TennZip Posted October 17 Report Posted October 17 How in the world do they decide to start their games at 6:56 pm? https://shupirates.com/news/2025/10/16/mens-soccer-pirates-host-akron-in-massive-big-east-battle-under-the-lights I know that the Zips have only played 4 games so far in the 8 game Big East schedule. However, I view this as a game that the Zips can not afford to lose. If the Zips were to suffer a loss in this game, I do not see the Zips qualifying for the 4 team Big East tournament. Let's look at the current point totals for the 10 teams...still in contention to make the Big East tournament. I will also list the 4 remaining games for each of the 10 teams. Marquette is 0-4-0 and DePaul is 0-3-1. I do not see either of those teams making the Big East Tournament. Big East - Eastern Division Georgetown currently has 10 points. They look like a total slam dunk to be one of the 4 teams to qualify for the tournament. Georgetown is currently 3-0-1 and they probably have the softest remaining schedule. 4 remaining games - DePaul (currently has 1 point) ; Villanova (5 points going into Friday night games) ; Xavier (4 points) ; Providence (6 points) total points for 4 teams on remaining schedule - 16 points (avg. of 4.0) Seton Hall is currently 2nd in the Eastern Division with 8 points and a 2-0-2 record. Their ties are against Georgetown and Villanova 4 remaining game - Akron (currently has 6 points) ; St. John's 7 points ; Creighton 9 points ; UConn 6 points total points for 4 teams on remaining schedule - 28 points (avg. of 7.0) St. John's is currently 3rd in the Eastern division with 7 points. They currently have the 4th highest total in the 12 team league. They have already played Georgetown. 4 remaining games - UConn (currently has 6 points) ; Seton Hall 8 points ; Villanova 5 points ; Butler 6 points total points for remaining schedule - 25 points (avg. of 6.25) UConn is tied for 4th in the East division with 6 points. They have already played Georgetown. 4 remaining games - St. John's (currently has 7 points) ; Providence 6 pts ; Butler 6 points ; Seton Hall 8 points total points for remaining schedule - 27 points (avg. of 6.75) Providence is tied for 4th with 6 points. They get to face cellar dwellars DePaul and Marquette. Their last game is against Georgetown. 4 remaining games - Marquette (currently has 0 points) ; UConn 6 pts ; DePaul 1 pt ; Georgetown 10 pts total points for remaining schedule - 17 points (avg. of 4.25) Villanova is in 6th place in the east with 5 points. Their next 3 games are not easy. 4 remaining games - Creighton (currently has 9 points) ; Georgetown 10 pts ; St. John's 7 pts ; Marquette 0 pts total points for remaining schedule - 26 points (avg. of 6.5) Big East - Midwest Division Creighton is the current leader in the Midwest with 9 points. Creighton has already played Marquette and DePaul. 4 remaining games - Villanova (currently has 5 points) ; Butler 6 pts ; Seton Hall 8 pts ; Akron 6 pts total points for remaining schedule - 25 points (avg. of 6.25) Akron is tied for 2nd in the Midwest with 6 points. Akron is the only team of the 4 midwest teams that has not yet played cellar dweller Marquette. 4 remaining games - Seton Hall (currently has 8 points) ; Xavier 4 pts ; Marquette 0 pts ; Creighton 9 pts total points for remaining schedule - 21 points (avg. of 5.25) Butler is tied for 2nd in the Midwest with 6 points. If Butler and Akron were finish tied for the Midwest division, Akron would win the tiebreaker. 4 remaining games - Xavier (currently has 4 points) ; Creighton 9 pts ; UConn 6 pts ; St. John's 7 pts total points for remaining schedule - 26 points (avg. of 6.5) Xavier is a long shot to make the Big East tournament. They currently have 4 points. They still have to play Georgetown. 4 remaining games - Butler (currently has 6 points) ; Akron 6 pts ; Georgetown 10 pts ; DePaul 1 pt total points for remaining schedule - 23 points (avg. of 5.75 ) 3 Quote
Zips1991 Posted October 17 Report Posted October 17 (edited) Creighton vs Villanova is at 3 pm today...A Creighton win would be better for the Zips RPI but a Creighton loss/draw would be better for the Zips division title hopes. 🤔 Edited October 17 by Zips1991 Quote
