A special thanks to NIRSA, the NCCS Staff, players, coaches, fans, representatives from all the universities who sent volunteers to this event, to representatives from the University of Alabama University Recreation, Athletic Trainers and the city of Tuscaloosa for a great 2008 NCCS National Soccer Championships.
Thank you to all for a great tournament.
For more information as well as All-Tournament teams, please go to the NIRSA website at: www.nirsa.net/sc/soccer/2008/Results.html
Congratulations to the women's national champions: UCSB.
Congratulations to the men's national champions: Indiana.
(Current Phoenix temperature 76 degrees, current in Tuscaloosa 46)
See you next year in Phoenix!!!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Indiana Wins National Championship!!!
3rd Minute Goal holds up and Indiana wins the men's national championship.
Men's National Championship Game Underway
Indiana vs. Colorado St. has just begun.
As before, updates on goals and at the end of each period.
As before, updates on goals and at the end of each period.
Athletic Trainers Shout Out
To the athletic training staff who helped us during the tournament a big great THANK YOU for all you did this week. Thank you.
-NIRSA NCCS Soccer Staff
-NIRSA NCCS Soccer Staff
Men's Consolation Final
Arizona defeated Baylor 2-2 (5-3 in PKs) to win the Men's Consolation Final.
Women's National Championship Underway
Arizona and UCSB are underway in the Women's National Championship Game.
Updates will be provided after scores and at the end of each period.
Updates on the other finals will be provided as they come in.
Updates will be provided after scores and at the end of each period.
Updates on the other finals will be provided as they come in.
Both Open Finals Underway
Both Open finals are underway. Updates will be posted as information is received.
Live Blog from Championship Field
Live Blog is at the Championship Field (Field 10) and will blog from here until the women's national championship game between UCSB and Arizona.
Live Blog will turn into alter ego Live PA Announcer for the championship games.
Live Blog will turn into alter ego Live PA Announcer for the championship games.
National Championship Games Set
Can defending national champion UCSB take two in a row today or will Arizona rise to take it from them?
Indiana surviving in PKs the last two games, can they survive again, or will Colorado St. claim the title.
Stay tuned for the dramatic conclusion of the 2008 NCCS National Soccer Championships.
Indiana surviving in PKs the last two games, can they survive again, or will Colorado St. claim the title.
Stay tuned for the dramatic conclusion of the 2008 NCCS National Soccer Championships.
Arizona Wins in PKs
Arizona wins in PKs over UCSB 4-2 after a 0-0 final. Will take on UCSB in the women's national championship game at 3pm on Field 10.
Indiana Wins Again in PKs!!!
Indiana wins 7-6 in the PK shootout over Ohio St. Will play Colorado St. for the national championship at 5pm on Field 10.
Colorado St. Wins It in OT!!
Colorado St. wins 2-1 over USC in OT!! Await winner of Ohio St.-Indiana.
Both Women's Semis in Overtime as well
Penn St. and UCSB are tied at 1.
Dayton and Arizona are tied at 0.
Dayton and Arizona are tied at 0.
Update for Semifinal Games
Men's Semifinals
USC 1 Colorado St. 0 2nd Half
Ohio St. 1 Indiana 1 2nd Half
Women's Semifinals
Penn St. 0 UCSB 0 2nd Half
Dayton 0 Arizona 0 2nd Half
USC 1 Colorado St. 0 2nd Half
Ohio St. 1 Indiana 1 2nd Half
Women's Semifinals
Penn St. 0 UCSB 0 2nd Half
Dayton 0 Arizona 0 2nd Half
Men's Consolation Final Set
Baylor defeated Johns Hopkins 3-1
Arizona defeated Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1-1 (3-1 PKs)
Men's Consolation Final
Arizona vs. Baylor 2pm
Arizona defeated Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1-1 (3-1 PKs)
Men's Consolation Final
Arizona vs. Baylor 2pm
Men's Open Final Set
California defeated Virginia Tech 4-1
Northern Iowa defeated Kansas 4-1
Men's Open Final
California vs. Northern Iowa 2pm
Northern Iowa defeated Kansas 4-1
Men's Open Final
California vs. Northern Iowa 2pm
Women's Open Final Set
UCLA defeated James Madison 3-1
East Carolina defeated California 1-0
Women's Open Final
UCLA vs. East Carolina 2pm
East Carolina defeated California 1-0
Women's Open Final
UCLA vs. East Carolina 2pm
10 am Games Saturday
Men's Championship Semifinals
USC vs. Colorado St. Field 3
Ohio St. vs. Indiana Field 4
Women's Championship Semifinals
Penn St. vs. UCSB Field 1
Dayton vs. Arizona Field 2
USC vs. Colorado St. Field 3
Ohio St. vs. Indiana Field 4
Women's Championship Semifinals
Penn St. vs. UCSB Field 1
Dayton vs. Arizona Field 2
9am Games Saturday
Men's Consolation Semifinals
Arizona vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Field 5
Baylor vs. Johns Hopkins Field 6
Men's Open Semifinals
Virginia Tech vs. California Field 7
Northern Iowa vs. Kansas Field 8
Women's Open Semifinals
UCLA vs. James Madison Field 9
East Carolina vs. California Field 10
With Villanova's loss yesterday, we will have a new women's open champion.
Arizona vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Field 5
Baylor vs. Johns Hopkins Field 6
Men's Open Semifinals
Virginia Tech vs. California Field 7
Northern Iowa vs. Kansas Field 8
Women's Open Semifinals
UCLA vs. James Madison Field 9
East Carolina vs. California Field 10
With Villanova's loss yesterday, we will have a new women's open champion.
Good Morning Tuscaloosa
Live Blog back to blog your morning live from Tusacloosa. It is a warm 33 degrees to start the day.
All 8am games were moved to 9am so we are about to begin.
All 8am games were moved to 9am so we are about to begin.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Championship Dreams Tonight become Championship Realilty Tomorrow
UCSB women's have a chance to repeat tomorrow. Penn St., Dayton and Arizona have something to say about that though.
In the men's, a new champion will be crowned with USC, Colorado St., Ohio St. and Indiana all in contention for the national championship.
Good night from 28 degree Tuscaloosa.
In the men's, a new champion will be crowned with USC, Colorado St., Ohio St. and Indiana all in contention for the national championship.
Good night from 28 degree Tuscaloosa.
Men's Semifinals Set
USC vs. Colorado St. 10am Saturday Field 3
Ohio St. vs. Indiana 10am Saturday Field 4
Games to be played at time scheduled.
Ohio St. vs. Indiana 10am Saturday Field 4
Games to be played at time scheduled.
Women's Open Semifinals Set
UCLA vs. JMU at 9am Saturday Field 1
East Carolina vs. California 9am Saturday Field 2
Games are at 9am on Saturday Morning.
East Carolina vs. California 9am Saturday Field 2
Games are at 9am on Saturday Morning.
Women's Open Results
East Carolina defeats Towson 1-0
Illinois and Cal are tied at 1 heading to overtime.
Illinois and Cal are tied at 1 heading to overtime.
Men's Quarterfinal Results
USC defeats Florida 1-0
Colorado St. defeats Penn St. 1-0
Ohio St. defeats Colorado 3-2
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Indiana are tied at 0 heading to overtime.
Colorado St. defeats Penn St. 1-0
Ohio St. defeats Colorado 3-2
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Indiana are tied at 0 heading to overtime.
Women's Championship Semifinals Set
Penn St. vs. UCSB 10am Field 1
Dayton vs. Arizona 10am Field 2
Games are to be played as scheduled.
