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Blue Knights to Host Summer Soccer Camps
URBANA, Ohio (January 11, 2010) - The Blue Knight men's soccer team will host 2 week-long soccer camps this summer on the campus of Urbana University. The first camp is designed for Youth Soccer Players ages 6-12, both boys and girls. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily from Monday, June 28th to Friday July 2nd. This camp will focus on teaching basic techniques and tactical training for developing soccer players.
The second camp is designed for High School Players looking to prepare for the fall soccer season. The High School Preparation Camp will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily from Monday, July 19th to Thursday July 22nd. This camp is designed for high school freshmen through seniors (boys only), and it will focus on fitness, technical training, tactical training and each day will finish with 11-on-11 games.
Each camp will be run by Head Men's Soccer Coach Nick Roberts and his coaching staff, along with current and former Blue Knights. The cost for each camp is $115 per person. A 10% discount is offered to any teams that sign up 15 or more players. For more information, please contact Coach Roberts at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (937) 484-1291. To download a brochure and registration form, CLICK HERE, and to download the camp Liability Waiver, CLICK HERE.
Blue Knights Hold 2009 Awards Banquet
URBANA, Ohio (November 22, 2009) - On Sunday evening, the Blue Knights men's soccer team came together for their annual awards night in the Urbana University Student Center on campus. Over 70 players and family members attended the event to celebrate the 2009 season.
"This annual event is a highlight for our program," said Head Coach Nick Roberts. "It is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the season, and also an opportunity to thank our graduating seniors, parents, alumni and University for the support we recieve each year. Finally, it allows us to move forward in out thinkng and preparartion for the coming year." The 2009 Awards Winners are named and pictured below:
Varsity Team Player Awards (Players Vote)
MVP: Demus George (Freshman)
Most Improved Player: Justin Parmenter (Junior) (Pictured)
Sportsman of The Year: Robbie Frank (Sophomore)
Reserve Team Player Awards (Players Vote)
MVP: Baron Schneeman (Senior)
Most Improved Player: Chris Thornburg (Freshman)
Sportsman of The Year: Baron Schneeman (Senior)
Coaches Awards (Coaching Staff Votes)
MVP: Adam Craddick (Senior)
Newcomer of The Year: Ryan Kleman (Freshman)
Graduating Seniors
Varsity: Adam Craddick and Eric Warwick
Reserve: Baron Schneeman
Blue Knights to Travel to England in 2010
Preseason schedule to feature 3 International match-ups
URBANA, Ohio (June 29, 2009) - Urbana University Men's Soccer Head Coach Nick Roberts recently announced that the Blue Knight men's soccer team will travel to England to complete a pre-season tour in the summer of 2010. The Blue Knights will play 3 international games in August, 2010.
The tour will travel to London and Chester, England, where the team will play 3 pre-season games against top-level overseas competition. The team will also train in England and visit English Premier League clubs on the tour. The Blue Knights will attend professional games, and the trip will also feature cultural visits, such as guided tours of London, staying in the historical Roman City of Chester and a visit to the city of Liverpool.
The team will begin fundraising for the international program in the fall (2009).
"The international tour for the soccer program here at Urbana University is going to become one that every class will experience," explained Coach Roberts. "We will offer this type of international tour once every four years. It is important to the University and the soccer program that we can offer programs that encourage international travel and experiences as part of a student and athlete's experience."
The trip is optional, but all players on the Urbana University men's soccer roster can take advantage of this offered program. To view the itinerary, click on this link. For further details, contact Coach Nick Roberts at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The Blue Knights will open the 2009 season against 2 highly regarded NCAA Division II program in Erie, Pennsylvania. First, the Blue Knights will play Gannon University on August 28th, followed by a match-up with Mercyhurst College on August 30th. Coach Roberts will lead the Blue Knights against his alma mater, Mercyhurst, where he was an all-conference player from 1989-1993.
2009 Game Stories
Blue Knights Fall in Heartbreaking Finale
URBANA, Ohio (November 4, 2009) - The Urbana University men's soccer team saw their 4-game winning streak come to an end in a season finale heartbreaker on Wednesday night. Taking on a Tiffin team that Urbana had never beat in 8 previous attempts, the Blue Knights forced overtime but saw the game slip out of their grasp, literally.
On a seemingly harmless shot by Tiffin's Michael O'Neill in overtime, the ball slipped out of keeper John Kolhoff's hands and trickled into the net for the game-winner. Kolhoff was playing just his 2nd collegiate game in goal, filling in for the Blue Knights' regular starter Huw Howell-Pryce.
