Sunday, October 24, 2010
Game against Colorado Rescheduled
Due to severe weather in the area, the Roo's game against Colorado College has been tentatively rescheduled for Friday October 29 at 4:00pm. The game will still be played in Sherman. More info to follow...
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Melton Named SCAC Player of the Week
Austin College junior men’s soccer player Chris Melton has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week for matches played from Monday, October 11 through Sunday, October 17.
Melton, a junior forward from Sherman, scored three goals over the weekend as the ‘Roos split with DePauw and Centre, notching one tally against the Tigers before scoring twice in the first half, including the game winner, against the Colonels. Melton has now scored a team-best nine goals this season. He is the second Austin College player to earn the honor this season.
AC 3 - Centre 1 - KOMEN GAME IV
Austin College and Centre have since 2007 played this game to benefit Susan G Komen for the Cure. This year, both teams combined to raise over $5,000 with money still coming in for the cause. A wonderful event and a special day.
The weather and atmosphere for the game was perfect and with the boys decked out in their pink Nike kits, it was a great day to play. The energy would be there from the start as AC took advantage of Centre coming off the second leg of what is a tough trip in SCAC play. From the get-go, AC made Centre work for every opportunity and limited any real attack that they tried to create. This was a great thing to see as we have not been on our game to begin with on several occassions this fall.
It would only take 11 minutes into the game for AC to notch one on the scoreboard as junior Chris Melton(Sherman, TX) took a feed from senior Jason Campbell(Kingston, Jamaica) and finished for his second goal of the weekend. This would be the spark that we needed as our pressure and possession on grew from there. Centre, who came into the game as one of the better offensive teams in the SCAC, could not get any real chances to equalize. AC took advantage of having the better of possesion and Melton would continue his scoring ways with a beautiful header in the 36th minute off a service from fellow junior Chris Stein(Allen, TX) to take the lead to 2-0. This is how the first half would, AC leading 2-0.
The second half would start with Centre wanting to make a push and having a bit better of the possession. However AC would manage this very well and remain calm in the circumstance where Centre did not. This would sway in AC's favor as senior defender Conrad Osborn(St. Louis, MO) would take a feed from Campbell on the swing about 35 out and hit a bomb that carried over Centre's keeper to extend the lead to 3-0. An amazing strike that took any wind out of Centre's sails and allowed AC to play with a bit more composure the remainder of the way. Centre would begin to press in the final 12 minutes and get one to make it 3-1, but it would get no closer as AC got a well earned 3 points in conference and ended Centre's chances at going undefeated in SCAC play.
As good of a group effort as we have had all season and now we have to carry that over to Homecoming with a visiting Colorado College side here on Saturday. They currently are ranked just ahead in SCAC standings so this is an important game to keep improving our finish in conference play.
Thanks to all who supported both teams in giving towards Susan G Komen as well as those that were there for the game.
GO ROOS!
The weather and atmosphere for the game was perfect and with the boys decked out in their pink Nike kits, it was a great day to play. The energy would be there from the start as AC took advantage of Centre coming off the second leg of what is a tough trip in SCAC play. From the get-go, AC made Centre work for every opportunity and limited any real attack that they tried to create. This was a great thing to see as we have not been on our game to begin with on several occassions this fall.
It would only take 11 minutes into the game for AC to notch one on the scoreboard as junior Chris Melton(Sherman, TX) took a feed from senior Jason Campbell(Kingston, Jamaica) and finished for his second goal of the weekend. This would be the spark that we needed as our pressure and possession on grew from there. Centre, who came into the game as one of the better offensive teams in the SCAC, could not get any real chances to equalize. AC took advantage of having the better of possesion and Melton would continue his scoring ways with a beautiful header in the 36th minute off a service from fellow junior Chris Stein(Allen, TX) to take the lead to 2-0. This is how the first half would, AC leading 2-0.
The second half would start with Centre wanting to make a push and having a bit better of the possession. However AC would manage this very well and remain calm in the circumstance where Centre did not. This would sway in AC's favor as senior defender Conrad Osborn(St. Louis, MO) would take a feed from Campbell on the swing about 35 out and hit a bomb that carried over Centre's keeper to extend the lead to 3-0. An amazing strike that took any wind out of Centre's sails and allowed AC to play with a bit more composure the remainder of the way. Centre would begin to press in the final 12 minutes and get one to make it 3-1, but it would get no closer as AC got a well earned 3 points in conference and ended Centre's chances at going undefeated in SCAC play.
As good of a group effort as we have had all season and now we have to carry that over to Homecoming with a visiting Colorado College side here on Saturday. They currently are ranked just ahead in SCAC standings so this is an important game to keep improving our finish in conference play.
Thanks to all who supported both teams in giving towards Susan G Komen as well as those that were there for the game.
GO ROOS!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
AC 2 - DePauw 3
After what was a difficult trip to south Texas the weekend prior, the group came into this weekend looking to redeem themselves. This would have to be done against the top two teams in the SCAC, however. No small feat.
DePauw came into the game on Friday ranked #14 in the country and sitting atop the SCAC standings. They had only conceded 3 goals all year and were one of the best defenses in the nation.