Dayton vs. Arizona 10am Field 2
Games are to be played as scheduled.
Men's Open Semfinals Set
Virginia Tech vs. California 9am Field 7
Northern Iowa vs. Kansas 9am Field 8
Games are at 9am Saturday morning.
Northern Iowa vs. Kansas 9am Field 8
Games are at 9am Saturday morning.
Men's Consolation Semifinals Set
Arizona vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire 9am Field 5
Baylor vs. Johns Hopkins 9am Field 6
Games are at 9am on Saturday morning.
Baylor vs. Johns Hopkins 9am Field 6
Games are at 9am on Saturday morning.
8pm Games Underway Friday night
All Men's Quarterfinals and 2 Women's Open Quarterfinal games are being played now.
6pm Scores Friday night
Women's Championship Quarterfinals
Dayton defeated Baylor 3-1
Arizona defeated Michigan 2-1
Men's Consolation Quarterfinals
Arizona defeated Pennsylvania 3-1
Wisconsin-Eau Claire defeated UCLA 3-1
Baylor defeated Oregon 1-0
Johns Hopkins defeated North Dakota St. 2-0
Women's Open Quarterfinals
UCLA defeated Middle Tennessee St. 3-1
James Madison defeated Villanova 1-0
Men's Open Quarterfinals
Northern Iowa defeated Villanova 1-1 (4-2 PK)
Kansas defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 2-1
Dayton defeated Baylor 3-1
Arizona defeated Michigan 2-1
Men's Consolation Quarterfinals
Arizona defeated Pennsylvania 3-1
Wisconsin-Eau Claire defeated UCLA 3-1
Baylor defeated Oregon 1-0
Johns Hopkins defeated North Dakota St. 2-0
Women's Open Quarterfinals
UCLA defeated Middle Tennessee St. 3-1
James Madison defeated Villanova 1-0
Men's Open Quarterfinals
Northern Iowa defeated Villanova 1-1 (4-2 PK)
Kansas defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 2-1
Live Blog Officially Freezing
It has now hit 31 degrees with a wind chill of 27. Nice. Scores almost in.
Bonus In Game Blog NDSU vs. Johns Hopkins
Final
Johns Hopkins 2
North Dakota St. 0
Let's send it to Live Blog in the Studio.
Johns Hopkins 2
North Dakota St. 0
Let's send it to Live Blog in the Studio.
Bonus In Game Blog NDSU vs. Johns Hopkins
For those wanting to know Live Blog is field marshal for field 10. Johns Hopkins has scored 2 quick goals as I wrote the last post and lead 2-0 in the 36th minute in men's consolation action.
Live Blog freezing
Live Blog is a little cold right now. It feels like it is 32 degrees but it is actually a warm 37. It was a beautiful day again in Tuscaloosa.
Action ongoing on 10 fields this hour
We have all 10 fields on the campus of Alabama going on with games in Men's Consolation, Men's Open, Women's Open and Women's Championship brackets.
Scores from 4pm games
Women's Championship
Penn State defeated San Diego St. 1-0 in overtime
UCSB defeated Colorado 3-0
Men's Open
Virginia Tech defeated San Diego St. 2-1
California defeated Alabama 3-2 in overtime
Penn State defeated San Diego St. 1-0 in overtime
UCSB defeated Colorado 3-0
Men's Open
Virginia Tech defeated San Diego St. 2-1
California defeated Alabama 3-2 in overtime
Live Blog Live From Field 10
Live Blog is back viewing the action from field 10.
Men's Consolation Quarterfinal game between North Dakota St. and Johns Hopkins. Wireless access is nice.
Scores to be updated shortly.
Men's Consolation Quarterfinal game between North Dakota St. and Johns Hopkins. Wireless access is nice.
Scores to be updated shortly.
Live Blog Back...off to fields
Live Blog will be on a field for the next 4 hours so posts may be hard to come by. See you all soon.
Blog Schedules Unofficial
Reminder that all blog schedules are unofficial. Teams must confirm times and field with NIRSA staff on-site or through their official schedules online.
Schedule for 8pm
Women's Open Quarterfinals
Towson vs. East Carolina Field 3
Illinois vs. California Field 4
Men's Championship Quarterfinals
Florida vs. USC Field 7
Penn St. vs. Colorado St. Field 8
Ohio St. vs. Colorado Field 5
Wisconsin-Milwaukee vs. Indiana Field 6
Towson vs. East Carolina Field 3
Illinois vs. California Field 4
Men's Championship Quarterfinals
Florida vs. USC Field 7
Penn St. vs. Colorado St. Field 8
Ohio St. vs. Colorado Field 5
Wisconsin-Milwaukee vs. Indiana Field 6
Schedule for 6pm
Women's Championship Quarterfinals
Dayton vs. Baylor Field 5
Arizona vs. Michigan Field 6
Men's Consolation Quarterfinals
Arizona vs. Pennsylvania Field 7
Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. UCLA Field 8
Oregon vs. Baylor Field 9
North Dakota St. vs. Johns Hopkins Field 10
Women's Open Quarterfinals
UCLA vs. Middle Tennessee St. Field 3
James Madison vs. Villanova Field 4
Men's Open Quarterfinals
Villanova vs. Northern Iowa Field 1
Kansas vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Field 2
Dayton vs. Baylor Field 5
Arizona vs. Michigan Field 6
Men's Consolation Quarterfinals
Arizona vs. Pennsylvania Field 7
Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. UCLA Field 8
Oregon vs. Baylor Field 9
North Dakota St. vs. Johns Hopkins Field 10
Women's Open Quarterfinals
UCLA vs. Middle Tennessee St. Field 3
James Madison vs. Villanova Field 4
Men's Open Quarterfinals
Villanova vs. Northern Iowa Field 1
Kansas vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Field 2
Schedule for 4pm
Women's Championship Quarterfinals
Penn St. vs. San Diego St. Field 5
UCSB vs. Colorado "Gold" Field 6
Men's Open Quarterfinals
San Diego St. vs. Virginia Tech Field 1
California vs. Alabama Field 2
Penn St. vs. San Diego St. Field 5
UCSB vs. Colorado "Gold" Field 6
Men's Open Quarterfinals
San Diego St. vs. Virginia Tech Field 1
California vs. Alabama Field 2
Women's Open Bracket Set
UCLA vs. Middle Tennessee St. Friday 6pm Field 3
James Madison vs. Villanova Friday 6pm Field 4
Towson vs. East Carolina Friday 8pm Field 3
Illinois vs. California Friday 8pm Field 4
James Madison vs. Villanova Friday 6pm Field 4
Towson vs. East Carolina Friday 8pm Field 3
Illinois vs. California Friday 8pm Field 4
Men's Quarterfinals Set
Florida vs. USC 8pm Friday Field 7
Penn St. vs. Colorado St. 8pm Friday Field 8
Ohio St. vs. Colorado 8pm Friday Field 5
Wisconsin-Milwaukee vs. Indiana 8pm Friday Field 6
Penn St. vs. Colorado St. 8pm Friday Field 8
Ohio St. vs. Colorado 8pm Friday Field 5
Wisconsin-Milwaukee vs. Indiana 8pm Friday Field 6
Men's Round of 16 Results
Florida defeats Texas State 2-2 (4-2 PKs)
USC defeats Texas A&M 2-1
Penn St. defeats Virginia 3-2 in overtime
Colorado St. defeats North Carolina 1-0
Ohio St. defeats Missouri 4-3 in overtime
Colorado defeats UCSB 3-2
Wisconsin-Milwaukee defeats Michigan St. 1-0
Indiana defeats Minnesota 3-0
USC defeats Texas A&M 2-1
Penn St. defeats Virginia 3-2 in overtime
Colorado St. defeats North Carolina 1-0
Ohio St. defeats Missouri 4-3 in overtime
Colorado defeats UCSB 3-2
Wisconsin-Milwaukee defeats Michigan St. 1-0
Indiana defeats Minnesota 3-0
BREAKING NEWS
A new men's national champion will be crowned!
