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Title: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on January 11, 2013, 04:44:14 PM
With the New Year, time to start the new folder!
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on January 23, 2013, 04:34:04 PM
Well. looks like that Williams recruit/commit has been named Miss Soccer.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/high-school/tag/_/name/kristi-kirshe
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: nescac1 on February 08, 2013, 09:37:54 AM
A second Williams recruit is the state player of the year in Washington.  Seems like the Ephs will be adding a dynamic duo (playmaker and finisher) to bolster the attack. 

http://goalwa.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/issaquahs-audrey-thomas-named-washington-gatorade-girls-player-of-year/
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: MHS on February 11, 2013, 08:01:37 AM
Some CT 2013 girls going to NESCAC...

1   Amherst      
2   Bates      
3   Bowdoin      
4   Colby      
5   Conn Coll   Cathy Higgins - CT
     Conn Coll   Annie Higgins - CT
     Conn Coll   Roxy Barbera - CT
6   Hamilton    Beatrice Blackwell - CT
7   Middlebury Amy Martin - CT
8   Trinity      
9   Tufts          Katie Coyle - CT
10 Wesleyan      
11 Williams     Kristi Kirshe - MA
     Williams     Audrey Thomas - WA
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on February 11, 2013, 01:31:17 PM
Emily Hester - Amherst (National Cathedral)  http://www.usatodayhss.com/dc/article/emily-hester-named-gatorade-d-c-girls-soccer-poy--242159
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: nescac1 on February 13, 2013, 08:42:43 AM
So of the 24 Gatorade state players of the year named, THREE are going to NESCAC schools?  That seems pretty incredible. 

A few more Eph recruits:

http://wibergwgs.com/college-prospects/2013-graduates/tressa-palcheck/

And: The west San Gabriel Valley, already a girls soccer hot bed, had three other girls make commitments: Pasadena Poly's Katie Wardlaw and Julia Blanco and Westridge's Allie Schiffman.

Wardlaw, who turned down Division I offers, will play for Division III Williams College in Massachusetts. Blanco will play at Division III Claremont and Schiffman at Washington University in St. Louis.

Looks like a strong incoming group for the Ephs. 
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on February 28, 2013, 11:46:00 AM
Update

1   Amherst      
2   Bates      
3   Bowdoin   - Taylor Haist - Bethesda SC http://www.bethesdasoccer.org/Default.aspx?tabid=200239&mid=228231&teamid=117212&newsid=5338&ctl=newsdetail   
4   Colby      
5   Conn Coll   Cathy Higgins - CT
     Conn Coll   Annie Higgins - CT
     Conn Coll   Roxy Barbera - CT
6   Hamilton    Beatrice Blackwell - CT
7   Middlebury Amy Martin - CT
8   Trinity      
9   Tufts          Katie Coyle - CT
10 Wesleyan      
11 Williams     Kristi Kirshe - MA
     Williams     Audrey Thomas - WA
[/quote]
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: MHS on March 25, 2013, 07:57:58 AM
1  Amherst    Emily Hester        DC    McLean Youth Soccer ECNL
   Amherst    Alexandra Sotak     MO    St. Louis Scott Gallagher
   Amherst    Ashlyn Heller       NJ    FC New Jersey
2  Bates      Hannah Graves       MA    NEFC
3  Bowdoin    Taylor Haist        SC    Bethesda ECNL
   Bowdoin    Marissa Tidona      NY    Albertson
4  Colby      Aliza Van Leesten   CT    CFC ECNL
5  Conn Coll  Cathy Higgins       CT    FSA
   Conn Coll  Annie Higgins       CT    FSA
   Conn Coll  Roxy Barbera        CT    SoccerPlus ECNL
6  Hamilton   Beatrice Blackwell  CT    SoccerPlus ECNL
   Hamilton   Kendall Daly        NJ    World Class ECNL
   Hamilton   Meghan Brennan      NJ    NJSA
   Hamilton   Taylor Arnoff       NY    CFC Arsenal
   Hamilton   KC Kelly            CT    South Central Premier
7  Middlebury Amy Martin          CT    CFC ECNL
8  Trinity           
9  Tufts      Katie Coyle         CT    Yankee United
   Tufts      Jessica Capone      NY    Alley Cats
10 Wesleyan           
11 Williams   Kristi Kirshe       MA   
   Williams   Audrey Thomas       WA    Eastside FC
   Williams   Katie Wardlaw       CA    FC Golden State
   Williams   Madeline Swarr      PA    Penn Fusion
   Williams   Tressa Palcheck     IL    Schaumburg SC
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Becks on May 14, 2013, 11:19:43 PM
Quote from: Giggs on February 11, 2013, 01:31:17 PM
Emily Hester - Amherst (National Cathedral)  http://www.usatodayhss.com/dc/article/emily-hester-named-gatorade-d-c-girls-soccer-poy--242159
3.12 GPA. WTF.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on May 24, 2013, 02:45:23 PM
An update for Conn College (just happened on it for other reasons).  And Becks, a pleasant surprise to see you here!

