The second round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament was predictably hectic. The bracket has produced some interesting matchups, and there’s a good chance that the teams sent off will go home early. And the contest has delivered on that promise. No. One team was knocked out early, a longtime power waning, and the outside favorites took his 2–0 lead. Here are the details of each game.
Cornell beat Maryland 2-1
For 83 minutes, it looked as if no one would score. In Ithaca, New York, where Maryland and Cornell were locked for much of the proceedings, it was hard and sharp. calmed down. But then in the 84th minute, Cornell’s Danny Rocco bet on one of those lofted passes, sweeping a loose ball over the head of Niklas Neumann 25 yards out. He added more three minutes later, creating a little space before encircling two defenders and firing a shot into the bottom corner.There was some life to be found from the Terps. Albi Ndrenika caught a volley gently from the edge of the box and brought Maryland back within one of him in less than three minutes. But the last chance never really came and Cornell pushed his way to victory in the winds of Ithaca.
Semmle saves and scores, sending Marshall past Virginia on penalty
Oliver Semmle did well with a spot kick to give Marshall the lead in the penalty shootout against Virginia with a hard shot into the corner. He then strolled to the finish line, spread his arms and dove to fend off Virginia’s first try, and in his 45 seconds short of that sequence, Semmle lifted his Thundering Herd to the finish line. , gave Virginia an upset victory. Both teams played a rather open game. It was a contest characterized by flowing football and plenty of chances. And when Phil Horton led the Cavaliers to his 1-0 lead in the first half, it looked like more could happen. But Marshall persisted and grabbed one of their own in the 68th minute with Matthew Bell adding the final touch after a goal-line scramble. After neither side could find seconds, a penalty kick was used to settle the matter. So Semmle did his part. Milo Joseph hit the winning spotkick home to seal things. But it was his goalkeeper who put everything in order.
Pittsburgh converts from penalty spot to Bury Akron twice, 3-0
There are two stories told from Sunday afternoon’s clash between Pitt and Akron. One was that of a rampant Akron side that failed to fully convert in the final third and was then marred by an obnoxious referee. It belongs to the pit team that absorbed the pressure and decided the break. The result is in between. Akron can certainly get upset over his one of two penalties conceded. But it’s indisputable that Pitt executed well. The Panthers were outmatched that day, but made the most of their chances. Akron, on the other hand, have lost two of their best attacking players and in front of goal he failed to capitalize on 19 shots. And in these games, it’s often a missed chance that defines a season.
West Michigan wins second straight, defeats Lipscomb 1-0
Western Michigan may have been a trendy upset pick against Louisville in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but it seemed far less likely to beat 9th seed Lipscomb. But the Broncos have all done the same. Daniel Nimmick fended off his two defenders and nodded home from the corner as he led West Michigan 1-0. And they solidified their defense from there, with goalkeeper Hunter Morse notching his seven saves. The Broncos will next face the winners of Oregon State and Portland. And if they win, they may need to drop the “upset” label.
Johnson’s winner in extra time takes Penn to Syracuse, 2-1
Penn was not going to make this contest easy for Syracuse. The Quakers aren’t the most aggressive team, but they do have a real tendency to be hard to win, which is the organized and efficient side. It was a tough contest. Nate Opoku’s close range finish canceled out Nick Simbeno’s header and both teams scored in time. There was little opportunity left for proceedings. LeVonte Johnson made the only convincing play in extra time.
Duke used a fast start to fill in Denver, 3-1
Duke always needed good opening minutes here, and the Blue Devils crashed the ACC tournament early as their once rampant offense disappeared. And with no games to prepare between that loss and this tournament clash, it was important to bring back some of that form. With Peter Stroud scoring within his first ten minutes and Shaq Mohammed adding his second within his fifteen minutes, Duke had enough platform to get over the tricky Denver side. Given. However, the Pioneers were not easily defeated. They pulled the goal back just before half-time and Holger Olsson converted from the spot. However, the Blue Devils found the third with Kamran Asit nodding home from a slanted cross. And that goal was more than enough for the side that lost the attack.
Wittenbrink’s strike puts Indiana in the lead as they beat St. Louis 1-0
Ryan Wittenbrink has been integral to Indiana’s recent success. And he showed exactly why on Sunday afternoon. The midfielder scored the only goal in an otherwise monotonous contest. A great curl shot at the end of the maze in the St. Louis box. It’s in these games that Wittenbrink seems to thrive. This was a contest marked by lack of chance, lack of opportunity. And in the defensive back of his show that St. Louis ended up unshot, that moment was all Indiana needed.
Kentucky dominates USF, 4-0
For Kentucky, this wasn’t so easy. The Wildcats looked shorthanded as star his striker Eythor Bjorgolfsson was suspended. However, fears that the quality of the attack would be compromised were quickly put to rest. They scored in the 27th minute and had several chances to add more in the first half. And in his second chance turned into a goal, he had three chances in 15 minutes and Kentucky took his 4–0 lead. All four worked well, and even without the best finisher, it was a full-flow offensive job.