UCSB falls to Colorado 3-2.
More games are going final and a few are going to overtime.
Updates to follow.
UCSB falls to Colorado 3-2.
More games are going final and a few are going to overtime.
Updates to follow.
Men's Open Bracket Update
Men's Open Bracket is as follows:
San Diego St. vs. Virginia Tech 4p Field 1
California vs. Alabama 4p Field 2
Villanova vs. Northern Iowa 6p Field 3
Kansas vs. Louisiana-Lafayette 6p Field 4
San Diego St. vs. Virginia Tech 4p Field 1
California vs. Alabama 4p Field 2
Villanova vs. Northern Iowa 6p Field 3
Kansas vs. Louisiana-Lafayette 6p Field 4
CORRECTION
The Women's Championship bracket will look like this:
Penn St. vs. San Diego St. Field 5 4p
UCSB vs. Colorado Gold Field 6 4p
Dayton vs. Baylor Field 7 at 6pm
Arizona vs. Michigan Field 8 at 6pm
Live Blog regrets the error.
Penn St. vs. San Diego St. Field 5 4p
UCSB vs. Colorado Gold Field 6 4p
Dayton vs. Baylor Field 7 at 6pm
Arizona vs. Michigan Field 8 at 6pm
Live Blog regrets the error.
Other Games at Noon Friday
Aside from Men's Round of 16 games, there are 2 games from Women's Open to be played:
Pool D:
California vs. Virginia
Pool E:
James Madison vs. Miami
Pool D:
California vs. Virginia
Pool E:
James Madison vs. Miami
Irony or Coincidence??
Defending National Champions in both Men and Women, UCSB, will both play a team from Colorado. Will they both win or both lose or one of each????
This will be a Live Blog un-official, un-sanctioned and un-scientific poll.
This will be a Live Blog un-official, un-sanctioned and un-scientific poll.
Women's Championship Quarterfinals Set
The Women's Championship bracket will look like this:
Penn St. vs. San Diego St. Field 5 4p
UCSB vs. Colorado Gold Field 6 4p
Dayton vs. Baylor Field 7 6p
Arizona vs. Michigan Field 8 6p
Penn St. vs. San Diego St. Field 5 4p
UCSB vs. Colorado Gold Field 6 4p
Dayton vs. Baylor Field 7 6p
Arizona vs. Michigan Field 8 6p
Scores from 10a Friday
Women's Championship
Pool C
UCSB defeated Dayton 2-0
Boston College defeated North Carolina 1-0
UCSB wins Pool, Dayton 2nd, Boston College 3rd, North Carolina 4th
Pool D
Florida tied Colorado 2-2
Cornell tied Baylor 2-2
Baylor wins Pool, Colorado Gold 2nd, Florida 3rd, Cornell 4th
Women's Open
Pool C
UCLA defeated Colorado Black 2-0
Kansas defeated Central Florida 9-1 (Pony Express was faster this time)
Pool E
East Carolina defeated Missouri 2-0
Men's Open
Pool B/D
Central Florida defeated Minnesota St.-Mankato 2-0
Pool C
James Madison defeated Auburn 1-0
Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Georgia 2-1
Pool E
Samford FORFEITS to Virginia Tech
Villanova defeated Iowa St. 2-1
All Men's and Women's Open Scenarios will be updated shortly.
Pool C
UCSB defeated Dayton 2-0
Boston College defeated North Carolina 1-0
UCSB wins Pool, Dayton 2nd, Boston College 3rd, North Carolina 4th
Pool D
Florida tied Colorado 2-2
Cornell tied Baylor 2-2
Baylor wins Pool, Colorado Gold 2nd, Florida 3rd, Cornell 4th
Women's Open
Pool C
UCLA defeated Colorado Black 2-0
Kansas defeated Central Florida 9-1 (Pony Express was faster this time)
Pool E
East Carolina defeated Missouri 2-0
Men's Open
Pool B/D
Central Florida defeated Minnesota St.-Mankato 2-0
Pool C
James Madison defeated Auburn 1-0
Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Georgia 2-1
Pool E
Samford FORFEITS to Virginia Tech
Villanova defeated Iowa St. 2-1
All Men's and Women's Open Scenarios will be updated shortly.
BREAKING NEWS
The Live Blog has heard that all Saturday morning games at 8am have been rescheduled for 9am. This includes games in Women's Open Semifinals, Men's Consolation Semifinals and Men's Open Semifinals.
Also all games at 1pm have been moved to 2pm. This includes games for the Men's Consolation Final, Women's Open Final and Men's Open Final.
All games in the championship division in both Men's and Women's are to be played at their regularly scheduled time.
Updates will be announced as needed.
Also all games at 1pm have been moved to 2pm. This includes games for the Men's Consolation Final, Women's Open Final and Men's Open Final.
All games in the championship division in both Men's and Women's are to be played at their regularly scheduled time.
Updates will be announced as needed.
Pony Express Arrives from Sokol
Carrier Pigeon wanted more money last night...we went with the Pony Express to deliver scores from Sokol Park:
Women's Open
Pool B
Villanova defeated Illinois 1-0
Truman St. tied Alabama 2-2
Women's Open
Pool B
Villanova defeated Illinois 1-0
Truman St. tied Alabama 2-2
Approaching Round of 16 Action in the Men's Championship
At noon the playoff for the Men's National Championship begins. The regions break down like so: Region I: 1, Region II: 3, Region III: 5, Region IV: 3, Region V: 2 and Region VI: 2. The field includes defending national champion UCSB who will open against Colorado.
All winners will play at 8pm tonight.
Games at noon in the Men's Championship are as follows:
Texas St. vs. Florida Field 1
Texas A&M vs. USC Field 2
Penn St. vs. Virginia Field 3
Colorado St. vs. North Carolina Field 4
Ohio St. vs. Missouri Field 5
UCSB vs. Colorado Field 6
Michigan St. vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field 7
Minnesota vs. Indiana Field 8
All winners will play at 8pm tonight.
Games at noon in the Men's Championship are as follows:
Texas St. vs. Florida Field 1
Texas A&M vs. USC Field 2
Penn St. vs. Virginia Field 3
Colorado St. vs. North Carolina Field 4
Ohio St. vs. Missouri Field 5
UCSB vs. Colorado Field 6
Michigan St. vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field 7
Minnesota vs. Indiana Field 8
Games at 10am Friday
Women's Championship
Pool C
UCSB vs. Dayton Field 7
Boston College vs. North Carolina Field 8
UCSB & Dayton are battling for 1st in the Pool. BC & UNC are out of playoff contention.
Pool D
Florida vs. Colorado Field 9
Cornell vs. Baylor Field 10
All 4 teams are in contention for playoffs.
