September 2, at UT.

Some talent coming in.

I find it rather strange that a big school with deep pockets like Mississippi State can bring a full soccer team to Nacogdoches but they and schools like them can't seem to bring a men's basketball team to Nacogdoches.

Must be the lack of an adequate airport, right? Yeah, that's the ticket....

Basketball
Soccer
Football

We sure like playing Mississippi State.

First game of the season is almost here (Aug. 17) against LSU-Shreveport.

Pretty young team for the Ladyjacks with 7 freshmen and 8 sophomores with only 1 senior.

GK: #36 Allyson Smith (Jr.) GP:28; GS:20 All-SLC (HM)
F: #76 Breanna Moore (Sr.) GP:58; GS:51; All-SLC (1st Team) 2016
F: #21 Katie Jennings (Jr.) GP:39; GS:13
F: #5 Sabrina Segovia (So.) GP:19
D: #20 Carli Arthurs (Jr.) GP:39; GS:39
D: #19 Tyler Johnson (Jr.) GP:25; GS:14
D: #22 Mari Gillespie (Jr.) GP:38; GS:38
M: #16 Sophia Fondren (So.) GP:21; GS:21; All-SLC (HM)
M: #12 Katelyn Termini (So.) GP:21; GS:16; All-SLC (HM)
M: #7 Caylon McMillan (So.) GP:21; GS:12

GK: #1 Madeline Talbot (So.) GP:6;GS:4
D: #2 Lauren Prentice (So.) GP:17
D: #24 Katherine Shoffner (So.) GP:3
M: #8 Destiny Davis (So.) GP:6
F: #9 Elise Davis (So.) GP:2

D: #17 Kim Campos (Jr.) JUCO
GK: #6 Makenzie Covington (Fr.)
D: #3 Paige Kanipes (Fr.)
M: #11 Ryka Shea (Fr.)
F: #18 Camryn Romero (Fr.)
F: #10 Kenady Carlile (Fr.)
F: #4 Mattie Musser (Fr.)
F: #23 Teia Haynes (Fr.)

In announcing the promotion of Dan Bassett to Assistant Head Coach, Coach Crittenden stated "As we return more defensive experience over the next several seasons than we have had since 2014, there is no doubt that our defensive unit will be a core pillar of our team identity."

Sounds like he sees a great season ahead! Axe 'em!

edstile said:

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In announcing the promotion of Dan Bassett to Assistant Head Coach, Coach Crittenden stated "As we return more defensive experience over the next several seasons than we have had since 2014, there is no doubt that our defensive unit will be a core pillar of our team identity."

Sounds like he sees a great season ahead! Axe 'em!

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Curious as to where the goals are going to come from. Goals per game last season of 1.57 was way off from the 2.33 in 2016. Goals allowed per game was almost identical over the two years at 1.10 and 1.11.

Part of the frustration/intrigue in soccer is that a team can dominate and lose 1-0 because of one break down or lucky bounce. Goals scored was the difference between a 13-5 record in 2016 and 12-8-1 in 2017.

Tournament failures are well documented. Our final game score the last four seasons has been 0-0 (lost shootout for championship), 0-2, 0-1, 0-2, and 0-1. We won the 2012 tournament 2-1. You must score to win.

SFAJack_76 said:

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edstile said:

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In announcing the promotion of Dan Bassett to Assistant Head Coach, Coach Crittenden stated "As we return more defensive experience over the next several seasons than we have had since 2014, there is no doubt that our defensive unit will be a core pillar of our team identity."



Sounds like he sees a great season ahead! Axe 'em!

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Curious as to where the goals are going to come from. Goals per game last season of 1.57 was way off from the 2.33 in 2016. Goals allowed per game was almost identical over the two years at 1.10 and 1.11.

Part of the frustration/intrigue in soccer is that a team can dominate and lose 1-0 because of one break down or lucky bounce. Goals scored was the difference between a 13-5 record in 2016 and 12-8-1 in 2017.

