FSU to the Final 4 with a 1-0 OT win over Michigan
Just a reminder;
It’s game day, 6:00.
FSU to the Final 4 with a 1-0 OT win over Michigan
Maybe most of you don't want to hear this, but I am disappointed with too many systemic issues regarding behavior and discipline (or lack thereof) on Duke sports teams.
It is affecting my passion for our university. It is also becoming our earned reputation nationwide.
Strong first 20 minutes for Duke
Outshooting Broncos 4-0
1-0 Santa Clara
Broncos striker turns Cosme into a pretzel
Shoots thru Jones hands into the net
Poor defending, poor goaltending
That shot has to be punched over the bar
Make that 2-0...going to have to get it together if they want to come back.
2-0
Defense soft as Charmin
Royson gives Way too much space and Turnbow spins and roofs it
Halftime 2-0
Santa Clara scores on both of their shots
Defense on both was shambolic and the first shot is pushed over the bar if the goalie is in position
The Devils look rattled and disjointed
2-1 now w/ 25 to go.
"This is the best of all possible worlds."
Dr. Pangloss - Candide
10 to go.
"This is the best of all possible worlds."
Dr. Pangloss - Candide
2-1 Final
Sad unfortunate ending to a great season
Nice season ladies! Santa Clara had only two shots in the decisive first half and both were goals.
Sage Grouse
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'When I got on the bus for my first road game at Duke, I saw that every player was carrying textbooks or laptops. I coached in the SEC for 25 years, and I had never seen that before, not even once.' - David Cutcliffe to Duke alumni in Washington, DC, June 2013
Inconsistency and a bit of carelessness cost them the game. A great season for the Duke Women overall!!
5 minutes of let-up cost them dearly…complete concentration lapse
Literally held them to 2 shots on goal and both ended up in the back of the onion sack
Ruthie Jones, who had a great season, will be kicking herself on that first goal; great shot on the second goal, but you just can’t give Turnbow space like that. Defense 101
With our team down is Ruthie Jones incapable of kicking into midfield instead of passing to one of our defenders with a goal kick? Duke attacked but couldn't get enough second possessions on the attack. Valiant effort, but major letdown for a team that should have advanced. Granted Santa Clara deserved to win,but you have to play great to advance. Church had a real chance to go all the way with this team. Huge missed opportunity playing at home. Weather good and not too cold.I think Duke needs attackers similar to Santa Clara in size. Sophie Jones has not played up to her potential.