Women's Open
Pool C
Colorado Black vs. UCLA Sokol Park Field 11
Kansas vs. Central Florida Sokol Park Field 12
Pool E
Missouri vs. East Carolina Field 4
Men's Open
Pool B/D
Central Florida vs. Minnesota St.-Mankato Field 3
Pool C
James Madison vs. Auburn Field 1
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Georgia Field 2
Pool E
Samford FORFEITS to Virginia Tech
Iowa St. vs. Villanova Field 6
Pool C
UCSB vs. Dayton Field 7
Boston College vs. North Carolina Field 8
UCSB & Dayton are battling for 1st in the Pool. BC & UNC are out of playoff contention.
Pool D
Florida vs. Colorado Field 9
Cornell vs. Baylor Field 10
All 4 teams are in contention for playoffs.
Women's Open
Pool C
Colorado Black vs. UCLA Sokol Park Field 11
Kansas vs. Central Florida Sokol Park Field 12
Pool E
Missouri vs. East Carolina Field 4
Men's Open
Pool B/D
Central Florida vs. Minnesota St.-Mankato Field 3
Pool C
James Madison vs. Auburn Field 1
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Georgia Field 2
Pool E
Samford FORFEITS to Virginia Tech
Iowa St. vs. Villanova Field 6
8am Friday Games Update
Women's Championship
Pool A
Michigan St. tied Colorado St. 0-0
Penn St. defeated Arizona 1-0
Penn St. wins group, Arizona 2nd (both will advance to playoffs) Michigan St. 3rd, Colorado St. Gold 4th.
Pool B
San Diego St. defeated Virginia Tech 1-0
Michigan defeated UTSA 3-0
Michigan has won Pool B, San Diego St. 2nd (both will advance to playoffs), Virginia Tech 3rd, UTSA 4th.
Men's Open
Pool A
Kansas defeats Towson 3-1
Alabama defeats USAFA-Prep 3-0
Pool B/D
California defeats Central Washington 3-2
San Diego St. defeats Northern Iowa 2-0
Women's Open
Pool A
Towson defeats Colorado St. Green 2-0
Middle Tennessee St. defeats Iowa St. 5-1
Pool B
Villanova vs. Illinois (Awaiting Pony Express)
Truman St. vs. Alabama (Awaiting Pony Express)
Pool A
Michigan St. tied Colorado St. 0-0
Penn St. defeated Arizona 1-0
Penn St. wins group, Arizona 2nd (both will advance to playoffs) Michigan St. 3rd, Colorado St. Gold 4th.
Pool B
San Diego St. defeated Virginia Tech 1-0
Michigan defeated UTSA 3-0
Michigan has won Pool B, San Diego St. 2nd (both will advance to playoffs), Virginia Tech 3rd, UTSA 4th.
Men's Open
Pool A
Kansas defeats Towson 3-1
Alabama defeats USAFA-Prep 3-0
Pool B/D
California defeats Central Washington 3-2
San Diego St. defeats Northern Iowa 2-0
Women's Open
Pool A
Towson defeats Colorado St. Green 2-0
Middle Tennessee St. defeats Iowa St. 5-1
Pool B
Villanova vs. Illinois (Awaiting Pony Express)
Truman St. vs. Alabama (Awaiting Pony Express)
Games at 8am on Friday
Women's Championship
Pool A
Michigan St. vs. Colorado St. Field 5
Penn St. vs. Arizona Field 6
All 4 teams have a shot at qualifying for the playoffs.
Pool B
San Diego St. vs. Virginia Tech Field 7
Michigan vs. UTSA Field 8
Michigan has won Pool B. UTSA has been eliminated from playoff contention. San Diego St. and Virginia Tech battle for 2nd. Win and they're in, tie and Virginia Tech would have a slight edge to advance.
Men's Open
Pool A
Kansas vs. Towson Field 1
Alabama vs. USAFA-Prep Field 2
Pool B/D
California vs. Central Washington Field 3
Northern Iowa vs. San Diego St. Field 4
Women's Open
Pool A
Colorado St. Green vs. Towson Field 9
Middle Tennessee St. vs. Iowa St. Field 10
Pool B
Villanova vs. Illinois Sokol Park Field 11
Truman St. vs. Alabama Sokol Park Field 12
Pool A
Michigan St. vs. Colorado St. Field 5
Penn St. vs. Arizona Field 6
All 4 teams have a shot at qualifying for the playoffs.
Pool B
San Diego St. vs. Virginia Tech Field 7
Michigan vs. UTSA Field 8
Michigan has won Pool B. UTSA has been eliminated from playoff contention. San Diego St. and Virginia Tech battle for 2nd. Win and they're in, tie and Virginia Tech would have a slight edge to advance.
Men's Open
Pool A
Kansas vs. Towson Field 1
Alabama vs. USAFA-Prep Field 2
Pool B/D
California vs. Central Washington Field 3
Northern Iowa vs. San Diego St. Field 4
Women's Open
Pool A
Colorado St. Green vs. Towson Field 9
Middle Tennessee St. vs. Iowa St. Field 10
Pool B
Villanova vs. Illinois Sokol Park Field 11
Truman St. vs. Alabama Sokol Park Field 12
We're Back...and Cold
The Live Blog is back and with upper case letters. It is always a great morning when the Lakers win but that is for another blog. The Live Blog reports that it is 32 degrees with a wind chill factor of 23. It is sunny and clear. The Live Blog predicts a high of 50 after an overnight cold front.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Good Night...See you Friday
Games will resume at 8am with Women's Championship, Men's Open and Women's Open games.
Good night from chilly Tuscaloosa.
Good night from chilly Tuscaloosa.
Men's Championship Round of 16 Set
Men's Championship Division Championship Flight Round of 16
All Games Friday at 12pm.
Texas State vs. Florida Field 1
Texas A&M vs. USC Field 2
Penn State vs. Virginia Field 3
Colorado State vs. North Carolina Field 4
Ohio State vs. Missouri Field 5
UCSB vs. Colorado Field 6
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field 7
Minnesota vs. Indiana Field 8
All Games Friday at 12pm.
Texas State vs. Florida Field 1
Texas A&M vs. USC Field 2
Penn State vs. Virginia Field 3
Colorado State vs. North Carolina Field 4
Ohio State vs. Missouri Field 5
UCSB vs. Colorado Field 6
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field 7
Minnesota vs. Indiana Field 8
Men's Consolation Bracket
Here are the match-ups for the Men's Championship Division Consolation Bracket
Arizona vs. Pennsylvania Field 7 Friday 6p
Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. UCLA Field 8 Friday 6p
Oregon vs. Baylor Field 9 Friday 6p
North Dakota St. vs. Johns Hopkins Field 10 Friday 6p
Arizona vs. Pennsylvania Field 7 Friday 6p
Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. UCLA Field 8 Friday 6p
Oregon vs. Baylor Field 9 Friday 6p
North Dakota St. vs. Johns Hopkins Field 10 Friday 6p
Live Blog in Transit
Playoff Scenarios are set for Men's Championship and Men's Consolation. Live Blog will be updating information later tonight from the warmth of the hotel.