Tournament failures are well documented. Our final game score the last four seasons has been 0-0 (lost shootout for championship), 0-2, 0-1, 0-2, and 0-1. We won the 2012 tournament 2-1. You must score to win.

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Excellent observations!!!

Since Crittenden got to SFA in 2013, this makes it his fastest team.

Purple - White game ended 1-0. The question about where goals will come from remains valid.

Exhibition games at home Friday against ULM and at UH on Sunday.

Ladyjacks start the season with a 1-0 win over LSU-Shreveport. It's their first season-opening win since 2014.

edstile said:

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Ladyjacks start the season with a 1-0 win over LSU-Shreveport. It's their first season-opening win since 2014.

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Nice to start the season with a win, but this one should not have been close. Out shot them 23-3. Just could not finish. Perhaps a little looking forward to Mississippi State on Sunday?

SFAJack_76 said:

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edstile said:

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Ladyjacks start the season with a 1-0 win over LSU-Shreveport. It's their first season-opening win since 2014.

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Nice to start the season with a win, but this one should not have been close. Out shot them 23-3. Just could not finish. Perhaps a little looking forward to Mississippi State on Sunday?

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Exactly. I watched some of it on Facebook Live and SFA controlled the ball throughout, but as you say, they couldn't put the ball in the net. A bit troubling offensively, but we'll see....

EDIT: In his post-game comments and as expected, Coach Crittenden was not happy with the performance. LSU-S did not play to win, they played not to lose. That type of defense will always be hard to score against, even against a lesser opponent. Mississippi State will not play that way.

Ladyjacks go down to Mississippi State 3-0.

edstile said:

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Ladyjacks go down to Mississippi State 3-0.

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Now the Football team must avenge two losses.

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Can't get any more emphatic than that!

Gotta love coach speak. It was a good crowd announced at 460. The kids did put out good effort.

Don't know what the tough breaks were. We had three very good scoring chances. One free kick off the far post. One free kick off the cross bar. Two point blank shots off a corner kick. One right at the keeper. The rebound right at a defender. I would not call any of those tough breaks.

Catching a home match for the first time in a couple of years, I was reminded how pitiful the soccer facility is. Not the pitch. It is really good after being rebuilt three or so years ago. Off the field, it is mid to low level high school worthy. Lufkin High has a much nicer facility.

SFAJack_76 said:

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Gotta love coach speak. It was a good crowd announced at 460. The kids did put out good effort.

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Yea, Crittenden sugar-coated it pretty good.

BigJack85 said:

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Agreed. Our facility is weak........ I've made it my mission to someday have enough $$$ to build an appropriate stadium. My guess is that it can be done for $750,000 - $1,250,000. Between Baseball and Soccer we are really behind.

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And softball.

TCU 1-0 one minute into the match. Ugly start.

Wow TCU just blew a PK. On Fox Southwest for those interested.

SFA hangs on to keep it 1-0 TCU after the first half, but we are completely outmatched in the midfield. Our transition passing has been trash. Our back line is playing pretty tough, but they were getting tired. No touches in the TCU box. Hard to win that way.

Second half needs a boost.

nacluth said:

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SFA hangs on to keep it 1-0 TCU after the first half, but we are completely outmatched in the midfield. Our transition passing has been trash. Our back line is playing pretty tough, but they were getting tired. No touches in the TCU box. Hard to win that way.

Second half needs a boost.

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Almost identical to what I saw on Sunday against Mississippi State. Set piece defense is better.

Two more goals for TCU. Just terrible collapse of our midfielders. So many balls just handed to TCU. Shots with 30 minutes left 23-3.

Downed 4-0 by TCU. Not much to say except we learned what it's like to weather an onslaught of offense pretty well. I'm not super familiar with all our players but our left defender was our MVP. She was solid all night. They kept referring to her as Breanna Moore but the roster says she's a forward, so I'm not sure who's right.

No midfield control. Finally pushed the ball up several times near the end (no shots though) by committing to long runs. Passing game was not there. Hope to rebound against Texas Southern.