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Wednesday, February 9, 2005
Southern Maine Tabs Mike Keller as Men's Soccer Coach
GORHAM, Maine -- Mike Keller, formerly the head coach of men's soccer at
Maine Maritime Academy, has been named the new head coach for men's soccer at the
University of Southern Maine. Al Bean, Director of Athletics, made the
announcement of Keller's appointment following an extensive search.
Keller, who previously served as Huskies' head coach for one season (1992)
and guided the team to a 9-7-0 record, returns to the Gorham campus after seven
years as the head men's soccer coach at Maine Maritime Academy. While at Maine
Maritime, Keller compiled a 27-83-6 record and twice earned the North Athletic
Conference Soccer Sportsmanship award (2003, 2004). During his tenure at Maine
Maritime, Keller also served as head coach of the women's soccer program (1998-
2000) and softball team (2000-2004), and was named the North Atlantic Conference
Softball Coach of the Year in 2002.
"I'm very excited about the opportunity to return to USM," commented Keller.
"I think that the program over the last five years (under coach Eric Miller) has
grown in the right direction. I want to keep it going in that direction.
"I'll be hitting the recruiting trails immediately looking to bring in some
quality players. The players we have returning and those who decide to (attend
USM) will dictate the style of play. Our fundamental underlying philosophy will
be to work hard and earn everything we get."
"We're very pleased to have Mike rejoin our staff after a long absence," said
Bean. "He brings a wealth of collegiate coaching experience to the program and
should be an excellent fit within the department. He has outstanding contacts in
the soccer community and is already working to bring his first class of recruits
to USM. We're confident that Mike will continue to build the reputation and
success level of the men's soccer program."
Prior to his position at Maine Maritime, Keller served as the head coach of
men's soccer, the Director of Athletics and an Instructor in the Sports Management
program at Thomas College (Waterville, Maine). Keller guided the Terrier soccer
team for five years from 1993 through the 1997 season and totaled a record of 27-
47-5. While on the Waterville campus, Keller led the Terriers to a Maine Athletic
Conference championship in 1995, earning Maine College Soccer Coach of the Year
honors.
Keller earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from the University
of Maine at Farmington in 1985. He began his collegiate coaching career in 1990
as the head coach of the University of Maine at Presque Isle, guiding the Owls to
a 4-9-1 record. Keller then went onto earn a master's degree in physical
education from the University of New Hampshire while serving as a graduate
assistant with the men's soccer program.
Keller has also worked as a high school teacher at Cony High School in
Augusta, Maine, from 1985-1989.
Active within the coaching profession, Keller is a member of the National
Soccer Coaches Association and has served as a representative for the NCAA New
England Women's Soccer committee and the Maine Athletic Conference representative
on the Northeast Regional Committee. He has also served as the State Director of
Olympic Development for Maine Youth Soccer.
Keller replaces Eric Miller who left after five seasons to pursue other
professional opportunities. Keller becomes the 12th head coach in the program's
48-year history. The Huskies are coming off of their finest season in 24 years,
finishing 11-5-3 overall and making their first post-season appearance since 1984.
TRANSACTION LINE: Southern Maine: Named Mike Keller men's soccer coach.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2004
(Courtesy of Coast Guard Sports Information)
ECAC Division III New England Tournament -- First Round Game
Coast Guard Downs Southern Maine 2-0
NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Sophomore midfielder Sean Munnis (Dowingtown, Penn.)
scored his first career goal just 2:43 into the match and senior Ryan Waitt
(Vernon, Conn.) registered his third shutout of the season as the fourth-seeded
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Bears advanced to the semifinals of the ECAC Division III
New England Men's Soccer Tournament for the second straight season by defeating
the fifth-seeded University of Southern Maine Huskies 2-0 in a first round game.
The victory moves the Bears (11-7-1) into a semifinal match on Saturday
against top-seeded M.I.T. M.I.T. defeated Plymouth State University in its first
round match 1-0. In other first round matches, seventh-seeded UMass Dartmouth
upset second-seeded Salve Regina University, 1-0, and third-seeded Rhode Island
College edged sixth-seeded Johnson and Wales University, 1-0.
Southern Maine, which enjoyed its finest season in 24 years and was making
its first postseason appearance since 1984, finished the season 11-5-3.
Sophomore midfielder Chris Toussaint (Shenorocke, N.Y.) assisted on the
Munnis goal as the Bears led 1-0 at halftime.
Coast Guard struck very quickly again in the second half as they did in the
first half as sophomore forward Casey Steuer (Madison, Wis.) gave the Bears an
insurance goal just 2:30 into the second half. Senior midfielder Joel Coito (San
Diego, Cal.) assisted as Coast Guard took a
2-0 lead.
The Bears outshot the Huskies 13-3. Waitt made six saves for Coast Guard
(11-7-1) while sophomore Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish Hill HS) made three
stops for Southern Maine.
At New London, Conn. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (11-5-3) 0 0 0
Coast Guard (11-7-1) 1 1 2
Scoring: 1. CG, Sean Munnis (Chris Toussaint), 2:43; CG, Casey Steuer (Joel
Coito), 47:30.
Goalie Saves: SM, Chris Willard 3 CG, Ryan Waitt 6
Shots: SM 3 CG 13
Corner Kicks: SM 2 CG 4
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Monday, November 8, 2004
Five Huskies Named to All-Little East Men's Soccer Team
Eric Miller Named Coach of the Year
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies men's soccer
team, which enjoyed its finest season in 23 years, reaped the rewards for its fine
season as a record five team members were named the All-Little East Conference
squad, and head coach Eric Miller was selected as the Coach of the Year. The all-
conference teams and individual awards were announced Monday afternoon.
Named to the All-Little East first team were senior forward Andy Budelman
(Rochester, N.H./ Spaulding HS) and senior midfielder Zach Rossignol (Portland,
Maine/Yarmouth HS). Earning spots in the second team were senior defenders Troy
Walz (Portland, Maine/Deering HS) and Mike Suesse (Westborough, Mass./Westborough
HS) and sophomore goalkeeper Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish Hill HS). This
is the first all-conference award for each player, and the first time that the
program has had five players honored.
