Men's Soccer | 9/23/2015 8:38:00 AM
Truman Men's Soccer Weekly Notes (September 25-29, 2015)
Match #7: Truman (2-4, 2-2 GLVC) at Indianapolis (2-2-2, 1-1-2 GLVC)
When: Friday, September 25, 2015 || 6:30 p.m. (CT)
Where: Indianapolis, Ind. || Key Stadium
Live Stats: http://sidearmstats.com/uindy/msoc/
Live Video: http://athletics.uindy.edu/watch/?Live=73
Stats: Truman || GLVC || Indianapolis Match #8: Truman at Saint Joseph's (3-2, 2-2 GLVC)
When: Sunday, September 27, 2015 || 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Where: Rensselaer, Ind. || Minielli Memorial Field
Live Stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/saintjoe/msoc/
Stats: Truman || GLVC || Saint Joseph's Match #9: Lindenwood (3-1-1) at Truman
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 || 3 p.m. (CT)
Where: Kirksville, Mo. || Bulldog Soccer Park
Live Stats: http://sidearmstats.com/truman/msoc/
Stats: Truman || GLVC || Lindenwood
A First Look:
The Truman men's soccer team opens up a five-match in 10-day stretch of games this weekend, as the Bulldogs travel to GLVC-preseason favorite Indianapolis and Saint Joseph's before returning home to host former-MIAA rival Lindenwood on Tuesday (Sept. 29) afternoon at the Bulldog Soccer Park.
Last Weekend:
The Bulldogs saw both ends of the spectrum last weekend at home, as Truman defeated Lewis 4-1 on Friday (Sept. 18) afternoon before falling 3-0 to Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday (Sept. 20) afternoon. Truman's offense exploded in the first 30 minutes against the Flyers, as Craig McLaurine, Trevor Kaufmann, Brian Kane, and John Lee each found the back of the net to spot Truman a three-goal lead for the final 60 minutes. However, on Sunday, luck was not on Truman's side, as the Bulldogs hit two posts and out-shot UWP 14-7, but the Rangers took a 3-0 victory.
About the Bulldogs:
Truman checks into this stretch of matches at 2-4 overall, 2-2 in the GLVC, and right in the thick of the league table. The Bulldogs are one of six teams sitting at the .500 mark through four contests – including both of this weekend's GLVC opponents UIndy and Saint Joseph's. On the season, the Bulldogs have been out-scored, 11-5, but have been active in the offensive end by averaging more than 10 shots per game. Truman has earned 23 corner kicks and has put 28 of its 63 shots on frame.
Five different 'Dogs – the four listed above along with senior Corey Nolte – have scored this season for Truman, while freshman keeper Drew Orf has played 495 of the 540 total minutes in goal with a 2.00 goals-against average.
Head coach Duke Cochran – who needs just three victories to become Truman's all-time winningest coach – is in his 11th season at the helm of the men's soccer program in 2015.
Bulldog Tweet-ables (140 characters or less):- #MSOCHistory: This year is the 37th season of MSOC at Truman. The program's all-time record is 371-226-53 (.612).
- #AllOrNone: Truman is 2-0 this season in matches in which they score; they are 0-4 in matches in which they don't.
- #FantasticFour: The Bulldogs' four-goal outpouring against Lewis was the most since the team scored four against SJC last season.
- #IGotYourBack: The Bulldog defense has already been credited with two team saves this season.
- #ThirtyOne: The 2015 Bulldog rosters features three SRs, four JRs, 11 SOs, seven redshirt-FRs, and six true FRs.
- #ShowMeState: Of Truman's 31 players on the opening day roster, 24 hail from the state of Missouri. CO, IL, KS, and MN also repped.
- #HighLevel: The Bulldogs now feature three players who have seen the NCAA-I level, including newcomers Kane and Klemm.
- #AlphabetSoup: 12 players return as previous letterwinners for the Bulldogs in 2015.
