CHICAGO -- Freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute (pictured above) as the University of Chicago defeated the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 1-0 in non-conference men's soccer action Sunday at Stagg Field.
Senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ Wauwatosa West) recorded the assist on Kurfirst's goal, his second of the year.
Chicago held the Warhawks to two shots on goal, as freshman netminder Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) needed to make only one save to record the shutout.
Team Records
With its second straight win, Chicago raised its record above the .500 mark at 7-6-1. Wisconsin-Whitewater slipped to 10-7, losing for only the second time in its last six contests. The Warhawks entered the game as the sixth-ranked team in the NSCAA North Region.
Beyond the Box Score
The 1-0 win ended the Maroons' five-game losing streak in games decided by one goal. Chicago improved to 4-6 in one-goal affairs on the season.
Sunday's match was the Maroons' final non-conference tilt of the season. Chicago finished the year 7-2-2 in non-league play.
Chicago improved to 3-1-1 at Stagg Field.
With Sunday's win, the Maroons snapped a four-game series losing streak and took an 8-7-1 all-time lead in the rivalry.
Both of Kurfirst's goals this season have been game-winners.
With his assist, Pikna has registered a point in three of his last four games.
Lane's shutout was his fifth of the campaign.
Prior to the start of the match, former All-American Pat Barry participated in the captains coin toss. Friday night, Barry (1999-2001) became the first UChicago men's soccer player inducted into the University's Athletics Hall of Fame.
Up Next
Chicago returns to University Athletic Association play Friday afternoon when it entertains Case Western Reserve University at 3 p.m. Friday's game marks the start of a three-game season-ending UAA homestand.
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Coville Nets Two as Maroons Blank Concordia
CHICAGO -- Senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) scored two goals and assisted on another as the University of Chicago men's soccer team defeated Concordia University Chicago 4-0 Thursday night at Stagg Field.
Chicago, which snapped a five-game losing streak, scored the only goal it would need in the 13th minute on senior midfielder Alan Pikna's (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) fifth goal of the season. Pikna took a feed from freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons) and slipped a shot past Cougar netminder John Gehm.
Coville made it 2-0 in the 37th minute on a shot from 10 yards out off an assist from freshman forward Nic Lopez (Tulsa, Okla./ Cascia Hall).
Coville tallied his second goal of the game and eighth of the season just 39 seconds into the second period. Kurfirst collected his second assist of the evening as he fed Coville in the box.
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) capped the scoring off an assist from Coville in the 52nd minute. Chase's goal was his third of the year.
Chicago (6-6-2) outshot the Cougars by a 25-4 margin. Gehm made several point blank stops to keep Concordia (3-13-1) in the match in the first half. He finished the night with six saves.
Freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) made one save in 87 minutes for the Maroons, before giving way to sophomore Mason Harless (Plymouth, Minn./ Robbinsdale Armstrong) for the final 2:53.
Thursday's match marked the first meeting between the two schools.
The Maroons host the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in their final non-conference game of the year Sunday at 1 p.m.
Chicago, which snapped a five-game losing streak, scored the only goal it would need in the 13th minute on senior midfielder Alan Pikna's (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) fifth goal of the season. Pikna took a feed from freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons) and slipped a shot past Cougar netminder John Gehm.
Coville made it 2-0 in the 37th minute on a shot from 10 yards out off an assist from freshman forward Nic Lopez (Tulsa, Okla./ Cascia Hall).
Coville tallied his second goal of the game and eighth of the season just 39 seconds into the second period. Kurfirst collected his second assist of the evening as he fed Coville in the box.
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) capped the scoring off an assist from Coville in the 52nd minute. Chase's goal was his third of the year.
Chicago (6-6-2) outshot the Cougars by a 25-4 margin. Gehm made several point blank stops to keep Concordia (3-13-1) in the match in the first half. He finished the night with six saves.
Freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) made one save in 87 minutes for the Maroons, before giving way to sophomore Mason Harless (Plymouth, Minn./ Robbinsdale Armstrong) for the final 2:53.
Thursday's match marked the first meeting between the two schools.
The Maroons host the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in their final non-conference game of the year Sunday at 1 p.m.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Men's Soccer Falls in Double O.T.
NEW YORK -- New York University's Kyle Green scored both of his team's goals as the host Violets defeated the University of Chicago men's soccer team 2-1 in double overtime in University Athletic Association action Sunday afternoon.