TennZip Posted October 17 Author Report Posted October 17 5 hours ago, Zips1991 said: Creighton vs Villanova is at 3 pm today...A Creighton win would be better for the Zips RPI but a Creighton loss/draw would be better for the Zips division title hopes. 🤔 Creighton completely dominated the game they led 8 to 1 on shots on goal they led 8 to 2 on corners they led 18 to 7 in shots final score - Villanova 1 Creighton 1 Villanova is now 1-1-3 and has 6 points after 5 matches. Creighton is now 3-1-1 and has 10 points. Creighton will still be the Midwest division leader after tonight's games Quote
MDZip Posted October 17 Report Posted October 17 Seton Hall's soccer field is the outfield of their baseball stadium 1 Quote
TennZip Posted October 17 Author Report Posted October 17 https://x.com/ZipsMSoc/status/1979327033827299646?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet Quote
Zips1991 Posted October 17 Report Posted October 17 25 minutes ago, MDZip said: Seton Hall's soccer field is the outfield of their baseball stadium At least it was built with this purpose in mind so the field is (or appears to be) full width. Unlike some of the USL teams (or NYCFC) who squeeze a field into an area that is obviously too small. 1 Quote
Z.I.P. Posted October 17 Report Posted October 17 1-0 Zips. 37" Zero SHU shots. Going to be like Akron women at West Virginia? 😂 Quote
MDZip Posted October 17 Report Posted October 17 Seton Hall gets called for offsides on their goal and gets overturned on VAR. I don't see how they possibly could have overturned it. 1 Quote
Zips1991 Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 7 minutes ago, MDZip said: Seton Hall gets called for offsides on their goal and gets overturned on VAR. I don't see how they possibly could have overturned it. They just guessed. Based on the frames shown on the broadcast, you could see he was on leading up to the initial shot but off by the time the ball fell to him. Couldn't tell if he was off when the initial shot was taken, so I don't know how you can overturn it based on that. 1 Quote
MDZip Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 Disappointing draw - still ticked off about that VAR review. 🤣 Quote
Zips1991 Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 Well, the good news is: the draw keeps control of the Midwest division in our hands. If we win the last 3 matches, we win the division. 1 Quote
TennZip Posted October 18 Author Report Posted October 18 Post game comments from Coach Embick https://x.com/ZipsMSoc/status/1979375215483203842?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet Quote
UAZipster0305 Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 This tie feels like a loss, especially after the baseless VAR reversal to a tying goal for Seton Hill. Again, we have more shots, shots on goal, and corners but do not get the W. Very frustrating. Hopefully the team forgets it and moves on. If we win out and at least get to the Big East final, we should have a top 16 seed and a first round bye for the NCAAT. At Creighton is gonna be a tough match. 1 Quote
MDZip Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 Watching a bit of Georgetown DePaul, just had a called penalty kick for DePaul overturned on a VAR review. Plus I noticed DePauls soccer field doubles as their softball field - with a whole skinned infield in the corner. Akrons facilities are better than some of the Big East for sure. 1 Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 18 hours ago, MDZip said: Disappointing draw - still ticked off about that VAR review. 🤣 Me, too. No conclusive evidence on the VAR should have led to the call on the field...offside. We seem to be the Big East stepchild this season with missed and bogus calls. 1 Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted October 18 Report Posted October 18 4 hours ago, UAZipster0305 said: This tie feels like a loss, especially after the baseless VAR reversal to a tying goal for Seton Hill. Again, we have more shots, shots on goal, and corners but do not get the W. Very frustrating. Hopefully the team forgets it and moves on. If we win out and at least get to the Big East final, we should have a top 16 seed and a first round bye for the NCAAT. At Creighton is gonna be a tough match. Our Zips need to focus on that which they can control...the games ahead of them. At Xavier will also be a tough match. 1 Quote
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