[troyc]

(1) I actively wondered why Macario came BACK into the game in the 65th minute ahead 10-0. I THINK that it might be the roster size limit for the tournament - it feels like our "active" roster was 19 or 20, because both Prairie View and Stanford played 17 field players; they also played their second keeper, while Stanford didn't.  I can't see any other reason why Macario is on the field that late in a rout.  But I couldn't find documentation of NCAA tournament roster limits.

Yeah, that surprised me, too. Something to consider: Stanford's next game (on 11/22) will be only its third match in 19 days....so fitness maintenance may have played a part in that as well.

Troy C

[troyc]

(1) I actively wondered why Macario came BACK into the game in the 65th minute ahead 10-0. I THINK that it might be the roster size limit for the tournament - it feels like our "active" roster was 19 or 20, because both Prairie View and Stanford played 17 field players; they also played their second keeper, while Stanford didn't.  I can't see any other reason why Macario is on the field that late in a rout.  But I couldn't find documentation of NCAA tournament roster limits.

Yeah, that surprised me, too. Something to consider: Stanford's next game (on 11/22) will be only its third match in 19 days....so fitness maintenance may have played a part in that as well.

Troy C