It feels great to finally get the monkey off our back! The guys have been working hard to get that first win and that hard work finally paid off.
The boys looked strong from the start of the game. Our work ethic was good and we created some good opportunities. 19 minutes in, Sam Temple (Paris, TX) would take a rebound and put it away to give us the lead 1-0. Just 10 minutes later, Chris Melton (Sherman, TX) showed off some fancy footwork to take the ball around the TLU goalkeeper and put the ball into the back of the net to make the score 2-0. The score would stay that way the rest of the half.
During halftime, we stressed the importance of putting the game away early in the second half. We didn't want TLU to feel like they were in the game. Only four minutes into the second half, Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) would beat the goalie with a beautiful free kick to make the score 3-0. Despite the lead, we still wanted the team to keep up the work ethic and consistency. In the 71st minute, Josh Pollock (San Antonio, TX) would take a ball inside the box and hit a great left-footed shot to give us a 4-0 cushion. After we scored our fourth goal, we didn't do a good job of finishing the game out. TLU would score two goals in the final 15 minutes to make the final score 4-2.
Overall the team felt really good to get our first win. Now we want to take this win and keep the momentum rolling as we travel to Centre and DePauw this upcoming weekend. Thanks to all the fans who came out and cheered us to victory. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
Monday, September 28, 2009
AC 1 - DFW Tornadoes 1 (Reserves Game)
With so many new players on the team, we wanted to see how they would do in some different positions and how different players would play with each other, so we invited DFW Tornadoes to come up for a friendly game.
In the first half, we saw good work ethic and some good play from the team. Kyle Fitzpatrick (Flower Mound, TX) was solid in the back and forwards Jason "Jamaica" Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica) and Shedrick Davis (Rockwall, TX) created some good chances for us. We also got good play from Matt Rogers (Sherman, TX) and Josh Pollock (San Antonio, TX). Both teams created some chances to score, but none ended up in the back of the net. We would go into halftime tied 0-0.
The second half brought more of the same with both teams unable to put a goal away. However, with less than 20 minutes to play, DFW Tornadoes would take the lead. The boys fought hard to try and get the goal back and were rewarded for their effort. We were awarded a set piece with less than three minutes to go. After a scrum in the box, Shedrick Davis (Rockwall, TX) would win the ball and put it away. The game would in 1-1.
We were happy with how the team played fought back after we went down. The guys played well and worked hard. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the team. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
In the first half, we saw good work ethic and some good play from the team. Kyle Fitzpatrick (Flower Mound, TX) was solid in the back and forwards Jason "Jamaica" Campbell (Kingston, Jamaica) and Shedrick Davis (Rockwall, TX) created some good chances for us. We also got good play from Matt Rogers (Sherman, TX) and Josh Pollock (San Antonio, TX). Both teams created some chances to score, but none ended up in the back of the net. We would go into halftime tied 0-0.
The second half brought more of the same with both teams unable to put a goal away. However, with less than 20 minutes to play, DFW Tornadoes would take the lead. The boys fought hard to try and get the goal back and were rewarded for their effort. We were awarded a set piece with less than three minutes to go. After a scrum in the box, Shedrick Davis (Rockwall, TX) would win the ball and put it away. The game would in 1-1.
We were happy with how the team played fought back after we went down. The guys played well and worked hard. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the team. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Komen Game III
Over the past two seasons, Austin College and Centre College Men's Soccer programs have combined to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research on behalf of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. We have combined to raise over $12,000 the past two years.
This year, our cause will continue with the game being played on Friday October 2 at 6:00pm in Danville, KY.
This is a special thing that both programs do. Breast Cancer is something that will affect each and everyone of us directly or indirectly in our lifetimes.
For the next 10 days, the boys here at AC will work with everyone they can to raise money and attempted to beat Centre in total money raised. Below is a link that will take you to a PDF file that outlines the history of the game and where and how money can be donated. Any amount is a special gift and all donations can be deemed tax deductable. Checks will recieve a receipt from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
I encourage you to spread the word on this cause as we look to beat Centre on and off the field!
Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch. mhudson@austincollege.edu
See the PDF here... http://www.centre.edu/web/athletics/soccer_m/docs/Komen%20Game%20III.pdf
This year, our cause will continue with the game being played on Friday October 2 at 6:00pm in Danville, KY.
This is a special thing that both programs do. Breast Cancer is something that will affect each and everyone of us directly or indirectly in our lifetimes.
For the next 10 days, the boys here at AC will work with everyone they can to raise money and attempted to beat Centre in total money raised. Below is a link that will take you to a PDF file that outlines the history of the game and where and how money can be donated. Any amount is a special gift and all donations can be deemed tax deductable. Checks will recieve a receipt from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
I encourage you to spread the word on this cause as we look to beat Centre on and off the field!
Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch. mhudson@austincollege.edu
See the PDF here... http://www.centre.edu/web/athletics/soccer_m/docs/Komen%20Game%20III.pdf
Monday, September 21, 2009
AC 1 - Southwestern 2
After playing in an unfamiliar stadium, the team was glad to be back on our home field. Despite the field conditions, we were ready to play.
We came out at the start of the game strong and created several chances. The pace of the game settled down after the initial few minutes as both teams get into their groove. Southwestern would be the first to get on the board. A ball directly from a corner kick found its way into the back of the net to make the score 1-0. Neither team would score again in the first half.
At half time we talked about the good and bad of the first half and looked to take it to Southwestern from the very beginning of the second half. The boys came out hard and created some great chances to score. Finally, we would get our equalizer thanks to a combined effort from forwards Sam Temple (Paris, TX) and Chris Melton (Sherman, TX). Both Sam and Chris went up to challenge Southwestern's goalkeeper for a ball near the goal and managed to overpower the goalie and put the ball in the back of the net to make the score 1-1. The game continued to be a back and forth struggle for the rest off the half. With less than 20 minutes to play, Southwestern would take the lead again off a corner kick. The boys pushed hard to even the score, but the game would ultimately end 2-1. A tough loss for the team, but we hope to build off of the game and continue to fix our mistakes.
Next weekend we take a break from conference play. We are set to play Texas Lutheran University on Sunday at 2 P.M. Thanks again to all of the fans that came out to cheer the team on. The guys really appreciate all the support. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
We came out at the start of the game strong and created several chances. The pace of the game settled down after the initial few minutes as both teams get into their groove. Southwestern would be the first to get on the board. A ball directly from a corner kick found its way into the back of the net to make the score 1-0. Neither team would score again in the first half.
At half time we talked about the good and bad of the first half and looked to take it to Southwestern from the very beginning of the second half. The boys came out hard and created some great chances to score. Finally, we would get our equalizer thanks to a combined effort from forwards Sam Temple (Paris, TX) and Chris Melton (Sherman, TX). Both Sam and Chris went up to challenge Southwestern's goalkeeper for a ball near the goal and managed to overpower the goalie and put the ball in the back of the net to make the score 1-1. The game continued to be a back and forth struggle for the rest off the half. With less than 20 minutes to play, Southwestern would take the lead again off a corner kick. The boys pushed hard to even the score, but the game would ultimately end 2-1. A tough loss for the team, but we hope to build off of the game and continue to fix our mistakes.
Next weekend we take a break from conference play. We are set to play Texas Lutheran University on Sunday at 2 P.M. Thanks again to all of the fans that came out to cheer the team on. The guys really appreciate all the support. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
AC 0 -Trinity 3
Trinity came into the game ranked #12 nationally, but the boys were looking forward to the challenge. Due to inclement weather throughout the week, we were forced to play the game at Denison High School's stadium.
The game started off quickly. We knew going into the game that we would be defending more than we were attacking, and did a good job of it for most of the first half. Chris Melton (Sherman, TX) and Sam Temple (Paris, TX) did a great job of working all over the field. In the 29th minute, though, Trinity would take the lead off of a corner kick. Four minutes later, a mishap on our part would allow Trinity to increase their lead to 2. The score would stay that way for the remainder of the half.
Even though we were down, the team still felt good about our chances. Several times in the second half, we looked and played like the better team. Unfortunately, we never found the back of the net. Trinity would score their third goal very late in the half when we were pressing to try and get a goal.