With just over a minute left in the match, Colm Dillane sent a corner kick to Green, who headed the ball into the net to give NYU (6-6-1 overall, 2-2 UAA) the victory.
Green gave the Violets the lead in the 18th minute, scoring on a breakaway after stealing a pass back to the keeper.
Senior Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) headed in a corner kick attempt from sophomore Sawyer Kisken (Fairbanks, Alaska/ West Valley) in the 82nd minute to even the score and send the game into overtime. The goal was Coville's sixth of the season.
Coville (pictured) nearly gave the Maroons (5-6-2, 0-4) the win in the final minute of regulation with a header off the top of the crossbar. In the first overtime, he fired a shot from 30 yards away that NYU netminder Forrest Sexton stopped with a diving save -- one of his seven on the day.
The Maroons, who suffered their fifth straight loss, outshot NYU 15-8.
Chicago returns home for its final non-conference game of the year Thursday against Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
With just over a minute left in the match, Colm Dillane sent a corner kick to Green, who headed the ball into the net to give NYU (6-6-1 overall, 2-2 UAA) the victory.
Green gave the Violets the lead in the 18th minute, scoring on a breakaway after stealing a pass back to the keeper.
Senior Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) headed in a corner kick attempt from sophomore Sawyer Kisken (Fairbanks, Alaska/ West Valley) in the 82nd minute to even the score and send the game into overtime. The goal was Coville's sixth of the season.
Coville (pictured) nearly gave the Maroons (5-6-2, 0-4) the win in the final minute of regulation with a header off the top of the crossbar. In the first overtime, he fired a shot from 30 yards away that NYU netminder Forrest Sexton stopped with a diving save -- one of his seven on the day.
The Maroons, who suffered their fifth straight loss, outshot NYU 15-8.
Chicago returns home for its final non-conference game of the year Thursday against Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Men's Soccer Drops 4th Straight, 2-1 at Brandeis
BOSTON -- Kyle Feather's goal early in the second half proved to be the difference as host Brandeis University defeated the University of Chicago 2-1 in University Athletic Association men's soccer action Friday afternoon.
With their fourth straight loss, the Maroons fell to 5-5-2 overall, 0-3 in UAA play. Brandeis improved to 8-3-1 overall, 1-1-1 in league action.
With the match even at 1-1 in the 57th minute, Brandeis' Ben Applefield dribbled along the left side and centered the ball to Feather, who found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the year.
Sam Ocel gave the Judges the lead just 3:32 into the contest on a shot into the far left corner. Steve Keuchkarian was credited with the assist.
Chicago got on the board in the 21st minute when freshman midfielder Nick Codispoti (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ Chaminade) (pictured) sent a cross to senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West), who finished for his fourth goal of the season.
The Maroons outshot Brandeis 14-8, including an 8-2 margin in the second half. Blake Minchoff collected four saves for the Judges, while Chicago freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) stopped three shots.
Chicago plays the second half of its UAA weekend doubleheader Sunday at New York University. Sunday's match will mark the Maroons' final road appearance of the year.
With their fourth straight loss, the Maroons fell to 5-5-2 overall, 0-3 in UAA play. Brandeis improved to 8-3-1 overall, 1-1-1 in league action.
With the match even at 1-1 in the 57th minute, Brandeis' Ben Applefield dribbled along the left side and centered the ball to Feather, who found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the year.
Sam Ocel gave the Judges the lead just 3:32 into the contest on a shot into the far left corner. Steve Keuchkarian was credited with the assist.
Chicago got on the board in the 21st minute when freshman midfielder Nick Codispoti (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ Chaminade) (pictured) sent a cross to senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West), who finished for his fourth goal of the season.
The Maroons outshot Brandeis 14-8, including an 8-2 margin in the second half. Blake Minchoff collected four saves for the Judges, while Chicago freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) stopped three shots.
Chicago plays the second half of its UAA weekend doubleheader Sunday at New York University. Sunday's match will mark the Maroons' final road appearance of the year.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Men's Soccer Falls to Carnegie Mellon in Double O.T.
PITTSBURGH -- Scott Gerfen's goal 10 seconds into the second overtime period lifted host Carnegie Mellon University to a 3-2 win over the University of Chicago Sunday in University Athletic Association men's soccer action.