UNCG(m) needs penalties to beat resilient Ohio
UNCG seemed to sort things out. It was 79 minutes and the Spartans had good control of troublesome Ohio State, but their 1-0 lead was fragile. And as it turns out, it just wasn’t enough. Parker Grinstead reacted quickly to a Dailen Verios cross and channeled it into the bottom corner to tie the match at 1-1. Neither side scored again and the game was sent to a penalty shootout. It took sudden death to settle things, and it was tough as well. Maddox Mullery played the hero, thrashed the winners and sent the team into a frenzy. It was a fitting tight end to a game that was out of control and just another win for him to add to UNCG’s burgeoning season. Maybe now is the time to dream.
Stanford beat High Point, 6-2
After defeating North Carolina in the first round of tournament play, nothing seemed impossible for High Point. With the Panthers winning, even a win over Stanford in the top 10 didn’t seem too far-fetched. However, the Cardinals started strong and the High Point could not keep up, scored by Carlo Agostinelli in the third minute. He added another one on the 17th. After 35 minutes, they were 4-0 when Keegan Hughes hit a homer. It was a contest in which High Point could not really find a foothold, chasing a dominant team around the pitch, and although there was also some joy to be found in the form of two goals, Stanford would go on to win the title. You’ve shown exactly why he’s one of my favorites. High Point, on the other hand, looked like a team with work to do.
Vermont beats SMU, 3-2
With a 2-0 loss to a seeded SMU team at halftime, it looked like Vermont’s memorable season could end early. Catamount struggled for a foothold for most of the first half, with Nathan Silveira preventing the game from getting out of hand on several separate occasions. And after the break, a comeback didn’t seem imminent. We had our chances — a shot here, a set piece there — but we found nothing behind the net. And in the 65th minute, you risk your life. Max Murray found the back of the net and the energy changed. All his Catamount passes had more zips and every dribble had more purpose. The second goal was scored again by Murray 15 minutes later. Garrett Lillie brought the final winner. His shot was glimpsed by an SMU defender as he turned into a corner, so Vermont’s bench ran onto the pitch in celebration.
Jeffers’ overtime winner puts Tulsa ahead and beats Georgetown 1-0
Luke Jeffers hit the ball hard. Tulsa’s forward hat floated in open space just inside the box when the pass came. . It was a great finish and the lone goal in an enthralling contest between Tulsa and Georgetown, and with hopes of future success he loves what he likes about the game, a meeting between two relatively young teams. There were many points. And sometimes the youth of both sides appeared. There were some stray passes and nervous moments. Neither team scored in regulation, so they needed extra time to work things out.
Creighton beats Washington 3-1
For 83 minutes, Washington kept Clayton forward Duncan McGuire relatively quiet. The striker provided an assist to the Blue Jays’ equalizer, but the nation’s top goalscorer had no clear goal scoring talent. rice field. The Blue Jays hit the break, with McGuire running off the shoulder of the Washington center back. He received the pass with long strides and passed in front of the oncoming keeper. He added a second less than two minutes later, streaking down the middle of the pitch, fending off two defenders and shooting from the near post. His quick-fire double sent the Blue Jays into Round 16 with a no out. 1 His Washington was shocked. The Huskies were beaten here, with Clayton putting together a clinical performance. This is the best of the best players in the big moment.
UCLA beats Clemson, 2-1
Andre Ochoa’s finish was clinical. The UCLA forward hit a pass on the edge of the box and smashed the shot into the back of the net, keeping the Clemson keeper on the ground. Contests. Clemson had a huge advantage here, but the Bruins took their chances. Tucker Repley played the hero of the night, scoring his second goal with 11 minutes left to send UCLA into the next round.
FIU(m) beat New Hampshire late in shootout
We won up to the 12th round. New Hampshire and his FIU couldn’t separate him after 90 minutes, plus he extended the 20 minutes to no avail. Both teams traded goals but went to a penalty shootout that was tied 2-2 after Rory O’Driscoll’s late strike. He later died suddenly. Truth be told, neither side deserved to lose here. All four goals worked well and all penalties were taken with conviction. However, FIU had enough quality on this day.
Portland scored in second half twice against Oregon State
Here we had two teams entering the game on different trajectories. The last few weeks have been encouraging for Oregon State, with the Beavers being the only team to beat Washington. Portland was relatively volatile, and San Diego’s heavy loss ruined their WCC campaign. Still, the pilot fought his way past UC his Riverside in the first round. And their form continued on Sunday night, when he scored twice in his final 20 minutes to sink the Beavers. However, this result was based on Oregon State showing solid defense as he only had one shot on target.
