-3-0  3-8-0
BVU  0-3-0  3-9-1

NWU with wins over Loras and Wartburg?!?!
Simpson legit threat to win conference?
Luther and Loras should be a big game Sunday!
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 07, 2017, 11:01:13 PM
Quote from: doolittledog on October 07, 2017, 09:24:14 PM
NWU beats Wartburg 2-1
Simpson wins @ BVU 2-0
Dubuque beats Coe 3-0
Central loses out of conference to Platteville 2-1

Sunday we get
Concordia-Moorhead @ Simpson noon
Loras @ Luther 3pm

Saturday standings...

Simpson 4-0-0  12-0-1
Wartburg 2-1-1  7-2-3
Dubuque 2-1-1  6-4-2
Luther  2-0-0  6-3-2
NWU  2-2-0  7-5-1
Central 1-2-0  8-3-0
Loras  1-2-0  5-5-0
Coe  0-3-0  3-8-0
BVU  0-3-0  3-9-1

NWU with wins over Loras and Wartburg?!?!
Simpson legit threat to win conference?
Luther and Loras should be a big game Sunday!

I'm telling you, NWU is tough. They have some scrappy players; play very physical; and they play with a certain kind of toughness. The rest of the teams in the IIAC better take them serious. Simpson is still in good position to win the conference. If Loras loses to Luther, they can probably kiss a shot at the conference goodbye.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Wisco21 on October 08, 2017, 02:01:45 AM
All I have to say is WOW. Simpson unblemished, NWU taking down Loras and Wartburg....? Lopsided IIAC so far, can't wait for the conference tourney!
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 08, 2017, 11:42:36 AM
Quote from: Wisco21 on October 08, 2017, 02:01:45 AM
All I have to say is WOW. Simpson unblemished, NWU taking down Loras and Wartburg....? Lopsided IIAC so far, can't wait for the conference tourney!

Same here, should be exciting
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 08, 2017, 09:52:56 PM
Loras defeated Luther tonight, 2-0. Could they be back in form???
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: KICKIN95 on October 10, 2017, 06:41:45 PM
I believe Loras has worked out some of their "distractions" and will be playing much better going forward.  Obviously at this point the wil have to win the Conference Tourney unless some crazy results start showing up the remainder of Conference play.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 12, 2017, 02:18:46 PM
Good lord, what in the world is going on in this conference? Luther takes down Simpson so Wartburg moves into first place. Luther and Simpson are tied for second, while Nebraska Wesleyan currently is in fourth.

Key matchups this weekend and upcoming next week...

Oct 13 - Wartburg at Luther
Oct 14 - Central at Nebraska Wesleyan // Simpson at Loras
Oct 17 - Loras at Wartburg
Oct 18 - Nebraska Wesleyan at Dubuque
Oct 21 - Wartburg at Simpson
Oct 24 - Loras at Central // Luther at Dubuque
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 15, 2017, 08:02:29 PM
 :o NWU moves into third place?? Loras takes down Simpson, and looks to be back on track! Wartburg drops another big game. Luther is now in first!

This has become one wild and wacky season in the IIAC.

Here are my predictions for the remaining games for each team in the IIAC:

Luther will win out on the rest of their season. Remaining Opponents: Coe, Central, and Dubuque. Final record: 11-4-3 (7-1-0).

Simpson should still be in good shape, and should win their last two games. Remaining Opponents: Wartburg and Coe. Final Record: 15-2-1 (6-2).

Nebraska Wesleyan has come out of nowhere this season, and should win out. Remaining Opponents: Dubuque and Buena Vista. Final Record: 11-5-1 (6-2).

Loras got off to a sluggish start, and it's important they win their remaining IIAC games. Remaining Opponents: Wartburg, UW-Whitewater, Coe, St. Scholastica, and Central. Final Record: 10-7 (6-2).

Wartburg has struggled to finish against quality competition, and will continue to do so down the stretch. Remaining Opponents: Loras, Simpson, and UW-Platteville. Final Record: 8-6-3 (3-4-1).

Dubuque imagined a better season this year but they have been too inconsistent. They should win one of their last three remaining IIAC games. Remaining Oppenents: Nebraska Wesleyan, Buena Vista, and Luther. Final Record: 7-7-2 (3-4-1).

Central blew a big opportunity against NWU to turn around their season, and now two of their remaining opponents are some of the best teams in the IIAC. Remaining Opponents: Buena Vista, Luther, and Loras. Final Record: 10-6 (3-5).

Buena Vista picked up their first IIAC win of the season against Coe, but they have three tough games to finish out the year. Remaining Opponents: Central, Dubuque, and Nebraska Wesleyan. Final Record: 4-13-1 (1-7).

