Lancers’ Talamas Strikes Twice Late To Earn Draw
September 27, 2019 at 2:03 a.m.
Lancers’ Talamas Strikes Twice Late To Earn Draw
WINONA LAKE – With 16 minutes left in the Crossroads League opener, Grace’s men’s soccer team faced a 2-0 deficit against Huntington.
Cue Grace’s junior forward Marcelo Talamas.
Talamas made 1st Source Bank Field his stage on Wednesday night, scoring twice in the final frenzied minutes to produce a 2-2 draw with Huntington.
The Lancers (6-1-2, 0-0-1 CL) seemed to improve as the game went on, recovering from a pair of first half goals scored by the Foresters (6-2-2, 0-0-1 CL).
The match was full of drama from the opening minutes until the final horn after two overtimes. Each team settled into its style, with Huntington allowing Grace to hold possession and poising for a counterattack. The strategy worked to perfection in the first half.
The Lancers moved the ball freely until the midfield stripe, but the Foresters’ defense made life hard in the final half of the field.
Huntington’s goal was living a charmed life for much of the opening half. In the 12th minute, Felipe Gruber advanced on the left side of the field. He found Talamas in space, but Talamas’s shot hit the left goal post.
The rebound fell to Jordan Jayapuram, but his shot clanged off the crossbar seconds later.
Minutes after that, Grace nearly scored again. The Lancers had a quick buildup as Henrique Cerruti and Talamas connected to reach the penalty box. Talamas made a quick pass to Cody Boerema, but his one-time shot was saved.
With 10 minutes left in the half, the Foresters stunned the home team. Huntington lofted a cross to the far post. Grace failed to deal with the relatively simple cross, allowing Huntington to score from point-blank range.
The Foresters doubled their lead five minutes later. Huntington earned a free kick and crossed high into the box. Jake Erlandson headed the ball low past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
Grace entered halftime behind 2-0 despite holding a 7-6 advantage in shots.
Huntington dropped its defensive line even deeper in the second half. The Lancers were strong in possession, but Grace struggled to puncture through Huntington’s backline.
The match increased in physicality as the second half wore on; the teams combined for just one shot for the first 20 minutes of the half. During that same stretch, 12 fouls were called.
Grace did not record a shot attempt for the first 20 minutes of the second half.
The breakthrough finally came for Grace with 15 minutes remaining. Jayapuram passed ahead to Ulisses Miranda, who cleverly let the ball roll between his legs to an open Jonny Mora.
Mora dribbled cleanly to the penalty box and then crossed to the far post toward Talamas; Talamas rose up and headed his shot to the near post to beat the goalkeeper.
Grace seemed destined to find an equalizer as the second half continued, but the Foresters still held a 2-1 lead with just over three minutes left on the clock.
Ethan Koselak made a leading pass to Miranda, and Miranda alertly connected with Talamas inside the box.
Talamas took the immediate attention of four Forester defenders, but that did not matter. He cut twice in the box and found a sliver of space between the four defenders, and his shot whizzed above the goalkeeper and beneath the crossbar to tie the score.
Talamas sprinted across the field and slid in celebration in front of the jubilant student crowd at 1st Source Bank Field.
The game went into overtime, where Grace continued to be the aggressor. For the final 23 minutes of play, the Lancers owned a 8-2 advantage in shots.
But neither team could find a golden goal winner in overtime, and the squads shared the point in the draw.
Talamas shot 10 times for Grace, nearly equaling the entire total for the Foresters (12 shots).
Boerema and Miranda each tried three shots, and Gruber shot twice.
The Lancers are back home on Saturday with a 7 p.m. match against Goshen.
Grace Ranked No. 17 In Latest NAIA Poll
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - Following the Lady Lancers’ scorching start to the season, Grace was ranked No. 17 in the NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll.
The Lady Lancers dropped a spot from the previous week, despite winning two games during that week and scoring 12 goals.
Grace is the third team from the ultra-competitive Crossroads League to land in the Top 25, following No. 13 Spring Arbor and No. 15 Marian. Indiana Wesleyan and Taylor are also receiving votes in the poll from the league.
After winning 3-0 on Wednesday night at Huntington, the Lady Lancers improved to 9-1 on the season (1-0 CL). Grace will take its five-game winning streak to Goshen on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. match.
Lancers Receive Mention In NAIA Poll
WINONA LAKE - Grace’s men’s soccer team is garnering national attention after its 6-1-2 start to the season.