After collecting a ball that was played back to the outside at the onset of the fourth period, Gerfen moved up the right side and fired a shot inside the far post for the game-winner.
Chicago (5-4-2 overall, 0-2 UAA) held a 2-1 lead until the 87th minute when Chris Wysocki headed in a ball off a corner kick to force overtime.
Carnegie Mellon (5-4-1, 1-1) scored the game's first goal in the 59th minute. Following a deflected free kick, Mike Ferraco propelled a ball off his chest into the Chicago net from six yards away.
The Maroons scored twice during a five-minute stretch late in the second half, first on an own goal in the 71st minute.
In the 76th minute, sophomore Sawyer Kisken's (Fairbanks, Alaska/ West Valley) (pictured) shot was deflected by a Tartan defender and rolled to senior Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty), who sent the ball into the open net for his fifth goal of the season.
Chicago, which was outshot 15-8, suffered its third straight loss, all one-goal decisions.
The Maroons travel to Boston Friday to take on UAA rival Brandeis University.
After collecting a ball that was played back to the outside at the onset of the fourth period, Gerfen moved up the right side and fired a shot inside the far post for the game-winner.
Chicago (5-4-2 overall, 0-2 UAA) held a 2-1 lead until the 87th minute when Chris Wysocki headed in a ball off a corner kick to force overtime.
Carnegie Mellon (5-4-1, 1-1) scored the game's first goal in the 59th minute. Following a deflected free kick, Mike Ferraco propelled a ball off his chest into the Chicago net from six yards away.
The Maroons scored twice during a five-minute stretch late in the second half, first on an own goal in the 71st minute.
In the 76th minute, sophomore Sawyer Kisken's (Fairbanks, Alaska/ West Valley) (pictured) shot was deflected by a Tartan defender and rolled to senior Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty), who sent the ball into the open net for his fifth goal of the season.
Chicago, which was outshot 15-8, suffered its third straight loss, all one-goal decisions.
The Maroons travel to Boston Friday to take on UAA rival Brandeis University.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Maroons Fall to Emory on PK
CHICAGO -- Despite controlling the play for the majority of the contest, the University of Chicago dropped a 1-0 decision to Emory University in University Athletic Association men's soccer action Saturday at Stagg Field.
The only goal of the match came in the 69th minute when the Eagles' Andrew Natalino fired a penalty kick into the lower left corner of the net past a diving freshman goalkeeper Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial).
Chicago (5-2-2, 0-1) outshot the Eagles by a 15-5 margin, forcing Emory netminder Alex Wong to make nine saves.
The Maroons' first scoring chance came in the 19th minute when freshman Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) fired a shot off the post.
Freshman Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) nearly tied the game in the 80th minute with a blast off the crossbar that came straight down without crossing the goal line.
Lane made two saves on the afternoon as he suffered his first loss in eight starts.
The loss ended Chicago's unbeaten streak at seven matches.
The Maroons return to non-conference play on the road Tuesday at Carthage College.
The only goal of the match came in the 69th minute when the Eagles' Andrew Natalino fired a penalty kick into the lower left corner of the net past a diving freshman goalkeeper Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial).
Chicago (5-2-2, 0-1) outshot the Eagles by a 15-5 margin, forcing Emory netminder Alex Wong to make nine saves.
The Maroons' first scoring chance came in the 19th minute when freshman Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) fired a shot off the post.
Freshman Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) nearly tied the game in the 80th minute with a blast off the crossbar that came straight down without crossing the goal line.
Lane made two saves on the afternoon as he suffered his first loss in eight starts.
The loss ended Chicago's unbeaten streak at seven matches.
The Maroons return to non-conference play on the road Tuesday at Carthage College.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Three Maroons Earn UAA Weekly Honors
CHICAGO -- University of Chicago senior men's soccer player Rashad Masri (Louisville, Ky./ Collegiate), junior men's cross country runner Billy Whitmore (Rocky River, Ohio/ St. Ignatius), and junior football player Dee Brizzolara (Aurora, Ohio/ Aurora) have been selected as this week's University Athletic Association Athletes of the Week in their respective sports.
Masri (pictured) was cited as the UAA's defensive performer of the week following his performance in Chicago's scoreless tie at 21st-ranked Wheaton (Ill.) College and 3-2 win at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Led by Masri, who garnered his first UAA weekly award of the season and the second of his career, the Maroons allowed only eight shots on goal in the two contests.
