We
were named the #1 seed in the North tonight, guaranteeing us the home field as
long as we stay in the tournament. Being
seeded lower has never been a problem, it is sometimes
easier to focus on the road. However,
given that we are entering finals this week and the Semis are on graduation
day, the home field is a big bonus for our academic lives!
We
will play our first round game on Sunday, May 16 at
If we
win, we will play Wednesday, May 19 vs. the winner of the Springfield/Stevens
Institute game. Time TBA
If we
win, we will play Sunday, May 23 (graduation) late in the afternoon against the
winner of the bottom half of the bracket.
The bottom half is
We
earned the #1 seed after defeating Wesleyan today 12-7 in the NESCAC
Finals. It was a contrast to yesterday's
game. Yesterday
On
the offensive end we had a good, patient day against their zone. We were a little stagnant early, and had a little
of the low energy zone offense feel. We adjusted a little in the second quarter
and did a much better job of moving the ball, cutting and generating good
looks. Mike Saraceni
paced the way with 4 goals and 3 assists, an effort worthy of a senior leader
in the NESCAC Championship game. It was
also nice to see Jon Sisto step in a get a couple of
very nice assists against the zone. He
has been playing well in practice and despite feeling that our top 4 are
playing well, we thought Sisto could make a contribution
so we changed our substitution pattern a little going into the playoffs to
include Sisto with Saraceni,
Howe, Foster and Tobey. They all responded with very solid weekends.
It
was a great way to enter the NCAA tournament, winning a couple of completely
different games in convincing fashion against very good teams. The energy and confidence were strong and
guys were focused. Can't wait until next
Sunday, but the guys have to buckle down for some academics in the meantime!
Best,