Women's Soccer 2014

valpopal · October 25, 2014, 04:12:51 PM

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valpotx · October 25, 2014, 04:57:19 PM

First time since 1999 that Milwaukee hasn't at least shared the regular season title. Wow.

valpopal · October 31, 2014, 07:42:38 PM

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valpotx · November 04, 2014, 12:12:48 AM

Let's get that NCAA bid!

sliman · November 07, 2014, 10:04:38 AM

Great job Thursday night by our women's soccer team. One step remains and it's against a team that played us even for most of the match here two weeks ago. Go get 'em!

vu72 · November 07, 2014, 10:19:03 AM

Dispite our incredible record, we will need to win the title to get to the NCAAs. Our RPI was 108 before yesterday's win but, Green Bay's RPI was 225 and Detroit's is 257.

valpotx · November 08, 2014, 08:48:44 PM

GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

valpotx · November 08, 2014, 08:57:15 PM

We're dancing after the 1-0 victory over Detroit! Duck Fetroit

. Congrats ladies, well deserved.

VUfan · November 08, 2014, 09:03:02 PM

Great Job Ladies

valpopal · November 08, 2014, 09:11:15 PM

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vu72 · November 08, 2014, 09:18:38 PM

Great stuff!! Fun to have it on ESPN3 as they covered the awards ceremony as well as the game. Tremendous year!! Expect a run in the tourney. These ladies are skilled!! GO VALPO!!

LaPorteAveApostle · November 08, 2014, 09:22:45 PM

talksalot · November 08, 2014, 09:24:55 PM

Quote from: vu72 on November 08, 2014, 09:18:38 PMFun to have it on ESPN3 as they covered the awards ceremony as well as the game.

Nice to have WVUR crew on the microphone for the match on ESPN3...did a great job!

vu72 · November 08, 2014, 09:36:45 PM

The exciting thing is that this squad is very young with only a few seniors. They could make a serious run toward a national title. Don't count them out!!

okinawatyphoon · November 08, 2014, 10:25:50 PM

Apparently there were 1171 fans in attendance at the game. Sounds like an impressive crowd!

valpotx · November 08, 2014, 10:35:25 PM

Quote from: vu72 on November 08, 2014, 09:36:45 PM
The exciting thing is that this squad is very young with only a few seniors. They could make a serious run toward a national title. Don't count them out!!

I would love to agree with you, but the difference between teams like UNC, ND, and others in women's soccer in the top 25, and mid-major programs like us, is pretty large. Even a very solid Milwaukee program has struggled against such teams in the last decade.

vu72 · November 10, 2014, 03:58:37 PM

Quote from: valpotx on November 08, 2014, 10:35:25 PM
Quote from: vu72 on November 08, 2014, 09:36:45 PM
The exciting thing is that this squad is very young with only a few seniors. They could make a serious run toward a national title. Don't count them out!!

I would love to agree with you, but the difference between teams like UNC, ND, and others in women's soccer in the top 25, and mid-major programs like us, is pretty large. Even a very solid Milwaukee program has struggled against such teams in the last decade.

We're going to find out shortly as Valpo draws Notre Dame in the first round. Interestingly enough, our only common opponent was Oakland, who they beat 3-0 at Notre Dame and who we beat 3-0 at Valpo. GO LADY CRUSADERS!!!

covufan · November 10, 2014, 04:52:48 PM

Quote from: vu72 on November 10, 2014, 03:58:37 PMWe're going to find out shortly as Valpo draws Notre Dame in the first round. Interestingly enough, our only common opponent was Oakland, who they beat 3-0 at Notre Dame and who we beat 3-0 at Valpo. GO LADY CRUSADERS!!!

At least we don't have far to travel. Anything can happen in the playoffs! Go Valpo!

covufan · November 10, 2014, 05:19:05 PM

Brackets:

http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/soccer-women/d1

VULB#62 · November 10, 2014, 06:29:12 PM

Stay within 1 goal through 70 minutes and anything is possible. Our ladies can play defense. If they don't score they can't beat you.

vu72 · November 10, 2014, 09:32:44 PM

We actually got a decent shot relative to seedings. ND is ranked 14th in the RPI which equates fairly closely to their 4 seed (top 16). We could have been fed to the lion via a matchup with a 1 or 2. FWIW, we finished the season ranked 86th in the RPI. Probably a record for rankings.

valpotx · November 11, 2014, 12:03:47 AM

Let's go Valpo, shock the women's soccer world!

talksalot · November 11, 2014, 04:32:29 PM

Regular scoring updates will be announced at the Basketball games in the ARC...

historyman · November 11, 2014, 06:53:44 PM

Forecast is for 25 degrees but no rain or snow Friday in South Bend.

Alumni Stadium, which seats 3,007, is on the northeastern edge of the huge parking lot for Notre Dame Stadium and the Joyce Center.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/South+Bend,+IN/@41.6981959,-86.2308499,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x881132c44a61d313:0x974ad9b36fa33204

vu72 · November 11, 2014, 07:05:28 PM

Quote from: historyman on November 11, 2014, 06:53:44 PM
Forecast is for 25 degrees but no rain or snow Friday in South Bend.

Alumni Stadium, which seats 3,007, is on the northeastern edge of the huge parking lot for Notre Dame Stadium and the Joyce Center.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/South+Bend,+IN/@41.6981959,-86.2308499,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x881132c44a61d313:0x974ad9b36fa33204

Well, seeing that our ladies play at a place that seats 5000, they certainly won't be intimidated!!