Here are video clips from our last win. I want to put more of these up, boys!
Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) assisting Garrett Evans (Red Oak, TX) for his first goal of the season.
Miles Vaughn (Grapevine, TX) passes to Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX). Luis does the rest.
Nico Ayala (Dallas, TX) finds the top corner, but was controversially called offside.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Austin College 0 - 4 Colorado College
We had a great turnout for our Homecoming. We appreciate the support from all our alumni, parents, and fans. It didn't go our way on Saturday, but we had our opportunities.
Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) had an early impact with a shot that went over the bar. Our pressure was good early, but Colorado is a good team and was able to deal. They came back with a serve into our box. There was a big mix in front of the goal, but Matt Dickinson (Paris, TX) wasn't able to come down with it, and they capitalized.
Our defense continued to play strong, but Colorado kept coming. Grant Gibson (Clinton, MS) was leading our backs from center, with Raif Smith (Houston, TX) and Johnny Lara (El Paso, TX) on the wings, but there was just a barrage of shots. Dickinson made 7 saves on the day.
This coming weekend will be our last home weekend of the year. Senior Day will be Sunday, with a cookout by David Norman and the parents. So come out and support us for one last home weekend! Go Roos.
Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) had an early impact with a shot that went over the bar. Our pressure was good early, but Colorado is a good team and was able to deal. They came back with a serve into our box. There was a big mix in front of the goal, but Matt Dickinson (Paris, TX) wasn't able to come down with it, and they capitalized.
Our defense continued to play strong, but Colorado kept coming. Grant Gibson (Clinton, MS) was leading our backs from center, with Raif Smith (Houston, TX) and Johnny Lara (El Paso, TX) on the wings, but there was just a barrage of shots. Dickinson made 7 saves on the day.
This coming weekend will be our last home weekend of the year. Senior Day will be Sunday, with a cookout by David Norman and the parents. So come out and support us for one last home weekend! Go Roos.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Austin College 3 - 2 DePauw
Winning feels so good. After the loss against Centre, we knew we needed to come out strong against DePauw, who was undefeated in conference play this year. We were looking for our first conference win, and we came out and grinded out 3 points.
DePauw came out aggressive with 6 shots in the first 15 minutes of the game. Matt Dickinson (Paris, TX) kept them at bay and was big all game, making 8 saves on the day. After the first 15 minutes, our offense started becoming a threat. We had a number of fast counter attacks that were promising. Sophomore Garrett Evans (Red Oak, TX) found the net for the first time this year. Evans received a pass at the top of the box from Freshman Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) and with a man on his back, Evans put the ball by the keeper to make it 1-0. Garrett has been looking for that first goal all season, and with that pressure now off, we look forward to seeing what he will do.
Our defense struggled to get comfortable in the first half. DePauw hit the far post on a shot in the 34th minute, but they settled down and tightened up the defending. Freshman Stephen Crisco (Weatherford, TX) played a great game as our holding midfielder for the full 90 minutes. His strength and simple play makes his presence felt in the middle.
After providing an assist earlier in the first half, Castillo wasn't done. With just over a minute left in the first half, Luis got possession in traffic. After beating one man, Luis turned from 30 yards out and hit a bomb to beat the keeper in the top corner far post. It was an amazing goal that lifted our bench and gave us good momentum into the half.
We started the second half with good energy, and 10 minutes in Evans would put more pressure on their defense. We got another goal when DePauw gave up an OG off a cross to Evans, making the score 3-0.
After some close calls and help from the crossbar, we would see that score all the way up to the 85th minute when the referee gave DePauw a PK. 3-1. The last 5 minutes of the game was a circus. DePauw kept fighting and the barrage of shots was too much. We gave up another goal with 01:30 left in the game. After an unchallenged 50/50 ball in the midfield, DePauw took the ball down the field and got a corner with :45 seconds left. The GK ran the length of the field to get in. We won the header and looked to get forward. Matt Rogers (Sherman, TX) had the ball on a dead sprint toward their goal, but missed the shot to chip the keeper. We kept possession and Castillo found Senior Nicolas Ayala (Dallas, TX) with seconds left in the game. Nico took a touch and blasted it upper 90. Our bench, fans, Coach Hudson went crazy, but the goal was called back by a VERY questionable offside decision. We cleaned up the free kick and won the game 3-2.
It was an exciting game, close game, but a win is a win. We needed the 3 points and got them. Thanks for the support, the guys love a good crowd out there. Now we look forward to an exciting Homecoming Weekend on Saturday against Colorado College. Go ROOS!!!
DePauw came out aggressive with 6 shots in the first 15 minutes of the game. Matt Dickinson (Paris, TX) kept them at bay and was big all game, making 8 saves on the day. After the first 15 minutes, our offense started becoming a threat. We had a number of fast counter attacks that were promising. Sophomore Garrett Evans (Red Oak, TX) found the net for the first time this year. Evans received a pass at the top of the box from Freshman Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) and with a man on his back, Evans put the ball by the keeper to make it 1-0. Garrett has been looking for that first goal all season, and with that pressure now off, we look forward to seeing what he will do.