Coe is on the losing end once again this year, and it's been a tough season but they can still salvage one win at the end of the year against Cornell. Remaining Opponents: Luther, Loras, Simpson, and Cornell. Final Record: 4-13 (0-8).

Does any disagree? Let me know your thoughts.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 15, 2017, 08:09:50 PM
Just for fun playoff predictions:

#1 Seed - Luther
#2 Seed - Simpson
#3 Seed - Nebraska Wesleyan
#4 Seed - Loras
#5 Seed - Wartburg
#6 Seed - Dubuque

First Round:
Dubuque at Wartburg
Loras at Nebraska Wesleyan

Semifinals:
Dubuque at Luther
Loras at Simpson

Final:
Luther over Loras
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on October 15, 2017, 09:22:03 PM
Those predictions look about right to me, though as we've seen this season anything is possible.  I watched the Loras-Simpson game this afternoon and was struck by two things. 1) Simpson's Pochop is fun to watch.  Every time he touched the ball I think Loras hearts beat a little faster. He reminded me of UChicago's two strikers from earlier in the season in that way.  2) Loras is playing at a different level than they were earlier this season.  I think they've adapted to a more possession-oriented game and are starting to come together.  I don't think they've started the same lineup twice this season.  Even more than in the past it seems they have a roster full of interchangeable players but in some ways that's been to their detriment early in the season in that they never seemed to come together and gel as a unit.  (And maybe there were some off-the-field issues that have been put behind them, too?)  They still have a problem in that the defense occasionally has some lapses and they can suffer in transition with opposing central attackers and midfielders running at the Loras defense and being given huge amounts of space sometimes.  I was quite impressed with freshman Edin Galvez on the left side today.  That guy is definitely earning his playing time the second half of the season.  Peterson also had a couple spectacular saves in goal though he also mishandled a few crosses as well. 
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: doolittledog on October 16, 2017, 07:58:00 AM
That's the thing though.  From what we've seen so far this year, predictions are difficult at best.  You had UD finishing 1-2.  Looking at the Dubuque schedule you would think BV would be a win.  NWU being in Dubuque might mean a W for UD as opposed to an L if it was played at NWU.  Luther, looks better than the Spartans and I would favor the Norse at either place.  Of course, 1 game might not jumble up the seeding that you had, and the playoff predictions looked reasonable. 
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: doolittledog on October 18, 2017, 10:27:05 PM
Tuesday
Loras won 3-2 @ Wartburg

Wednesday
Central won 2-1 over BVU
Dubuque won 3-0 over NWU
Luther won 5-1 over Coe

Not sure how the conference standings will end up, and not sure the conference standings will matter once the conference tourney starts. 

Luther 5-1-0  Central, @ Dubuque
Simpson 4-2-0  Wartburg, @ Coe
Loras  4-2-0  Coe, @ Central
NWU  4-3-0  BVU
Dubuque 3-2-1  @ BVU, Luther
Wartburg 3-3-1  @ Simpson
Central  3-3-0  @ Luther, Loras
BVU  1-5-0  Dubuque, @ NWU
Coe  0-6-0  @ Loras, Simpson
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 18, 2017, 11:57:45 PM
Quote from: doolittledog on October 18, 2017, 10:27:05 PM
Tuesday
Loras won 3-2 @ Wartburg

Wednesday
Central won 2-1 over BVU
Dubuque won 3-0 over NWU
Luther won 5-1 over Coe

Not sure how the conference standings will end up, and not sure the conference standings will matter once the conference tourney starts. 

Luther 5-1-0  Central, @ Dubuque
Simpson 4-2-0  Wartburg, @ Coe
Loras  4-2-0  Coe, @ Central
NWU  4-3-0  BVU
Dubuque 3-2-1  @ BVU, Luther
Wartburg 3-3-1  @ Simpson
Central  3-3-0  @ Luther, Loras
BVU  1-5-0  Dubuque, @ NWU
Coe  0-6-0  @ Loras, Simpson


That was a big win for Dubuque tonight. This could potentially shake up the standings in the IIAC as far as conference playoff seedings will go. It will most certainly be an interesting regular season finish.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 20, 2017, 07:43:44 AM
Maybe I doubted Loras a little bit. They came out strong and beat UW-Whitewater 3-0 last night. Big win for the Duhawks tonight!
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on October 20, 2017, 09:49:00 AM
Loras is starting to look like I thought they would at the beginning of the season.  They put a lot of skill on the field, with perhaps more individual skill top to bottom than I've seen from their top 18 players in the last 9 years of watching.  They are starting to look like a more cohesive group, too, and are playing with confidence.  Obviously, given their miscues in the first half of the season, they have to win the conference tournament to get to NCAAs but if that happens they could be dangerous in November as they are not the same team they were at the start of the season.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 20, 2017, 05:06:04 PM
Quote from: Dubuquer on October 20, 2017, 09:49:00 AM
Loras is starting to look like I thought they would at the beginning of the season.  They put a lot of skill on the field, with perhaps more individual skill top to bottom than I've seen from their top 18 players in the last 9 years of watching.  They are starting to look like a more cohesive group, too, and are playing with confidence.  Obviously, given their miscues in the first half of the season, they have to win the conference tournament to get to NCAAs but if that happens they could be dangerous in November as they are not the same team they were at the start of the season.