1  Amherst    Emily Hester        DC    McLean Youth Soccer ECNL
   Amherst    Alexandra Sotak     MO    St. Louis Scott Gallagher
   Amherst    Ashlyn Heller       NJ    FC New Jersey
2  Bates      Hannah Graves       MA    NEFC
3  Bowdoin    Taylor Haist        SC    Bethesda ECNL
   Bowdoin    Marissa Tidona      NY    Albertson
4  Colby      Aliza Van Leesten   CT    CFC ECNL
5  Conn Coll  Cathy Higgins       CT    FSA
   Conn Coll  Annie Higgins       CT    FSA
   Conn Coll  Roxy Barbera        CT    SoccerPlus ECNL
   Caroline Lucas – Connecticut College – New London CT - MCU
6  Hamilton   Beatrice Blackwell  CT    SoccerPlus ECNL
   Hamilton   Kendall Daly        NJ    World Class ECNL
   Hamilton   Meghan Brennan      NJ    NJSA
   Hamilton   Taylor Arnoff       NY    CFC Arsenal
   Hamilton   KC Kelly            CT    South Central Premier
7  Middlebury Amy Martin          CT    CFC ECNL
8  Trinity           
9  Tufts      Katie Coyle         CT    Yankee United
   Tufts      Jessica Capone      NY    Alley Cats
10 Wesleyan           
11 Williams   Kristi Kirshe       MA   
   Williams   Audrey Thomas       WA    Eastside FC
   Williams   Katie Wardlaw       CA    FC Golden State
   Williams   Madeline Swarr      PA    Penn Fusion
   Williams   Tressa Palcheck     IL    Schaumburg SC
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Becks on May 31, 2013, 10:10:10 PM
Hi, Giggsy. I'm circling back because I have an HS junior looking to play soccer in college. Still considering her options, but probably 50/50 for NESCAC.

Where are you getting the list of commits from?

What would you conclude from this re tips? Each school gets 2-3 ECNL players as their tip recruits and fills in the class from there? If they are lucky (or Williams), they pick up a few other ECNL quality players?

Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on June 03, 2013, 03:52:52 PM
Becks! Good luck with the search, fun times!  Most of  the list is provided by MHS, I have given a few mainly from random finds such as google alerts.  Hope all is well!
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on June 11, 2013, 09:04:15 AM
Looks like the schedules are starting to be released:

http://athletics.bowdoin.edu/sports/wsoc/2013-14/releases/20130610e3zfv4
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on August 26, 2013, 11:02:32 AM
Any scrimmages this week/weekend?
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Becks on August 30, 2013, 09:47:07 PM
So Giggsy, any pre-season rankings? I know Wes has a big hole to fill with the graduation of Laura Kurash.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on August 31, 2013, 10:21:44 AM
Amherst has posted it's preliminary roster...no FY players listed.  Interesting in that the men's team has a game on the 4th of Sept. and has not yet posted a preliminary roster.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on September 05, 2013, 03:12:13 PM
Becks, I would not even attempt to do that given the high sabermetric bar you have set.  Also, with the unknowns of the first years I just think it is difficult.  However, I will say that it looks like Williams is looking to raise its level of performance this year and has also reloaded with a slew of first years, but are they good enough to replace the talent and experience of the five seniors that graduated.  http://ephsports.williams.edu/sports/wsoc/2013-14/releases/20130827ejkxcb
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on September 05, 2013, 03:18:29 PM
and hope springs for Conn College, can they build off their strong finish last year?

http://camelathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2013-14/releases/201309036b5rcb
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on September 05, 2013, 05:04:00 PM
Amherst's roster is posted.  It shows 7 FY players on a very large squad.  Since the first game is on  Sat. Against Middlebury at home, the season preview should be out shortly.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on September 06, 2013, 04:32:07 PM
Amherst.s preview is posted.
A Middlebury supporter posted on the men's board that FY orientation could impact Panther's participation in the game on Sat. against Amherst.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on September 07, 2013, 07:32:36 AM
Completely uninformed predictions:

Williams takes it to @Colby 4-0.
Hamilton on short end of 2-1 loss @ Trinity.
Tufts looking to rebound from down year over @Bates 2-0.
@Bowdoin builds off strong finish last year, another 2-0 result.
Middlebury @Amherst. Based on last year close game with Amherst taking it 1-0.
@Conn over UMassDart.  Based on the write up I will say 5-0, what the heck.

