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Post by Millennium on Oct 20, 2016 17:08:00 GMT -5
PSU woso is ranked #16 in the coaches poll as of 10/18/16, and has an RPI ranking of #22.
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Post by Millennium on Oct 22, 2016 21:31:19 GMT -5
PSU lost to Michigan State today by a score of 3-1.
A let down, for sure.
Anyway, I didn't expect them to get very far this year.
They lost too much talent to graduation and the U-20 WWC.
My prediction of the teams that will make the B1G Tournament:
1. Minnesota
2. Penn State
3. Northwestern
4. Rutgers
5. Michigan
6. Nebraska
7. Wisconsin
8. Ohio State
Note: Assuming that Minnesota (vs MD), Penn State (vs tOSU), and Northwestern (vs IL) all win their final games and that there are no upsets in the other matches.
Also, I'm assuming goals scored is the first tie-breaker for top 3 (we have a 3-way tie for first place right now between UMn, PSU, and NwU).
Some hope for 2017:
Next year PSU will be stacked (getting back the five U-20 players, who've taken a redshirt year off).
In addition to the 2 international freshmen they added this year (Fisk and Freigang).
And we will be getting 2 more excellent freshmen (Tagliaferri from U-17's and Moyer from U-18's).
PSU will only lose one senior starter next year (N. Driesse), so I'd say 2017 looks primed for another run.
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Post by Millennium on Oct 22, 2016 21:33:00 GMT -5
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Post by Millennium on Oct 27, 2016 7:19:20 GMT -5
From the GoPSU website:The B1G tourney begins on Saturday October 30th. I think we have a tough 1st round opponent and need to clamp down the defense. Luckily we're at home. B1G conf. tourney 1st round matches:#2 Penn State (at home) vs #7 Rutgers -- Saturday at 1:00 pm EST.#1 Minnesota (at home) vs #8 Indiana -- Saturday at 3:00 pm #3 Northwestern (at home) vs #6 Nebraska -- Sat. at 4:00 pm #4 Michigan (at home) vs #5 Wisconsin -- Saturday at 4:00 pm Final 2016 standings for B1G conference:1. Minnesota 2. Penn State 3. Northwestern 4. Michigan 5. Wisconsin 6. Nebraska 7. Rutgers 8. Indiana This year’s Big Ten Tournament champion will earn the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. Follow all the Big Ten Tournament action at www.bigten.org and on Twitter. Here is the bracket of scheduled matches, if you want to download it: 2016 B1G WoSo Bracket.pdf (45.49 KB)
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Post by Millennium on Oct 30, 2016 15:22:12 GMT -5
Sorry to report that the PSU WoSo team lost in the first round of the B1G conference tournament to Rutgers by a score of 0-2.
I didn't expect the team to do much this year, just too much talent missing to the USA Women's U-20 World Cup team.
The Nittany Lions will now wait for the NCAA Selection Show on Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) to see if they get a spot and where they land in the bracket.
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Post by elliotberton on Oct 31, 2016 12:09:20 GMT -5
I suppose a loss to Rutgers is not at all embarrassing, but to me at least, it was a surprise. Hopefully, the team will be invited to play on, and give this very young team some more valuable experience.
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Post by Millennium on Oct 31, 2016 21:36:31 GMT -5
I suppose a loss to Rutgers is not at all embarrassing, but to me at least, it was a surprise. Hopefully, the team will be invited to play on, and give this very young team some more valuable experience. No, it's not embarrassing. Perhaps payback by Rutgers for the two wins we got against them late in the 2015 season (B1G final and NCAA semis). We had played them a couple weeks ago to a 2-2 draw, so I knew they were going to be tough. I was surprised we couldn't score at least 1 goal. |
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Post by Millennium on Nov 6, 2016 16:31:25 GMT -5
Just an FYI, for those who are interested in knowing who the 2016 Big 10 Champs are:
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Post by Millennium on Nov 6, 2016 16:54:40 GMT -5
NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Selection Show --> Monday Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. ET on NCAA.com
Schedule
Nov. 11-13 --> First Round
Nov. 18-20 --> Second and Third Rounds
Nov. 25/26 --> Quarterfinals
Dec. 2 and 4, 2016 --> College Cup (Final Four) at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif
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Post by elliotberton on Nov 7, 2016 19:49:52 GMT -5
I have been waiting breathlessly for Millenium's report on PSU's at large bid ....