Miller became the first USM men's soccer coach to be named Coach of the Year
in the 16-year history of men's soccer as a conference sport. The fifth-year
coach guided the Huskies to an 11-4-3 overall record and a 3-3-1 mark in
conference play. The Huskies were picked as the fifth seed in the ECAC Division
III New England Championship Tournament that begins Wednesday. It is the
program's first trip to a postseason tournament since 1984.
In his five seasons as the Huskies head coach, Miller has compiled a 30-53-10
overall record, including a 19-13-5 mark over the past two seasons.
"I believe the players recognition is well deserved," commented Miller.
"They each brought something to the team and the game that made us a better team.
"(Budelman) played the forward spot as well as any forward in the conference
this season. (Rossignol's) ability as our best passer was rewarding because I put
him in all our set pieces and he thrived on it. Willard was stellar in goal and
kept us in many games. (Walz) read the game very well, rarely got beat and was
able to control the game in the back. Suesse is a dedicated player who overcame
an injury to return and provide us with a lot of heart and leadership."
Miller was quick to share the credit for his honor. "I'm surprised (at being
selected) because there are other coaches in the league who did an outstanding job
this season. It's very rewarding because this team did the best job it could. It
was about having patience, sticking to a philosophy, and getting the players to
believe in that philosophy."
Budelman had a breakout season, scoring 17 goals and passing out three
assists for 37 total points. His 17 goals equals the second highest single-season
total in the 48-year history of the program. He had four game-winning goals
during the season.
Rossignol was an offensive stalwart in midfield, scoring one goal and setting
up nine others for 11 points.
Willard returned to the program after a year away from school to compile a
1.00 goals against average in 16 matches. He was credited with 76 saves, posted a
9-4-3 record and had seven shutouts.
Walz and Suesse were the anchors to a defense that allowed just 18 goals in
18 matches and had nine shutouts.
Little East Conference - 2004 Men's Soccer Awards
Offensive Player of the Year
Kyle Teixeira, Junior, Forward, Rhode Island College
Defensive Player of the Year
Jim Hogan, Senior, Back, Keene State College
Rookie of the Year
Jay Barney, Freshman, Goalkeeper, Eastern Connecticut State University
Coach of the Year
Eric Miller, University of Southern Maine
First Team
Name Position Class Institution
Casey Banks Forward Senior Keene State College
Kyle Teixeira Forward Junior Rhode Island College
Andrew Budelman Forward Senior University of Southern Maine
John Harke Midfield Senior Keene State College
Erik Scott Midfield Sophomore Keene State College
Sebastian Rodriguez Midfield Senior Plymouth State University
Zach Rossignol Midfield Senior University of Southern Maine
Jim Hogan Back Senior Keene State College
Bryan Biederman Back Sophomore Plymouth State University
Elton Livramento Back Senior University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Arlindo Dossantos Back Senior Western Connecticut State University
Dan Custance Goalkeeper Senior Plymouth State University
Second Team
Name Position Class Institution
Jason Lombardo Forward Senior Keene State College
Tiago Pinto Forward Junior University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Brad Fidler Forward Sophomore Western Connecticut State University
Zac Griffin Midfield Senior Eastern Connecticut State University
Steve Balgach Midfield Junior Plymouth State University
Mario Carvajal Midfield Senior Western Connecticut State University
Matt Cusack Midfield Junior Western Connecticut State University
Matt Fitzgerald Back Sophomore Eastern Connecticut State University
Derek Miles Back Sophomore Eastern Connecticut State University
Tim Leonard Back Junior Rhode Island College
Mike Suesse Back Senior University of Southern Maine
Troy Walz Back Senior University of Southern Maine
Jay Barney Goalkeeper Freshman Eastern Connecticut State University
Chris Willard Goalkeeper Sophomore University of Southern Maine
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Monday, November 8, 2004
Southern Maine Men's Soccer Selected to ECAC Tournament
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine men's soccer team earned
its first post-season berth in 20 years after being tapped as the fifth-seed in
the 2004 ECAC Division III New England Men's Soccer Championships. Southern Maine
last played in a post-season championship during its 1984 campaign.
Under the direction of fifth-year head coach and 2004 Little East Conference
Coach of the Year Eric Miller, the Huskies enter the tournament with an 11-4-3
overall mark - their best record since the 1981 season. Southern Maine will
travel to play the fourth seed, the United States Coast Guard Academy, (10-7-1) on
Wednesday (November 10) for a match starting at 2:00 p.m.
Other first round games include top-seeded Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (12-3-1) hosting eighth-seeded Plymouth State University; second-seeded
Salve Regina University (13-7) hosting the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
(11-6-1) and third-seeded Rhode Island College (11-8-2) hosting sixth-seeded
Johnson and Wales University (11-7-1).
The first-round winners will advance to the semifinals on Saturday, November,
13. The winner of Game #1 will face the winner of Game #4 and the winner of Game
#2 will play the winner of Game #3 in the other semifinal. Winners of each
semifinal game will advance to the championship on Sunday, November 14 at the
highest remaining seed.
2004 ECAC Division III Men's New England Soccer Championship
Seedings: 1. MIT 12-3-0; 2. Salve Regina 13-7-0; 3. Rhode Island College
11-8-2; 4. U.S. Coast Guard Academy 10-7-1; 5. Southern Maine 11-4-3; 6.
Johnson & Wales 11-8-1; 7. UMass Dartmouth 11-6-1; 8. Plymouth State 9-7-1
Quarterfinal Games - Wednesday, November 10
Game #1 - No. 1 MIT hosts No. 8 Plymouth
Game #2 - No. 2 Salve Regina hosts No. 7 UMass Dartmouth
Game #3 - No. 3 Rhode Island hosts No. 6 Johnson & Wales
Game #4 - No. 4 Coast Guard hosts No. 5 Southern Maine
Semifinals - Saturday, November 13 (hosted by highest remaining seeds)
Game #5 - Winner of Game #1 plays Winner of Game #4
Game #6 - Winner of Game #2 plays Winner of Game #3
Championship - Sunday, November 14 (hosted by highest remaining seed)
Game #7 - Winner of Game #5 plays Winner of Game #6
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Sunday, October 31, 2004
Southern Maine Edges Western Connecticut 2-1
GORHAM, Maine -- Senior midfielder Kevin Colwell (South Berwick,
Maine/Marshwood HS) snapped a 1-1 tie with 7:04 to play to give the University of
Southern Maine Huskies a 2-1 victory over the Western Connecticut State University
Colonials in a Little East Conference soccer match Sunday afternoon. The match
was the regular season finale for both sides.