... And have fun out there watching the games!




Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on September 07, 2013, 02:18:41 PM
Amherst wins at home in overtime on a breakaway goal 1-0.
Good call Giggs ;)
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: nescac1 on September 07, 2013, 03:39:52 PM
Williams only beat Colby 2-1, but could easily have scored several more goals, as the Ephs seemed to be in control when I tuned in.  Williams' first year class is as good as advertised -- three first-years started, and four others all saw substantial playing time off the bench.  First-years scored both goals -- Audrey Thomas who is small but VERY fast and dynamic and really fun to watch, and Katie Wardlaw.  In addition, Kriste Kirshe also looks, as expected, very good, leading the team in shots off the bench and creating several good chances with nifty footwork, including one shot off the post, just couldn't find the net.  Finally, Tressa Palchek played half the game in goal and was very solid, earning the win.  This group, while smaller in numbers, may end up approaching the tremendous Class of 2011 in terms of impact when all is said and done.

Williams, being a fairly young squad (only three seniors played) may take a bit of time to come together -- they let several golden scoring opportunities slip by, and also were a bit sloppy in transition and vulnerable to quick counterattacks from Colby (they were saved but at least one dynamite save from Palchek).  Colby's all-NESCAC forward (who scored their lone goal and almost had a second) Papedellis gave the Ephs fits as she was too quick for the Williams backs.  The Ephs lost several all-NESCAC defenders, and the inexperience on the back line definitely showed.  They will give up some good chances this year, but are fortunate to have two strong goalies.  I do think the Ephs as they gain experience will be more dynamic offensively than they've been since 2010. 
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on September 09, 2013, 02:09:12 PM
Anyone see the Wheaton/Williams game? Thoughts from the sideline?
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on September 11, 2013, 03:42:16 PM
Quote from: nescac1 on September 07, 2013, 03:39:52 PM
Williams only beat Colby 2-1, but could easily have scored several more goals, as the Ephs seemed to be in control when I tuned in.  Williams' first year class is as good as advertised -- three first-years started, and four others all saw substantial playing time off the bench.  First-years scored both goals -- Audrey Thomas who is small but VERY fast and dynamic and really fun to watch, and Katie Wardlaw.  In addition, Kriste Kirshe also looks, as expected, very good, leading the team in shots off the bench and creating several good chances with nifty footwork, including one shot off the post, just couldn't find the net.  Finally, Tressa Palchek played half the game in goal and was very solid, earning the win.  This group, while smaller in numbers, may end up approaching the tremendous Class of 2011 in terms of impact when all is said and done.

Williams, being a fairly young squad (only three seniors played) may take a bit of time to come together -- they let several golden scoring opportunities slip by, and also were a bit sloppy in transition and vulnerable to quick counterattacks from Colby (they were saved but at least one dynamite save from Palchek).  Colby's all-NESCAC forward (who scored their lone goal and almost had a second) Papedellis gave the Ephs fits as she was too quick for the Williams backs.  The Ephs lost several all-NESCAC defenders, and the inexperience on the back line definitely showed.  They will give up some good chances this year, but are fortunate to have two strong goalies.  I do think the Ephs as they gain experience will be more dynamic offensively than they've been since 2010.

Actually, the Williams squad of 2010 only posted 44 goals and 15 goals allowed in 21 games, certainly better than in 2012 or 2011. However, since we're aspiring, let us aspire to the 2009 squad's performance...65 goals, 9 goals allowed in 20 games. Or better yet, the 2008 team...56 goals, 13 goals allowed in 21 games and a berth in the NCAA Final Four!
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: PantherNation18 on September 12, 2013, 04:35:54 PM
Midd's All American goalie got blasted during OT on the play that Amherst scored and took a DNP in last night's tie v. Keene State.  Does anyone her status and whether/when Foody will return to action. 