Our defense struggled to get comfortable in the first half. DePauw hit the far post on a shot in the 34th minute, but they settled down and tightened up the defending. Freshman Stephen Crisco (Weatherford, TX) played a great game as our holding midfielder for the full 90 minutes. His strength and simple play makes his presence felt in the middle.
After providing an assist earlier in the first half, Castillo wasn't done. With just over a minute left in the first half, Luis got possession in traffic. After beating one man, Luis turned from 30 yards out and hit a bomb to beat the keeper in the top corner far post. It was an amazing goal that lifted our bench and gave us good momentum into the half.
We started the second half with good energy, and 10 minutes in Evans would put more pressure on their defense. We got another goal when DePauw gave up an OG off a cross to Evans, making the score 3-0.
After some close calls and help from the crossbar, we would see that score all the way up to the 85th minute when the referee gave DePauw a PK. 3-1. The last 5 minutes of the game was a circus. DePauw kept fighting and the barrage of shots was too much. We gave up another goal with 01:30 left in the game. After an unchallenged 50/50 ball in the midfield, DePauw took the ball down the field and got a corner with :45 seconds left. The GK ran the length of the field to get in. We won the header and looked to get forward. Matt Rogers (Sherman, TX) had the ball on a dead sprint toward their goal, but missed the shot to chip the keeper. We kept possession and Castillo found Senior Nicolas Ayala (Dallas, TX) with seconds left in the game. Nico took a touch and blasted it upper 90. Our bench, fans, Coach Hudson went crazy, but the goal was called back by a VERY questionable offside decision. We cleaned up the free kick and won the game 3-2.
It was an exciting game, close game, but a win is a win. We needed the 3 points and got them. Thanks for the support, the guys love a good crowd out there. Now we look forward to an exciting Homecoming Weekend on Saturday against Colorado College. Go ROOS!!!
Austin College 0 - 1 Centre College
It was a great atmosphere on Friday with the Susan G Komen Game II. We presented over $5000 to the foundation, and the support shown by the fans in the pink shirts was amazing.
This was a hard game to lose. We have never defeated Centre in conference play, but we felt we had a good chance. With just 4 minutes of the game played, Centre had a throw in deep into our half. We knew that they had a long throw, but struggled to defend it all game. The ball was thrown into the box and just went off Matt Dickinson's (Paris, TX) fingertips and into the goal. It was a deflating goal, but we kept fighting.
Although we were out-shot 28-10 in the game, we had a number of good chances. Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) had a couple of good chances and got 3 shots off, despite being tightly marked all game. Miles Vaughn (Grapevine, TX) was consistently good for us in the midfield and helped us hold much of the possession at times in the second half.
Centre defended their corner kicks with 11 in the box. To counter that, we came back with a quick pass to the top of the box with Grant Gibson (Clinton, MS) running on from 30 yards out. Grant unloaded with a cannon shot on goal, but was deflected at the last second for another corner.
Just as the game was winding down, Alex Dawson blocked a drop kick by Centre's goalkeeper. It was a great heads up play by Alex, but the referee didn't think so and gave Dawson his second yellow card of the game, sending him off the field and ineligible to play against DePauw.
It was a tough lose, but we had to put it behind us. We needed to use the same passion we had against Centre and play the same way against DePauw.
This was a hard game to lose. We have never defeated Centre in conference play, but we felt we had a good chance. With just 4 minutes of the game played, Centre had a throw in deep into our half. We knew that they had a long throw, but struggled to defend it all game. The ball was thrown into the box and just went off Matt Dickinson's (Paris, TX) fingertips and into the goal. It was a deflating goal, but we kept fighting.
Although we were out-shot 28-10 in the game, we had a number of good chances. Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) had a couple of good chances and got 3 shots off, despite being tightly marked all game. Miles Vaughn (Grapevine, TX) was consistently good for us in the midfield and helped us hold much of the possession at times in the second half.
Centre defended their corner kicks with 11 in the box. To counter that, we came back with a quick pass to the top of the box with Grant Gibson (Clinton, MS) running on from 30 yards out. Grant unloaded with a cannon shot on goal, but was deflected at the last second for another corner.
Just as the game was winding down, Alex Dawson blocked a drop kick by Centre's goalkeeper. It was a great heads up play by Alex, but the referee didn't think so and gave Dawson his second yellow card of the game, sending him off the field and ineligible to play against DePauw.