The Dragons opened the scoring with a PK goal in the 19th minute. The Blue Knights fouled Rhys Cannela in the box, and Cannela capitalized on the penalty kick, beating Kolhoff for the 1-0 lead.
The game got a little ugly in the second half. As Urbana battled for an equalizer, the referees dished out an incredible 8 yellow cards and 34 fouls. The Blue Knights finally found the back of the net in the 82nd minute. Junior Justin Parmenter got behind the Dragon defense and pounded the ball past the Tiffin keeper to tie the score at 1-1. Nicodemus George provided the assist, and the stage was set for Tiffin's dramatic win in the 4th minute of overtime.
With the win, Tiffin improves to 13-4-1, while Urbana finishes at 6-10-1 for the second straight season. [Game Stats]
Urbana Edges Lions for 4th Straight Win
CINCINNATI, Ohio (November 2, 2009) - The Urbana University men's soccer team captured their 4th straight victory tonight at the College of Mt. St. Joseph. The Blue Knights' game with the Lions was added to the schedule last week after Urbana's originally scheduled home game with St. Catharine's College was cancelled.
Freshman Nathaniel Byrum (London, Ohio/London HS) notched his first collegiate goal in the 80th minute for the game-winner. John Kolhoff collected a shutout in his first career game in goal. Huw Howell-Pryce had played every minute of the season in goal for the Blue Knights before tonight. Kolhoff had 4 saves in the game.
Urbana improves to 6-9-1 on the season after the 4-game winning streak. The Blue Knights wrap up their season at home on Wednesday, hosting Tiffin University at 3:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
Soccer Game Times Moved Up 1 Hour
URBANA, Ohio (October 30, 2009) - The Urbana University men's and women's soccer game times on Wednesday, November 4th, have been moved up 1 hour. The women will now play Tiffin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the men's game against Tiffin at approximately 3:00 p.m. It is the final game of the season for both clubs.
UU Holds Off Storm for 3rd Straight Win
URBANA, Ohio (October 25, 2009) - Using two quick goals, the Urbana University men's soccer team won their third straight contest this afternoon against the Lake Erie College Storm. The Storm threatened late in the second half, but the Blue Knights held them off for the 2-1 victory.
Urbana sophomore Hayden Brown (pictured) got the scoring started with a header in the 9th minute. Brown used his head to direct the ball into the net after a long pass from junior Justin Parmenter and deflection from sophomore Robbie Frank. The goal was Brown's first of the season.
Less than 2 minutes later, Parmenter scored his 4th goal of the season on an assist from sophomore Jordan Herrera. Herrera took a big hit from a Storm defender but still managed to send the ball ahead to Parmenter who banked the ball off the right post into the back of the net. Parmenter's insurance goal proved to be the game-winner as the Storm scored late. It is Parmenter's 2nd game-winner of the season.
The Blue Knights (5-9-1) finish the season next week with a road game at Mt. St. Joseph's College on Monday followed by a home finale on Wednesday against Tiffin University. [Game Stats]
Herrera's Heroics are Best of the Week
URBANA, Ohio (October 23, 2009) - Urbana University soccer player Jordan Herrera (Findlay, Ohio/Cory-Rawson HS) had a week to remember. The sophomore forward played a major role in the Blue Knights' back-to-back wins, earning Blue Knight Student-Athlete of the Week honors in a very competitive week.
First, Herrera helped his Blue Knights overcome a 2-0 deficit last Friday night against Saginaw Valley State. Trailing by 2 in the 12th minute, Herrera's assist on a Robbie Frank goal cut the Cardinals' lead in half. Herrera tied the game in the 66th minute, heading in a goal off a Justin Parmenter corner kick. Unwilling to settle for the tie, Herrera stayed aggressive. With just over 3 minutes remaining in the contest, Herrera dribbled past the Cardinals' defense and had just the keeper to beat. Rather than take a difficult shot with the keeper bearing down on him, Herrera passed the ball to the backside of the box to teammate Eric Warrick. Warrick easily deposited the ball in the back of the open net for the game-winner. Herrera scored or assisted on all 3 Urbana goals in the win, but he wasn't done yet.