The Huskies, who enjoyed their best season since 1981, improved to 11-4-3
overall and 3-3-1 in the conference. Western Connecticut, which had won its
previous two matches, finished 5-11-3 overall and 1-5-1 in the Little East.
Colwell picked up a loose ball along the left sideline, beat one defender's
tackle and slid a 12-yard, right-footed shot under the on-charging Western
Connecticut goalkeeper, freshman Paul Melitsanopoulos (Norwalk, Conn.), for his
second goal of the season.
After a scoreless first half, USM grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute as
senior forward Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H./Spaulding HS) took a short pass from
freshman midfielder Kevin Dunham-Conway (Standish, Maine/Bonny Eagle HS) and
flicked a shot past Melitsanopoulos for his 17th goal of the season. Budelman's
17 goals equals the second highest single-season total for goals scored in the 48-
year history of the program. Ken Roberts had 17 goals in 1961. Only John Sylva,
who scored a record 20 in 1976, has more.
The lead lasted little more than two minutes as sophomore Bradley Fidler
(Morgantown, Pa./Twin Valley HS) ripped off a low 25-yard shot that USM senior
goalkeeper Jeff Gray (Scarborough, Maine/Yarmouth HS) got a hand on, but not
enough to deflect it wide. The goal was Fidler's seventh of the season.
Gray, making just his second start of the season, finished the match with six
saves. Melitsanopoulos was credited with three saves. Southern Maine had a slim
14-13 edge in shots while Western Connecticut had a 6-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Southern Maine will wait until November 8 to see if it is selected for a
berth in the ECAC tournament.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Western Connecticut (5-11-3; 1-5-1) 0 1 1
Southern Maine (11-4-3; 3-3-1) 0 2 2
Scoring: 1. SM, Andy Budelman 17 (Kevin Dunham-Conway) 58:30; 2. WC, Bradley
Fidler 7 (unassisted) 60:57; 3. SM, Kevin Colwell 2 (unassisted) 82:56.
Goalie Saves: WC, Paul Melitsanopoulos 3 SM, Jeff Gray 6
Shots: WC 13 SM 14
Corner Kicks: WC 6 SM 0
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Saturday, October 30, 2004
(Courtesy of Eastern Conn. Sports Information)
SEGURA'S OT GOAL LIFTS EASTERN M-SOCCER INTO LEC PLAYOFFS
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. -- Junior forward Carl Segura (AMHERST, MA) scored the
only goal of the match on his only shot 74 seconds into sudden death overtime to
boost the Eastern Connecticut State University men's soccer team to a 1-0 Little
East Conference win over the University of Southern Maine Saturday afternoon at
Thomas Nevers Field. With the victory, the Warriors qualify for the conference
playoffs.
Segura, who has four goals and an assist since moving to a starting position
on the front line five games ago, received a pass from junior midfielder Kevin
Marshall (BALTIC) deep on the right wing, carried into the box and unloaded a hard
line drive across the goal mouth. Southern Maine sophomore keeper Chris Willard
(Hampton, CT) dove to his right to get his hands on it but could not slow the ball
enough to keep it from carrying over the goal line.
Needing a win Saturday and a loss by the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth to qualify for its first LEC playoff berth in three years, Eastern
(6-10-3, 3-3-1) got both. Segura's fourth of the season gave the Warriors the win
over Southern Maine (10-4-3, 2-3-1) and UMass Dartmouth was shut out by conference
champion Keene State College, 6-0, Saturday morning. UMass Dartmouth entered play
Saturday in fourth place, two points ahead of Eastern and Southern Maine.
Unofficially, fourth-seeded Eastern will visit No. 1 seed Keene State and No.
3 seed Plymouth State University will visit No. 2 seed Rhode Island College in
semifinal-round matches Wednesday. The final is schedule for Saturday at the site
of the highest remaining seed. Rhode Island surged ahead of Plymouth Saturday in
the final standings with a 3-0 win Saturday over the Panthers.
Eastern ends the regular season with three straight shutout wins, all at
home. The Huskies entered play ranked in a tie for tenth in New England and
sharing fifth place in the conference with Eastern. Southern Maine will play a
makeup game with Western Connecticut on Sunday to conclude the regular season.
At Willimantic, Conn. 1 2 OT Final
Southern Maine (10-4-3, 2-3-1) 0 0 0 0
Eastern Conn. (6-10-3, 3-3-1) 0 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. EC, Carl Segura (Kevin Marshall) 91:14.
Saves: SM, Chris Willard 3 EC, Jay Barney 0.
Shots: SM 9, EC, 13
Corner kicks: SM, 5 EC 9
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Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Budelman Scores Twice, USM Downs Salem State 3-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Senior forward Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H./Spaulding
HS) scored a pair of first half goals to lead the University of Southern Maine
Huskies to a 3-0 victory over the Salem State College Vikings in a non-conference
men's soccer match Wednesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field.
The win was the third straight for the Huskies who improved to 10-3-3
overall. The 10-win season is the first by a USM men's team since the 1984 squad
finished 10-8. Salem State lost for the fourth straight time to slide to 4-12-0.
Budelman opened the scoring in the 18th minute when he picked up a loose ball
outside the 18-yard box, beat one defender and ripped a 12-yard shot that grazed
the near side post and went into the net.
Seven minutes later, Budelman combined with junior midfielder Jonathan
Martens (Tolland, Conn.) to work a give-and-go for his 16th goal of the season.
The 16 goals are the most by a USM player since Brian Cooke (1976) and Don
Franzese (1980) scored that many, and the third highest single-season total.
Martens finished the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 88th minute.
Sophomore goalkeeper Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish Hill HS) did not
have to record a save for Southern Maine to collect his seventh shutout of the
season. Senior Carlos Carmelo (Bogota, Columbia) had four saves for the Vikings.
Southern Maine held a 21-5 edge in shots attempted and a 6-1 advantage in
corner kicks.
The Huskies travel to Eastern Connecticut State University on Saturday for a
critical Little East Conference match before closing out the regular season on
Sunday when they host Western Connecticut State University in a makeup match that
was postponed September 18. Salem State will host Bridgewater State College in a
MASCAC match on Saturday.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Salem State (4-12-0) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (10-3-3) 2 1 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Andy Budelman (unassisted) 17:10; 2. SM, Budelman (Jonathan
Martens) 23:56; 3. SM, Martens (unassisted) 87:54.