It was a tough lose, but we had to put it behind us. We needed to use the same passion we had against Centre and play the same way against DePauw.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Susan G Komen for the Cure - Austin College vs. Centre College Komen Game II
For the second year in a row, Austin College and Centre College are teaming up to raise money and awareness for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and their fight against breast cancer. Both teams are competing this week to see who can raise the most money with the competition ending just prior to the game. Last year Austin College won this contest and both teams combined to raise nearly $7,000.
This is a special event and we are extremely pleased to be involved. Centre College is donating their money in memory of Sue Hauck, the mother of a former Centre player that passed last fall from breast cancer. Austin College is donating their money in honor of all members of the Austin College family that have been affected by breast cancer.
This year, in association with Roo's against cancer, we are encouraging everyone to wear pink to our game tomorrow. Game time is 4:00pm with our Komen ceremony just prior. We hope to see you there and if you would like to make a donation, please feel free to email me at mhudson@austincollege.edu and we will add it to our total! Go ROO's!
Below is a picture from last years game at Centre College.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Austin College 2 - LeTourneau 1 2OT
We travelled to Longview on Friday afternoon and got a light training session in at LeTourneau on Friday night. We then took the team out to get a nice meal that evening. Our game was scheduled for 3:00pm on Saturday.
LeTourneau is a solid team that has done well this fall, getting some good results against some good teams. They beat Centre 1-0 earlier this fall, and recently beat Mary Hardin Baylor in OT. Two quality opponents, so we knew LeTourneau could play.
We went into the game with a renewed focus after, what we felt, were some sub par performances. This focus showed as we came out strong and took it to LU from the start. First year player Jason Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica) made his first start of the season at forward and did a superb job. He created several opportunities and did well running the attack. In addition, freshmen Sam Temple (Paris, TX) would come off the bench 10 minutes into the game and bring another added element up top.
Senior Miles Vaughn (Grapevine, TX) was quality as usual in the middle of the field and would ultimately link up with Sam just 15 minutes into the game. Miles would send a great through ball off a counter attack and Sam would use his speed to beat the defender and slot home a far post shot that would give the Roo's a 1-0 lead early. We would hold onto that out shooting LU 12-7 on the half and go into halftime 1-0.
We discussed the need to pick it up early in the second half, and we did, however we never could find the back of the net and this would continue to give LU life. They would ultimately tie the game with just seconds to go off a scramble in the box and we would half to go to OT.
The boys never waivered and pressed in the OT to get the game winner. We would ultimately outshoot LU 9-1 in the OT. Senior GK Matt Dickinson (Paris, TX) would make a game-saving save in the first OT to keep the game level. Just minutes into the second OT, sophomore Garrett Evans (Duncanville, TX) would link up with freshmen Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) for the game winner. Evans would lay a ball of his chest and Luis would one-time for his 4th goal of the season.
A nice win that the boys needed and what we hope will propel us into the last part of the season. We now have 7 conference games to go...
Next we face Centre on Friday October 17 at 4:00pm. This game will be played to benefit Susan G Komen for the cure. More on this later, however you can read more about it on the AC website here... http://www.austincollege.edu/NewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1644&ItemID=6319.
Thanks for all the support.
LeTourneau is a solid team that has done well this fall, getting some good results against some good teams. They beat Centre 1-0 earlier this fall, and recently beat Mary Hardin Baylor in OT. Two quality opponents, so we knew LeTourneau could play.
We went into the game with a renewed focus after, what we felt, were some sub par performances. This focus showed as we came out strong and took it to LU from the start. First year player Jason Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica) made his first start of the season at forward and did a superb job. He created several opportunities and did well running the attack. In addition, freshmen Sam Temple (Paris, TX) would come off the bench 10 minutes into the game and bring another added element up top.
Senior Miles Vaughn (Grapevine, TX) was quality as usual in the middle of the field and would ultimately link up with Sam just 15 minutes into the game. Miles would send a great through ball off a counter attack and Sam would use his speed to beat the defender and slot home a far post shot that would give the Roo's a 1-0 lead early. We would hold onto that out shooting LU 12-7 on the half and go into halftime 1-0.
We discussed the need to pick it up early in the second half, and we did, however we never could find the back of the net and this would continue to give LU life. They would ultimately tie the game with just seconds to go off a scramble in the box and we would half to go to OT.
The boys never waivered and pressed in the OT to get the game winner. We would ultimately outshoot LU 9-1 in the OT. Senior GK Matt Dickinson (Paris, TX) would make a game-saving save in the first OT to keep the game level. Just minutes into the second OT, sophomore Garrett Evans (Duncanville, TX) would link up with freshmen Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) for the game winner. Evans would lay a ball of his chest and Luis would one-time for his 4th goal of the season.
A nice win that the boys needed and what we hope will propel us into the last part of the season. We now have 7 conference games to go...
Next we face Centre on Friday October 17 at 4:00pm. This game will be played to benefit Susan G Komen for the cure. More on this later, however you can read more about it on the AC website here... http://www.austincollege.edu/NewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1644&ItemID=6319.