On Wednesday night, the Blue Knights traveled to Columbus to take on their rivals from Ohio Dominican. Urbana entered the contest with an 0-7-1 record against the pesky Panthers, but their luck was about to change. In the 14th minute, the Parmenter-Herrera combo struck again. Parmenter sent a crossing pass into the box, where once again, Herrera was there to head it in for the early 1-0 lead. The Panthers fought and clawed all night to try to find the equalizer, but the Blue Knights' defense stood pat over the final 76 minutes. Herrera's goal proved to be the game-winner, the first of his career. Herrera currently leads the team in goals (5), points (12), shots (31), and shots on goal (14). The Blue Knights wrap up their 2009 season with 3 more matches over the next week and a half.
Herrera's Header Helps UU Past Panthers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 21, 2009) - For the second straight game, sophomore Jordan Herrera was heavily involved in the outcome of a Blue Knights soccer game. Herrera's 14th-minute header held up in Urbana's 1-0 victory over rival Ohio Dominican University tonight at Panther Field. The Blue Knights have now won 2 straight, and Herrera played the hero once again with his team-leading 5th goal of the season.
Playing under the lights, Herrera's teammate Justin Parmenter sent an early cross into the box. Herrera beat the Panther defense to the ball and headed it in for an early 1-0 lead. From there, the Blue Knights defense went to work. The Panthers fired 17 shots in goalkeeper Huw Howell-Pryce's direction. Of the 5 shots on goal, Howell-Pryce stopped everyone of them to record his 2nd shutout of the season. Urbana also had 5 shots on goal for the night. Amazingly, the team fired just 2 shots in the first 45 minutes, but they made the most of their limited opportunities and relied on the team defense and Howell-Pryce to stonewall the Panthers. Urbana improves to 4-9-1 on the year, while ODU drops to 6-6-2.
The Blue Knights' return home to host the Storm from Lake Erie College on Sunday afternoon. The men's team will kickoff at 3:00 pm, after the women's game which begins at 1:00 pm. [Game Stats]
Home Game vs. St. Catharine's is Cancelled
URBANA, Ohio (October 21, 2009) - The Blue Knights' home game against St. Catharine's College on Wednesday, October 28th has been cancelled. In its place, the Blue Knights have scheduled a game at Mt. St. Joseph's College on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
UU Alumni Enjoy Victorious Homecoming
URBANA, Ohio (October 17, 2009) - On Homecoming Saturday, the Urbana University JV Soccer team took on a talented team of alumni for the annual Alumni Game. For the second year in a row, the alumni posted a convincing victory, winning 7-3. The game was played in front of a crowd of friends and family and about 25 former Blue Knights participated in the annual event.
"As usual, the game was played in good spirits and the weekend was enjoyable for all, especially for our former soccer players back on campus," said Head Men's Soccer Coach Nick Roberts. Below is a picture of the teams and coaches following the Alumni's win.
Herrera Shines as UU Overcomes 2-0 Deficit
URBANA, Ohio (October 16, 2009) - On a frigid afternoon, the Urbana University men's soccer ended a 3-game losing streak with 3 unanswered goals. After falling behind 2-0 in the first 9:03, the Blue Knights stormed back to beat the Cardinals from Saginaw Valley State University.
The teams began the game with a flurry of action, scoring 3 goals in the first 12 minutes. The Cardinals collected their 2nd goal of the game in the 10th minute, but the Blue Knights answered exactly 2 minutes later with a goal by sophomore co-captain Robbie Frank. Jordan Herrera (pictured above) and Nick Kadoves provided the assists, and the Urbana comeback had begun.
In the chilly October wind, Urbana's offense provided the heat in the second half. Herrera tied the game on one of his team-high 4 shots in the 66th minute. His goal came on a header off a corner kick from Justin Parmenter, but Herrera saved his best for last.
In the 87th minute, Herrera received a long pass from Frank. He dribbled past the defense and into the box. Herrera had a good look at the goal, but he passed on his scoring opportunity to provide a better one for his teammate Eric Warrick. Warrick had no trouble beating the keeper thanks to Herrera's pinpoint pass. The goal was Warrick's first of the season, and it proved to be the game-winner as Urbana held on for the 3-2 victory. Herrera scored or assisted on all 3 Blue Knight goals.
The Blue Knights (3-9-1) hit the road on Wednesday after 5 straight home games. The team travels to Columbus to take on their rivals from Ohio Dominican University under the lights. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. [Game Stats]
Blue Knights Drop 3rd Straight to Ranked Opponent
URBANA, Ohio (October 13, 2009) - Facing their third straight nationally-ranked opponent at home, the Urbana University men's soccer team fell 4-0 to #25 Ashland University this afternoon.
