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I think some made comebacks.

Yikes. This is reminiscent of drawing VCU in first round March Madness.

That, too.

Ugly loss but no recriminations. Look forward to the MAC season...and no Coppin States. Looks like the MAC had a tough go tonight.

The soccer team is an elite program with a culture of winning big "games" at big moments. That's what we want from football and basketball programs. It takes a long time to build and it's really tough for MAC schools when the coaches use the teams and bolt.

Team didn't show up for this one. Seems like Marshall reviewed the tapes and exposed everything. Poke and his free throws...I don't think I can live through a season of that. Just infuriates me as a fan...can only imagine how the coaching staff feels.

Classy way to end the game. Now... On Wisconsin!?

Why not kick a field goal? Get some points on the board.

And so it goes...

Will really miss Austin Wolf as a receiver.

It's a good discussion to have. But I go back to lilroodude and his analysis. Another tortured comparison would be Ivey is to Dambrot as Cato is to Bowden. Ivey is thriving under Groce maybe a new coach could develop Cato. I will await the... bombardment.

100% agree. Hard to compare sports. BUT Bowden just seems to do just enough and get lucky enough to hang around.

Not trying to be argumentative, but isn't that why we aren't the better team? Penalties, special teams, QB issues. Hope they can make this respectable for the fans, the students, the band... everyone who went up.there.

It's been a fun few weeks, but we all probably know that we are lucky to be in this position at all. Toledo is better team.

yes.

I don't enjoy watching soccer and find the idea of penalty kicks deciding a match odd...but, still, super happy for the Zips. Perfect start to the Zip weekend of wins!

Big Soccer, football, and basketball games within 24 hour time period. May be too much for me.

I really HATED the all black with the Z. And we always seemed to lose when we wore them. These gray ones are modern and have our colors. Thumbs up.

Agree with everything here. I think it was Kostelac who had the really touchy foul at the end after UTC inbounded. I love the 2 point jump shots. When a team is making those pull up and shoot 2 pointers, you know they are playing well. Was a bit disappointed with the missed front end of one and ones at the end, but they weren't critical. Only having 2 fouls coming into the final minute bit UTC. I, too, thought this game was awesome for fans and players because it was tense, scrappy (Scrappy the Mockingbird in their mascot), physical, fast-paced. Parrish was looking a little winded. Ivey forgot he had to call the time out not the coach. I saw Groce order Kostelac across to run over and set a screen and he did. You can tell how Groce is taking care of Jimond...keeping him calm and treating like a leader. Ivey did the post game with French. If I were opposing team and sensed Malcolm was getting hot I would immediately call time out. Malcolm needs a rhythm. Groce wants that ball down the court fast. Love it. Fun to watch .

13 steals! That's a change. Listening to Groce on the way home...he's pushing that diet and fitness. I think they have a nutritionist on speed dial they called call when they are reaching for a pizza slice. Also, I think being fit and caring about that gives them loads of confidence. Tonight's team at the end reminded me of the old Ohio U team...whacking at the ball and getting steals. That was an exciting game. I think the team needed something close and tough.

UTOMI!!!

Giving us bad karma.

These refs... seriously...and Jimond...call time out!

That last one on Malcolm was really touchy. Don't recognize that one ref. UTC only has 2 fouls to our 10.

Groce just chewed out Parrish for not getting his ass down the floor after he made a 3