The Lancers appeared in the “receiving votes” section of the NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, released on Wednesday. Grace garnered 22 points from the national voters, 31st most in the nation.
The only other Crossroads League team to earn a spot in the poll was No. 12 Spring Arbor.
The Lancers, who drew with Huntington on Wednesday night in dramatic fashion, will host Goshen on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Grace Powers Past Thunder On The Road
ANGOLA – Grace’s women’s tennis team had little trouble dealing with Trine on Thursday, winning 8-1 on the road.
The Lady Lancers (10-2) reached double-digit wins for the fifth time in program history and for the second straight year under head coach Marcus Moore.
Emily Mast and Dayana Ortega had the closest doubles’ match, winning 8-5 at No. 1 doubles. Carrie Copeland and Jayna Armstrong cruised to an 8-2 win at No. 2 doubles, and Morgan Mast and Gretchen Adams (8-1) were even better at No. 3.
Ortega was nearly perfect at No. 3 singles (6-1, 6-0), and Copeland had almost the same score at No. 2 (6-1, 6-1).
Morgan Mast earned a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 5 singles, Armstrong won 6-4, 6-3 at No. 4, and Shelby Bankson claimed a 7-5, 6-3 victory at No. 6.
=Grace will end the regular season on Friday and Saturday with a tournament at Butler. Next week starts postseason play. The Lady Lancers will host a quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday at Miller Athletic Complex.
Lady Lancers Win In Michigan Tourney
ADA, Mich. – Despite battling rain and strong winds, Grace’s women’s golf team cruised to a first-place finish on Wednesday at the Pure Michigan Invitational.
Six Lady Lancers finished in the top 10 between Grace’s A and B teams, propelling Grace to a 19-stroke victory.
Freshman Carolyn Pacocha was the only player in the field to break 80, firing 77 to earn medalist honors. Pacocha played textbook golf, hitting 11 fairways and 10 greens to secure the first individual title of her young career.
Both Anna Marshall and Rachel Harvey made the All-Tournament Team. Marshall carded an 81 to finish second overall, and Harvey followed closely behind with an 82.
Sydney Abbott posted a strong 83 to finish tied for sixth place. Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Lancers were Lucy Young (84) and Rebecca Hawes (84), who tied at eighth place.
Led by Harvey’s stellar performance, Grace’s B team nabbed second place in the six-team field.
Kristin Holt fired an 85, and Kara Godsey contributed an 87. Olivia Shaw (90) and Abigail Fishel (92) rounded out the scoring for the B team.
“The wind and rain made the day difficult, and Quail Ridge is already one of the most challenging courses we play,” said Grace’s head coach Dennis Duncan. “I think our margin of victory speaks to how well we played. Anna and Sydney played very well, and I was especially pleased for Rachel Harvey. Carolyn’s 77 was simply sensational!”
With three wins this season, the Lady Lancers have already eclipsed last year’s total of tournament wins (two).
The Lady Lancers return to the links on Monday and Tuesday to play in the SAU Bill Bockwitz Classic. Hosted by Spring Arbor, the tournament will be played in Jackson, Mich., at The Grande Golf Club.
Grace Claims Fifth Straight Victory
HUNTINGTON – Grace’s women’s soccer team opened up Crossroads League play with a 3-0 victory at Huntington on Saturday.
The No. 17-ranked Lady Lancers (9-1) dominated the away match, holding a 20-6 advantage in shot attempts and taking nine corner kicks.
Grace tried 10 shots in each half, and Grace’s first goal came 29 minutes into the match. Alexis Larimore netted in the 29th minute for the only tally of the first half.
The Foresters (3-6) could only muster two shots in response after halftime as Grace continued to build its possession attack.
In the 55th minute, Sacia Hanson beat a defender along the endline. She passed in front of goal to Baylei Peters, who beat the goalkeeper for a 2-0 lead.
Less than three minutes later, Grace struck again. JJ Aalbue, the reigning NCCAA and CL Player of the Week, continued her goal-scoring form. The freshman found the back of the net at the 57:04 mark to complete the match’s scoring.
Madison Putman earned the 90-minute shutout with three saves to her credit. She was protected well by McKenna Cruz, Lea Moessinger, Hannah Tkacz, Anna Kuhl and Brooke Kohler.
Aalbue shot nine times with four on goal, and Liz Van Wormer, Larimore and Hanson each shot twice.
