props to NAU women's soccer w/ 1st NCAA tourney bid

[mtjack]

Followed the match on the internet last night while at work.

The U of Portland seems to warrant their yearly top rankings. Solid program with borderline fanatical support from all that I've read. Yay for them.

Sounds like NAU played hard while getting a taste of what the NCAA tournament is like. The U of Portland fan forum even gives a bit of love to NAU...in particular to the class that was shown by the NAU fans and coaching staff. Here's the link:

http://www.pilotnation.net/women-s-soccer-f7/pilots-vs-nau-gameday-thread-t1474.htm

The Arizona Dailysun and the two online Portland newspapers have articles/coverage as well.

Good season to Lumberjacks soccer.

 

[king]

I agree, the NAU soccer program took a step forward with their first Big Sky title and their first trip to the NCAA tournament. Although they lost in a blowout, it is very encouraging to see that they only loose one senior to graduation, so they should bring almost their entire team back. Next year with this valuable experience under their belt, they could have their most successful season to date. Congrats to Andre Luciano and the squad for their hugely successful season. His teams always display first rate classiness on the field win or loose. That is a testiment to the type of girls he recruits to represent NAU.

Congrats NAU on a great season