Ashland struck first in the 5th minute on the games' first corner kick. The Eagles' Ross Ashley headed in a loose ball for the early 1-0 lead. Nine minute later, Ashley scored his second of the day after his shot ricocheted into the net off the left post. The Eagles took a 2-goal advantage into the second half. In the 73rd minute, another ricochet led to an Eagle goal. This time, an Ashland shot clipped a Blue Knight defender and deflected past keeper Huw Howell-Pryce. The Eagles' 3rd goal ended Urbana's hope for a comeback. Ashland (7-2-4) tacked on the 4th goal of the day on a penalty kick with 7 seconds remaining in the game.
The Blue Knights (2-9-1) host their 5th straight home game on Friday when they welcome the Cardinals from Saginaw Valley State University. Game time is 4:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
4th Ranked Falcons Fly Past Blue Knights
URBANA, Ohio (October 10, 2009) - The Urbana University men's soccer team fell to the 4th ranked Falcons from Notre Dame College at home on Saturday afternoon. Notre Dame scored twice in a span of 2 minutes late in the first half and held on for the 5-0 victory.
Urbana had an opportunity to get on the board first in the game's 29th minute, but Hayden Brown's shot hit the crossbar. The Falcons' Luke Holmes found the back of the net 4 minutes later for the 1-0 lead. Notre Dame (9-1-1) showed how they have become a national powerhouse with an aggressive attack for the remainder of the match.
The Blue Knights (2-8-1) are back at home on Tuesday to host Ashland University. Game time is 4:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
Blue Knights Fall Short Against #23 MVNU
URBANA, Ohio (October 3, 2009) - On a blustery day on the campus of Urbana University, the Blue Knights men's soccer team dropped a 3-0 decision to the 23rd ranked Cougars from Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. The Cougars used 2 first half Chris Mast goals to build an early lead and the visitors never looked back. The Cougar defense tightened in the second half, and Mast earned a hat trick with his 3rd goal of the day in the game's 81st minute.
Urbana's best chance for a score came on back-to-back shots by Hayden Brown. A Cougar defender stopped the first and the keeper regrouped to save the second.
The Blue Knights (2-7-1) play again at home next Saturday afternoon. They host the nationally-ranked Falcons from Notre Dame College at 2:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
Parmenter's Performance is Week's Best
URBANA, Ohio (October 2, 2009) - Urbana University men's soccer player Justin Parmenter (Grove City, Ohio/Grove City HS) has been named the Blue Knight Student-Athlete of the Week. Parmenter provided both Blue Knight goals in Urbana's 2-2 tie with the University of Findlay on Wednesday night. His first goal came with 1:06 remaining in the first half. Parmenter got behind the Oiler defense, thanks to a pinpoint pass from teammate Adam Craddick, and beat the keeper to erase a 1-0 deficit. Parmenter's second goal gave the Blue Knights a 2-1 lead in the 75th minute. The junior forward corralled a pass from sophomore Robbie Frank, and from about 25 yards out, Parmenter sent a diving shot over the keeper's head and into the back of the net.
Parmenter has been on a roll lately. He fired a game-high 6 shots against Findlay, including 3 shots on goal. He nearly pulled off a hat trick in the 78th minute, but his shot sailed just over the crossbar. After missing the first 2 games of the season, Parmenter has played his way into the starting lineup. He leads the team in points (7), and he is tied for the team lead in goals (3) with teammate Jordan Herrera. This week, he also had an assist against Otterbein. On September 15th, Parmenter netted his first career goal, a game-winner at Marian.
Parmenter and the Blue Knights look for continued improvement tomorrow as they host #23 Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. Game time is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
Blue Knights Settle for Tie Against Oilers
URBANA, Ohio (September 30, 2009) - On a brisk, sunny afternoon the Urbana University men's soccer team battled to an exciting 2-2 tie with the University of Findlay. Urbana tied the game at 1 goal apiece with 1:06 left in the first half, and Findlay pulled off the same feat with 1:12 remaining in the second half.
The match opened with 35 back-and-forth minutes before the Oilers struck first. Findlay's Mate Farkas deposited the ball in the back of the net after assists from teammates Kyle Pahren and Brennan Williams.
With just over a minute remaining in the first half, Urbana had an answer. Senior midfielder Adam Craddick sent a pass to a streaking Justin Parmenter. The junior got behind the Oiler defense and beat the keeper in the left corner to tie the score at 1.