The Lady Lancers will remain on the road Saturday, playing at Goshen at 7:30 p.m.
Lancers’ Talamas Strikes Twice Late To Earn Draw
WINONA LAKE – With 16 minutes left in the Crossroads League opener, Grace’s men’s soccer team faced a 2-0 deficit against Huntington.
Cue Grace’s junior forward Marcelo Talamas.
Talamas made 1st Source Bank Field his stage on Wednesday night, scoring twice in the final frenzied minutes to produce a 2-2 draw with Huntington.
The Lancers (6-1-2, 0-0-1 CL) seemed to improve as the game went on, recovering from a pair of first half goals scored by the Foresters (6-2-2, 0-0-1 CL).
The match was full of drama from the opening minutes until the final horn after two overtimes. Each team settled into its style, with Huntington allowing Grace to hold possession and poising for a counterattack. The strategy worked to perfection in the first half.
The Lancers moved the ball freely until the midfield stripe, but the Foresters’ defense made life hard in the final half of the field.
Huntington’s goal was living a charmed life for much of the opening half. In the 12th minute, Felipe Gruber advanced on the left side of the field. He found Talamas in space, but Talamas’s shot hit the left goal post.
The rebound fell to Jordan Jayapuram, but his shot clanged off the crossbar seconds later.
Minutes after that, Grace nearly scored again. The Lancers had a quick buildup as Henrique Cerruti and Talamas connected to reach the penalty box. Talamas made a quick pass to Cody Boerema, but his one-time shot was saved.
With 10 minutes left in the half, the Foresters stunned the home team. Huntington lofted a cross to the far post. Grace failed to deal with the relatively simple cross, allowing Huntington to score from point-blank range.
The Foresters doubled their lead five minutes later. Huntington earned a free kick and crossed high into the box. Jake Erlandson headed the ball low past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
Grace entered halftime behind 2-0 despite holding a 7-6 advantage in shots.
Huntington dropped its defensive line even deeper in the second half. The Lancers were strong in possession, but Grace struggled to puncture through Huntington’s backline.
The match increased in physicality as the second half wore on; the teams combined for just one shot for the first 20 minutes of the half. During that same stretch, 12 fouls were called.
Grace did not record a shot attempt for the first 20 minutes of the second half.
The breakthrough finally came for Grace with 15 minutes remaining. Jayapuram passed ahead to Ulisses Miranda, who cleverly let the ball roll between his legs to an open Jonny Mora.
Mora dribbled cleanly to the penalty box and then crossed to the far post toward Talamas; Talamas rose up and headed his shot to the near post to beat the goalkeeper.
Grace seemed destined to find an equalizer as the second half continued, but the Foresters still held a 2-1 lead with just over three minutes left on the clock.
Ethan Koselak made a leading pass to Miranda, and Miranda alertly connected with Talamas inside the box.
Talamas took the immediate attention of four Forester defenders, but that did not matter. He cut twice in the box and found a sliver of space between the four defenders, and his shot whizzed above the goalkeeper and beneath the crossbar to tie the score.
Talamas sprinted across the field and slid in celebration in front of the jubilant student crowd at 1st Source Bank Field.
The game went into overtime, where Grace continued to be the aggressor. For the final 23 minutes of play, the Lancers owned a 8-2 advantage in shots.
But neither team could find a golden goal winner in overtime, and the squads shared the point in the draw.
Talamas shot 10 times for Grace, nearly equaling the entire total for the Foresters (12 shots).
Boerema and Miranda each tried three shots, and Gruber shot twice.
The Lancers are back home on Saturday with a 7 p.m. match against Goshen.
Grace Ranked No. 17 In Latest NAIA Poll
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - Following the Lady Lancers’ scorching start to the season, Grace was ranked No. 17 in the NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll.
The Lady Lancers dropped a spot from the previous week, despite winning two games during that week and scoring 12 goals.
Grace is the third team from the ultra-competitive Crossroads League to land in the Top 25, following No. 13 Spring Arbor and No. 15 Marian. Indiana Wesleyan and Taylor are also receiving votes in the poll from the league.
After winning 3-0 on Wednesday night at Huntington, the Lady Lancers improved to 9-1 on the season (1-0 CL). Grace will take its five-game winning streak to Goshen on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. match.
Lancers Receive Mention In NAIA Poll
WINONA LAKE - Grace’s men’s soccer team is garnering national attention after its 6-1-2 start to the season.
