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
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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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