Goalie Saves: SSC, Carlos Carmelo 4 SM, Chris Willard 0
Shots: SSC, 5 SM 21
Corner Kicks: SSC 1 SM 6
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Monday, October 25, 2004
USM's Andy Budelman Earns Little East Player of the Week Honors
GORHAM, Maine. - Senior forward Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H./Spaulding HS)
of the University of Southern Maine men's soccer team has been named the Little
East Conference Offensive Player of the Week after tallying three goals and adding
an assist in a 2-0 week for the Huskies.
Budelman joins Zach Rossignol (Portland, Maine/Yarmouth HS) and Chris Willard
(Hampton, Conn./Parish Hill HS) as the third USM men's soccer player to earn
Little East Player of the Week Honors this season.
Budelman, a co-captain, scored two goals, including the game-winner, to lead
USM to a 4-1 win over University of New England in the Huskies first game of the
week. Budelman then tallied his second game-winning goal of the week and an
assist in USM's 3-0 conference win over UMass-Dartmouth.
Budelman, who has scored three game-winning goals this season, is the Huskies
leading-scorer with 14 goals and three assists for 31 points. His 14 goals are
the most by a USM men's player since Don Franzese scored 16 in 1980.
USM, 9-3-3 overall and 2-2-1 in the conference, is at home versus Salem State
College on Wednesday, October 27 in a non-conference game at 3:00 p.m. The
Huskies close out the regular season on the road at Eastern Connecticut State
University on Saturday, October 30 at 1:00 p.m. and then at home versus Western
Connecticut State University on Sunday, October 31 at 1:00 p.m.
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Saturday, October 23, 2004
Bial Scores Two as Huskies Down Corsairs 3-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore forward Adam Bial (Wenham, Mass./Hamilton-Wenham
HS) scored a pair of second half goals to lead the University of Southern Maine
Huskies to a 3-0 victory over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs
in a Little East Conference match played Saturday afternoon at the USM Soccer
Field.
The win keeps the Huskies alive in the race for a berth in the upcoming LEC
tournament with one week remaining in the regular season. The top four teams in
the conference qualify for the single elimination tournament that begins November
3. Southern Maine is now 9-3-3 overall and 2-2-1 in the conference. UMass
Dartmouth, which had its seven-match winning streak snapped, slips to 11-5-0
overall and 3-3-0 in the Little East.
Southern Maine took a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute on a set piece. Senior
forward Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H./Spaulding HS) scored what proved to be the
game-winning goal as he flicked a header past UMD freshman goalkeeper Kyle Fossey
(Townsend, Mass.) for his 14th goal of the season. Senior midfielder Zach
Rossignol (Portland, Maine/Yarmouth HS) picked up the only assist with a perfect
serve into the 18-yard box.
Bial gave the Huskies a 2-0 advantage in the 70th minute as he took a pass
from Budelman and flicked a shot over the charging Fossey and into the net for his
eighth goal. Bial finished the scoring with a header of a cross from Rossignol in
the 85th minute.
Sophomore goalkeeper Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish Hill HS) made three
saves for the Huskies to collect his sixth shutout of the season. Fossey finished
the match with one saves. UMD, which had outscored its opponents 30-6 during its
win streak, had a 10-6 advantage in shots and a 7-4 margin in corner kicks.
Southern Maine will entertain Salem State College in a non-conference match
on Wednesday (3:00 p.m.). UMass Dartmouth travels to Lasell College on Tuesday
(3:00 p.m.)
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
UMass Dartmouth (11-5-0; 3-3-0) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (9-3-3; 2-2-1) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Andy Budelman (Zach Rossignol) 14:39; 2. SM, Adam Bial
(Budelman) 69:24; 3. SM, Bial (Rossignol) 84:48.
Goalie Saves: UMD, Kyle Fossey 1 SM, Chris Willard 3
Shots: UMD 10 SM 6
Corner Kicks: UMD 7 SM 4
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Thursday, October 21, 2004
(Courtesy of UNE Sports Information)
Budelman, Dunham-Conway Power Huskies Past U.N.E.
USM Holds 27-4 Shot Advantage in 4-1 Victory
BIDDEFORD, Maine -- Senior forward Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H.) and
freshman midfielder Kevin Dunham-Conway (Standish, Maine) each scored two goals to
lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 4-1 victory over the University
of New England Nor'easters in a non-conference soccer match.
Southern Maine (8-3-3) dominated from the outset but did not find the back of
the net until the 33:54 mark when Dunham-Conway converted a header on a corner
kick from senior midfielder Zach Rossignol (Portland, Maine/Yarmouth HS).
Dunham-Conway set up Budelman for the eventual game-winner with 1:40
remaining in the half to give the Huskies a 2-0 lead heading into the break.
Budelman and Dunham-Conway each notched their second goal in the opening
14:15 of the second half to push the lead to 4-0.
UNE junior Adam St. Gelais (Colchester, Vt.) registered his first goal of the
season with 11:34 to play to prevent the shutout.
A trio of goalkeepers combined to make three saves for the Huskies, who held
a commanding 27-4 advantage in shots. Sophomore Chris Willard (Hampton,
Conn./Parish Hills HS) was credited with the victory.
Junior Steve Bishop (Ooltewah, Tenn.) played 86 minutes in goal for the
Nor'easters (2-9-3), making seven stops.
Southern Maine host the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth on Saturday,
while UNE travels to Roger Williams University.
At Biddeford, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (8-3-3) 2 2 4
Univ. of New England (2-9-3) 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Kevin Dunham-Conway (Zach Rossignol) 33:54; 2. SM, Andy Budelman
(Dunham-Conway) 43:20; 3. SM, Budelman (Rossignol) 48:40; 4. SM, Dunham-Conway
(Tom Galinat) 59:15; 5. UNE, Adam St. Gelais (unassisted) 78:26.