The second half started much like the first. The two evenly matched teams battled for field position and scoring opportunities. Urbana's Joey Perkins sent a pinpoint pass ahead to co-captain Robbie Frank. Frank's header to the right post was deflected by a diving Findlay keeper. The ball ricocheted off his hand and hit the post before being cleared by the defense.
Urbana just missed on that scoring opportunity, but they wouldn't miss on their next. This time, Frank sent a pass to Parmenter in the middle of the field. Parmenter corralled the pass from 30 yards out and collected his second goal of the day on a bloop shot over the keeper's head.
The Blue Knights appeared to be on their way to their third win of the season, but with 1:12 left on the clock, Findlay scored the equalizer. Corey Keister beat Urbana keeper Huw Howell-Pryce in the top right corner to send the game to overtime.
Team defense shined in the extra frames. Urbana mounted a furious charge in front of the home crowd, but Findlay keeper Matthew Brooks made more a couple game-saving diving stops. Justin Parmenter (pictured) nearly pulled off a hat trick late in the contest, but his shot sailed over the keeper's head. Findlay's best opportunity came on a shot in the second overtime that hit the crossbar before the Blue Knights' defense could clear the ball. Urbana out shot Findlay 5-3 in the extra periods, but the Blue Knights had to settle for a 2-2 tie.
The Blue Knights (2-6-1) are home for their next four contests. The team hosts the nationally ranked Cougars from Mt. Vernon Nazarene this Saturday, October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
Urbana Upended at Otterbein
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (September 26, 2009) - For the second straight game, the Blue Knights men's soccer team fell to the Cardinals. This time, it was the Otterbein Cardinals who got the best of Urbana in a 6-2 win on Saturday afternoon.
Otterbein raced out to a 4-0 lead in the first half. Urbana answered early in the second half on a goal by junior Nick Kadoves. Kadoves headed in Urbana's first goal of the game in the 49th minute off a crossing pass from fellow junior Justin Parmenter. Otterbein's Matt Beckett ended any hopes of a comeback with his 4th goal of the day in the 70th minute. The Cardinals would tack on another goal before Urbana's Jordan Herrera ended the scoring with a header off a pass from Hayden Brown in the 81st minute.
With the loss, the Blue Knights fall to 2-6 on the season. The team returns home for a match on Wednesday against the University of Findlay. Game time is at 4:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
Cardinals Clip Blue Knights
URBANA, Ohio (September 20, 2009) - The Urbana University men's soccer team took a tough loss at home today in a light rain against the Wheeling Jesuit University Cardinals. The Blue Knights appeared to be in control after a scoreless first half, but a questionable call changed everything in the 66th minute of WJU's 2-1 win.
Controversy erupted when the referee granted a penalty kick to the Cardinals after it appeared that the player slipped on his own accord in the box. On the penalty kick, Blue Knight keeper Huw Howell-Pryce got a hand on the shot, but it still deflected into the back of the net for the day's first goal.
Less than 3 minutes later, WJU's Paul Silverstrone struck again, this time without controversy. Silverstrone fired a rocket of a shot over the keeper's head from nearly 35 yards out. The goal proved to be the game-winner as an inspired Urbana squad mounted a furious rally.
With just over 2 minutes remaining, the Blue Knights' effort paid off with a Nick Kadoves' (pictured) goal to cut the deficit in half. Kadoves used assists from defender Nicodemus George and midfielder Cody Meier to collect his first goal of the season, but it would be too little, too late. The Cardinals milked the final 2 minutes off the clock and left with their 5th victory of the year. Urbana dropped to 2-5 on the young season.
The Blue Knights will try to get back in the win column next Saturday at Otterbein College. The teams kick off at 2:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
Blue Knights Get Back on Winning Track
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (September 15, 2009) - The Urbana University men's soccer team ended a 4-game losing streak on Tuesday night, knocking off the Marian University Knights by a score of 2-0. Urbana and Marian ended a scoreless first half before Blue Knight junior Justin Parmenter (Grove City, Ohio/Grove City HS) came off the bench to net the first goal of the game in the 54th minute. Less than 3 minutes later, sophomore Robbie Frank (Kitchener, Canada) provided some insurance with Urbana's 2nd goal of the contest. The Blue Knights' defense tightened and goalkeeper Huw Howell-Pryce (Wallingford, England) notched his first shutout of the season. Howell-Pryce had 7 saves on the night.
