Tuesday, November 2, 2010

GAME TIME CHANGE FOR GEORGIA COLLEGE at NORTH GEORGIA

The first round of the 2010 Peach Belt Conference Women's Soccer Tournament game between #5 seed Georgia College and #4 North Georgia has been changed to a 6:00 et first kick in Dahlonega. Air time will now be 5:50 et on http://www.gcsuradio.com/ !

More information to follow, including keys to a Bobcat victory!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Round 1 of Peach Belt Conference Tourney On Tap for Georgia College Soccer

P-L-A-Y-O-F-F-S ! !

Throw the records, the stats, and previous meetings out the window.

It's time for playoff soccer as the Georgia College women's soccer squad and first year head coach Hope Clark travel to do battle in Dahlonega on Tuesday evening against North Georgia College in round one of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament.

More information to come, including keys to the contest for a 'Cat victory.

Georgia College "Bobcats" @ North Georgia College "Saints"
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
6:00 p.m. et
Dahlonega, Ga.

Listen live on http://www.gcsuradio.com/ ! Air time at 5:50 p.m. et.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Georgia College Draws at USC AIken; Final Regular Season Game Ahead at Montevallo

How goes it Bobcat fans! My apologies for not blogging the past two soccer games. Things have been hectic with the beginning of basketball around the corner, soccer playoffs heating up, and, oh yeah, school.

No excuse though!

Georgia College soccer tied this past Wednesday at USC Aiken 1-1 in Aiken, SC. The Pacers drew first blood in the first period and led at intermission. Thankfully, sophomore Haley O'Hayer powered home a second half score (the first of her career) to deadlock the game at one apiece. The game went to double OT, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Saturday ends the regular season for the Bobcats. Georgia College (7-6-2, 4-3-2 Peach Belt Conf.) travels on the road facing off against the University of Montevallo (5-10-2, 3-5,1 PBC).

Offense has been GC's problem of late. We can't just get the big goal when it matters most. The Bobcat freshman have been keyed in on by other teams, while at the same time, the caliber of competition has risen.

Over the past five games, the Bobcats have only mustered one goal, while allowing four. Let's hope we can find our offense before the PBC Tourney starts this Tuesday.

(Reminder: We do know that the Bobcats will be on the road in round 1, as spots one through four are locked by Armstrong, Columbus, North Georgia and UNC Pembroke. However, we do not know the opponent. Most likely, GC will be up against UNC Pembroke or North Georgia. Both teams play on Saturday to determine the no.3 and 4 seed)

Enough about other squads, though! Here are the keys to a 'Cat victory on the seasons final day:

1) SCORE FIRST: The Bobcats can not afford to play from behind like we have over the past five contests. Scoring first will ease the pressure on the defense and offense and start to open up more options as the game progresses.

2) SENIORS: This is the last regular season road game for the Bobcat seniors. I'll be looking for vocal, physical and mental leadership from the ladies on yet another "last" being experienced.

3) FRESHMAN FORWARDS/MIDFIELD: Brittany Borror, Katie Taylor, Taylor Yee, Alex Knight and the other key youngsters have shown wonderful signs of maturing into lethal players. Can they do it again during what has been a rough five game stretch for GC?

4) RELAX: Sometimes teams put too much pressure on themselves. Relax, take a deep breath, and don't fret over the game. Soccer is a universal sport. While there are multiple styles of play, the Bobcats still play with the same ball and play on a grass surface. Head Coach Hope Clark has stated this multiple times. Let's hope the ladies listen.

I will keep you updated on the conference playoff situation here on the blog and on the airwaves! Listen in on http://www.gcsuradio.com/ at 4:20 et! 'Cats vs. Falcons at Varsity Field in Montevallo, AL on the seasons final day! Doesn't get much better.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

GCSU Falls at UNC Pembroke; Time to Travel to No.10 Columbus State

Things haven't been to good for the past week or so for the GCSU women's soccer team.

Georgia College, in its last three games, is winless, with two losses and one draw.

This past Wednesday, the 'Cats fell on the road in North Carolina to conference foe UNC Pembroke 2 to 0. Despite outshooting the Braves, the Bobcats were unable to nail home a goal in the contest.

But head coach Hope Clark has not given up on the team just yet. Granted, the odds of hosting a playoff game in round one of the Peach Belt tournament are slim, that still doesn't mean the season is lost.

Now, it's time for national powerhouse Columbus State on Saturday. The Cougars are ranked no. 1o in the nation and for a good reason: power on both ends of the ball.

So, here are the keys to GCSU's success this Saturday.


1) FINISH: Georgia College has gotten great looks at the goal, but the Bobcats are slightly off on the shot location. Columbus State allows opponents just four shots on goal per game this year. Capitalizing on opportunities is crucial.

2) URGENCY: We're headed down to the end of the season with only three games remaining counting this one against Columbus. How bad do the ladies want to win in October and going into November is a question we will have to wait and answer ourselves.

3) STEP UP: Who is going to be the player(s) that play their best when it matters the most? Will it be the fantastic freshman? Sophomores? Juniors? Seniors? Whoever it is, it must come fast.

4) COMMUNICATION: This is key in all parts of the game. I'd like to see Georgia College's defense communicate better when their backs are against the wall when they're being pressured.

Other stories will take place throughout Saturdays contest in Columbus.

Join me for the action at 3:20 on www.gcsuradio.com ! First kick is set for 3:30!