Goalie Saves: SM, Chris Willard 0, Jeff Gray 1, Joel Costigan 2
UNE, Steven Bishop 7, Rich Nielsen 1
Shots: SM 27 UNE 4
Corner Kicks: SM 9 UNE 1
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Saturday, October 16, 2004
(Courtesy of Plymouth State Sports Information)
Plymouth State Defeats Southern Maine 1-0
Tanikawa scores game-winning goal for Panthers
PLYMOUTH, N.H. - Freshman forward Takeru Tanikawa (Shizuoka, Japan) broke a
scoreless deadlock in the 74th minute Saturday afternoon to propel the Plymouth
State University Panthers over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a
pivotal Little East Conference men's soccer contest at Panther Field.
The first half was somewhat of a stalemate with neither team being able to
score. The best opportunity came from the hosts with 17 minutes left to play in
the half. Senior Sebastian Rodriguez's (San Jose, Costa Rica) corner kick found
senior Nick Libera (Cromwell, Conn.) in the goal box, but his header was swept off
the goal line by a Husky defender.
The Panthers came out firing in the second half, continuing to put pressure
on Husky sophomore keeper Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn.). The hosts finally
pushed one by the netminder with 16 minutes remaining as sophomore Felix Rosen
(Stockholm, Sweden) crossed a beautiful ball to Tanikawa, who knocked home his
first goal of the season. PSU kept applying heavy amounts of pressure but
couldn't push another one in, out shooting the Huskies 8-2 in the second half and
12-4 for the game.
Senior Dan Custance (Holderness, N.H.) made just four saves in the Panther
net to register his second shutout of the season while Willard registered two for
the Huskies.
PSU, 7-5-1 3-2-0 in the LEC, has its final regular season home game Wednesday
as they host Green Mountain College (6:00 p.m.). Southern Maine, 7-3-3, 1-2-1 in
conference, looks to bounce back Thursday with a road game at the University of
New England (3:00 p.m.).
At Plymouth, N.H. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (7-3-3, LEC 1-2-1) 0 0 0
Plymouth State (7-5-1, LEC 3-2-0) 0 1 1
Scoring: 1, PS, Takeru Tanikawa (Felix Rosen) 73:37.
Goalie Saves: SM, Chris Willard 2 PS, Dan Custance 4
Shots: SM 4 PS 12
Corner Kicks: SM 0 PS 4
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Monday, October 11, 2004
Huskies Blank Terriers on Budelman Goal, 1-0
WATERVILLE, Maine -- Senior forward Andy Budelman (Rochester,
N.H./Spaulding HS) scored the only goal of the match early in the second half to
give the University of Southern Maine Huskies a 1-0 victory over the Thomas
College Terriers in a non-conference soccer match Monday afternoon.
The win improves the Huskies overall record to 7-2-3. The Terriers slip to
3-6-1 overall.
Budelman netted his 11th goal of the season, and second game winner, when he
knocked home a perfect cross from senior midfielder Zach Rossignol (Portland,
Maine/Yarmouth HS) in the 53rd minute of play.
Senior goalkeeper Jeff Gray (Scarborough, Maine/Yarmouth HS), making his
first start of the season for the Huskies, was credited with two saves in the
shutout. Freshman Phillip Bailey (Concord, N.H.) started in goal for the Terriers
and made four saves. Freshman Shawn Hiller (Thomaston, Maine) took over and
recorded three saves before being lifted for sophomore Ryan Conrad (Augusta,
Maine) who was credited with five saves. Southern Maine enjoyed a 19-5 advantage
in shots.
Southern Maine travels to Plymouth State University for an important Little
East Conference match on Saturday (3:00 p.m.). Thomas will Husson College in a
North Atlantic Conference match on Wednesday (3:00 p.m.).
At Waterville, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (7-2-3) 0 1 1
Thomas (3-6-1) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. SM, Andy Budelman (Zach Rossignol) 52:08.
Goalie Saves: SM, Jeff Gray 2 T, Phillip Bailey 4, Shawn Hiller 3, Ryan
Conrad 5
Shots: SM 19 T 5
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Saturday, October 9, 2004
Bial Scores Two, Huskies Blank Beacons 3-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore forward Adam Bial (Wenham, Mass./Hamilton-Wenham
HS) scored a pair of goals to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a
3-0 triumph over the University of Massachusetts Boston Beacons in a Little East
Conference match played Saturday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field.
The win snapped a four match winless streak (0-2-2) for the Huskies, and
improved their record to 6-2-3 overall and 1-1-1 in the conference. UMass Boston
lost its fourth straight match to slide to 4-5-1 overall and 1-3-0 in LEC play.
Bial snapped a scoreless tie in the 32nd minute as he slipped behind the
Beacon defense to receive a pass from senior midfielder Zach Rossignol (Portland,
Maine/Yarmouth HS) and push a soft shot out of the reach of UMB freshman
goalkeeper Rich DaSilva (Medford, Mass.). The goal was the sixth of the season
for Bial.
The Huskies scored a pair of goals 1:26 apart early in the second half to
take control of the match. Bial ran on to a perfect pass from freshman midfielder
Tim Williams (Berwick, Maine/Noble HS) and beat DaSilva with a shot into the far
side at 54:15. Senior Zach Ansley (Tallahassee, Fla/Godby HS) closed out the
scoring as he collected a loose ball in the penalty area and touched home a 10-
yard shot for his fourth goal of the season.
Sophomore Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish Hills HS) was credited with
one save to post his fifth shutout of the season for the Huskies. DaSilva
finished the match with two saves. The Huskies had a 14-8 advantage in shots
while the Beacons held a slim 5-4 edge in corner kicks.
Southern Maine travels to Thomas College on Monday for its next match. UMass
Boston travels to Framingham State College on Wednesday.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
UMass Boston (4-5-1; 1-3-0) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (6-2-3; 1-1-1) 1 2 3
Scoring: 1. SM, Adam Bial (Zach Rossignol) 31:33; 2. SM, Bial (Tim Williams)
54:15; 3. SM, Zach Ansley (unassisted) 55:41.
Goalie Saves: UMB, Rich DaSilva 2 SM, Chris Willard 3
Shots: UMB 8 SM 14
Corner Kicks: UMB 5 SM 4
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Tuesday, October 5, 2004
(Courtesy of Bates College Sports Information)
Bates Men's Soccer Rolls Again, Beats USM 5-0
LEWISTON, Maine -- The Bates College men's soccer team scored at least five
goals for the fourth consecutive game on Tuesday, beating the University of
Southern Maine 5-0 in a non-league game on Russell Street Field.
The Bobcats have won six straight games, improving to 6-1-0. USM suffered its
second straight loss to fall to 5-2-3.