I have to agree with you. I watched the game last night from online, and Loras looked a lot better. I think Loras could be a very dangerous team in November. Do you think if Loras wins the conference, Simpson or Luther could get an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament?
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 20, 2017, 05:13:32 PM
IIAC Standings as of 10/20/2017 (D3Soccer.com has the incorrect standings)

Luther, 5-1 (9-4-3)....Remaining: v Central, at Dubuque
Simpson, 4-2 (13-2-1)....Remaining: v Wartburg, at Coe
Loras, 4-2 (9-5)...Remaining: v Coe, v St. Scholastica, at Central
Nebraska Wesleyan, 4-3 (9-6-1)....Remaining: v Buena Vista
Dubuque, 3-2-1 (7-5-2)....Remaining: at Buena Vista, v Luther
Wartburg, 3-3-1 (8-4-3)....Remaining: at Simpson, at Wisconsin-Platteville
Central, 3-3 (10-4)....Remaining: at Luther, v Loras
Buena Vista, 1-5 (4-11-1)....Remaining: v Dubuque, at Nebraska Wesleyan
Coe, 0-6 (3-11)....Remaining: at Loras, v Simpson, v Cornell



Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 22, 2017, 10:29:44 PM
I am impressed with Loras. Ever since their loss to NWU, they have come alive. They crushed St. Scholastica today 3-0!
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: doolittledog on October 22, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Conference play from the weekend...

10/21
Central 2-3 Luther
Coe 0-2 Loras
Dubuque 3-0 BVU

10/22
Wartburg 1-1 Simpson

Standings...
Luther  6-1-0  (10-4-3)
Loras  5-2-0  (11-5-0)
Simpson 4-2-1  (13-2-2)
Dubuque 4-2-1  (8-5-2)
Neb Wes 4-3-0  (9-6-1)
Wartburg 3-3-2 (8-4-4)
Central  3-4-0  (10-5-0)
Buena V  1-6-0 (4-12-1)
Coe Coll  0-7-0  (3-12-0)

10-24 conference games...
Loras @ Central
BVU @ NWU
Simpson @ Coe
Luther @ Dubuque

BV and Coe are the only two teams that have no business in the conference tourney
Central looks to be the odd team out, but who knows with this year and they are at home
Spartan fan dilemma - Want to close out conference play with a win...but doing so would mean Loras would likely tie for the conference title  ;D
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Alfredeneumann on October 23, 2017, 09:51:36 AM
Quote from: doolittledog on October 22, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
Conference play from the weekend...

10/21
Central 2-3 Luther
Coe 0-2 Loras
Dubuque 3-0 BVU

10/22
Wartburg 1-1 Simpson

Standings...
Luther  6-1-0  (10-4-3)
Loras  5-2-0  (11-5-0)
Simpson 4-2-1  (13-2-2)
Dubuque 4-2-1  (8-5-2)
Neb Wes 4-3-0  (9-6-1)
Wartburg 3-3-2 (8-4-4)
Central  3-4-0  (10-5-0)
Buena V  1-6-0 (4-12-1)
Coe Coll  0-7-0  (3-12-0)

10-24 conference games...
Loras @ Central
BVU @ NWU
Simpson @ Coe
Luther @ Dubuque

BV and Coe are the only two teams that have no business in the conference tourney
Central looks to be the odd team out, but who knows with this year and they are at home
Spartan fan dilemma - Want to close out conference play with a win...but doing so would mean Loras would likely tie for the conference title  ;D

Wartburg is in the odd position of cheering for Loras tomorrow. Duhawks beat or tie the Dutch, Knights make IIAC tournament.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on October 23, 2017, 10:31:02 AM
I wasn't sure what to think of Loras' schedule with 6 games in 9 days to close out the regular season, but outside of the OT battle against Wartburg the Duhawk bench has gotten to play a lot of minutes, which will only benefit the team in the tournament(s) and next year.  It's not often you see a third stringer come on and take a defender on with an almost-successful rainbow.  Hopefully the Loras legs aren't too tired tomorrow vs Central.  As a Luther grad and Loras fan it's not often that I cheer for UD but tomorrow is one of those days.  With the way Loras is playing right now they deserve a share of the IIAC title.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 25, 2017, 07:29:32 AM
Well, it looks like the seeds are in for IIAC playoffs my friends.

