Best game ever

Buckeye soccer won their first round game in the NCAA tourney yesterday in true underdog fashion. After barely squeaking into the tournament early this week after a disappointing end to the season, we soon found out that 6 of our starters were suspended for the first round game for breaking team rules. 6 starters....3 of them our senior captains. We had to travel to Pontiac, Michigan just north of Detroit where we practiced in the snow on Friday. It was mighty cold. Game day on Saturday was intense, though, and the team played out of their minds to go into overtime tied 0-0. After creating several chances in OT to no avail, the team held on and went to penalty kicks. We shot first and missed our first shot digging a hole right off the bat. After their 2nd shooter missed, however, we were back in the game. We went into the 5th shooter for both teams tied at 3 goals a piece. Shooting first, the Buckeyes scored to go up and then our goalie made an incredible save on their last shooter to seal the victory. The crowd went crazy and the team was ecstatic. It made the 3.5 hour bus ride home much more enjoyable. Now it's on to Akron on Tuesday night for round 2. Hopefully, whoever we have playing can bring the same intensity and desire to the next game. Now I have to go to practice to get ready for that game.