Bates had a number of scoring chances early in the game, but shots either
sailed wide or were snagged by USM goalkeeper Chris Willard. David Shear '06
(Concord, Mass.) finally got the Bobcats on the board gathering a rebound from
Brent Morin '08 (Hanover, N.H.) to sending it into the lower right corner in the
32nd minute.
Ian Livengood '05 (Washington, D.C) gave Bates a 2-0 halftime lead, picking
Jacob Bluestone's cross out of the air off a bounce and putting it just under the
crossbar.
The Huskies had momentum at the beginning of the second half, producing
several scoring chances off corner kicks and restarts near the box, Terence
O'Connell '06 (Greenwich, Conn.) gave Bates a three-goal lead with less than 25
minutes to play, converting a penalty kick after Morin was tackled in the box on a
breakaway.
Andy Budelman, USM's leading scorer, had a breakaway with less than 20
minutes to play, but Bates goalkeeper James Kenly '05 (Boxford, Mass.) stuffed his
shot. The Bobcats quickly moved the ball up the field, and Livengood scored his
second of the game off an assist from Duane Pelz '08 (Boulder, Colo.) to put the
game away.
Bluestone '07 (Huntington, N.Y.) scored less than 30 seconds later off an
assist from Morin to give Bates the final five-goal margin.
Willard made six saves for the Huskies, while Kenly stopped two shots in 79
minutes.
USM will face UMass Boston on Saturday in Gorham, while Bates returns to
NESCAC action this weekend, hosting Williams at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
At Lewiston, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (5-2-3) 0 0 0
Bates (6-1-0) 2 3 5
Scoring: 1. B, David Shear (Brent Morin) 31:44; 2. B, Ian Livengood (Jacob
Bluestone) 38:15; 3. B, Terence O'Connell (penalty kick) 65:19; 4. B, Livengood
(Duane Pelz) 72:07; 5. B, Bluestone (Morin) 72:35.
Goalie Saves: SM, Chris Willard 6 B, James Kenly 2, Aaron Schleicher 0
Shots: SM 7 B 14
Corner Kicks: SM 8 B 1
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Saturday, October 2, 2004
Keene State Edges Southern Maine in OT, 4-3
KEENE, N.H. -- Sophomore Eric Scott (West Springfield, Mass.) scored his
second goal of the match late in the first sudden death overtime period to give
the Keene State College Owls a 4-3 triumph over the University of Southern Maine
Huskies before a rain-soaked Homecoming crowd Saturday afternoon at the Owl
Athletic Complex.
The win improved the Owls' overall record to 7-1-1, and 2-0-0 in Little East
play. The loss was the first of the season for the Huskies who fall to 5-1-3
overall and 0-1-1 in the conference.
Scott ended the match in dramatic fashion, collecting his own rebound at the
top of box and firing a skipping, 25-yard shot past USM sophomore goalkeeper Chris
Willard (Hampton, Conn.) for the seventh goal of the season.
Sophomore Adam Bial (Wenham, Mass.) got the Huskies off on the right foot as
he scored on a header at the 6:31 mark. Senior Zach Ansley (Tallahassee, FL)
lofted a perfect feed into the box for Bial.
Keene State senior John Harke (Leeds, Mass.) tied the match five minutes
later by converting a feed from Scott.
Senior Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H.) scored the first of his two goals in
the match at 22:38 to regain the lead for the Huskies.
Senior Joey Amaio (Wethersfield, Conn.) knotted the match at 2-2 in the 37th
minute, and that is the way the entertaining first half ended.
Scott gave the host side its first lead of the match at 64:14 when he
finished off a series of passes with a shot into the far corner. Budelman scored
his team-leading 10th goal of the season with 13:18 left in regulation to force
the game into the extra frames.
Willard finished the match with 11 saves while his counterpart, KSC senior
Brandon Beck (Johnstown, N.Y.), was credited with four saves. Keene State had a
23-9 edge in the shots and a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks.
The Huskies travel to Lewiston, Maine, on Tuesday to play Bates College.
Keene State will host UMass Boston in a conference makeup match Monday evening.
At Keene, N.H. 1 2 OT Final
Southern Maine (5-1-3; 0-1-1) 2 1 0 3
Keene State (7-1-1; 2-0-0) 2 1 1 4
Scoring: 1. SM, Adam Bial (Zach Ansley) 6:31; 2. KS, John Harke (Eric Scott)
11:28; 3. SM, Andy Budelman (unassisted) 22:38; 4. KS, Joey Amaio (Ralph Rocco)
36:43; 5. KS, Eric Scott (Rocco, Harke) 64:14; 6. SM, Budelman (Ed Weddington)
76:42; 7. KS, Scott (unassisted) 98:29
Goalie Saves: SM, Chris Willard 11 KS, Brandon Beck 4
Shots: SM 9 KS 23
Corner Kicks: SM 1 KS 4
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Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Colby Earns 1-1 Draw at Southern Maine
GORHAM, Maine -- Junior Monty Hankin (Canandaigua, N.Y./ Canandaigua
Academy) scored on a header in the 76th minute as the Colby College White Mules
earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw with the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a
non-conference men's soccer match Wednesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field.
The draw gives the White Mules a 2-2-1 overall mark while the Huskies
remained unbeaten with a 5-0-3 mark.
After a scoreless first half, Southern Maine took the lead 11 seconds into
the second half as sophomore Adam Bial (Wenham, Mass./Hamilton-Wenham HS) and
senior Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H./Spaulding HS) combined for the goal. Bial
took a pass from Budelman and hit the crossbar with his shot, but Budelman was
right on the spot to head in the rebound for his eighth goal of the season.
The lead stood for 30 minutes until the White Mules took advantage of a
restart on the left wing. The ball was served into the box where sophomore Dan
Kiernan (Brookline, Mass./Roxbury Latin HS) headed it back across the goal mouth
to an unmarked Hankin who headed it into the open net.
Senior goalkeeper Brian Davidson (Needham, Mass./Loomis Chaffee) had two
saves for Colby while his sophomore counterpart at the other end, Chris Willard
(Hampton, Conn./Parish Hills HS), was credited with five saves.
Colby had a 20-8 advantage in shots, many from long range, and a slim 4-3
margin in corner kicks.
