IUMS NCAA Tournament Thread

[Brass Cannon 24,893]

3 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Defenders just watching them play with it

Then we pass on the other side expecting them to do the same thing 

[Brass Cannon 24,893]

We aren’t maintaining possession and we have made silly mistakes.  Just like 2017 and 2020. Can we overcome tonight?

[BtownStrength 1,287]

Syracuse totally outplaying us outside of a 7-10 minute stretch 

[TheWatShot 14,187]

Just being real, we benefitted from some pretty big upsets to make it this far. Syracuse is probably the best team we've faced since UK back in October, and we saw how that went. 

[JerryYeagley23 3,721]

Welp. Not our best half of soccer. Still, 2-1 and within striking distance. 

Defense needs to get organized. Giving way too much space and time to their attackers with the ball. Joey Maher having a brutal first half. Responsible on both goals and a couple other bad turnovers/clearances that should have been punished. 

Gotta get Endeley and Sarver more of the ball in our attack. Their backs are big, so playing direct over the top isn’t working. Need to build to feet and we’ll get another goal. For those who never played soccer, the 2-1 lead is one of the most precarious leads to try and protect. Lot of pressure coming. 

[Brass Cannon 24,893]

4 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

Just being real, we benefitted from some pretty big upsets to make it this far. Syracuse is probably the best team we've faced since UK back in October, and we saw how that went. 

True but we have been our worst enemy tonight.  Silly mistakes that were unforced. 

[Alford Bailey 12,399]

Probably lucky to just be down 2-1. Need to regroup.

[Brass Cannon 24,893]

Still making lazy passes hoping that Syracuse will be passive 

[BtownStrength 1,287]

Posession and passing not great. 

[LamarCheeks 19,315]

I hope the fellas realize that unless we get really lucky on a breakaway -- at some point, we're gonna have to start controlling play and get get the ball out of our half of the field 

[Brass Cannon 24,893]

If you asked somebody which team has 6 guys who have played in a NC and has a coach who has won a NC they would without a doubt say Syracuse 

[Alford Bailey 12,399]

How they miss that hand ball?

[Brass Cannon 24,893]

1 minute ago, Alford Bailey said:

How they miss that hand ball?

They are closing their eyes for a lot. We just aren’t taking advantage 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,713]

12 minutes ago, BtownStrength said:

Posession and passing not great. 

Seemed to be the exact same a couple years ago in the national title game. 

[Brass Cannon 24,893]

Wow. Didn’t realize the refs would have money on a college soccer game 

[LamarCheeks 19,315]

Oooh -- Endeley just missed that one. 

[Alford Bailey 12,399]

Syracuse almost helps us out

[Brass Cannon 24,893]

The fact they won’t review it shows me all I need to know about these officials. That and not calling the foul in the box on the last play 

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

We gotta make something happen on these set pieces

[Hoosierfan1901 6,392]

Feels like 2020 all over again… so many chances