Urbana (2-4) will look to stay in the win column as they host Wheeling Jesuit University on Sunday in their home opener. The men's game is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m., after the women's game at 1:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
Bears Beat Blue Knights 1-0
CHARLESTON, W.V. (September 13, 2009) - The Urbana University men's soccer team dropped a close contest today against West Virginia Tech. The Bears got a goal in the 56th minute and held on for the 1-0 win. Urbana has dropped 4 straight contests since their season-opening win at Gannon. The Blue Knights hope to halt the losing streak on Tuesday night as they travel to Indianapolis to take on the Marian Knights at 7:30 p.m. [Game Stats]
Blue Knights Show Improvement, Fall to Bobcats
WVWC breaks 1-1 tie, wins 3-1 over visiting UU
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia (September 12, 2009) - The Blue Knight men's soccer team faced off against the Bobcats of West Virginia Wesleyan College today. The boys had a hard fought match on the pitch, but came up short, losing 3-1. The game was tied 1-1 at half time after freshman Ryan Kleman evened the score off a corner kick from Joey Perkins. For Kleman, the goal was the first of his collegiate career. The second half was a tough one for Urbana with the Bobcats edging the Blue Knights and gaining the edge with 2 goals. The Knights are back in action tomorrow against West Virginia Tech at 2:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
Follow the Blue Knights Live on Saturday
Urbana travels to Buchhannon, West Virginia to take on the powerhouse Bobcats
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia (September 12, 2009) - The Urbana University men's and women's soccer teams take a trip through West Virginia this weekend to take on West Virginia Wesleyan College on Saturday afternoon, followed by a Sunday doubleheader at West Virginia Tech. You can follow the games at WVWC on Saturday LIVE by CLICKING HERE to follow the Bobcats' Live Game Tracker. The men kickoff at 3:00 p.m., followed by the women's game at 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, the women begin at 12:00 p.m., followed by the men's game at 2:00 p.m.
Blue Knights Drop 2nd Straight
Northwood hands Urbana its 2nd straight 3-0 loss
MIDLAND, Michigan (September 9, 2009) - Northwood University scored 3 first half goals to knock off the visiting Blue Knights this afternoon in Michigan. The Timberwolves struck first in the 18th minute and didn't look back. Northwood outshot Urbana 19-9. Blue Knight keeper Huw Howell-Pryce had 8 saves in the contest, but the Urbana offense struggled to generate any goals.
Urbana drops to 1-2 on the season. The Blue Knights return to action on Saturday at West Virginia Wesleyan College. They play the first game of a doubleheader with the women's team. The men kick off at 3:00 p.m. [Game Stats]
Mercyhurst Beats Blue Knights
Lakers score early and often in 3-0 victory
ERIE, Pennsylvania (August 30, 2009) - Mercyhurst College used a 9th minute penalty kick to get on the board early in today's contest against Urbana University. Playing in front of the home crowd, the Lakers fed off the early goal and found the back of the net twice more in the next 23 minutes. The Laker defense allowed just 7 Blue Knight shots the rest of the day to earn the 3-0 shutout victory.
Urbana drops to 1-1 on the season, while Mercyhurst improves to 1-1. The Blue Knights return to the field next Wednesday night (September 9) at Northwood University. [Game Stats]
Kolhoff's Late Goal Nets Win for Blue Knights
A trio of sophomores propel UU to 3-1 win in season opener
ERIE, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2009) - Playing his first collegiate varsity soccer game, sophomore John Kolhoff (Toledo, Ohio/Start HS) made a dramatic first impression. With the game knotted at 1 goal apiece, Kolhoff (pictured) netted a game-winner in the 82nd minute under the lights at Gannon University. For good measure, Kolhoff added an assist on sophomore Jordan Herrera's (Findlay, Ohio/Cory-Rawson HS) insurance goal in the 87th minute to secure Urbana's season-opening 3-1 win.
It's the first time Urbana has won on the road to open a season since 2006. The Blue Knights defeated Tri-State University that year en route to an 11-7 record.
The Blue Knights struck first in the contest when sophomore Joey Perkins (Pickerington, Ohio/North HS) found a streaking Herrera who beat the Gannon goalkeeper in the upper right corner in the 20th minute. Herrera's 2 goals were twice as many as he scored during his freshman season last year.
New Urbana goalkeeper Huw Howell-Pryce (Wallingford, England) had 10 saves on 28 Gannon shots. Gannon out-shot Urbana 28-9, but the Blue Knights' super sophomores made the most of their opportunities.
Urbana remains on the road this weekend to take on Mercyhurst College on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm. [Game Stats]