September 29, 2008
FARMVILLE, Va. - The Lancers have returned to their winning ways, picking up their second consecutive win, with a 2-1 overtime victory over Richmond on September 24. Kevin Chico once again provided the game winning goal, scoring in the 95th minute of the game, helping the Lancers improve to 4-3-1 on the season.
Harvey Headley continues to be the Lancers main offensive threat, leading the team in goals scored with four. Three other players, including Chico, are tied for second with two goals a piece. Martin Vickerton and freshman Shane Johnson, each have a pair of goals, while both are tied for the team lead in assists.
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, October 1:?Longwood at Radford, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4: Longwood vs. NJIT, 3:00 p.m.
LAST WEEK:
Wednesday, September 24:?Longwood 2, Richmond 1 OT
WHO TO WATCH: When the Lancers pull together as a team, everybody involved is a threat. This season alone the Lancers have five players with multiple shot games. Headley, while being the teams leading scorer, is also a perfect two for two in penalty kicks taken and made. Avery Makel has been solid for the Lancers in his last two starts, helping the Lancers to victory. Makel has played almost 250 minutes this season, coming up with nine saves, while allowing six goals.
SERIES?RECORD:
Longwood vs. Radford:5-5-1
Longwood vs. NJIT: 0-2-1
QUOTABLE:?
Head Coach Jon Atkinson on last week: Quite pleased with the way we applied ourselves on the field turf at Richmond. Having gone down a goal we showed true determination and resolve in getting back in contention and putting them away in OT. We played quite well throughout and controlled large portions of the game and had some great individual performances which led to a solid team performance.
Atkinson on this week: Radford have been getting some strong results and have improved their squad this year out. It should be a good game and some good football played. It will be a challenge for our lads to see if they can keep the momentum going after back to back wins. Our first ASC match welcomes NJIT to town and although results have not been going their way it is a conference game and I have no doubts they will be putting all their efforts into having a good ASC showing.
Atkinson on Kevin Chico earning ASC?Rookie of the Week: Kevin has started to settle in games and has put in some tireless work in midfield. He has been providing great minutes that will only become more and more accomplished as he plays. Bagging the OT winner against Richmond is something that is unique to college soccer and something that he will remember for some time.
Week #1: August 25-September 1
Week #2: September 1-September 8
Week #3: September 8-September 15
Week #4: September 15-September 21
Week #5: September 21-September 28
