Saturday Win

Happy we were able to pull off a 4-1 home win against St. Mary's last night despite going down 1-0 in the first 5 minutes. We ended up tying in the first half and I played the last 3 min of it to give Lybert a rest. Then we scored 3 more quick ones in the first few minutes of the 2nd half and Sam and I came in to finish the last 20 of the game. I played well but was disappointed in my minutes in the first half, definitely felt I could've helped the team pull out of a rut.

Off day today, going to get some work done, go to church, and enjoy the weather. Back to the grind tomorrow in prep for a huge game against Salisbury on Wednesday.

Wednesday and Thursday

The week has been moving so fast after fall break that its been hard to keep up!

Had a good game against Shenandoah on Wednesday night. It was a long trip and we played on a fast turf field. Sam and I came in with 8 to go in the first half and then I was able to play roughly another 20 in the 2nd. We won 3-0 and I am more pleased with my minutes than I was a week ago. Then a long drive back to CNU for a 1 am arrival last night and up early for my 8 am class this morning.

Despite our slip in the national and regional rankings this past week we are remaining optimistic. Here is a nice video clip of the team from the local news station up here.

We had a light practice scrimmage this afternoon and looking forward to our next game at home this Saturday night. Leg feeling good, staying optimistic.

3rd Conference Win

After suffering our first conference loss against NC Wesleyan this past week, we were able to get back on track and to go down to Methodist to pull off a 2-0 win.

Leg feels much better this weekend, I was able to play 10 minutes in the first half, however disappointed to see no minutes in the 2nd. Sam scored a great 2nd goal for us, so its nice to see him playing well.

It was also nice to see a lot of family and friends at the game. Next game tomorrow against our rival VA Wesleyan...should be tough.

Game 1- Check

First game of double header last night against a very good Haverford College team.

They were well-coached and well aware of CNU's line up strategy.

Nonetheless, we were able to pull off a close win.

Came in with 12 minutes left in the first half, still tied 1-1. Helped to create new offense from the midfield and just before the end of the half Sam was able to make an amazing shot from 30 out to put us up 2-1 going into the break.

Played 15-20 minutes in the second half, rotated with our other two center mids to help keep fresh legs in the game. Game ended with a hard fought 2-1 win.

Coach disappointed in our play, but it was good for us to be humbled. Need to come out strong tonight.

Game article: http://www.cnusports.com/news/2010/9/4/MSOC_0904104929.aspx