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This was originally published in the Fri Dec 22, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. As the Bryant team gears up for the 2024 season, their posted schedule offers a mix of challenges and opportunities. The simulations we've run project an average of 9.3 wins and 4.7 losses for the ...

This was originally published in the Wed Dec 20, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. The Hampden-Sydney defensive unit in 2023 demonstrated their mettle, finishing the year as the 6th ranked defense in the country. Their strong performance was underpinned by an impressive statistic...

This was originally published in the Tue Dec 19, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. Luke Jaber's season with Bentley was a mixed bag that showcased both his potential and areas for growth. One of the most notable aspects of his performance was his commendable shooting efficiency ,...

This was originally published in the Tue Dec 5, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. The 2023 season for the Stevens defense was marked by exceptional performances and some challenging stretches. Overall, they finished as the 14th ranked defensive unit in the country. The defense's ...

This was originally published in the Mon Dec 11, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. The 2023 season for Saint Vincent reveals a striking correlation between specific player performances and overall team success in the 10 games that they played against conference opponents and team...

This was originally published in the Thu Dec 14, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. Elizabeth Tamasitis had a season that showcased both her strengths and areas where she faced challenges on the field for Seton Hill. One of the most notable aspects of Tamasitis's performance was h...

This was originally published in the Mon Dec 11, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. The most significant decline from the previous season was seen in the Panthers' offensive efficiency, which plummeted from 30.4% (49th nationally) to a paltry 24.5% (101st nationally). This downtur...

This was originally published in the Mon Dec 11, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. The St. John's Red Storm defensive unit was a mediocre unit, although a better one than the raw numbers suggest. In terms of raw defensive efficiency, the team was in the lower quartile nationally,...

This was originally published in the Wed Dec 6, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. In 2023, The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense was excellent, ranking among the top in the nation in several key defensive statistics. Their raw overall defensive efficiency, calculated without adju...

This was originally published in the Thu Nov 30, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. The most significant decline for the team came on the offensive side of the ball, where their efficiency plummeted from a not-great 23.0% to a dismal 10.1%, dragging them down 15 spots to rank 74th...

This was originally published in the Sun Dec 10, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. As we delve into Villanova's roster for the upcoming 2024 season, it’s apparent that the team is facing a significant transformation, particularly on the offensive front. The Wildcats return a mere...

This was originally published in the Wed Dec 6, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. This analysis for Gordon's offense centered on the 13 games against conference adversaries and opponents with similar LaxElo rankings , where the team finished with a 6-7 record. Filtering games lik...

This was originally published in the Thu Dec 7, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. Brett Jackson's 2023 season with Christopher Newport showcased a player who embraced a significantly expanded role on the team with commendable results. The most notable factor of Jackson's season w...

This was originally published in the Wed Dec 6, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. In the 2023 season, Canisius ' offense exhibited modest growth, with a 1.9 percentage point increase in offensive efficiency, moving up from 25.0% (64th nationally) to 26.9% (54th nationally). Key t...

This was originally published in the Tue Dec 5, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. The 2023 season was revealing for Walsh , particularly when scrutinizing their performance against conference foes and teams of comparable LaxElo rankings. The analysis, focusing on this subset of t...

This was originally published in the Fri Nov 24, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. Riley Hastings excelled as an initiator in his debut season for Lynchburg. His shooting efficiency , where he rated a 32 (out of 100 points) was the clear area for improvement, but all in all, he p...

This was originally published in the Thu Nov 23, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. The possession game was a major area of concern for Widener in the 2023 season. They had a per-game possession margin of -11.6, ranking 223rd nationally. This was a significant drop from their -2.9...

Have you profiled York? Curious what your analytics show...yes I have an interest :P I have. I did a an offensive deep-dive and a defensive deep-dive . Will be curious to hear what you think... And if you have any individual players you think deserve a write-up, let me know! Is your platform search...

This was originally published in the Thu Nov 23, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. Maddie Yoder's 2023 season with the Saint Joseph's Hawks was an evolution in her on-field performance, particularly in terms of ball security and shooting efficiency. Yoder elevated her ball securi...

This was originally published in the Sun Nov 19, 2023 edition of Expected Goals, my daily newsletter. Conor Segreti's 2023 season with Bentley presented a narrative of growth and adaptation, stepping into a substantially larger role with increased responsibility on the field. His usage rate tripled...