Goal IU on a header. Damn. Akron wins if Mitch doesn't get hurt. That just sucks. Hope IU goes down hard next round - not a lot of respect for how they play.
Quiet here as I'm sure most of the board is watching soccer. For those of us running simul-cast, Akron down by 2, 22-24, with 9 minutes to play in the first half. Have been stuck on 22 for a bit.
Phew. Kaminsky came out towards right edge of box to get in the way of a pass/shot. Ball got through, cleared off near post by Akron straight to Kaminsky.
Holy. Free kick cross into the far post. IU header bounced off the ground, then bounced off the crossbar, and the ensuing attempt was not successful by IU. Phew.
Budler coming off holding his arm at a 90 to keep the pull off his shoulder. Oh man.
Worst part is, the IU player seemed to attempt a flop that caused all this. Turd.
Pressure still being applied by Akron. Malik with a GREAT run and a few nifty moves to get another shot that would've been wide but close enough to warrant a dive by the goalie.
Nice shot by Akron - IU goalie with a nice save as well.
Under 18 minutes to go in the first half (probably less than that for you statcast watchers as the stream is a bit behind).
Possession is swinging towards IU.
Yellow Card on Akron (not sure who - announcers kind of sucks).
Edit: YC on Clapier. Second or third time he has kicked the ball with gusto after the whistle has blown. Ref warned him after the first.
Mitch with a terrific read and punch out on a set piece. IU player taking the free kick played a great ball towards the far post that would've found an IU player who got loose.
Akron dominating possession so far. Starting to get some opportunities, too.
Side note: apparently you can have noisemakers if it's your official pep band. The NCAA is dumb.