Whitmore finished ninth among 323 runners as the Maroons captured fifth place at the 32-team Illinois Intercollegiate Championships, hosted by Illinois State University. He crossed the line with an eight-kilometer time of 24:48.
Whitmore received his second UAA weekly citation in as many weeks and the third of his career.
Brizzolara was chosen as the conference's offensive and special teams player of the week after accumulating 325 all-purpose yards and scoring three touchdowns, including the winning score in the game's final two minutes, as the Maroons toppled Elmhurst College 33-26 at Stagg Field.
Tabbed as the UAA Athlete of the Week for the first time in 2011 and the sixth time during his career, Brizzolara returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown with 1:36 left in the game to break a 26-26 tie. He caught seven passes for 146 yards, including TD catches of 14 and 17 yards.
Masri (pictured) was cited as the UAA's defensive performer of the week following his performance in Chicago's scoreless tie at 21st-ranked Wheaton (Ill.) College and 3-2 win at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Led by Masri, who garnered his first UAA weekly award of the season and the second of his career, the Maroons allowed only eight shots on goal in the two contests.
Whitmore finished ninth among 323 runners as the Maroons captured fifth place at the 32-team Illinois Intercollegiate Championships, hosted by Illinois State University. He crossed the line with an eight-kilometer time of 24:48.
Whitmore received his second UAA weekly citation in as many weeks and the third of his career.
Brizzolara was chosen as the conference's offensive and special teams player of the week after accumulating 325 all-purpose yards and scoring three touchdowns, including the winning score in the game's final two minutes, as the Maroons toppled Elmhurst College 33-26 at Stagg Field.
Tabbed as the UAA Athlete of the Week for the first time in 2011 and the sixth time during his career, Brizzolara returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown with 1:36 left in the game to break a 26-26 tie. He caught seven passes for 146 yards, including TD catches of 14 and 17 yards.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Maroons Win on Late Goals
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- En route to extending its unbeaten streak to five games, the University of Chicago men's soccer team scored twice in the game's final 15 minutes to defeat host Illinois Wesleyan University 3-2 Saturday evening.
Illinois Wesleyan (3-3) scored the only goal of the first when when Tim Griffin tallied in the 11th minute.
Chicago evened the score in the 62nd minute on senior midfielder Alan Pikna's (Wauwatosa, Wis./West) third goal of the season off an assist from freshman forward Nic Lopez (Tulsa, Okla./ Cascia Hall).
Kyle Gorgol converted a penalty kick four minutes later to put the Titans on top 2-1.
Chicago drew back to even in the 75th minute on a 30-yard shot off the foot of freshman midfielder Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) (pictured).
In the 79th minute, freshman forward Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Kenosha Tremper) scored the game-winner off assists from senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) and freshman midfielder Nick Codispoti (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ Chaminade).
Both goalkeepers, Chicago freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) and Illinois Wesleyan's Tim Hegwood, each made three saves.
Chicago, which is 4-0-1 in its last five outings, makes its 2011 home debut Wednesday afternoon against Elmhurst College. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
Illinois Wesleyan (3-3) scored the only goal of the first when when Tim Griffin tallied in the 11th minute.
Chicago evened the score in the 62nd minute on senior midfielder Alan Pikna's (Wauwatosa, Wis./West) third goal of the season off an assist from freshman forward Nic Lopez (Tulsa, Okla./ Cascia Hall).
Kyle Gorgol converted a penalty kick four minutes later to put the Titans on top 2-1.
Chicago drew back to even in the 75th minute on a 30-yard shot off the foot of freshman midfielder Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) (pictured).
In the 79th minute, freshman forward Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Kenosha Tremper) scored the game-winner off assists from senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) and freshman midfielder Nick Codispoti (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ Chaminade).
Both goalkeepers, Chicago freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) and Illinois Wesleyan's Tim Hegwood, each made three saves.
Chicago, which is 4-0-1 in its last five outings, makes its 2011 home debut Wednesday afternoon against Elmhurst College. Game time is set for 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Maroons Win Third Straight
Sept. 10, 2011 - Men's Soccer
Maroons Win Third Straight
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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Four different players scored as the University of Chicago men's soccer team extended its winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Lakeland College.
