T&T U.S. college players round-up (Oct 30-Nov 5, 2006)November 5, 2006A cool dozen for Pattersonuncgspartans.comUNC Greensboro earned its third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament with a 3-0 win over Georgia Southern in the championship game of the 2006 Southern Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament. In the 72
nd minute, Patterson, a two-time All-American from Hackensack, NJ, scored his 12
th goal of the season and his fourth of the Southern Conference Tournament, on a chip into the far side of the goal after a crossing pass from the right side by Travis Young. It was also Patterson’s 60
th of his career, making him the fifth Spartan to achieve the milestone. It also tied him for fifth on UNCG’s career points list with Chris Goos (1999-2002) at 139.
Garcia leads MCCC to NJCAA FinalsDefender Ricardo Garcia, brother for former national defender Shawn Garcia, has led Mercer County Community College to the National Junior College National Tournament which will take place in Tyler, Texas. Ricardo is the captain of the team and steered the Vikings to the second lowest Goal Against Average in the country. He played every minute of every game this season.
November 4, 2006Dinzey ends season with a goal and assistFrank Dinzey (formerly of St. Anthony's College) provided the assist for University of North Florida's opening goal in the 20
th minute and then rounded of the scoring in the 77
th minute to defeat Flagler University 3-1.
November 3, 2006Patterson notches number 11Randi Patterson scored in the last minute of regulation time to give UNC Greensboro a 2-0 win over Appalachian State, in the semifinal round of the Southern Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament. It was Patterson's 11
th goal of the season.
Findley's penalty goes to wasteosubeavers.comSenior forward Robbie Findley gave Oregon State University a 1-0 lead with a second-half penalty kick, but the University of Washington tied it in the 88
th minute on a Ty Harden goal, then won it in the 98
th minute on a penalty kick by Kevin Forrest. The Beavers didn’t waste an opportunity in the 56
th minute and took a 1-0 lead. Findley took the ball up the middle of the field. He tried to pass the ball off to his right, but it was deflected right back to him. He continued his run into the box, and was tripped up by a UW defender. A penalty kick was awarded, and Findley drove a hard shot into the right side of the goal for his team-high sixth goal of the season.
Gardner and Montreat College advances to AAC championshipSherman Gardner (formerly of Fatima College) contributed a goal in Montreat College 4-2 win over King College. The victory places Montreat College in the AAC Championship.
Gardner wins Golden Boot AwardMidfielder Sherman Gardner (formerly of Fatima College) won the Golden Boot Award in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
November 2, 2006James named BIG EAST Defender of the Yearuconnhuskies.comJunior All-American Julius James (formerly of St. Anthony's College) received Defender of the Year honors for the second consecutive season. Earning the honor for the second straight season, James was also tabbed as 2006 Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. A two-time All-BIG EAST honoree, he has continually improved his defensive skills in his three seasons at Connecticut. James helped the Huskies hold opponents to 1.12 goals per game, allowing just 21 in 18 games. The central defender on the backline, James was named to the 2006 M.A.C. Hermann Watch List and has guided the Huskies most recently to a ranking of No. 21 nationally. Playing in all 18 games this year, the junior has added one goal on the season. James, along with Chris Gbandi, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, are the only Huskies to earn this honor.
Smith and Neaves earn BIG EAST post-season honorsgousfbulls.comKareem Smith (Second Team All-BIG EAST) and Kevon Neaves (Third Team) were each honored by the BIG EAST Conference for their accomplishments this season. Smith, who played and started in every match during his four-year USF career, helped anchor a defense which recorded a 0.80 GAA (ranking 25th in the nation). The Hyde Park, Mass., native earned BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week honors (Sept. 4) for a strong defensive outing versus a pair of ACC foes (N.C. State and Duke). Smith holds the USF record for consecutive starts (75) and is tied for the school mark in career matches (75). Neaves (formerly of St. Anthony's College) was named the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 15, following back-to-back scoring contest, including the game-winning overtime goal versus Syracuse (Oct. 15). The Petit Valley, Trinidad, native picked up two goals and four assists during the 2006 regular season. Five of his eight total points were recorded in BIG EAST play, including a career-high three-point outing versus the Orange (1g, 1a). His four assists on the year set a new career best for the second-year midfielder.