Despite the loss, the boys did a lot of good things. We fought hard against a quality team. Thanks to everyone who made the extra drive to the stadium to show their support for the team. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
The game started off quickly. We knew going into the game that we would be defending more than we were attacking, and did a good job of it for most of the first half. Chris Melton (Sherman, TX) and Sam Temple (Paris, TX) did a great job of working all over the field. In the 29th minute, though, Trinity would take the lead off of a corner kick. Four minutes later, a mishap on our part would allow Trinity to increase their lead to 2. The score would stay that way for the remainder of the half.
Even though we were down, the team still felt good about our chances. Several times in the second half, we looked and played like the better team. Unfortunately, we never found the back of the net. Trinity would score their third goal very late in the half when we were pressing to try and get a goal.
Despite the loss, the boys did a lot of good things. We fought hard against a quality team. Thanks to everyone who made the extra drive to the stadium to show their support for the team. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Trinity Game Relocated
Weather Forces Game Relocation for ’Roo Soccer
SHERMAN, Texas – Due to the weather that has hit the Texoma area over the past week, it has been decided that the Austin College men’s and women’s soccer games against Trinity University previously scheduled to be played at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18 on the Austin College campus will be played at Denison High School’s Munson Stadium.
The men’s soccer team will take on Trinity at 2:00 p.m. with the women following at 4:00 p.m. Directions to Munson Stadium can be found at the following link: http://www.dhsjacketboosters.org/
SHERMAN, Texas – Due to the weather that has hit the Texoma area over the past week, it has been decided that the Austin College men’s and women’s soccer games against Trinity University previously scheduled to be played at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18 on the Austin College campus will be played at Denison High School’s Munson Stadium.
The men’s soccer team will take on Trinity at 2:00 p.m. with the women following at 4:00 p.m. Directions to Munson Stadium can be found at the following link: http://www.dhsjacketboosters.org/
Sunday, September 13, 2009
GAME vs. CONCORDIA CANCELLED
Game today has been cancelled due to rain/field conditions. The game is looking to be rescheduled.
AC 1 - UMHB 2 OT
First off, thanks to all the fans who weathered the storm to watch us play. It was awesome to still have people to support the team in some less than perfect weather.
UMHB is a good team that has already turned some heads this season when they beat Trinity University in their opening game of the season. The team was looking forward to the challenge. The boys played very well, but ultimately it was decisions that made the difference between a win and a loss for us.
The first half was a back and forth struggle for both the teams. We created a few opportunities to take the lead but couldn't convert. UMHB also had a few chances but Grant Gosselin (Phoenix, AZ) kept them at bay. We would go into the half tied 0-0.
The second half started out the same way as the first half. Both teams created some chances. In the 65th minute, UMHB would take the lead off a penalty kick. The boys fought back hard and would tie the game up 10 minutes later. Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) would take the ball in the middle of the field and fire a left footed shot on goal. The goalie for UMHB fumbled the shot and Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) would pound home the rebound. The second half would finish tied at 1-1.
We regrouped before the overtime periods started and felt good about our chances. Both teams played defensive for the first few minutes of overtime and no real chances were created. With just over 2 minutes to go in the first overtime, UMHB capitalized on a defensive mistake on our part and scored the game winner. A tough way to lose, especially in overtime.
The team is looking forward to starting conference next week. We will play Trinity University on Friday and then play Southwestern University on the following Sunday. Please come out and support the team as we look to start off conference on the right foot. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
UMHB is a good team that has already turned some heads this season when they beat Trinity University in their opening game of the season. The team was looking forward to the challenge. The boys played very well, but ultimately it was decisions that made the difference between a win and a loss for us.
The first half was a back and forth struggle for both the teams. We created a few opportunities to take the lead but couldn't convert. UMHB also had a few chances but Grant Gosselin (Phoenix, AZ) kept them at bay. We would go into the half tied 0-0.