#1 - Luther
#2 - Loras
#3 - Simpson
#4 - Nebraska Wesleyan
#5 - Dubuque
#6 - Wartburg

Quarterfinals (Oct. 28)
#5 Dubuque at #4 Nebraska Wesleyan
#6 Wartburg at #3 Simpson

Should be some good quarterfinal games
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 28, 2017, 12:03:15 AM
Saturday's IIAC playoff games:

NWU v Dubuque at 2 PM
Simpson v Wartburg at 7 PM
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on October 29, 2017, 09:16:52 AM
Simpson 3, Wartburg 1
Nebraska Wesleyan 2, Dubuque 0

Simpson advances to play Loras
Nebraska Wesleyan advances to play Luther
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: KingDuhawk on November 02, 2017, 01:44:41 AM
Luther, 2
NWU, 0

Loras, 3
Simpson, 0

IIAC Tournament Championship
Saturday, Nov. 4 - 6pm - Decorah

Didn't have eyes on Luther/NWU, so I can't comment on that.

Loras rolled pretty easily to ninth straight W. Simpson own goal put them behind early and Loras added a second about 15 minutes later.

Should be a good battle on Saturday, but I say Loras-2, Luther-0.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on November 02, 2017, 03:02:02 PM
Last night's Loras vs Simpson game seemed closer than the score indicated and the statistics show a pretty even game.  Duhawks looked good through the first 25 minutes but then it seemed Simpson had Loras on their heels for quite a while and I can vouch that Duhawk parents were nervous, especially every time Simpson's Pochop had the ball.  After the Histed header put the Duhawks up 3-0 everyone relaxed a bit.  Players of the game for me were Peterson, Bruns and Pacholski.  The Pacholski-Pochop battle was a classic and it's impressive that Pacholski man-marked Pochop again and kept him scoreless in both games this season. 

I watched the UD-Luther game last week and have to give the edge on Saturday to Loras however Luther will be wanting revenge for their earlier loss and it's never easy to beat a quality side twice in a year.  Should be a good battle in Decorah for the IIAC automatic bid!

In an aside, interesting news emerged last week that Dubuque will be home to a new UPSL team beginning in the spring: https://www.uniondfc.com/news/upslannouncement  It will be interesting to see the makeup of that team and whether there are former (and/or current?) UD and Loras (or other IIAC) players on the roster.  I know there are some recent graduates still around the area who might be interested in playing.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: blooter442 on November 04, 2017, 09:18:56 PM
What in the world is this camera work at Luther? The hosts had a direct kick to potentially win it and the goal wasn't even visible throughout the entire setting up and taking of the kick.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: blooter442 on November 04, 2017, 09:19:52 PM
Luther with a corner...big shout for a handball but nothing given. Time winding down in 2OT.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Mr.Right on November 04, 2017, 09:22:20 PM
PK's?  Like to end my night on some drama
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: blooter442 on November 04, 2017, 09:34:09 PM
Loras 3-1 over Luther in the shootout. Rumor has it the last pen is still flying to Mars.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Mr.Right on November 04, 2017, 09:36:28 PM

+k..That was a total nightmare...
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on November 12, 2017, 09:36:27 AM
Loras beat Cal Lutheran 2-1 in the first round. Way to rep the IIAC! Go Loras!
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on November 12, 2017, 10:04:52 AM
It was 4-2, not 2-1. St Thomas is up next today at 1 pm.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on November 12, 2017, 08:45:47 PM
Quote from: Dubuquer on November 12, 2017, 10:04:52 AM
It was 4-2, not 2-1. St Thomas is up next today at 1 pm.

Yikes, my bad. LOL.
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: d3soccerfreak on November 12, 2017, 10:54:19 PM
Did anyone catch the Loras v St Thomas game tonight? I saw Loras lost, did they play well?
Title: Re: IIAC 2017 (Men's Soccer)
Post by: Dubuquer on November 13, 2017, 10:46:31 AM
Tough game from both sides.  Very even in my mind.  One early quick counterattack that ended with Peterson pulling down the St. Thomas striker leading to a PK was the difference in the game.  Loras had a hard time penetrating the St. Thomas defense and skied a number of shots way over the net from 18-25 yds out and didn't really challenge the St. Thomas keeper (who was playing in his first college game according to the announcers) much at all.  Loras started pushing guys forward in the last part of the game and got lucky that St. Thomas' quick counterattack didn't put any balls in the back of the net.  While I'm sure the Duhawks are disappointed to exit in the round of 32, they came a long way since late September when they rode the bus back from a loss at NWU with a record of 4-5. If they get a keeper to step up to replace Peterson next year they will be a team to look out for nationally as they are very young and will have a lot of talent returning.