Kareem Smith Kevon NeavesAboud named to First Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Districtnewhaven.eduUniversity of New Haven senior Maurice Aboud (formerly of St. Mary's College) has been named First Team ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District I, as selected by the Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). He now advances to the national ballot with a chance to earn Academic All-America honors. Aboud, a native of Westmoorings, Trinidad, has a 3.91 cumulative grade point average in forensic science. He was a 2005 ESPN the Magazine Second Team Academic All-District I selection, and
in 2004 earned the Faculty Recognition award for outstanding academic achievement at UNH. A member of a defense that posted four shutouts and allowed just 1.29 goals per game this season, Aboud helped the UNH men's soccer team to their first-ever appearance in the East Coast Conference men's soccer tournament. The team advanced on penalty kicks in the semifinal round, before falling to nationally-ranked #1 Dowling College in the ECC Championship match. Academic All-District voting is a precursor to the ESPN the Magainze Academic All-America voting. Student-athletes named to the First Team in their respective districts advance to the national ballot. College Division District I encompasses NCAA Division II and III and NAIA schools the states or provinces of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Quebec. The Academic All-America Teams program honors 816 male and female student-athletes annually who have succeeded at the highest level on the playing field and in the classroom. Individuals are selected through voting by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America), a 2,000 member organization consisting of sports public relations professionals for colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. To be eligible, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his/her current institution and be nominated by his/her sports information director. Since the program’s inception in 1952, CoSIDA has bestowed Academic All-America honors on more than 14,000 student-athletes in Divisions I, II, III and NAIA covering all NCAA championship sports.
Devin Sheppard Named to ESPN The Magazine/Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Teamgocamels.comCampbell University senior Devin Sheppard ((formerly of Bishop's High School)) has been named to the ESPN The Magazine / Academic All-District 3 Men’s Soccer University Division first team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for the second-straight year. A starter in the central defense from Roxborough, Tobago, Sheppard owns a 3.95 grade-point average as a pharmacy major. On Wednesday, he was also named to the Atlantic Sun all-conference first team for the second-consecutive season. The only Camel to start all 17 regular season games this year, Sheppard has led Campbell to the best team goals-against average (1.13) in the Atlantic Sun Conference. He has played in 71 career games with 64 starts. Sheppard helped hold Campbell opponents to one, or fewer, goals in 12 contests this season. He serves as the team captain for the Fighting Camels, who have amassed an 11-2-2 record in A-Sun regular season games over the past two years. Campbell carries a 9-6-2 overall record and the third seed into Thursday’s 4:00 p.m. kick-off vs. Mercer in the Atlantic Sun
Championship tournament first round at DeLand, Fla. In 2005, Sheppard was named third-team All-South Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, A-Sun Co-Defensive Player of the Year, first-team all-conference, all-conference tournament, as well as to the Academic All-District 3 first team by CoSIDA. A President’s List student and academic scholarship recipient, Sheppard has played with the Trinidad and Tobago U-17 and U-23 teams. He has won Campbell’s Eric Brodin Award for Academic Excellence in each of the last two years. He is a three-time A-Sun All-Academic Team member. Last June, Sheppard was one of 352 student athletes nationwide selected from 1,319 nominations to attend the 10th annual NCAA Leadership Conference in Lake Bueno Vista, Fla. As a first-team member, Sheppard will be on the ballot for Academic All-America® recognition. Campbell student-athletes have earned Academic All-America® honors from CoSIDA 13 times since 1988, most recently last spring when Michael Priest was selected in baseball. CU athletes have gained Academic All-District 3 recognition in each of the last 13 years. Sheppard was one of two Atlantic Sun men’s soccer players to gain academic all-district honors. Eaton Cyrus of Belmont was selected to the Academic All-District 4 first team. CoSIDA’s 1800 members in the United States and Canada nominate players for ESPN The Magazine / Academic All-America® recognition. To be eligible, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative grade-point average and be a starter or key reserve on his or her team. CoSIDA members vote on the all-district teams, then a national panel selects the Academic All-America squads. District 3 includes all NCAA Division I schools in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The national ESPN The Magazine / Academic All-America® team will be announced on Nov. 20.
St. Louis named to Mid-Con All-Conference Teamourgrizzlies.comOakland University forward Stefan St. Louis (formerly of Fatima College) was named to the Mid-Continent Conference All-Conference second team, announced at the league’s annual banquet tonight. St. Louis was also recognized as a member of the All-Newcomer team. St. Louis led Oakland in scoring with four goals—three of which were game winners—and nine points. The freshman tied for ninth in the league in goals (four) and tied for fourth with three game-winning goals. In conference play, St. Louis tied for eighth with two goals, tied for 10th with 0.33 goals per game and tied for fifth with one game-winning goal.
Newton named Academic All-Districtpacersports.comUSC Aiken men’s soccer player Keol Newton (formerly of Fatima College) has been named to the ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District III Second-Team. The 5’7” junior from Diego Martin, Trinidad, has maintained a 3.81 grade point average as a business administration major during his career at USC Aiken. Newton is the Pacers’ first Academic All-District selection since Plamen Peev was named All-District First-Team and All-American Second-Team in 2004. To qualify, a student-athlete must be of at least sophomore standing, have been enrolled at their current school for at least one year, have a minimum 3.2 grade point average, and be a starter or significant reserve on their team. District III is comprised of NCAA Division II and III schools in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The 11-member First and Second Teams are selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) with the First-Team going on the national ballot for Academic All-America voting. The CoSIDA program is the only one that may use the copyrighted term “Academic All-American”. Newton started all 20 games for the Pacers as they set new school records for wins in a season with 12 and conference wins in a season with four. Playing as a midfielder, Newton helped the defensive unit to six shutouts. In the classroom, Newton has been named to the Dean’s List, the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, and the Peach Belt Conference Honor Roll. Newton was the only player selected from a Peach Belt Conference school.