The second half started out the same way as the first half. Both teams created some chances. In the 65th minute, UMHB would take the lead off a penalty kick. The boys fought back hard and would tie the game up 10 minutes later. Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) would take the ball in the middle of the field and fire a left footed shot on goal. The goalie for UMHB fumbled the shot and Luis Castillo (Kingwood, TX) would pound home the rebound. The second half would finish tied at 1-1.
We regrouped before the overtime periods started and felt good about our chances. Both teams played defensive for the first few minutes of overtime and no real chances were created. With just over 2 minutes to go in the first overtime, UMHB capitalized on a defensive mistake on our part and scored the game winner. A tough way to lose, especially in overtime.
The team is looking forward to starting conference next week. We will play Trinity University on Friday and then play Southwestern University on the following Sunday. Please come out and support the team as we look to start off conference on the right foot. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
Thursday, September 10, 2009
SCAC Kicks Weekly
Every week the SCAC produces a Kicks Weekly that highlights the previous weeks performances of each of the conference teams. This includes Players of the Week winners. Check it out!
http://www.scacsports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/weekly_reports/MSOCkw1.pdf
http://www.scacsports.com/sports/msoc/2009-10/weekly_reports/MSOCkw1.pdf
TIME CHANGE FOR SUNDAY
The time for our game against Concordia University has been moved from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Please make note of this change.
See you this weekend!
See you this weekend!
Monday, September 7, 2009
AC 2 - LeTourneau 4
This was a very frustrating loss for the team. The boys had a pretty good week of practice leading up to the game. We were all looking forward to getting back on the field again.
However, two early defensive mistakes would see us down 2-0 within the first 5 minutes. The boys responded a little later in the half when Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) found Chris Melton (Sherman, TX) inside the box. Chris put away the header to make the score 2-1. With around 15 minutes to play in the half, poor marking on a corner would allow LeTourneau to increase the lead to 3-1. It would only take us 2 minutes to retaliate. Freshman Linc Kendall (Houston, TX) crossed the ball into the box to freshman Andy Johnson (Tulsa, OK) who beat his man and headed the ball into the back of the net. We would go into halftime down 3-2.
We created a few opportunities in the second half to equalize but could never quite get the ball in the net. Another defensive mishap late in the second half lead to LeTourneau's fourth goal of the game.
One bright spot from the game was the continued strong play from our freshman. Edwin Cole (El Paso, TX) continued to look dangerous at the forward position. Linc Kendall (Houston, TX), Guillermo Allande (El Paso, TX), and Andy Johnson (Tulsa, OK) also had good games. Thanks again to all the fans that come out to support us. We look forward to seeing you again this weekend. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
However, two early defensive mistakes would see us down 2-0 within the first 5 minutes. The boys responded a little later in the half when Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) found Chris Melton (Sherman, TX) inside the box. Chris put away the header to make the score 2-1. With around 15 minutes to play in the half, poor marking on a corner would allow LeTourneau to increase the lead to 3-1. It would only take us 2 minutes to retaliate. Freshman Linc Kendall (Houston, TX) crossed the ball into the box to freshman Andy Johnson (Tulsa, OK) who beat his man and headed the ball into the back of the net. We would go into halftime down 3-2.
We created a few opportunities in the second half to equalize but could never quite get the ball in the net. Another defensive mishap late in the second half lead to LeTourneau's fourth goal of the game.
One bright spot from the game was the continued strong play from our freshman. Edwin Cole (El Paso, TX) continued to look dangerous at the forward position. Linc Kendall (Houston, TX), Guillermo Allande (El Paso, TX), and Andy Johnson (Tulsa, OK) also had good games. Thanks again to all the fans that come out to support us. We look forward to seeing you again this weekend. GO ROOS!
-Matt Dickinson
Thursday, September 3, 2009
AC 1 - University of Dallas 2
The team had been looking forward to getting on the field for the first time and were excited about starting off the season. As a side note, seniors Alex Dawson (Spring, TX) and Mike Cline (Garland, TX) were selected by the team to be this years captains.