Southern Maine will prepare for a Little East Conference match on Saturday at
Keene State College (3:00 p.m.). Colby will host Middlebury College for a NESCAC
match on Saturday (11:30 a.m.).
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 OT OT Final
Colby (2-2-1) 0 1 0 0 1
Southern Maine (5-0-3) 0 1 0 0 1
Scoring: 1. SM, Andy Budelman (Adam Bial) 45:11; 2. C, Monty Hankin (Daniel
Kiernan) 75:11.
Goalie Saves: C, Brian Davidson 2 SM, Chris Willard 5
Shots: C 20 SM 8
Corner Kicks: C 4 SM 3
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Monday, September 27, 2004
Rossignol, Willard Named LEC Players of the Week
GORHAM, Maine -- Senior midfielder Zach Rossignol (Portland, Maine/Yarmouth
HS) and sophomore goalie Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish Hills HS) of the
undefeated University of Southern Maine Huskies men's soccer team have been
selected as Players of the Week by the Little East Conference for the week of
September 20-26.
Rossignol was named the LEC Offensive Player of the Week after he tallied one
goal and two assists in a 1-0-1 week for the Huskies. His one goal was a
significant one as it was the game-winning tally in a 2-0 USM victory over the
seventh-ranked Bowdoin College Polar Bears. The victory over the Polar Bears was
the first since 1992 for the Huskies. Rossignol then followed that performance up
by assisting on USM's two goals in a 2-2 draw at Rhode Island College.
In six matches this year, Rossignol has one goal and a team-leading three
assists.
Willard was selected the LEC Defensive Player of the Week for the second time
this season after he made seven saves in USM's 2-0 upset win over nationally-
ranked Bowdoin. Willard then made seven more saves to preserve a 2-2 draw at
Rhode Island College. The two goals given up by Willard snapped a string of 440
consecutive minutes played without allowing a goal.
Through the first seven matches, Willard has compiled a 0.57 goals against
average (four goals allowed), made 43 saves and posted four shutouts.
The Huskies, off to their best start since 1979, put their unbeaten record
(5-0-2) on the line Wednesday afternoon (4:00 p.m. start) when they host Colby
College at the USM Soccer Field on the Gorham campus.
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Saturday, September 25, 2004
(Courtesy of Rhode Island College Sports Information)
Huskies, Anchormen Play to 2-2 Draw
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rhode Island College and the University of Southern
Maine battled to a 2-2 overtime draw in collegiate men's soccer action Saturday.
RIC is now 4-3-1 overall and 1-0-1 in the Little East Conference, while the
Huskies stay unbeaten with a 5-0-2 overall record and are 0-0-1 in the LEC.
The Anchormen drew first blood when sophomore Holman Giraldo (Pawtucket,
R.I.) scored 3:02 into the first half on a free kick.
USM evened the game up, 1-1, in the 14th minute when sophomore Adam Bial
(Wenham, Mass.) headed in a corner kick from senior Zach Rossignol (Portland,
Maine).
RIC junior Kyle Teixeira (Warren, R.I.) gave the Anchormen a, 2-1, lead just
before the half ended, scoring in the 38th minute.
USM tied the contest when Bial scored again on a pass once again from
Rossignol.
The two teams played two scoreless overtime periods to end the game in a tie.
RIC freshman goalkeeper Sean Gonsalves (Somerset, Mass.) made one save, while his
counterpart, USM sophomore Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn.), made seven stops.
In upcoming action, the Anchormen will host Tufts on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 4
p.m. The Huskies will host Colby on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m.
At Providence, R.I. 1 2 OT OT Final
Southern Maine (5-0-2; 0-0-1) 1 1 0 0 2
Rhode Island College (4-3-1; 1-0-1) 2 0 0 0 2
Scoring: 1. RI, Holman Giraldo (unassisted) 3:02; 2. SM, Adam Bial (Zach
Rossignol) 13:03; 3. RI, Kyle Teixeira (Chris Childs) 37:43; 4. SM, Bial
(Rossignol) 55:34.
Goalie Saves: SM, Chris Willard 7 RI, Sean Gonsalves 1
Shots: SM 10 RI 23
Corner Kicks: SM 6 RI 10
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Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Southern Maine Stuns 7th Ranked Bowdoin, 2-0
GORHAM, Maine -- Sophomore goalie Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish Hill
HS) made seven saves and the University of Southern Maine Huskies used a pair of
second half goals to stun the seventh ranked Bowdoin College Polar Bears, 2-0, in
a non-conference match Tuesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field.
The Huskies, off to their best start since 1979, remain unbeaten with a 5-0-1
overall record. It was Southern Maine's first win over Bowdoin since 1992 and
broke string of 11 consecutive losses. It was only third win for the Huskies in
24 matches with the Polar Bears dating back to 1981. Bowdoin, which had a string
of 11 straight regular season wins snapped, slips to 3-1-0 overall. The Polar
Bears were ranked seventh in the NSCAA national poll and number one in New England
at the start of the week.
The Polar Bears had a decided edge in play in the first half, but could not
penetrate the Huskies back line and Willard. Bowdoin out shot USM 9-1 in the
scoreless opening 45 minutes.
Senior Zach Rossignol (Portland, Maine/Yarmouth HS) got his first goal of the
season in the 60th minute on a long free kick into the box that glanced off a
Bowdoin defender and went into the net.
Senior Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H./Spaulding HS) gave the Huskies an
insurance goal in the 84th minute when he flicked the Huskies' only corner kick of
the match with his head past the onrushing Bowdoin goalkeeper. Sophomore Eddie
Weddington (Augusta, Maine/Cony HS) picked up the assist.
Willard, who has not allowed a goal since the opening match of the year, made
a couple of fine saves in the second half to protect what was a one-goal lead. He
had a diving stop on sophomore Anthony Regis' (Topsfield, Mass./St. Paul's) low
drive, and he parried a high shot from freshman Nick Figueiredo (Wilmington,
Mass./St. John's Prep) safely over the crossbar. The shutout was the fourth of
the season for Willard, and the fifth straight for the Huskies.
Junior Lucas Bare (Los Almos, N.M.) was credited with one save, a brilliant
first half stop of sophomore Adam Bial (Wenham, Mass./Hamilton-Wenham HS) on a
breakaway, for Bowdoin.
Bowdoin finished the game with a 20-4 advantage in shots and a 5-1 edge in
corner kicks.