The Lancers appeared in the “receiving votes” section of the NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, released on Wednesday. Grace garnered 22 points from the national voters, 31st most in the nation.
The only other Crossroads League team to earn a spot in the poll was No. 12 Spring Arbor.
The Lancers, who drew with Huntington on Wednesday night in dramatic fashion, will host Goshen on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Grace Powers Past Thunder On The Road
ANGOLA – Grace’s women’s tennis team had little trouble dealing with Trine on Thursday, winning 8-1 on the road.
The Lady Lancers (10-2) reached double-digit wins for the fifth time in program history and for the second straight year under head coach Marcus Moore.
Emily Mast and Dayana Ortega had the closest doubles’ match, winning 8-5 at No. 1 doubles. Carrie Copeland and Jayna Armstrong cruised to an 8-2 win at No. 2 doubles, and Morgan Mast and Gretchen Adams (8-1) were even better at No. 3.
Ortega was nearly perfect at No. 3 singles (6-1, 6-0), and Copeland had almost the same score at No. 2 (6-1, 6-1).
Morgan Mast earned a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 5 singles, Armstrong won 6-4, 6-3 at No. 4, and Shelby Bankson claimed a 7-5, 6-3 victory at No. 6.
=Grace will end the regular season on Friday and Saturday with a tournament at Butler. Next week starts postseason play. The Lady Lancers will host a quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday at Miller Athletic Complex.
Lady Lancers Win In Michigan Tourney
ADA, Mich. – Despite battling rain and strong winds, Grace’s women’s golf team cruised to a first-place finish on Wednesday at the Pure Michigan Invitational.
Six Lady Lancers finished in the top 10 between Grace’s A and B teams, propelling Grace to a 19-stroke victory.
Freshman Carolyn Pacocha was the only player in the field to break 80, firing 77 to earn medalist honors. Pacocha played textbook golf, hitting 11 fairways and 10 greens to secure the first individual title of her young career.
Both Anna Marshall and Rachel Harvey made the All-Tournament Team. Marshall carded an 81 to finish second overall, and Harvey followed closely behind with an 82.
Sydney Abbott posted a strong 83 to finish tied for sixth place. Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Lancers were Lucy Young (84) and Rebecca Hawes (84), who tied at eighth place.
Led by Harvey’s stellar performance, Grace’s B team nabbed second place in the six-team field.
Kristin Holt fired an 85, and Kara Godsey contributed an 87. Olivia Shaw (90) and Abigail Fishel (92) rounded out the scoring for the B team.
“The wind and rain made the day difficult, and Quail Ridge is already one of the most challenging courses we play,” said Grace’s head coach Dennis Duncan. “I think our margin of victory speaks to how well we played. Anna and Sydney played very well, and I was especially pleased for Rachel Harvey. Carolyn’s 77 was simply sensational!”
With three wins this season, the Lady Lancers have already eclipsed last year’s total of tournament wins (two).
The Lady Lancers return to the links on Monday and Tuesday to play in the SAU Bill Bockwitz Classic. Hosted by Spring Arbor, the tournament will be played in Jackson, Mich., at The Grande Golf Club.
Grace Claims Fifth Straight Victory
HUNTINGTON – Grace’s women’s soccer team opened up Crossroads League play with a 3-0 victory at Huntington on Saturday.
The No. 17-ranked Lady Lancers (9-1) dominated the away match, holding a 20-6 advantage in shot attempts and taking nine corner kicks.
Grace tried 10 shots in each half, and Grace’s first goal came 29 minutes into the match. Alexis Larimore netted in the 29th minute for the only tally of the first half.
The Foresters (3-6) could only muster two shots in response after halftime as Grace continued to build its possession attack.
In the 55th minute, Sacia Hanson beat a defender along the endline. She passed in front of goal to Baylei Peters, who beat the goalkeeper for a 2-0 lead.
Less than three minutes later, Grace struck again. JJ Aalbue, the reigning NCCAA and CL Player of the Week, continued her goal-scoring form. The freshman found the back of the net at the 57:04 mark to complete the match’s scoring.
Madison Putman earned the 90-minute shutout with three saves to her credit. She was protected well by McKenna Cruz, Lea Moessinger, Hannah Tkacz, Anna Kuhl and Brooke Kohler.
Aalbue shot nine times with four on goal, and Liz Van Wormer, Larimore and Hanson each shot twice.
The Lady Lancers will remain on the road Saturday, playing at Goshen at 7:30 p.m.