Freshman forward Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) (pictured) got the Maroons (3-1) on the board in the 14th minute with his first career goal off an assist from sophomore midfielder Sam Preston (Arnoldsville, Ga./ Athens Academy).
Chicago made it 2-0 in the 36th minute when freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) tallied the first goal of his career. Freshman defender Jorge Sanchez-Cummings (Mexico City, Mexico/ Centro Educativo Tomas Moro) was credited with the assist.
The teams traded goals less than a minute apart early in the second half. After senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) scored his second of the year unassisted at 50:01, Lakeland's Craig Dekarske found the back of net at 50:45.
Pikna then set up senior midfielder Stanton Coville's (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) third goal of the season in the final minute of play.
Freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) and senior Chris Giusto (Davie, Fla./ Heritage) shared time in goal. Lane made a pair of saves without allowing a goal in the first half, before Giusto stopped two shots and yielded one goal in the second stanza.
Lakeland fell to 1-1-1 on the year.
Chicago continues its season-opening seven-game road swing Tuesday night at Wheaton (Ill.) College. Game time is set for 7 p.m. (CT).
Maroons Win Third Straight
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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Four different players scored as the University of Chicago men's soccer team extended its winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Lakeland College.
Freshman forward Matt Vecchitto (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./ Tremper) (pictured) got the Maroons (3-1) on the board in the 14th minute with his first career goal off an assist from sophomore midfielder Sam Preston (Arnoldsville, Ga./ Athens Academy).
Chicago made it 2-0 in the 36th minute when freshman forward Kyle Kurfirst (Western Springs, Ill./ Lyons Township) tallied the first goal of his career. Freshman defender Jorge Sanchez-Cummings (Mexico City, Mexico/ Centro Educativo Tomas Moro) was credited with the assist.
The teams traded goals less than a minute apart early in the second half. After senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) scored his second of the year unassisted at 50:01, Lakeland's Craig Dekarske found the back of net at 50:45.
Pikna then set up senior midfielder Stanton Coville's (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) third goal of the season in the final minute of play.
Freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) and senior Chris Giusto (Davie, Fla./ Heritage) shared time in goal. Lane made a pair of saves without allowing a goal in the first half, before Giusto stopped two shots and yielded one goal in the second stanza.
Lakeland fell to 1-1-1 on the year.
Chicago continues its season-opening seven-game road swing Tuesday night at Wheaton (Ill.) College. Game time is set for 7 p.m. (CT).
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Maroons Win Second Straight
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. -- Senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West) scored the only goal of the match late in the first half as the University of Chicago men's soccer team defeated host Wabash College 1-0 Wednesday evening.
With just under 10 minutes remaining in the first half, Chicago (2-1) sent a shot toward Wabash goalkeeper Matt Paul, who punched the ball to the far side of the box. Pikna then stepped up and headed the ball inside the left post for his first goal of the season and first career game-winner.
The Maroons held Wabash (1-1-1) to just five shots overall and -- for the second straight game -- none on goal.
Chicago travels to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to take on Lakeland College Saturday at 1 p.m.
With just under 10 minutes remaining in the first half, Chicago (2-1) sent a shot toward Wabash goalkeeper Matt Paul, who punched the ball to the far side of the box. Pikna then stepped up and headed the ball inside the left post for his first goal of the season and first career game-winner.
The Maroons held Wabash (1-1-1) to just five shots overall and -- for the second straight game -- none on goal.
Chicago travels to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to take on Lakeland College Saturday at 1 p.m.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Maroons Defeat Kalamazoo 4-0
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Four different players scored for the University of Chicago men's soccer team as it defeated host Kalamazoo College 4-0 Sunday afternoon for its first victory of the 2011 campaign.
Senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) gave the Maroons (1-1) the only goal they would need when he notched his second of the season off an assist from senior defender Rashad Masri (Louisville, Ky./ Collegiate) in the 42nd minute.
Sophomore defender Alexis Onfroy (Yellow Springs, Ohio/ Yellow Springs) scored his first career goal in the 48th minute with an assist from senior midfielder Cole Kroshus (Bismarck, N.D./ Century).
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) (pictured) made it 3-0 with his first goal of the season in the 65th minute. Coville assisted on the goal, giving him five points (two goals, one assist) in two matches this season.
Chicago capped the scoring in the 82nd minute on freshman forward Michael Choquette's (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) first career tally.