Women's Open Results at 8p Thursday
Pool D
Texas State ties Virginia 1-1
Pool E
James Madison defeats Missouri 4-0
Texas State ties Virginia 1-1
Pool E
James Madison defeats Missouri 4-0
Men's Championship Scores 8p
Pool A
Texas State defeats Arizona 2-1
Texas State wins Pool, Minnesota 2nd, Arizona 3rd
Pool B
North Carolina defeats UCLA 4-1
North Carolina wins Pool, Missouri 2nd, UCLA 3rd
Pool C
Ohio St. defeats Oregon 4-2
Ohio St. wins Pool, Colorado St. 2nd, Oregon 3rd
Pool D
Florida ties Indiana 1-1
Indiana win Pool, Florida 2nd, Johns Hopkins 3rd
Pool E
Michigan St. defeats Penn 5-0
Michigan St. wins Pool, Texas A&M 2nd, Penn 3rd
Pool F
Virginia ties Colorado 1-1
Colorado wins Pool, Virginia 2nd, Wisconsin-Eau Claire 3rd
Pool G
Penn State ties UCSB 0-0
Penn State wins Pool, UCSB 2nd, Baylor 3rd
Pool H
Wisconsin-Milwaukee defeats North Dakota St. 6-2
USC wins Pool, Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2nd, North Dakota St. 3rd
Texas State defeats Arizona 2-1
Texas State wins Pool, Minnesota 2nd, Arizona 3rd
Pool B
North Carolina defeats UCLA 4-1
North Carolina wins Pool, Missouri 2nd, UCLA 3rd
Pool C
Ohio St. defeats Oregon 4-2
Ohio St. wins Pool, Colorado St. 2nd, Oregon 3rd
Pool D
Florida ties Indiana 1-1
Indiana win Pool, Florida 2nd, Johns Hopkins 3rd
Pool E
Michigan St. defeats Penn 5-0
Michigan St. wins Pool, Texas A&M 2nd, Penn 3rd
Pool F
Virginia ties Colorado 1-1
Colorado wins Pool, Virginia 2nd, Wisconsin-Eau Claire 3rd
Pool G
Penn State ties UCSB 0-0
Penn State wins Pool, UCSB 2nd, Baylor 3rd
Pool H
Wisconsin-Milwaukee defeats North Dakota St. 6-2
USC wins Pool, Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2nd, North Dakota St. 3rd
Carrier Pigeon Arrives 2
Women's Open from Sokol Park
Colorado Black defeats Kansas 2-0
UCLA defeats Central Florida 5-1
Colorado Black defeats Kansas 2-0
UCLA defeats Central Florida 5-1
Correction
"LALA" is a Texas State follower, not Louisiana-Lafayette. The live blog regrets the error.
8pm Thursday Games
Men's Championship (All Games will conclude respective pools)
Pool A
Texas State vs. Arizona field 1
Pool B
UCLA vs. North Carolina field 2
Pool C
Oregon vs. Ohio St. field 3
Pool D
Indiana vs. Florida field 4
Pool E
Pennsylvania vs. Michigan St. field 5
Pool F
Virginia vs. Colorado field 6
Pool G
Penn State vs. UCSB field 7
Pool H
North Dakota St. vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee field 8
Women's Open
Pool D
Texas St. vs. Virginia field 9
Pool E
Missouri vs. James Madison field 10
Pool A
Texas State vs. Arizona field 1
Pool B
UCLA vs. North Carolina field 2
Pool C
Oregon vs. Ohio St. field 3
Pool D
Indiana vs. Florida field 4
Pool E
Pennsylvania vs. Michigan St. field 5
Pool F
Virginia vs. Colorado field 6
Pool G
Penn State vs. UCSB field 7
Pool H
North Dakota St. vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee field 8
Women's Open
Pool D
Texas St. vs. Virginia field 9
Pool E
Missouri vs. James Madison field 10
Updates for 6pm Thursday games
Women's Championship
Pool C
UCSB defeated Boston College 5-0
Dayton defeated North Carolina 3-1
UCSB and Dayton have qualified for the Women's Championship flight playoffs. Seeds TBD. North Carolina & Boston College have been eliminated from playoff contention. One game remain for each team.
Pool D
Cornell tied Florida 1-1
Baylor defeated Colorado 1-0
Women's Open
Pool C
Kansas vs. Colorado Black (Awaiting Carrier Pigeon)
Central Florida vs. UCLA (Awaiting Carrier Pigeon)
Pool E
East Carolina defeated Miami 2-1
Men's Open
Pool C
Louisiana-Lafayette defeated James Madison 2-0
Georgia defeated Auburn 1-0
Pool B/D
San Diego St. defeated Central Florida 4-0
Pool E
Iowa St. tied Virginia Tech 0-0
Villanova defeated Samford 2-0
Pool C
UCSB defeated Boston College 5-0
Dayton defeated North Carolina 3-1
UCSB and Dayton have qualified for the Women's Championship flight playoffs. Seeds TBD. North Carolina & Boston College have been eliminated from playoff contention. One game remain for each team.
Pool D
Cornell tied Florida 1-1
Baylor defeated Colorado 1-0
Women's Open
Pool C
Kansas vs. Colorado Black (Awaiting Carrier Pigeon)
Central Florida vs. UCLA (Awaiting Carrier Pigeon)
Pool E
East Carolina defeated Miami 2-1
Men's Open
Pool C
Louisiana-Lafayette defeated James Madison 2-0
Georgia defeated Auburn 1-0
Pool B/D
San Diego St. defeated Central Florida 4-0
Pool E
Iowa St. tied Virginia Tech 0-0
Villanova defeated Samford 2-0
Photos from earlier today
We would like to thank clubsoccerphotos.com the Official Photographer of the NCCS National Soccer Championships for the following pictures. Please go to the web site for more photos and to purchase photos from the tournament.
6pm Thursday night games
Women's Championship
Pool C
Boston College vs. UCSB field 7
North Carolina vs. Dayton field 8
Pool D
Cornell vs. Florida field 9
Baylor vs. Colorado field 10
Women's Open
Pool C
Kansas vs. Colorado Black Sokol Park field 11
Central Florida vs. UCLA Sokol Park field 12
Pool E
East Carolina vs. Miami field 4
Men's Open
Pool C
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. James Madison field 1
Georgia vs. Auburn field 2
Pool B/D
San Diego St. vs. Central Florida field 3
Pool E
Iowa St. vs. Virginia Tech field 5
Villanova vs. Samford field 6
Pool C
Boston College vs. UCSB field 7
North Carolina vs. Dayton field 8
Pool D
Cornell vs. Florida field 9
Baylor vs. Colorado field 10
Women's Open
Pool C
Kansas vs. Colorado Black Sokol Park field 11
Central Florida vs. UCLA Sokol Park field 12
Pool E
East Carolina vs. Miami field 4
Men's Open
Pool C
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. James Madison field 1
Georgia vs. Auburn field 2
Pool B/D
San Diego St. vs. Central Florida field 3
Pool E
Iowa St. vs. Virginia Tech field 5
Villanova vs. Samford field 6
Live Blog Chillin
With the sun down for the past hour the live blog is chillin. Temps now in the mid 50s and dropping with clear skies above. A beanie has been added to the wardrobe.
Another shout out to blog follower "LALA." Here's guessing Louisiana-Lafayette is checking in.
Another shout out to blog follower "LALA." Here's guessing Louisiana-Lafayette is checking in.
4pm Thursday Game Results
Women's Championship
Pool A
Michigan State defeated Penn State 1-0
Arizona tied Colorado St. 0-0
Pool B
Virginia Tech defeated UTSA 4-0
Michigan defeated San Diego St. 3-1
Michigan will win Pool B and advance to the Women's Championship playoffs and play at 6pm on Friday. UTSA has been elminated from playoff contention with one pool play game remaining.