Fabien Lewis earns CAA honorgomason.cstv.comSenior defender Fabien Lewis (formerly of Naparima College) has earned Colonial Athletic Association second team honors. In Lewis' first year with the Patriot program, he was an instrumental part of Mason's defense that helped with a CAA leading 11 shutouts through 18 games. Lewis played in 17 games for the Patriots in 2006 and was in the starting line-up 15 times.
November 1, 2006Telesford named to 2006 Big South Men's Soccer All-Conference First Teamlibertyflames.comLiberty Flames defender Osei Telesford was named to the 2006 Big South Men’s Soccer All-Conference first team, the league announced Wednesday evening. In addition to Telesford, Liberty forward Darryl Roberts was selected to the all-conference second team. Telesford (formerly of Trinity College) has now been named to the Big South All-Conference first team three times (2003, 2005 and 2006) and in 2004 received a second-team selection. The team captain has been an integral part of the Liberty defense that has recorded four shutouts and has a 1.67 goals-against-average this season. Roberts (R-Sr., Trincity, Trinidad) was named to his fourth all-conference team as the forward was named to the all-conference second team in both 2003 and 2004 and first team in 2002. Earlier this season, he became Liberty’s all-time career scoring leader with 93 points and is currently tied atop the school’s all-time goal list with 36 career goals. Limited by injury, Roberts has tallied four goals and assisted on two others in eight games in 2006.
Osei Telesford Darryl RobertsSheppard Named to Atlantic Sun All-Conference TeamsSenior Devin Sheppard (formerly of Bishop's High School) was named to the all-conference first-team. The only Camel to start all 17 regular season games, Sheppard has led Campbell to the best team goals-against average (1.13) in the A-Sun this year. The central defender from Roxborough, Tobago has played in 71 career games with 64 starts. He helped hold Campbell opponents to one, or fewer, goals in 12 contests. In 2005, Sheppard was named third-team All-South Region by the National Soccer
Coaches Association of America, A-Sun Co-Defensive Player of the Year, first-team all-conference, all-conference tournament, as well as to the Academic All-District 3 first team by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Lara named to A-Sun All-Freshman TeamMidfielder Kezi Lara (formerly of Naparima College) was named to the A-Sun All-Freshman Team. Lara played in 15 games and started 10. He was second on the team in goals with three and had one assist, giving him seven points, which was also second highest on the team. He made 16 shots and scored one game-winning goal in a 4-3 overtime win at Centenary Sept. 8.
Bostic named to All-WVIAC First TeamMakesi Bostic (formerly of Presentation College, San Fernando) of Davis & Elkins College was a repeat selectionsfrom last season's All-WVIAC first team. Makesi played in 17 games and started 16. He was second on the team in goals with four goals and four assists, giving him twelve points, which was also second highest on the team.
Pompey named to All-WVIAC First TeamDefender Lyndell Pompey (formerly of Naparima College) who plays for Wheeling Jesuit University was named to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference First Team. Lyndell played in 19 games and started in all of them.
Gregory Khan named to All-WVIAC Second TeamForward Gregory Khan (formerly of Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive) who plays for Shepherd University was named to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Second Team. Khan played in 13 games and started 10. He was third on the team in goals with four goals and two assists, giving him ten points, which was also third highest on the team.
October 30, 2006Elcock named to CAA First TeamEdson Elcock earned first team All-CAA honors. Elcock led the Colonial Athletic Association in scoring with 26 points on ten goals and six assists.
Farrier named to NE-10 First TeamSophomore Ancil Farrier (formerly of Naparima College) was named to ths year's Northeast-10 Conference All-Conference first team for his outstanding defensive play. Farrier was also the second leading scorer for the Owls this season with five goals and four assists and helped anchor a Southern Connecticut defense that gave up only 11 goals all season.
Cupid earns third-team honorsJunior Kyle Cupid (formerly of Queen's Royal College) was named to the East Coast Conference Third Team. Cupid played in 15 games and started 15. He was third on the team in goals with two goals and one assists giving him five points.
Taylor-Phillips named Newcomer of the YearAfter helping lead his team to their second ever WHAC regular season men’s soccer championship, Chike Taylor-Phillips was named Newcomer of the Year in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Chike played in 18 games and started 14. He was second on the team in goals with four goals and two assists giving him ten points, which was also third highest on the team.