UD has always been a rival of ours, they are a quality team that made it to the NCAA Tournament last year. The boys came out sharp and looked like the better team in terms of technical ability, fitness, and work ethic. UD had an opportunity to take the lead early when one of their players beat our defender, but Grant Gosselin (Phoenix, AZ) made a fantastic save to keep us level. Jason Replogle (Denton, TX) and Chris Stein (Allen, TX) both had good games controlling the midfield. We put UD on their heals early by controlling possesion and getting good runs from our forwards and midfielders. Freshmen Edwin Cole (El Paso, TX) and Andy Johnson (Tulsa, OK) came on in the first half and did a very good job as well. 14 minutes in we would get our reward. Alex Dawson would receive a ball from Mike Cline just outside the 18 yard box and took a shot that found its way through the keepers hands into the back on the net to put us up 1-0. It wasn't the prettiest goal, but we've preached to the guys that you have to shot to score and this was an prime example. We would go into halftime with that lead.
During our halftime talk we stressed to the team how important it was for us to come out sharp. We knew that UD was going to come out very hard and we needed to make their intensity and then raise it one level further.
At the start of the second half, UD put all the pressure on us. They were the ones controlling the game, and we couldn't gain our composure back and settle down. Even though we didn't play very well in the second half, we created several good chances to increase our lead. Freshmen Guillermo Allande (El Paso, TX) and Lincoln Kendall (Houston, TX) combined to create a great chance early in the second half. However, with roughly 20 minutes to go, UD would equalize off a corner. Once UD got even with us they continued to out work us and would get another to make the score 2-1 with about 10 minutes to play. Ironically, those last 10 minutes were probably the best we played all game. We played with a sense of urgency and had a few chances to even the score, but the boys fell short so the game would end 2-1 in favor of Dallas.
Despite the loss, we saw some very encouraging things from the team. It hurts to lose a game, especially in that way; so the boys plan on using this game as motivation to never have to have this feeling again. Thanks to everyone who came out to the game. The team really appreciates all the support that you bring. We play LeTourneau this upcoming Saturday at 2p.m. so please come out again and support the team as we look forward to getting our first win of the season! GO ROOS!
Thanks,
Matt Dickinson
UD has always been a rival of ours, they are a quality team that made it to the NCAA Tournament last year. The boys came out sharp and looked like the better team in terms of technical ability, fitness, and work ethic. UD had an opportunity to take the lead early when one of their players beat our defender, but Grant Gosselin (Phoenix, AZ) made a fantastic save to keep us level. Jason Replogle (Denton, TX) and Chris Stein (Allen, TX) both had good games controlling the midfield. We put UD on their heals early by controlling possesion and getting good runs from our forwards and midfielders. Freshmen Edwin Cole (El Paso, TX) and Andy Johnson (Tulsa, OK) came on in the first half and did a very good job as well. 14 minutes in we would get our reward. Alex Dawson would receive a ball from Mike Cline just outside the 18 yard box and took a shot that found its way through the keepers hands into the back on the net to put us up 1-0. It wasn't the prettiest goal, but we've preached to the guys that you have to shot to score and this was an prime example. We would go into halftime with that lead.
During our halftime talk we stressed to the team how important it was for us to come out sharp. We knew that UD was going to come out very hard and we needed to make their intensity and then raise it one level further.
At the start of the second half, UD put all the pressure on us. They were the ones controlling the game, and we couldn't gain our composure back and settle down. Even though we didn't play very well in the second half, we created several good chances to increase our lead. Freshmen Guillermo Allande (El Paso, TX) and Lincoln Kendall (Houston, TX) combined to create a great chance early in the second half. However, with roughly 20 minutes to go, UD would equalize off a corner. Once UD got even with us they continued to out work us and would get another to make the score 2-1 with about 10 minutes to play. Ironically, those last 10 minutes were probably the best we played all game. We played with a sense of urgency and had a few chances to even the score, but the boys fell short so the game would end 2-1 in favor of Dallas.
Despite the loss, we saw some very encouraging things from the team. It hurts to lose a game, especially in that way; so the boys plan on using this game as motivation to never have to have this feeling again. Thanks to everyone who came out to the game. The team really appreciates all the support that you bring. We play LeTourneau this upcoming Saturday at 2p.m. so please come out again and support the team as we look forward to getting our first win of the season! GO ROOS!
Thanks,
Matt Dickinson
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