At the moment Midd looks shaky, losing 9 seniors and one of their top underclassmen could prove too much.  The offense is Kirk and Favorito and not much else.  A favorable September schedule will help buy some time.  We'll see.     
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on September 12, 2013, 08:07:50 PM
I hope the Midd gk is ok. The collision was unfortunate and left her injured (to add to injury she sustained minutes beforehand--perhaps a bit of a pull on a punt?), AND it also left the striker who scored with a nasty injury that led to a DNP for Wednesday's outing. May they both be back in action soon.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: GUBFL on September 14, 2013, 06:06:34 PM
Saw Bowdoin v Amherst which ended up in a 0 to 0 tie.  A normal Bowdoin/Amherst game, Amherst came out strong, lots of skill, very flashy and dominated play, but had few real scoring chances due to the very strong play of Bowdoin's back 4.  Bowdoin's offensive game plan seemed to be to play the ball long to attackers who could not out run the D so few real scoring chances for Bowdoin.  In the second half, things started to open up more and both team had chances and play seemed to be a little more even than in the first half.  Bowdoin got stronger as game went on.  While Amherst dominated the stats, Bowdoin's D was very effective in keeping Amherst from getting may really good scoring opportunities.  Amherst will continue to be a strong team this year, but if Bowdoin gets that type of defensive effort they got today throughout the season, a repeat of last year's record is very possible.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on September 16, 2013, 09:11:57 AM
Overall accurate assessment, GUBFL. Although to be completely fair, gotta give some props to the Bowdoin GK, whose diving fingertip saves denied two shots headed low and just inside the posts late in the game/OT.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on September 16, 2013, 10:43:30 AM
Good thing I  did not get around to making predictions for the weekend.  Would have picked Amherst again 1-0 basically on the basis that they were at home.  Would have really missed Trinity beating Williams, what is up with that?  Otherwise would probably have picked the winners (ha, easy to say afterwards) but would have probably given Middlebury more space, and faith in Tufts' ability to put the ball in the net was wavering.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: madzillagd on September 16, 2013, 12:19:32 PM
Watched a good chunk of the Williams game yesterday, wanted to see the new NSN webcast.  Overall the quality was pretty good.  I don't think you are ever going to have a fantastic feed at a soccer game but it was better than last year's (and of course better than the men's feed which never came up last week).  I didn't catch the beginning but based on the way it is set up this year I believe it was an NSN announcer and a student analyst.  The announcer was great, knew his stuff and did a good job throughout the broadcast.  The student on the other hand needs to do a little homework.  5-10 minutes would go by and they wouldn't say a word when they did there wasn't much value.  But, it's early and they will get better no doubt, it's a learning experience. 
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on September 18, 2013, 11:05:56 AM
Regarding yesterday's games, I still  do not  understand why teams schedule games against clearly over-matched foes.  What is the point?
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on September 18, 2013, 11:46:08 AM
Giggs...seeing the score of the Middlebury-Norwich  game,  I almost posted a comment like yours.
Is there a "Mercy rule" in soccer?   In defense of the Panthers,  Norwich has/is a historic rival in Vt.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on September 18, 2013, 12:34:37 PM
ok, as a historic rival i guess I will give them a pass.  But at some point do the schools consider that the rivalry is no longer workable?
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on September 18, 2013, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: Giggs on September 18, 2013, 12:34:37 PM
ok, as a historic rival i guess I will give them a pass.  But at some point do the schools consider that the rivalry is no longer workable?

Couldn't agree more. When you see NESCAC schools playing the likes of Mt. Holyoke, Manhattanville, Norwich and the other Sisters of Charity teams...what's the point? Is it to improve the team via dynamic competition? To pad their winning %? To pad player stats? To give the other team's players an opportunity to play above their weight class? To feel good about themselves? All of the above?

I hear the 'rivals' argument. Then you realize that Norwich has lost to Mid the 21 consecutive years they've played them...and that there are only 2 Mid players from VT.

How do teams improve to move on to the NCAA tournament.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: woacfan on September 18, 2013, 09:20:30 PM
May I intrude on your board to offer a respectfully different opinion?

It is my understanding that the women's team soccer schedule is often married to the men's schedule. So, for example, in the OAC the John Carroll men want to play Thomas More, so the women's side gets matched up against Thomas More as well.

Selecting appropriate opponents goes much deeper than whether your programs should have to play so-called "Sisters of Charity" teams. For example, is it even fair that UAA schools, which are essentially D1 schools in size, compete with schools that have much smaller enrollments?

Should schools with large endowments that permit in-kind aid and grants (as opposed to sports scholarships) be limited in what they can award to level the playing field with poorer, weaker schools?

In the end, the coach or athletic director picked the schedule for any number of reasons and you should probably ask him or her.

May I add that one of the charms of Division 3 soccer for me has been watching young players of vastly different abilities compete against one another, and to witness the great sporting tradition of America's liberal arts colleges.Do we really want to turn Division 3 into Division 1 light?

Clearly,  some programs are traditionally weak, just as others are traditionally strong.  Most D3 programs are somewhere in the middle.  Schools pick their non-conference opponents for a whole host of reasons.  Of course, most NESAC programs will never become a "sisters of charity" school because they are heavily endowed, but if winning were the "only" criteria for selecting opponents then you probably are the exception in D3 sports.

Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Becks on September 19, 2013, 10:55:54 PM
Quote from: Ocean 1 on September 18, 2013, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: Giggs on September 18, 2013, 12:34:37 PM
ok, as a historic rival i guess I will give them a pass.  But at some point do the schools consider that the rivalry is no longer workable?

Couldn't agree more. When you see NESCAC schools playing the likes of Mt. Holyoke, Manhattanville, Norwich and the other Sisters of Charity teams...what's the point? Is it to improve the team via dynamic competition? To pad their winning %? To pad player stats? To give the other team's players an opportunity to play above their weight class? To feel good about themselves? All of the above?

I hear the 'rivals' argument. Then you realize that Norwich has lost to Mid the 21 consecutive years they've played them...and that there are only 2 Mid players from VT.

How do teams improve to move on to the NCAA tournament.
Sometimes it's just a lack of nearby good D3 opponents. The non-league games are usually the mid-week games where you don't want to have to travel more than an hour or two. Not a lot of good D3 soccer schools close by to some of the NESCAC schools - eg Middlebury and the Maine schools.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on September 22, 2013, 08:28:20 AM
Like two heavy weights going the full 12 rounds yesterday between Jeffs and Ephs. Teams traded the advantage in different phases of the game. Williams used a long bench, which made the Jeffs' advantage in overtime somewhat surprising. Intense game. Classic rivalry match.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on September 24, 2013, 03:53:54 PM
Five NESCAC teams take spots in the NSCAA New England Regional Poll. 

http://www.nscaatv.com/rankings/2351/NCAADivisionIII/women/NewEngland/Poll4
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on September 28, 2013, 05:40:49 PM
Tufts nailed the game winner in yet another Amherst conference OT. Jeffs sure did have their chances, but Jumbos came up big.
Meanwhile, Polar Bears served up a NESCAC beat-down as they hammered the gavel down upon the UAA's Judges. Go 'CAC!
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on September 29, 2013, 05:06:30 PM
Amherst rebounds from its lost on Sat. , with a strong win at Bates 3-0.  Leave it  to someone who saw it live or the whole game...as announcers indicated that Amherst picked up the tempo after the half.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on October 01, 2013, 03:04:30 PM
Trinity jumps to #1 in the NSCAA Regional Ranking.  Are they for real this year?
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on October 02, 2013, 01:54:54 PM
Quote from: Giggs on October 01, 2013, 03:04:30 PM
Trinity jumps to #1 in the NSCAA Regional Ranking.  Are they for real this year?

Still not sure about Trinity...their non-conference schedule is weak...although kudos to any team that is 7-0 at this juncture. Will be interesting to see how they handle the balance of the schedule and heading into the NESCAC Tournament.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on October 02, 2013, 06:51:42 PM
Next two Saturdays vs. Bowdoin and Mid may tell more about Trinity. While they passed the test by beating a good Williams side (2-1-1 in conference) and a physically strong Tufts (3-2, including an OT win over Amherst), their other league wins are over three teams with a combined 2-9-1. The win over Williams came early in the season--maybe a good time to catch the Ephs before their long roster starts to gel, and they caught Tufts after a gutsy, sometimes end-to-end game the day before. For now, they get the bragging rights, for sure.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on October 04, 2013, 09:25:04 AM
Amherst showing more offense in a win yesterday over neighbor Mt. Holyoke.  Glad to see the coach inserting new players in...hopefully to find a way to get more scoring.  There is talent sitting on the bench.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Giggs on October 04, 2013, 01:35:23 PM
Not to be flip, but if Amherst was not able to show some offense against Mt. Holyoke then they would really be in trouble. 
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on October 04, 2013, 02:54:13 PM
Griggs ...true...but some of the former Seven Sister schools can have strong programs.
Somewhere in my memory bank tells me that this is a make- up game of sorts.  Someone help me!
I remember a past game that just fell short of the required minimum time of 80 minutes...to count.  Amherst was ahead 6-0 at the 75 min. mark and the game was stopped due to weather.  I thought it was a game against Mt. Holyoke ...but the schedule does not show the delayed game and the writeup does not mention anything.   
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on October 04, 2013, 06:45:53 PM
Quote from: amh63 on October 04, 2013, 02:54:13 PM
Griggs ...true...but some of the former Seven Sister schools can have strong programs.
Somewhere in my memory bank tells me that this is a make- up game of sorts.  Someone help me!
I remember a past game that just fell short of the required minimum time of 80 minutes...to count.  Amherst was ahead 6-0 at the 75 min. mark and the game was stopped due to weather.  I thought it was a game against Mt. Holyoke ...but the schedule does not show the delayed game and the writeup does not mention anything.

