Austin College 3 - 5 Rhodes

Yes, we scored 3 goals and lost. Very disappointing way to finish up at home, but we battled. Rhodes is a quality team with some strong players.

Our defense was caught taking a break on a cross, only 5 minutes into the game. We were down 1-0. It was back and forth until Grant Gibson (Clinton, MS) assisted Jason Replogle (Denton, TX) for his first collegiate goal in the 29th minute. Replogle had great composure in front of the goal, settling the ball down and keeping his shot low and on target. Despite some great, open opportunities inside the box, we were unable to score and put them away. Rhodes capitalized and put 2 goals away, both on crosses, before the end of the first half. 3-1 half time.

Miles Vaughn (Grapevine, TX) continued to be "Mr. Consistent" for us, assisting freshman Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) for a great goal early in the second half. Castillo showed great technical touch and chipped the GK from the corner of the box. Miles has been awesome for us all year in midfield, and Luis has shown his strengths in midfield and up top. Castillo found the back of the net shortly after his goal, but it was called back for a very controversial offside call. We had 3 goals called back for offside during the game. Very Questionable offside calls.

Our defense was lacking again after the offside call, and they scored off another cross with a header. 4-2. Garrett Evans (Red Oak, TX) when Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) assisted him. 4-3. Yet, our defensive effort was not there again, and Rhodes scored 2 minutes later. 5-3.

We were very disappointed with the result of the game. We should never score 3 goals and lose a game by 2. With a little more defensive effort, things could have been different. But we will look at the positives and see that we scored 3 goals, and should have scored more. We are creating good chances, now we just have to gain composure and finish under pressure.

We will be flying into Atlanta on Thursday to play Oglethorpe on Friday. Thanks for supporting us at home this season, wish us luck on the road next weekend. Go Roos!