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Corner Kicks Notebook #12
11/17/2014 3:45:00 PM | Men's Soccer
News and notes from Week 12 of the SU men's soccer season
HALIS LEADING THE CHARGE
In Syracuse's last two matches, Alex Halis has scored two of Syracuse's three total goals, including the game-winner in the ACC Championship quarterfinals against Duke. Halis had struggled to score early in the season, finding the net once in the first 16 matches after finishing 2013 second on the team in goals (6). As of late, he has carried the Orange offensively and been one of the most threatening attacking forwards on the field.
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ACC'S FINEST
Head coach Ian McIntyre along with Alex Bono, Emil Ekblom, Skylar Thomas and Julian Buescher were honored last week by the ACC for their efforts in 2014. McIntyre was named ACC Coach of the Year. Bono was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and picked to the All-ACC First Team. Ekblom joined Bono on the all-conference first team, while Thomas and Buescher were each named to the All-ACC Second Team. Buescher also landed a spot on the ACC All-Freshman Team. Syracuse's four all-conference honorees were the fourth-most in the league behind North Carolina (7), Notre Dame (5) and Clemson (5).
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UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY
Prior to the ACC semifinal matchup with Louisville, the Orange had only trailed its opponents for 33:12 out of a possible 1,675:33 of game time. In 2-1 loss to the Cardinals, the Syracuse played from behind for the last 47:14 after Will Vitalis scored to give the Louisville the lead in the 42nd minute. The Cardinals are the only team to score more than once against the Orange in 2014. The Cardinals have scored two goals in both of their games with Syracuse.
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NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP NO. 9 SEED
Syracuse has earned the No. 9 seed in the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship. By virtue of the national seed, the Orange received a first-round by and will host the winner of Hartwick and Penn State on Sunday, Nov. 23. The ACC led the nation with seven teams earning tournament berths and five teams being rewarded with top-16 seeds. Defending national champion Notre Dame is the No. 1 overall seed. ACC champion Clemson earned the No. 7 seed, followed by Syracuse (No. 9), Louisville (No. 13) and Virginia (No. 16). The 16 seeded teams host the second-round matches. All subsequent matches will be hosted by the higher seeded team until the College Cup, which will be played in Cary, N.C.
THEY SAID IT
"We did create good chances in the first half, but couldn't capitalize on them. We got back in there after Alex Halis's goal and huffed and puffed until the end, but just couldn't get over the finish line."
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IN THE TWITTERSPHERE
Liam Callahan @Liam_Callahan
"First time I've ever been a part of a selection show. Nerves are jumping."
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Ian McIntyre @ismcinty
"Very proud that our SU team secured a #9 seed in the NCAA Tournament. A home game on Sunday will be a very special occasion for the program!"
In Syracuse's last two matches, Alex Halis has scored two of Syracuse's three total goals, including the game-winner in the ACC Championship quarterfinals against Duke. Halis had struggled to score early in the season, finding the net once in the first 16 matches after finishing 2013 second on the team in goals (6). As of late, he has carried the Orange offensively and been one of the most threatening attacking forwards on the field.
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ACC'S FINEST
Head coach Ian McIntyre along with Alex Bono, Emil Ekblom, Skylar Thomas and Julian Buescher were honored last week by the ACC for their efforts in 2014. McIntyre was named ACC Coach of the Year. Bono was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and picked to the All-ACC First Team. Ekblom joined Bono on the all-conference first team, while Thomas and Buescher were each named to the All-ACC Second Team. Buescher also landed a spot on the ACC All-Freshman Team. Syracuse's four all-conference honorees were the fourth-most in the league behind North Carolina (7), Notre Dame (5) and Clemson (5).
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UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY
Prior to the ACC semifinal matchup with Louisville, the Orange had only trailed its opponents for 33:12 out of a possible 1,675:33 of game time. In 2-1 loss to the Cardinals, the Syracuse played from behind for the last 47:14 after Will Vitalis scored to give the Louisville the lead in the 42nd minute. The Cardinals are the only team to score more than once against the Orange in 2014. The Cardinals have scored two goals in both of their games with Syracuse.
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NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP NO. 9 SEED
Syracuse has earned the No. 9 seed in the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship. By virtue of the national seed, the Orange received a first-round by and will host the winner of Hartwick and Penn State on Sunday, Nov. 23. The ACC led the nation with seven teams earning tournament berths and five teams being rewarded with top-16 seeds. Defending national champion Notre Dame is the No. 1 overall seed. ACC champion Clemson earned the No. 7 seed, followed by Syracuse (No. 9), Louisville (No. 13) and Virginia (No. 16). The 16 seeded teams host the second-round matches. All subsequent matches will be hosted by the higher seeded team until the College Cup, which will be played in Cary, N.C.
THEY SAID IT
"We did create good chances in the first half, but couldn't capitalize on them. We got back in there after Alex Halis's goal and huffed and puffed until the end, but just couldn't get over the finish line."
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Head coach Ian McIntyre on the ACC semifinal versus Louisville
 IN THE TWITTERSPHERE
Liam Callahan @Liam_Callahan
"First time I've ever been a part of a selection show. Nerves are jumping."
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Ian McIntyre @ismcinty
"Very proud that our SU team secured a #9 seed in the NCAA Tournament. A home game on Sunday will be a very special occasion for the program!"
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