And Now, Let's Head to Brick Tamland for the Weather:- Friday at 7:30 p.m. (Indianapolis) – 74 degrees, Partly Cloudy, wind at 8-mph
- Sunday at 2:30 p.m. (Rennselaer, Ind.) – 76 degrees, Mostly Cloudy, wind at 7-mph
- Tuesday at 3 p.m. (Kirksville, Mo.) – 76 degrees, Slight Chance of Rain, wind at 9-mph
Scouting the Opponents:
Indianapolis "Greyhounds" – Friday at 6:30 p.m. (CT) – Indianapolis, Ind.- The preseason GLVC-favorite, Indianapolis has opened with a 2-2-2 overall record, including a 1-1-2 mark in conference play. UIndy has posted scores road draws at Lewis and Maryville, a 2-1 road win at Missouri-St. Louis in OT, and a 1-0 overtime home loss against UW-Parkside.
- Scoring has been low for the 'Hounds this fall, with just five tallied offensively and just four allowed defensively. UIndy has out-shot its opponents 85-40 overall and has been led by Josh Ling's two goals. Jacob Meyer has a goal and an assist.
- Christopher Jones has played all 587 minutes in goal this season, recording a 0.61 goals-against average and an 81.0 save percentage.
- UIndy defeated Truman 2-0 last season in Kirksville, although Truman has a 6-1-1 lead in the all-time series. The Bulldogs earned a 1-1 road draw in their inaugural GLVC season in 2013.
Saint Joseph's "Pumas" – Sunday at 2:30 p.m. (CT) – Rennselaer, Ind.- The Pumas come into the weekend at 3-2 overall (2-2 GLVC) after playing five one-goal games to start the year. Victories have all come of the 1-0 variety (Lewis, Maryville in GLVC), while losses have also been by the 1-0 nature (UW-Parkside, Missouri-St. Louis).
- Saint Joseph's will host Quincy on Friday afternoon prior to Truman's arrival on Sunday.
- Sebastian Quinteros has scored two of the Pumas' three total goals this season, while Adam Whybrow has posted a 0.39 goals-against average and a 90.9 save percentage in 466 minutes of goal action.
- Truman defeated Saint Joseph's 4-0 in Kirksville last October, getting goals from returners Matt McMillin and Josh Hall along with two assists by Corey Nolte. The Bulldogs are 9-0 all-time against SJC, which includes a 2-1 road win in the first GLVC match-up between the programs in September 2013.
Lindenwood "Lions" – Tuesday at 3 p.m. – Kirksville, Mo.- Though still nearly a week away, the Bulldogs and Lions will meet as non-conference rivals next Tuesday in Kirksville. Lindenwood enters a weekend trip to Northeastern (Okla.) State and Southwest Baptist (Mo.) at 3-1-1 overall.
- Lindenwood has faced four GLVC programs out of its first five matches, earning two-goal wins against both Drury and Quincy at the annual Quincy Bowl, a 5-5 home draw with Rockhurst, and a 1-0 home win against Maryville.
- Alfredo Paez and Andre Hayne have each scored three goals for the Lions, while Andrew Hamerlinck has a 2.37 goals-against average in net in four starts.
- Lindenwood is 8-3-1 all-time against Truman, although in the past six meetings (all since 2011), the Lions have earned five one-goal victories alongside one draw.
Bulldogs Picked 11th in GLVC Preseason Poll:
The Truman men's soccer team was picked 11th in the 2015 Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason poll, as league coaches awarded 90 total points to the Bulldogs in the 16-team poll.
The Bulldogs landed just two points back of preseason-10th place UW-Parkside and were eight points clear of preseason-12th place McKendree. Indianapolis picked up the top slot with 206 points and six first-place votes, while Quincy received the most first-place votes (8) of any team but came in three points back at 203.
Rockhurst (194) fell in third in front of Drury, who garnered the remaining pair of first-place votes and 188 total points. Lewis (178), Missouri-St. Louis (161), Bellarmine (142), and Missouri S&T (113) closed out the top eight.
Southern Indiana (107), UWP, Truman, and McKendree slid in the 9-12 slots, while Maryville (52), Illinois Springfield (51), William Jewell (40), and Saint Joseph's (21) rounded out the poll.
The top eight teams will qualify for the 2015 post-season tournament, to be held Nov. 1 (quarterfinals) and Nov. 6-8 (semifinals/final) on campus sites.
Up Next:
The Bulldogs will host Rockhurst and William Jewell next Friday (Oct. 2) and Sunday (Oct. 4) in Kirksville, with 12 p.m. start times slated for each date.
