This past week was filled with intense practices. Because we didn't have a mid-week game, we practiced hard and for about two hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with a lighter pre-game session on Friday. I think the week of practices really helped us figure out our style of play, and be ready to come out hard for our weekend game. On Saturday we played our second Landmark Conference game against Moravian University. We knew they weren't going to be very good all around, but one of their players was nationally ranked in terms of points, so we focused on shutting him down.
Because it was Senior Day, all seven of our seniors started, and we came out strong. We were flying all over Moravian, but just couldn't put a goal in (as usual). I came off the bench with Sykes around 20 minutes in for Earl and Oloriz. With about 15 minutes left in the half, Mike, one of our freshman forwards, got the ball on an outside run, and I carried my run through the middle, he played me into the box, and I put the ball past the keeper on the near post to record my second goal of the season. It was a clutch goal, and we were pumped to get our first goal. We scored two more by the end of the game, while they didn't have many other chances. After working on my shot after practice every day the past week, I was glad I could come up big for the team and get some points. Hopefully I can keep putting the ball in the net. We ended the game 3-0 and were happy to get our first conference win, putting us in second place. Now we have McDaniel coming up on Wednesday at home, hopefully we can get revenge for our loss last year at their place.
Monday I had my first midterm in ENGR 201 Statics, and I feel like I did well. Others said they struggled, but all of my forces canceled out, to put the system in equilibrium, so I think I did well. Thursday I have my Physics midterm, and I'll be trying to do better than my first test in that class to get my average back up. I also had a meeting with my advisor to discuss the Goldwater Scholarship nomination and potential research opportunities. He gave me a contact of another professor here at CUA who works with prosthetics and rehabilitation at the National Rehab Hospital here in DC, so hopefully I can meet with him and possibly work with him later on second semester. That's about all for now. Got some laundry done this morning, and it looks to be a pleasant day today, especially compared to yesterday's rain, wind, and cold. It looks like fall is finally starting to come around, while I'm just trying to enjoy these last few days of warmth.
On a sad note, today is Andrew Crabtree's birthday. He was my good buddy back in elementary school, and he skipped a grade, and we stayed friends, while not as close. He passed away earlier this year from cancer, and I still feel terrible for his twin sister Ashley and the rest of their family. I ask that you send prayers their way today on his birthday.
That's about it for now. Take care,
-TZ