You are correct amh63...game was a make-up after cancellation on September 11th due to lightning when Amherst was leading and heading toward a big shutout.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on October 05, 2013, 09:48:34 AM
Yes, the Jeffs scored a total of 10 goals against their little sister, but only 4 will go down in the record books. The Jeffs have been a bit cold in their finishing in league, but they remain hot in creating legit scoring chances. Hopefully, as they continue to gel and become less predictable (multiple scoring threats, unlike some others in the league), they'll find the back of the net more often. Might be tough today if they can't shake their bus legs after traveling to Hamilton, but Amherst should be the better team today.

More interesting will probably be the Tufts/Middlebury and Trinity/Bowdoin matches. Can Middlebury hold off Tufts' physicality, which will match up well against Mid's favorite threat, Kirk? Probably a one-goal game--perhaps an OT adventure today. Will Bowdoin be able to take undefeated Trinity into unchartered waters of defeat? Both teams are well-organized on D: could be a defensive battle, leading to a 0-0 tie.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: GUBFL on October 05, 2013, 06:12:47 PM
Was at the Bowdoin/Trinity game today and frankly was disappointed as I was expecting a real battle.  Trinity started very strong in the first 15 or 20 minutes, but the Bowdoin D held.  Bowdoin's first goal seemed to take a lot of the steam out of Trinity and after the second goal it almost seemed as if Trinity didn't want to play any more.  Bowdoin played a very strong game and seemed to get stronger as the game went on, they should be congratulated for a great effort on the road!  Trinity, I expected more, and if I was their coach I would have been very disappointed by their effort.  Trinity has had a great year so far, but they might not be quite as good as people first thought.  Bowdoin still has the very strong defense, but they are improving offensively.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on October 08, 2013, 06:40:58 PM
Amherst wins at home today against ECSU 4-1.  It was 3-0 at the half and 4-0 with about 15 minutes to go.  M. Kim scores 2 goals, in in each half.  Good game to insert many FY players in to gain game experience and to see how different combinations work.  Amherst returns to conference play this weekend against Colby in Maine.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on October 12, 2013, 07:52:59 AM
Game of the week: Trinity at Middlebury. On a roll with a big win over Williams as major push down the hill, Trinity tripped up against Bowdoin last week, probably starting an uphill battle with Mid and Amherst in their way as they try to hold on to their top spot. I'm guessing Mid will hand Trin their second loss.
Other games this weekend look fairly predictable: But that's why they play! GL to all.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on October 13, 2013, 09:28:06 AM
OK. I'm answering myself (it's lonely here): Mid handled Trin as predicted.
Interesting that Wesleyan took Williams to OT. Anyone see the game?
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on October 13, 2013, 03:53:39 PM
Quote from: Jump4Joy on October 13, 2013, 09:28:06 AM
OK. I'm answering myself (it's lonely here): Mid handled Trin as predicted.
Interesting that Wesleyan took Williams to OT. Anyone see the game?

Didn't see Williams vs. Wesleyan but did see Williams vs. Bowdoin which was a gem. The young Ephs appear to be picking-up steam with 2 back-to-back wins on the road this weekend. They basically dominated the first-half of play and controlled the second as well.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Becks on October 13, 2013, 04:44:01 PM
Quote from: Jump4Joy on October 13, 2013, 09:28:06 AM
Interesting that Wesleyan took Williams to OT. Anyone see the game?
Didn't see the game, but Wes D and keeper seem very good. However, they have no offense this year with the graduation of Laura Kurash.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: GUBFL on October 14, 2013, 08:27:48 PM
Saw both Bowdoin games.  Hamilton was better than I was expecting making Bowdoin work very hard to pull out the victory.  Wonder if the effort on Sat took something out of the team Sun as they did not look good against Williams.  The Williams woman did something no once else has really done this year, break down that defense, score some early goals and make Bowdoin play from behind which is not their strength.  I thought the key moment in the game was a very nice save by the Williams keeper about 10 minutes into the second half.  If Bowdoin had scored there may have been a different game.  Still all credit to Williams, nice effort.

Predictions for home field in the tournament: Midddlebury, Amherst, Williams and Bowdoin?
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on October 15, 2013, 01:36:51 PM
Quote from: GUBFL on October 14, 2013, 08:27:48 PM
Saw both Bowdoin games.  Hamilton was better than I was expecting making Bowdoin work very hard to pull out the victory.  Wonder if the effort on Sat took something out of the team Sun as they did not look good against Williams.  The Williams woman did something no once else has really done this year, break down that defense, score some early goals and make Bowdoin play from behind which is not their strength.  I thought the key moment in the game was a very nice save by the Williams keeper about 10 minutes into the second half.  If Bowdoin had scored there may have been a different game.  Still all credit to Williams, nice effort.