Women's Open
Pool A
Middle Tennessee St. defeated Colorado State Green 3-1
Towson defeated Iowa St. 4-0
Pool B
Villanova defeated Truman St. 4-0
Alabama defeated Illinois Sokol 4-0
Men's Open
Pool A
Alabama defeated Kansas 2-1
USAFA-Prep tied Towson 2-2
Pool B/D
California defeated Minnesota State-Mankato 5-0
Northern Iowa defeated Central Washington 4-3
Pool A
Michigan State defeated Penn State 1-0
Arizona tied Colorado St. 0-0
Pool B
Virginia Tech defeated UTSA 4-0
Michigan defeated San Diego St. 3-1
Michigan will win Pool B and advance to the Women's Championship playoffs and play at 6pm on Friday. UTSA has been elminated from playoff contention with one pool play game remaining.
Women's Open
Pool A
Middle Tennessee St. defeated Colorado State Green 3-1
Towson defeated Iowa St. 4-0
Pool B
Villanova defeated Truman St. 4-0
Alabama defeated Illinois Sokol 4-0
Men's Open
Pool A
Alabama defeated Kansas 2-1
USAFA-Prep tied Towson 2-2
Pool B/D
California defeated Minnesota State-Mankato 5-0
Northern Iowa defeated Central Washington 4-3
More Shout Outs 2
We would like to welcome "Aaron" a follower of Colorado State and "Will for Women's UNC Rams." Here's guessing "Will for Women's UNC Rams" is rooting for North Carolina. They will next play Dayton at 6pm.
The live blog loves the love.
The live blog is starting to chill a bit as the sun goes down on my side of town and has gone back to the bright orange jacket.
The live blog loves the love.
The live blog is starting to chill a bit as the sun goes down on my side of town and has gone back to the bright orange jacket.
4pm Thursday Games
Women's Championship
Pool A
Penn St. vs. Michigan St. field 5
Arizona vs. Colorado St. Gold field 6
Pool B
Michigan vs. San Diego St. field 7
UTSA vs. Virginia Tech field 8
Women's Open
Pool A
Middle Tennessee St. vs. Colorado State Green field 9
Iowa St. vs. Towson field 10
Pool B
Truman St. vs. Villanova Sokol Park field 11
Alabama vs. Illinois Sokol Park field 12
Men's Open
Pool A
Alabama vs. Kansas field 1
USAFA-Prep vs. Towson field 2
Pool B/D
Minnesota St.-Mankato vs. California field 3
Central Washington vs. Northern Iowa field 4
Pool A
Penn St. vs. Michigan St. field 5
Arizona vs. Colorado St. Gold field 6
Pool B
Michigan vs. San Diego St. field 7
UTSA vs. Virginia Tech field 8
Women's Open
Pool A
Middle Tennessee St. vs. Colorado State Green field 9
Iowa St. vs. Towson field 10
Pool B
Truman St. vs. Villanova Sokol Park field 11
Alabama vs. Illinois Sokol Park field 12
Men's Open
Pool A
Alabama vs. Kansas field 1
USAFA-Prep vs. Towson field 2
Pool B/D
Minnesota St.-Mankato vs. California field 3
Central Washington vs. Northern Iowa field 4
2pm Thursday Game Results
Men's Championship (unless noted final placement still to be determined)
Pool A
Texas St. defeated Minnesota 2-0. Minnesota finishes Pool A play with 3 points.
Pool B
Missouri tied UCLA 2-2. Missouri finishes Pool B play with 2 points.
Pool C
Colorado St. defeated Oregon 2-1. Colorado State finishes Pool C play with 4 points & advances to Men's Championship flight playoffs which begin Friday at noon.
Pool D
Indiana defeated Johns Hopkins 2-0. Johns Hopkins finishes with 1 point in Pool D.
Pool E
Texas A&M tied Pennsylvania 0-0. Texas A&M finishes with 1 point in Pool E.
Pool F
Wisconsin-Eau Claire tied Virginia 2-2. Wisconsin-Eau Claire finishes with 1 point in Pool F.
Pool G
Penn State defeats Baylor 4-3. Baylor finishes 3rd in Pool G and will advance to Men's Consolation Bracket which begin at 6pm on Friday.
Pool H
USC defeats North Dakota St. 1-0. USC wins Pool H and will advance to Men's Championship flight playoffs which begin at noon on Friday.
Pool A
Texas St. defeated Minnesota 2-0. Minnesota finishes Pool A play with 3 points.
Pool B
Missouri tied UCLA 2-2. Missouri finishes Pool B play with 2 points.
Pool C
Colorado St. defeated Oregon 2-1. Colorado State finishes Pool C play with 4 points & advances to Men's Championship flight playoffs which begin Friday at noon.
Pool D
Indiana defeated Johns Hopkins 2-0. Johns Hopkins finishes with 1 point in Pool D.
Pool E
Texas A&M tied Pennsylvania 0-0. Texas A&M finishes with 1 point in Pool E.
Pool F
Wisconsin-Eau Claire tied Virginia 2-2. Wisconsin-Eau Claire finishes with 1 point in Pool F.
Pool G
Penn State defeats Baylor 4-3. Baylor finishes 3rd in Pool G and will advance to Men's Consolation Bracket which begin at 6pm on Friday.
Pool H
USC defeats North Dakota St. 1-0. USC wins Pool H and will advance to Men's Championship flight playoffs which begin at noon on Friday.
More Shout Outs
One shout out to "Eric" in Florida wishing the blogger and his Gators well.
Another to "Go UCSB" who is following the blog officially.
We hope you are all enjoying the blog from wherever you may be and encourage all to submit up-lifting comments.
It is truly a beautiful, Chamber of Commerce day in Tuscaloosa. Temp 67 degrees still no clouds in the sky.
Another to "Go UCSB" who is following the blog officially.
We hope you are all enjoying the blog from wherever you may be and encourage all to submit up-lifting comments.
It is truly a beautiful, Chamber of Commerce day in Tuscaloosa. Temp 67 degrees still no clouds in the sky.
2pm Thursday
Games at 2pm feature just the Men's Championship Division
Stories of note for this hour so far...
Minnesota could wrap up Pool A with a victory over Texas State.
USC could do the same in Pool H with a victory over North Dakota St.
Teams that need a result this hour...
Texas A&M lost earlier and could use a result over Pennsylvania in this next game.
Wisconsin-Eau Claire is in the same boat and could use a result over Virginia, while Baylor could use a result over Penn State.
Remember that 3rd place finishers in Men's Championship play will advance to a consolation bracket.
Stories of note for this hour so far...
Minnesota could wrap up Pool A with a victory over Texas State.
USC could do the same in Pool H with a victory over North Dakota St.
Teams that need a result this hour...
Texas A&M lost earlier and could use a result over Pennsylvania in this next game.
Wisconsin-Eau Claire is in the same boat and could use a result over Virginia, while Baylor could use a result over Penn State.
Remember that 3rd place finishers in Men's Championship play will advance to a consolation bracket.
Shout out
The live blog would like to send love to UTSA, the Campus Recreation staff (in a staff meeting right now) and student staff. Could not be here without you and your support. Thanks.