Thanks for all the support.
Austin College 0 - Univ. of Dallas 4
This was a tough day for the Roo's. Coming off a tough weekend in San Antonio, and having the required day off on Monday, we only had two days to prepare for a rejuvenated UD team. Rejuvenated is something we were not on the day.
The boys came out completely flat and didn't do the simple things that are necessary to win. These are things that have been a point for us the past few weeks, and today we did not take care of them. The day didn't start well, and it never got better.
I give Dallas full credit as they came out strong from the opening whistle, and played with a persistence to take it do us...they did. The score would end at 4-0 and, to be honest, was well deserved buy Dallas based on our play.
These details were a major focus following the game and into the day on Friday. Being fall break we didn't have class so the boys ran a coach less training session at 10:00am that morning, followed be a couple of team meetings. We need to get things sorted out. I think we got things on track.
As a young team, part of building a team is understanding the importance of paying attention to the details...and maintaining those details throughout the game, and our life. We will slowly figure that out.
Up next...LeTourneau in Longview on Saturday. A solid team that has some good wins over Centre and Mary Hardin Baylor.
The boys came out completely flat and didn't do the simple things that are necessary to win. These are things that have been a point for us the past few weeks, and today we did not take care of them. The day didn't start well, and it never got better.
I give Dallas full credit as they came out strong from the opening whistle, and played with a persistence to take it do us...they did. The score would end at 4-0 and, to be honest, was well deserved buy Dallas based on our play.
These details were a major focus following the game and into the day on Friday. Being fall break we didn't have class so the boys ran a coach less training session at 10:00am that morning, followed be a couple of team meetings. We need to get things sorted out. I think we got things on track.
As a young team, part of building a team is understanding the importance of paying attention to the details...and maintaining those details throughout the game, and our life. We will slowly figure that out.
Up next...LeTourneau in Longview on Saturday. A solid team that has some good wins over Centre and Mary Hardin Baylor.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Austin College 1 - 4 Southwestern
It was a tough weekend for the team. It is very difficult to come out of the TU/SU weekend with points, but we were confident. Southwestern was a good team and finished their opportunities. We never backed down, and Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) was able to find Sam Temple (Paris, TX) in the box. Sam had a great shot into the top corner to tie the game up at 1-1. SU capitalized on a corner kick, and we went into half time down 2-1.
The second half looked hopeful, when Chris Stein (Allen, TX) became a threat. Chris made two great opportunities, one hitting the far post, and another nearly chipping the keeper. We continued to press, but could not find the net again. Our defense was constantly tested. Freshman Johnny Lara (El Paso, TX) played well in the back with Juniors Raif Smith (Houston, TX) and Grant Gibson (Clinton, MS).
We never let the inconsistent officiating affect us during the game. We often find officiating questionable, but Austin College Soccer will always model class whenever we are representing the school, and we are proud of that.
We have a big game against University of Dallas on Thursday, October 9. We will play at UD at 4 00 pm. Hope to see all you fans in support of the team! Go Roos. -Nathan
The second half looked hopeful, when Chris Stein (Allen, TX) became a threat. Chris made two great opportunities, one hitting the far post, and another nearly chipping the keeper. We continued to press, but could not find the net again. Our defense was constantly tested. Freshman Johnny Lara (El Paso, TX) played well in the back with Juniors Raif Smith (Houston, TX) and Grant Gibson (Clinton, MS).
We never let the inconsistent officiating affect us during the game. We often find officiating questionable, but Austin College Soccer will always model class whenever we are representing the school, and we are proud of that.
We have a big game against University of Dallas on Thursday, October 9. We will play at UD at 4 00 pm. Hope to see all you fans in support of the team! Go Roos. -Nathan
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Austin College 1 - 5 Trinity
Miles Vaughn (Grapevine, TX) and Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) combined during a corner kick and served a ball across to Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) back post. Luis won the ball between two players and beat the keeper over his head to tie the game 1-1. We went into half time tied.
Trinity scored 11 seconds into the 2nd half, but we kept playing. Dawson had a good shot from the corner of the box that went just past the post. Trinity's GK had a great save on Garrett Evans (Red Oak, TX) on a close range shot. We had opportunities, and that is very encouraging. Matt Dickinson (Paris, TX) had a great game in goal, making 12 big saves in the game. It was a learning experience for the team, and we will build on the successes we had.
Trinity scored 11 seconds into the 2nd half, but we kept playing. Dawson had a good shot from the corner of the box that went just past the post. Trinity's GK had a great save on Garrett Evans (Red Oak, TX) on a close range shot. We had opportunities, and that is very encouraging. Matt Dickinson (Paris, TX) had a great game in goal, making 12 big saves in the game. It was a learning experience for the team, and we will build on the successes we had.
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