The Maroons, who netted four goals in a game for the first time since Sept. 8, 2009 (vs. Lake Forest College), held Kalamazoo (1-1) without a shot.
Chicago continues its season-opening six-game road swing Wednesday when it travels to Crawfordsville, Indiana, to face Wabash College at 5:30 p.m. (ET).
Senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) gave the Maroons (1-1) the only goal they would need when he notched his second of the season off an assist from senior defender Rashad Masri (Louisville, Ky./ Collegiate) in the 42nd minute.
Sophomore defender Alexis Onfroy (Yellow Springs, Ohio/ Yellow Springs) scored his first career goal in the 48th minute with an assist from senior midfielder Cole Kroshus (Bismarck, N.D./ Century).
Junior midfielder Steven Chase (Cumberland, Maine/ Greely) (pictured) made it 3-0 with his first goal of the season in the 65th minute. Coville assisted on the goal, giving him five points (two goals, one assist) in two matches this season.
Chicago capped the scoring in the 82nd minute on freshman forward Michael Choquette's (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) first career tally.
The Maroons, who netted four goals in a game for the first time since Sept. 8, 2009 (vs. Lake Forest College), held Kalamazoo (1-1) without a shot.
Chicago continues its season-opening six-game road swing Wednesday when it travels to Crawfordsville, Indiana, to face Wabash College at 5:30 p.m. (ET).
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Men's Soccer Drops Season Debut in Overtime
RIVER FOREST, Ill. -- Dominican University's Andrew Lynch scored in the closing seconds of the first overtime period to lift the host Stars to a 2-1 victory over the University of Chicago men's soccer team in the season opener for both teams Thursday.
Lynch tallied off an assist from Kyle Boekeloo with 15 seconds remaining in the first overtime session.
Chicago scored the game's first goal in the 53rd minute when senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) notched his 21st career tally. Freshman forward Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) was credited with the assist.
Dominican evened the score on Leo Elizalde's goal in the 80th minute.
Chicago held a slim 10-8 edge on shots, but the Stars had eight corner kicks to the Maroons' two.
Dominican netminder Dan Cimicata collected four saves, while senior goalkeeper Chris Giusto (Davie, Fla./ Heritage) made one stop.
The Maroons continue their season-opening six-game road swing Sunday at Kalamazoo College. Game time is set for 2 p.m. (ET).
Lynch tallied off an assist from Kyle Boekeloo with 15 seconds remaining in the first overtime session.
Chicago scored the game's first goal in the 53rd minute when senior midfielder Stanton Coville (Powell, Ohio/ Olentangy Liberty) notched his 21st career tally. Freshman forward Michael Choquette (Springfield, Mass./ Loomis Chaffee) was credited with the assist.
Dominican evened the score on Leo Elizalde's goal in the 80th minute.
Chicago held a slim 10-8 edge on shots, but the Stars had eight corner kicks to the Maroons' two.
Dominican netminder Dan Cimicata collected four saves, while senior goalkeeper Chris Giusto (Davie, Fla./ Heritage) made one stop.
The Maroons continue their season-opening six-game road swing Sunday at Kalamazoo College. Game time is set for 2 p.m. (ET).
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Men's Soccer Ranked 6th in UAA Coaches Poll
CHICAGO -- The University of Chicago men's soccer team has been ranked sixth in the 2011 University Athletic Association preseason coaches poll.
Defending league champion New York University received five first-place votes to finish as the preseason favorite. Emory University placed second in the poll, followed by the University of Rochester. Washington (Mo.) University, Carnegie Mellon University, Chicago, Case Western Reserve University, and Brandeis University rounded out the ranking.
The Maroons tied for sixth place in the UAA a year ago with a 2-4-1 mark in conference action. Chicago finished 8-8-1 overall.
Chicago opens its 2011 campaign with six straight road matches, beginning Thursday, Sept. 1 at Dominican University.
Defending league champion New York University received five first-place votes to finish as the preseason favorite. Emory University placed second in the poll, followed by the University of Rochester. Washington (Mo.) University, Carnegie Mellon University, Chicago, Case Western Reserve University, and Brandeis University rounded out the ranking.
The Maroons tied for sixth place in the UAA a year ago with a 2-4-1 mark in conference action. Chicago finished 8-8-1 overall.
Chicago opens its 2011 campaign with six straight road matches, beginning Thursday, Sept. 1 at Dominican University.
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