Scores from the 12p hour
Women's Championship
Pool C
UCSB defeated North Carolina 8-0
Dayton defeated Boston College 1-0
Pool D
Florida tied Baylor 2-2
Colorado defeated Cornell 3-0
Women's Open
Pool D
California defeated Texas State 2-1
Pool E
James Madison tied East Carolina 0-0
Miami defeated Missouri 2-1
Men's Open
Pool C
James Madison tied Georgia 0-0
Auburn defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 5-1
Pool B/D
Central Washington defeated Central Florida 1-0
Pool C
UCSB defeated North Carolina 8-0
Dayton defeated Boston College 1-0
Pool D
Florida tied Baylor 2-2
Colorado defeated Cornell 3-0
Women's Open
Pool D
California defeated Texas State 2-1
Pool E
James Madison tied East Carolina 0-0
Miami defeated Missouri 2-1
Men's Open
Pool C
James Madison tied Georgia 0-0
Auburn defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 5-1
Pool B/D
Central Washington defeated Central Florida 1-0
Games at 2pm Thursday
Men's Championship
Pool A
Minnesota vs. Texas State field 1
Pool B
Missouri vs. UCLA field 2
Pool C
Colorado State vs. Oregon field 3
Pool D
Johns Hopkins vs. Indiana field 4
Pool E
Texas A&M vs. Pennsylvania field 5
Pool F
Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. Virginia field 6
Pool G
Baylor vs. Penn State field 7
Pool H
USC vs. North Dakota St. field 8
Pool A
Minnesota vs. Texas State field 1
Pool B
Missouri vs. UCLA field 2
Pool C
Colorado State vs. Oregon field 3
Pool D
Johns Hopkins vs. Indiana field 4
Pool E
Texas A&M vs. Pennsylvania field 5
Pool F
Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. Virginia field 6
Pool G
Baylor vs. Penn State field 7
Pool H
USC vs. North Dakota St. field 8
Live Blog Warming Up
The live blog is a bit warm and hungry. It is 61 degrees and still not a cloud to be found. The live blog has gone to navy blue polo. The live blog may adjust predicted high to 68 degrees.
Remaining Results from 10am
Men's Open
Pool A
Kansas defeated USAFA Prep 1-0
Towson tied Alabama 0-0
Pool B/D
California defeated San Diego St. 1-0
Northern Iowa defeated Minnesota St.-Mankato 4-0
Pool E
Villanova tied Virginia Tech 1-1
Iowa St. defeated Samford 1-0
Women's Open
Pool C
Colorado Black defeated Central Florida 2-0
UCLA defeated Kansas 4-1
All 10am scores have been updated.
Pool A
Kansas defeated USAFA Prep 1-0
Towson tied Alabama 0-0
Pool B/D
California defeated San Diego St. 1-0
Northern Iowa defeated Minnesota St.-Mankato 4-0
Pool E
Villanova tied Virginia Tech 1-1
Iowa St. defeated Samford 1-0
Women's Open
Pool C
Colorado Black defeated Central Florida 2-0
UCLA defeated Kansas 4-1
All 10am scores have been updated.
Games at 12p Thursday
Women's Championship
Pool C
Defending National Champion UCSB vs. North Carolina field 5
Dayton vs. Boston College field 6
Pool D
Florida vs. Baylor field 7
Colorado vs. Cornell field 8
Women's Open
Pool D
California vs. Texas State field 9
Pool E
James Madison vs. East Carolina field 4
Miami vs. Missouri field 10
Men's Open
Pool B/D
Central Florida vs. Central Washington field 3
Pool C
James Madison vs. Georgia field 1
Auburn vs. Louisiana-Lafayette field 2
Pool C
Defending National Champion UCSB vs. North Carolina field 5
Dayton vs. Boston College field 6
Pool D
Florida vs. Baylor field 7
Colorado vs. Cornell field 8
Women's Open
Pool D
California vs. Texas State field 9
Pool E
James Madison vs. East Carolina field 4
Miami vs. Missouri field 10
Men's Open
Pool B/D
Central Florida vs. Central Washington field 3
Pool C
James Madison vs. Georgia field 1
Auburn vs. Louisiana-Lafayette field 2
Women's Championship Scores for 10am
Pool A
Arizona defeated Michigan St. 1-0
Penn State defeated Colorado St. Gold 3-1
Pool B
San Diego St. defeats UTSA 1-0
Michigan defeated Virginia Tech 1-0
Arizona defeated Michigan St. 1-0
Penn State defeated Colorado St. Gold 3-1
Pool B
San Diego St. defeats UTSA 1-0
Michigan defeated Virginia Tech 1-0
Carrier Pigeon Arrives
Women's Open results from Sokol Park
Villanova defeats Alabama 3-0
Illinois defeats Truman St. 2-0
All results from 8am are now in.
Remember official results can be found on the web site soon. All blog postings are unofficial.
Villanova defeats Alabama 3-0
Illinois defeats Truman St. 2-0
All results from 8am are now in.
Remember official results can be found on the web site soon. All blog postings are unofficial.
Games at 10am Thursday
Women's Championship
Pool A
Michigan St. vs. Arizona field 7
Colorado St. Gold vs. Penn State field 8
Pool B
San Diego St. vs. UTSA field 9
Virginia Tech vs. Michigan field 10
Women's Open
Pool C
Colorado Black vs. Central Florida Sokol Park field 11
UCLA vs. Kansas Sokol Park field 12
Men's Open
Pool A
Kansas vs. USAFA-Prep field 1
Towson vs. Alabama field 2
Pool B/D
California vs. San Diego St. field 3
Northern Iowa vs. Minnesota St.-Mankato field 4
Pool E
Virginia Tech vs. Villanova field 5
Samford vs. Iowa St. field 6
Pool A
Michigan St. vs. Arizona field 7
Colorado St. Gold vs. Penn State field 8
Pool B
San Diego St. vs. UTSA field 9
Virginia Tech vs. Michigan field 10
Women's Open
Pool C
Colorado Black vs. Central Florida Sokol Park field 11
UCLA vs. Kansas Sokol Park field 12
Men's Open
Pool A
Kansas vs. USAFA-Prep field 1
Towson vs. Alabama field 2
Pool B/D
California vs. San Diego St. field 3
Northern Iowa vs. Minnesota St.-Mankato field 4
Pool E
Virginia Tech vs. Villanova field 5
Samford vs. Iowa St. field 6
Women's Open Results at 8am
Pool A:Colorado St. Green defeats Iowa St. 3-2
Pool A:Towson defeats Middle Tennessee St. 2-0
We are awaiting a carrier pigeon from Sokol Park for results there.
Pool A:Towson defeats Middle Tennessee St. 2-0
We are awaiting a carrier pigeon from Sokol Park for results there.
Men's Championship Results at 8am
Pool A: Minnesota defeats Arizona 2-1
Pool B: North Carolina ties Missouri 1-1
Pool C: Ohio St. ties Colorado St. 0-0
Pool D: Florida ties Johns Hopkins 1-1
Pool E: Michigan St. defeats Texas A&M 2-1
Pool F: Colorado defeats Wisconsin-Eau Claire 5-0
Pool G: UCSB defeats Baylor 1-0
Pool H: USC defeats Wisconsin-Milwaukee 3-1
Pool B: North Carolina ties Missouri 1-1
Pool C: Ohio St. ties Colorado St. 0-0
Pool D: Florida ties Johns Hopkins 1-1
Pool E: Michigan St. defeats Texas A&M 2-1
Pool F: Colorado defeats Wisconsin-Eau Claire 5-0
Pool G: UCSB defeats Baylor 1-0
Pool H: USC defeats Wisconsin-Milwaukee 3-1
First Final
Michigan State defeats Texas A&M 2-1 in Men's Championship Pool E. More games are ending now. Updates soon.
First Goal of the Tournament
The Towson women have scored the first goal of the tournament!!! They lead Middle Tennessee State 1-0 on field 10.
