2008 Woodie Awards
Tars' Refuse To Go Down Easy
Samantha Marsh
Issue date: 10/30/06 Section: Sports
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Rollins fell to Flagler University 2-1 on Wednesday, October eighteenth in St. Augustine. The Tars matched their opponent in intensity and offensive pressure but were unable to respond after Flagler broke a one-one tie with only five minutes left in the game with a penalty kick. Rollins game against Flagler was their last non-conference match of their regular season.
Even though the pressure was on for Rollins College's match in Boca Raton on Saturday the twenty-first against Lynn University, a match that would decide which team would walk away with the Sunshine State Conference regular season title, the Tars played the game with the same intensity and poise that have characterized their winning season. Unfortunately, it was Lynn that clinched the victory in double overtime with a shot from the eighteen that snuck in by the left post. Lynn had taken an early lead five minutes into the first half with a goal from inside the penalty box.
But Rollins would hang tough with their opponent, and eventually tie the game at the twenty minute mark. Eric Vergati scored Rollins' only goal, a long shot from thirty-five yards out after a Lynn defenseman failed to clear the ball. Lynn was able to dominate the second half offensively, tallying more shots and corner kicks.
But the Tars refused to back down on defense and the game was forced into overtime. Goalkeeper Frazer Siddall gave an excellent performance with several impressive close-range saves.
Despite several near-misses by the Rollins offense it would be Lynn that would finish the game and take the title. The Tars will look to win a title of their own during the Sunshine State Conference Championship, which will begin on Wednesday, October twenty-fifth.
Even though the pressure was on for Rollins College's match in Boca Raton on Saturday the twenty-first against Lynn University, a match that would decide which team would walk away with the Sunshine State Conference regular season title, the Tars played the game with the same intensity and poise that have characterized their winning season. Unfortunately, it was Lynn that clinched the victory in double overtime with a shot from the eighteen that snuck in by the left post. Lynn had taken an early lead five minutes into the first half with a goal from inside the penalty box.
But Rollins would hang tough with their opponent, and eventually tie the game at the twenty minute mark. Eric Vergati scored Rollins' only goal, a long shot from thirty-five yards out after a Lynn defenseman failed to clear the ball. Lynn was able to dominate the second half offensively, tallying more shots and corner kicks.
But the Tars refused to back down on defense and the game was forced into overtime. Goalkeeper Frazer Siddall gave an excellent performance with several impressive close-range saves.
Despite several near-misses by the Rollins offense it would be Lynn that would finish the game and take the title. The Tars will look to win a title of their own during the Sunshine State Conference Championship, which will begin on Wednesday, October twenty-fifth.
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