Predictions for home field in the tournament: Midddlebury, Amherst, Williams and Bowdoin?

Home field advantage for the NESCAC tournament is based on seeding. Following are crystal ball thoughts about seeds:

#1 - Williams
#2 - Middlebury
#3 - Amherst
#4 - Trinity
#5 - Bowdoin
#6 - #8 - Pick 'em

In this respect, the 4 highest seeded teams will host Quarterfinals. Logic behind seeding finish:

* Williams: with 4 NESCAC games remaining (3/4 home games) they run the table to finish with 25 points and the #1 seed.

* Middlebury: with 3 games left (1/3 home games), they win 2 more games to finish with 24 pts. and the #2 seed.

* Amherst: with 3 games left (1/3 home games), they win all games to finish with 23 pts. and the #3 seed.

* Trinity: with 3 games left (1/3 home games), they win 2 more games to finish with 21 pts. and the #4 seed.

* Bowdoin: with 3 games left (1/3 home games), they win 2 more games to finish with 19 pts. and the #5 seed.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on October 20, 2013, 12:55:51 PM
Amherst makes it interesting by tying Wesleyan (!) yesterday. Need to win out to have hopes of finishing in top 4 and hosting quarterfinals. Trinity could act as spoiler for Jeffs? Middlebury v Williams and Tufts v Bowdoin the other two most interesting contests remaining. Coming down to the wire now...
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: GUBFL on October 20, 2013, 08:28:37 PM
Bowdoin did not have a great game at Conn College, thought they were the better team but Conn worked very hard and made it a much more exciting game than I was expecting.  Bowdoin goalie got hurt with 20 minutes to go in the game, hopefully nothing serious.

Agree with Jump4Joy, looks like home field in the tournament will come down to the results of 3 games, Middlebury v Williams, Bowdoin v Tufts and Amherst v Trinity.  Never know what will happen in the NESCAC, but if I had to guess, right now I would pick Middlebury, Bowdoin and Amherst to win.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: nescac1 on October 21, 2013, 09:45:47 AM
The Ephs' highly-regarded frosh trio of Katie Wardlaw, Kristi Kirshe, and Audrey Thomas have combined for 10 of the Ephs' 20 goals so far, despite Kirshe missing three games with an injury.  They are also 4th, 2nd, and 3rd in shots, respectively, for the Ephs.  In a few years they could really be an offensive force.  (The Williams senior class has, collectively, no goals and only one assist so far this year, so the future for Williams is certainly bright in general). 
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on October 21, 2013, 02:54:37 PM
Quote from: nescac1 on October 21, 2013, 09:45:47 AM
The Ephs' highly-regarded frosh trio of Katie Wardlaw, Kristi Kirshe, and Audrey Thomas have combined for 10 of the Ephs' 20 goals so far, despite Kirshe missing three games with an injury.  They are also 4th, 2nd, and 3rd in shots, respectively, for the Ephs.  In a few years they could really be an offensive force.  (The Williams senior class has, collectively, no goals and only one assist so far this year, so the future for Williams is certainly bright in general).

To add further perspective, the Ephs senior class numbers 3. Two of the three seniors are starting defenders supporting the 0.2 GAA their Goalie is sporting. Not a shabby contribution!
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on October 21, 2013, 03:35:17 PM
Quote from: GUBFL on October 20, 2013, 08:28:37 PM
Bowdoin did not have a great game at Conn College, thought they were the better team but Conn worked very hard and made it a much more exciting game than I was expecting.  Bowdoin goalie got hurt with 20 minutes to go in the game, hopefully nothing serious.

Agree with Jump4Joy, looks like home field in the tournament will come down to the results of 3 games, Middlebury v Williams, Bowdoin v Tufts and Amherst v Trinity.  Never know what will happen in the NESCAC, but if I had to guess, right now I would pick Middlebury, Bowdoin and Amherst to win.

Still sticking to my guns...nothing has happened to change my view on the top seedings from earlier prediction on 10/15. That is:

#1: Williams...25 pts. (will close out with 3 more wins)
#2: Middlebury...24 pts. (win 1/2 remaining games)
#3: Amherst...21 pts. (win 2/2 remaining games and are 3rd seed by virtue of final win over Trinity)
#4: Trinity...21 pts. (win 2/3 remaining games)

Additional rationale:

Williams is on fire and on a roll...team is gelling...game pace is exhausting vs. competition with platoon system and little fall-off in play...seem healthy enough...have several offensive weapons with solid defense...19 players have experience in winning a NESCAC championship.