The game would be very back and forth from the start as they play a very direct style of play. However AC would do a good job of settling and staying patient with DU's attack. This would crumble just under 5 minutes in as AC would do what they had all year, and spot the opposition a goal early. 1-0 DU. As it always has, this would be a spark for this group and would begin to possess and put pressure on DePauw's very organized and stingy defense. Junior Chris Melton(Sherman, TX) would break through in the 29th minute off a service from senior Jason Campbell(Kingston, Jamaica). Melton would settle his first touch just near the near post and turn to hit a strike by DU's keeper to notch the game at 1-1. It would be Melton's team tying 8th goal of the season. This would open things up as both sides would push for the go-ahead goal before half with both recording 5 shots before the break.
The second half would see the Roo's return the favor on the early goal when freshman Joey Alcocer(Galveston, TX) would put his corner kick service directly in just past the near post for his 3rd goal of the season, his second from a set-piece. 2-1 AC with 40 to play.
This is where things would get difficult for the Roo's as would not be able to settle and control the lead. We are not very good when we play on our heals and we would not be able to get things to go our way. DU would notch the equalizer in the 70th minute and the ultimate game-winner just 1:55 later. DU would hold on for a 3-2win.
While there are many positives from the game, our defensive issues have hindered us all year and they are more mental than anything. If we can get a hold of what we need to do on the defensive end, things will certainly go our way.
We would now have to move on to the team ranked second in the SCAC, Centre College for the KOMEN GAME IV.
DePauw came into the game on Friday ranked #14 in the country and sitting atop the SCAC standings. They had only conceded 3 goals all year and were one of the best defenses in the nation.
The game would be very back and forth from the start as they play a very direct style of play. However AC would do a good job of settling and staying patient with DU's attack. This would crumble just under 5 minutes in as AC would do what they had all year, and spot the opposition a goal early. 1-0 DU. As it always has, this would be a spark for this group and would begin to possess and put pressure on DePauw's very organized and stingy defense. Junior Chris Melton(Sherman, TX) would break through in the 29th minute off a service from senior Jason Campbell(Kingston, Jamaica). Melton would settle his first touch just near the near post and turn to hit a strike by DU's keeper to notch the game at 1-1. It would be Melton's team tying 8th goal of the season. This would open things up as both sides would push for the go-ahead goal before half with both recording 5 shots before the break.
The second half would see the Roo's return the favor on the early goal when freshman Joey Alcocer(Galveston, TX) would put his corner kick service directly in just past the near post for his 3rd goal of the season, his second from a set-piece. 2-1 AC with 40 to play.
This is where things would get difficult for the Roo's as would not be able to settle and control the lead. We are not very good when we play on our heals and we would not be able to get things to go our way. DU would notch the equalizer in the 70th minute and the ultimate game-winner just 1:55 later. DU would hold on for a 3-2win.
While there are many positives from the game, our defensive issues have hindered us all year and they are more mental than anything. If we can get a hold of what we need to do on the defensive end, things will certainly go our way.
We would now have to move on to the team ranked second in the SCAC, Centre College for the KOMEN GAME IV.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
MOVING FORWARD
AC continues with its season as we are set to host DePauw University on Friday at 2:00pm and Centre College on Sunday at 2:00pm in the KOMEN GAME IV. Both teams come to Sherman at the top of the standings in the SCAC and both with unblemished records in SCAC play.
DePauw comes in with an 11-1-1 record and has only conceded 3 goals all year. A defensive power, DU will test AC's ability to finish on Friday. Centre will first play Colorado College on Friday in Colorado Springs, and then move on to Sherman for the game on Sunday. As of now, Centre is 10-2-1 and has scored 29 goals while conceding only 9. Centre will be a major test of AC defensively, as we currently sit near the bottom of the conference in goals against.
In addition to the SCAC match-up on Sunday, it is also the fourth installment of our game to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. KOMEN GAME IV continues Austin and Centre's battle to raise money for the Cure. Both teams have combined to raise just over $20,000 in three years. Should you like to donate, please contact Coach Hudson at mhudson@austincollege.edu or 903-813-2412. Help us beat Centre and benefit an amazing cause! Finally, all fans attending the game are encouraged to wear pink. The Austin College team will be in special pink uniforms for the game.
GO 'ROOS!!
DePauw comes in with an 11-1-1 record and has only conceded 3 goals all year. A defensive power, DU will test AC's ability to finish on Friday. Centre will first play Colorado College on Friday in Colorado Springs, and then move on to Sherman for the game on Sunday. As of now, Centre is 10-2-1 and has scored 29 goals while conceding only 9. Centre will be a major test of AC defensively, as we currently sit near the bottom of the conference in goals against.
In addition to the SCAC match-up on Sunday, it is also the fourth installment of our game to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. KOMEN GAME IV continues Austin and Centre's battle to raise money for the Cure. Both teams have combined to raise just over $20,000 in three years. Should you like to donate, please contact Coach Hudson at mhudson@austincollege.edu or 903-813-2412. Help us beat Centre and benefit an amazing cause! Finally, all fans attending the game are encouraged to wear pink. The Austin College team will be in special pink uniforms for the game.
GO 'ROOS!!
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