Games at 8am Thursday
Games at 8am are as follows:
Men's Championship:
Arizona vs. Minnesota on field 1
North Carolina vs. Missouri on field 2
Ohio State vs. Colorado State on field 3
Florida vs. Johns Hopkins on field 4
Michigan State vs. Texas A&M on field 5
Colorado vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire on field 6
Defending National Champion UCSB vs. Baylor on field 7
Wisconsin-Milwaukee vs. USC on field 8
Women's Open:
Colorado St. Green vs. Iowa St. on field 9
Towson vs. Middle Tennessee St. on field 10
Villanova vs. Alabama at Sokol Park field 11
Illinois vs. Truman St. at Sokol Park field 12
Men's Championship:
Arizona vs. Minnesota on field 1
North Carolina vs. Missouri on field 2
Ohio State vs. Colorado State on field 3
Florida vs. Johns Hopkins on field 4
Michigan State vs. Texas A&M on field 5
Colorado vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire on field 6
Defending National Champion UCSB vs. Baylor on field 7
Wisconsin-Milwaukee vs. USC on field 8
Women's Open:
Colorado St. Green vs. Iowa St. on field 9
Towson vs. Middle Tennessee St. on field 10
Villanova vs. Alabama at Sokol Park field 11
Illinois vs. Truman St. at Sokol Park field 12
...and now for the weather.
It is a beautiful morning as the live blog kicks off...the live blog. The live blog estimates that it is around 35 degrees this morning and quickly warming up. Not a cloud in the sky which means great soccer weather. The live blog expects a high of 64 today.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Men's Open Division Report
17 Teams will compete for the men's open title. The teams playing are as follows:
Kansas, Towson, Alabama and United States Air Force Academy-Prep School in Pool A.
San Diego State, Minnesota State-Mankato, Central Washington in Pool B.
James Madison, Auburn, Louisiana-Lafayette, Georgia in Pool C.
California, Northern Iowa and Central Florida in Pool D.
Virginia Tech, Iowa State, Villanova, Sanford in Pool E.
Kansas, Towson, Alabama and United States Air Force Academy-Prep School in Pool A.
San Diego State, Minnesota State-Mankato, Central Washington in Pool B.
James Madison, Auburn, Louisiana-Lafayette, Georgia in Pool C.
California, Northern Iowa and Central Florida in Pool D.
Virginia Tech, Iowa State, Villanova, Sanford in Pool E.
Women's Open Division Report
19 Teams will compete for the women's open title. The teams playing are as follows:
Colorado State "Green", Towson, Middle Tennessee State, Iowa State in Pool A.
Villanova (defending open champion), Illinois, Truman State and Alabama in Pool B.
Colorado "Black", UCLA, Kansas and Central Florida in Pool C.
California, Virginia and Texas State in Pool D.
James Madison, Miami, Missouri and East Carolina in Pool E.
Colorado State "Green", Towson, Middle Tennessee State, Iowa State in Pool A.
Villanova (defending open champion), Illinois, Truman State and Alabama in Pool B.
Colorado "Black", UCLA, Kansas and Central Florida in Pool C.
California, Virginia and Texas State in Pool D.
James Madison, Miami, Missouri and East Carolina in Pool E.
More updates this evening
The live blog is really live and a little chilly...in the low 50s or upper 40s now. More updates to follow this evening.
Men's Championship Division
24 teams in 8-Three Team pools will compete for the national championship. Regions III & VI have 5 teams each. Regions IV & V have 4 teams each. Regions I & II have 3 teams each.
9 of the 16 teams that reached the Round of 16 in 2007 are back (Colorado State, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA, Arizona, UCSB, Minnesota and Wisconsin-Milwaukee). In all 11 teams will return to compete this year from last year's championship division (Texas A&M and Pennsylvania are the others).
13 teams that were not in the championship division last year are here this year: Baylor, Johns Hopkins, Michigan State, North Dakota State, Texas State, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, USC, Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Virginia.
The Men's Championship pools are as follows:
Pool A:
Arizona, Texas State and Minnesota
Pool B:
North Carolina, UCLA and Missouri
Pool C:
Ohio State, Oregon and Colorado State
Pool D:
Florida, Indiana and Johns Hopkins
Pool E:
Michigan State, Pennsylvania and Texas A&M
Pool F:
Colorado, Virginia and Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Pool G:
UCSB, Penn State and Baylor
Pool H:
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, North Dakota State and USC
9 of the 16 teams that reached the Round of 16 in 2007 are back (Colorado State, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA, Arizona, UCSB, Minnesota and Wisconsin-Milwaukee). In all 11 teams will return to compete this year from last year's championship division (Texas A&M and Pennsylvania are the others).
13 teams that were not in the championship division last year are here this year: Baylor, Johns Hopkins, Michigan State, North Dakota State, Texas State, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, USC, Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Virginia.
The Men's Championship pools are as follows:
Pool A:
Arizona, Texas State and Minnesota
Pool B:
North Carolina, UCLA and Missouri
Pool C:
Ohio State, Oregon and Colorado State
Pool D:
Florida, Indiana and Johns Hopkins
Pool E:
Michigan State, Pennsylvania and Texas A&M
Pool F:
Colorado, Virginia and Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Pool G:
UCSB, Penn State and Baylor
Pool H:
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, North Dakota State and USC
Women's Championship Division
16 teams in 4-Four Team pools will compete for the national championship. Regions I, II, III and VI have 3 teams each while Regions IV and V have 2 teams each.
7 of the 8 teams that reached the quarterfinals in 2007 are back (Michigan State, Penn State, San Diego State, UCSB, Colorado Gold, Michigan and Virginia Tech). In all 10 teams will return to compete this year from last year's championship division (Colorado State Gold, Cornell and North Carolina are the others).
6 teams that were not in the championship division last year are here this year: Baylor, Boston College, Arizona, Dayton, Florida and UTSA.
The Women's Championship pools are as follows:
Pool A:
Michigan State, Colorado State "Gold", Penn State and Arizona.
Pool B:
San Diego State, Virginia Tech, Michigan and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
Pool C:
California-Santa Barbara (UCSB), Dayton, Boston College and North Carolina
Pool D:
Florida, Colorado "Gold", Cornell and Baylor
7 of the 8 teams that reached the quarterfinals in 2007 are back (Michigan State, Penn State, San Diego State, UCSB, Colorado Gold, Michigan and Virginia Tech). In all 10 teams will return to compete this year from last year's championship division (Colorado State Gold, Cornell and North Carolina are the others).
6 teams that were not in the championship division last year are here this year: Baylor, Boston College, Arizona, Dayton, Florida and UTSA.
The Women's Championship pools are as follows:
Pool A:
Michigan State, Colorado State "Gold", Penn State and Arizona.
Pool B:
San Diego State, Virginia Tech, Michigan and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
Pool C:
California-Santa Barbara (UCSB), Dayton, Boston College and North Carolina
Pool D:
Florida, Colorado "Gold", Cornell and Baylor
UCSB Invitational 2???
University of California-Santa Barbara will be back to defend their championships in the Men's and Women's Championship divisions in 2008. Women's Runner-Up San Diego State is back to challenge for the title. There will be at least a new men's championship match-up as Men's National Finalist in 2007 Texas Tech did not qualify for the Men's championship division this year.
Sweet Home Alabama
Whoa Nellie, let me tell ya about AL-A-BA-MA!! We are live at Tuscaloosa for the 2008 NCCS National Soccer Championships. Practices are on going in preparation for the opening rounds of the tournament that begin tomorrow. More to follow.
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