Midd also has solid defense but not as many offensive options and not as deep a bench. While the Ephs are playing away and rain could be an equalizer, also like the psychological edge Williams brings to the Midd contest tomorrow...they spanked the Panthers in their preseason scrimmage.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on October 23, 2013, 06:33:49 PM
Regarding recent predictions...guess I need to go back to that crystal ball!
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: amh63 on October 23, 2013, 08:57:37 PM
Amherst beats Conn 3-0 on a cold rare night game under the lights...on Gooding Field.  Players must like the turf field in a relative high scoring game.   Only one more conference game to go against Trinity.
Correction...score of game is posted as 4-0.  The video score was at times behind..must have frozen a little :).
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on October 27, 2013, 08:34:38 AM
Kind of exciting that so much rides on the final game of the year. The final two slots in NESCACs are still up for grabs as is hosting rights for the fourth seed.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: madzillagd on October 29, 2013, 05:43:43 PM
Took way too long for Williams to put Hamilton away 1-0.  Williams ended up with 18 shots total and at least 3 or 4 of those were very high % looks that should have at least been on goal and they were not.  But they got the job done.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: GUBFL on October 30, 2013, 09:24:02 PM
Other than the Trinity v Amherst game most the team that I thought would win did, so now on to the tournament. In round one expecting Middlebury and Williams to win.  It's hard to play a team mid week and then have to come back and play them again that weekend in the tournament.  As a result, I give Tufts and Amherst a chance for the upset.  If I was forced to pick 4 winners in round one, Middlebury, Williams, Bowdoin and Amherst.  Good luck to all the girls!
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on November 06, 2013, 09:02:16 PM
Bowdoin and Amherst out of the league tournament.
But there's hope for NCAA bids: The top 5 spots in the regional rankings feature Mid, Trin, Williams, Amherst and Bowdoin, in that order. Will NESCAC get five in? Tufts is too far down at #11 unless they win the 'CAC crown, in which case, Bowdoin might be on very thin ice. Can they do it?
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on November 11, 2013, 02:24:32 PM
Bowdoin safe with all 5 NESCACs in NCAAs. Go NESCAC!
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on November 14, 2013, 02:35:29 PM
Going out on (somewhat of) a limb and giving predictions on First Round NCAA NESCAC team game action:

Round I

- Trinity over Misericordia
- Midd over Bridgewater
- Williams over Lesley
- Bowdoin over Chr. Newport
- Amherst over Springfield

What do you think...doable?
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: lefty2 on November 15, 2013, 11:37:10 PM
I will guarantee that Trinity will not beat Misericordia in the first round.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on November 16, 2013, 05:30:50 PM
Ocean1, you called it! All 5 NESCAC teams won today (although Trinity defeated Elizabethtown, not Misericordia).
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: 2xfaux on November 16, 2013, 06:07:53 PM
My New England friends are always, at least, one step ahead of me so I will assume that Bowdoin's game with CNU was played earlier in Maine than in Va.  Based on that I
predict that all five NESCAC team will make it to the final four.  Math is not my strong point. :)

 
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on November 16, 2013, 06:19:07 PM
Ha! I most definitely got ahead of myself, 2xfaux. Thanks for keeping me grounded. Go NESCAC!

P.S. What the heck with the 7:30 start for Polar Bears?! Not a good schedule.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on November 17, 2013, 11:08:40 AM
OK! Now it's 5. ;)
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: 2xfaux on November 17, 2013, 11:47:08 AM
Five it is!  I would think that may be a record for teams from one conference advancing to the second round.

If they can all repeat today it would be amazing.

Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on November 17, 2013, 05:33:46 PM
Quote from: lefty2 on November 15, 2013, 11:37:10 PM
I will guarantee that Trinity will not beat Misericordia in the first round.
You are correct. Trinity did not beat Misericordia; they tied with Les Mis advancing on PKs.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: lefty2 on November 18, 2013, 09:50:43 AM
My guarantee was based on the fact that they didn't play each other in the first round.  Trinity DID beat Elizabethtown.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on November 18, 2013, 10:43:12 AM
Does anyone have perspective on Bowdoin's loss to Montclair State? I would have bet my next paycheck that Bowdoin would have kept the game respectable.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Ocean 1 on November 23, 2013, 03:56:14 PM
Fabulous run by both Midd and Williams...heck of a performance today by the Ephs...right down to the wire vs. JHU. Like Midd's chances vs. JHU tomorrow in the Elite 8 at Midd.
Title: Re: NESCAC 2013
Post by: Jump4Joy on November 25, 2013, 02:06:26 PM
Exciting times for Middlebury soccer. Good luck, and have fun. Go NESCAC!