Guess I will have to do my own research. (Talk about slacker staff!)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 21:21:29 GMT -5
I have been waiting breathlessly for Millenium's report on PSU's at large bid .... Guess I will have to do my own research. (Talk about slacker staff!) This is how we get co-opted into the greater DigNittany cabal. |
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Post by Millennium on Nov 7, 2016 22:51:52 GMT -5
I have been waiting breathlessly for Millenium's report on PSU's at large bid .... Guess I will have to do my own research. (Talk about slacker staff!) I was waiting all morning, I had forgotten that the clocks went back for everyone... except me.  Then I got caught up with work and couldn't get back to this until now. Anyway, it looks like we caught a really tough sub-regional bracket. Not that any sub-regional is easy. We are in the same sub-regional as #1 ranked Stanford; I really don't believe we can get that far with this team. Our 1st round match is against Bucknell. They have a good record (16-1-2), but play in a weak conference. I think we can beat them. Our potential 2nd round match is a knockout punch IMO; we would face #3 ranked Virginia (13-4-2), who play in the ACC (toughest conference). If we were to beat VA (talking dreamland here) we would face either #2 Georgetown (I'm surprised they got a #2 ranking) or Rutgers. And if we were to beat Georgetown/Rutgers (I'm really rolling the dice here) we would face #1 Stanford in the Regional final. I have uploaded the bracket PDF here: soccer-women_d1_2016.pdf (81.42 KB) , which you can download.Or just click on this link: www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/soccer-women/d1 |
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Post by elliotberton on Nov 8, 2016 17:56:13 GMT -5
Thanks Millenium for your analysis. I have not seen non BIG teams play and appreciate your views. Virginia is always tough. However, the dice we roll in soccer is more like a four sided object than a cube. Lesser teams can pull off an upset a bit more easily than in other sports.
I gather that the games are played at the higher seed's home (until the semi finals?), and hence we would have to win in Cavalier land to advance.
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Post by Millennium on Nov 8, 2016 20:38:52 GMT -5
Thanks Millenium for your analysis. I have not seen non BIG teams play and appreciate your views. Virginia is always tough. However, the dice we roll in soccer is more like a four sided object than a cube. Lesser teams can pull off an upset a bit more easily than in other sports. I gather that the games are played at the higher seed's home (until the semi finals?), and hence we would have to win in Cavalier land to advance. You're welcome. There are a lot of good teams in the tournament this year. At least a dozen teams, IMO, can win it all. Yes, you are correct, highest seed always host, until the final four, which is in California (neutral site) this year. |
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Post by Millennium on Nov 11, 2016 15:12:40 GMT -5
2016 NCAA Tournament --> Round 1 Match (11/11/16)Teams - Conference (Overall record): PENN STATE - Big 10 Conf. (11-4-4) BUCKNELL - Patriot League (16-1-2) Date: Friday, Nov. 11 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Jeffrey Field at University Park, PA Video: www.gopsusports.com/collegesportslive/?media=541863Gametracker: www.gopsusports.com/gametracker/launch/gt_wsoccer.html?event=1501751&school=psu&sport=wsoccer&camefrom=&startschool=&NITTANY NOTES: • Penn State has a record of 10-2-3 in its last 15 matches • Penn State and Bucknell have met 19 times overall, which includes two times in the NCAA Tournament • Eight Nittany Lions garnered postseason honors from the Big Ten • 2016 marks Penn State’s 22nd-straight NCAA Tournament • Penn State clinched a share of its 18th Big Ten regular season title • The Nittany Lions own a record of 36-6-1 at Jeffrey Field in the NCAA Tournament • Junior Frannie Crouse ranks 15th in points all-time at PSU with 76 (33g, 10a) • The Nittany Lion defense has allowed one goal or less in 15 of 19 games this season • The Penn State defense has recorded eight shutouts in the past 14 games • Six Nittany Lions are slated to compete in the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup • Junior Megan Schafer became the 22nd Nittany Lion to tally 20 career goals on Sept. 9 BUCKNELL BISON NOTES: • The Bucknell women’s soccer team travels to Penn State for an NCAA Tournament first-round game on Friday night. While the Nittany Lions earned an at-large bid into the 64-team field, the Bison captured the Patriot League’s automatic bid after a dramatic 2-1 overtime win over three-time defending champion Boston University in the PL final last Sunday. • Bucknell is making its third NCAA Tournament appearance, and were on a mission this year after losing in the Patriot League Championship game in 2015. The Bison won the regular title for the fifth time in program history, posting a league record on 8-1-0 to earn the No. 1 seed. The Bison are 0-2 all-time in NCAA games. • In the Patriot League Tournament, Bucknell earned the right to host, while receiving a quarterfinal bye. The Bison advanced to their second straight championship game after defeating sixth-seeded Lafayette in the semifinals. Bucknell scored two goals in the first half, which held up for the 2-0 win. In the final against No. 2 seed and three-time defending champion Boston University, Bucknell took a 1-0 lead in the second half but the Terriers quickly answered, scoring 30 seconds later, but Cora Climo’s golden goal gave them a 2-1 win. • This week Bucknell is receiving 11 votes in the NSCAA national coaches’ poll, and the Bison are ranked first in the NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Region poll. .
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