Southern Maine will travel to Providence, R.I., on Saturday to play Rhode
Island College. Bowdoin travels to Williamstown, Mass., to play Williams College
on Sunday in a rematch of last year's NESCAC championship game.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
Bowdoin (3-1-0) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (5-0-1) 0 2 2
Scoring: 1. SM, Zach Rossignol (unassisted) 59:09; 2. SM, Andy Budelman (Eddie
Weddington) 83:26.
Goalie Saves: B, Lucas Bare 1 SM, Chris Willard 7
Shots: B 20 SM 4
Corner Kicks: B 5 SM 1
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Tuesday, September 21, 2004
USM-Western Connecticut Rescheduled for October 31
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Saturday, September 18, 2004
USM Men's Soccer, Field Hockey Postponed
GORHAM, Maine -- Today's scheduled University of Southern Maine Homecoming
men's soccer and field hockey games have been postponed due to the inclement
weather.
The field hockey game with Westfield State College has been rescheduled for
Sunday, September 19, at Hodgdon Field on the Gorham campus starting at 2:00 p.m.
No makeup date has been announced for the men's soccer match with Western
Connecticut State University.
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Thursday, September 16, 2004
Huskies Extend Unbeaten Streak to Five, Beat UMF 4-0
FARMINGTON, Maine -- Senior forward Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H./
Spaulding HS) had two goals and one assist to lead the unbeaten University of
Southern Maine Huskies to a 4-0 victory over the University of Maine at Farmington
Beavers in a non-conference match Thursday afternoon.
The win extended the Huskies season-opening unbeaten streak to five matches,
their best start since 1979. USM is now 4-0-1 overall. UMaine Farmington falls
to 1-2.
Budelman scored what proved to be the game winner in the 35th minute
unassisted. He set up sophomore Ed Weddington (Augusta, Maine/Cony HS) in the
final minute of the first half to make it 2-0 at halftime.
Senior Zach Ansley (Tallahassee, Fla./Godby HS) made it 3-0 just 17 seconds
into the second half as he booted home a pass from sophomore Adam Bial (Wenham,
Mass../Hamilton-Wenham HS). Budelman closed out the scoring in the 76th minute,
converting a pass from freshman Adam Fontaine (Newburyport, Mass.).
Sophomore goalie Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish Hill HS) was credited
with five saves to post his fourth straight shutout for the Huskies. Senior
Seabren Reeves (Cornish, Maine) and sophomore Eric Stailing (Bath, Maine) combined
to make two saves for UMF.
Southern Maine held a slim 9-7 edge in shots and a 3-1 margin in corner
kicks.
The Huskies will open their 2004 Little East Conference schedule this
Saturday when they host Western Connecticut State University at the USM Soccer
Field. The opening kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. UM Farmington will host
Thomas College on Saturday.
At Farmington, Maine 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (4-0-1) 2 2 4
UMaine Farmington (1-2) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. SM, Andy Budelman (unassisted) 34:01; 2. SM, Ed Weddington
(Budelman) 44:35; 3. SM, Zach Ansley (Adam Bial) 45:17; 4. SM, Budelman (Adam
Fontaine) 75:25.
Goalie Saves: SM, Chris Willard 5 UMF, Seabren Reeves 2, Eric Stailing 0
Shots: SM 9 UMF 7
Corner Kicks: SM 3 UMF 1
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Monday, September 13, 2004
Huskies Defeat Monks to Stay Unbeaten
GORHAM, Maine -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies received goals
from three different players in the first half en route to a 4-0 victory over the
St. Joseph's College Monks in a non-conference men's soccer match played Monday
afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The match was a makeup date of the originally
scheduled September 9 match that was postponed due to weather.
The win improved the Huskies overall record to 3-0-1, and is the best start
by a USM team since 1981. St. Joseph's slipped to 0-2-1 on the season.
The Huskies needed less than three minutes to take the lead as sophomore Adam
Bial (Wenham, Mass./Hamilton-Wenham HS) collected a pass from senior Zach Ansley
(Tallahassee, Fla.), settled the ball and fired an eight-yard shot past St.
Joseph's freshman goalie Kenny Kehoe (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.).
Ansley double the lead in the 20th minute when he received a pass from
freshman Kevin Dunham-Conway (Standish, Maine/Bonny Eagle HS) in close, spun and
struck a shot from in tight past Kehoe.
Senior Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H./Spaulding HS) made it 3-0 with the
first of his two goals when he converted a penalty kick at 28:58.
Budelman had the only goal of the second half, set up by junior Jon Martens
(Tolland, Conn.) who made a nice move along the end line before crossing the ball
to Budelman.
Sophomore Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish Hill HS) and senior Jeff Gray
(Scarborough, Maine/Yarmouth HS) combined to make three saves for the Huskies
third consecutive shutout. Kehoe finished the match with five saves.
Southern Maine held a 19-7 advantage in shots and a 10-3 margin in corner
kicks.
The Huskies put their unbeaten record on the line Thursday when they travel
to the University of Maine at Farmington (4:00 p.m.). The Monks will travel to
Husson College on Wednesday.
At Gorham, Maine 1 2 Final
St. Joseph's (0-2-1) 0 0 0
Southern Maine (3-0-1) 3 1 4
Scoring: 1. SM, Adam Bial (Zach Ansley) 2:47; 2. SM, Ansley (Kevin Dunham-
Conway) 19:30; 3. SM, Andy Budelman (penalty kick) 28:58; 4. SM, Budelman
(Jonathan Martens) 49:06.
Goalie Saves: St. J, Kenny Kehoe 5 SM, Chris Willard 2, Jeff Gray 1
Shots: St. J, 7 SM, 19
Corner Kicks: St. J, 3 SM, 10
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Saturday, September 11, 2004
Huskies Remain Unbeaten, Knock Off Worcester State 2-0
WORCESTER, Mass. -- The University of Southern Maine Huskies scored a pair
of second half goals and sophomore goalkeeper Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn./Parish
Hill HS) made three saves to give the Huskies a 2-0 victory over the Worcester
State College Lancers in a non-conference match played Saturday afternoon.
The Huskies improved their overall record to 2-0-1. The Lancers remained
winless on the season at 0-2-1.
After a scoreless first half, the Huskies took a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute
as sophomore forward Adam Bial (Wenham, Mass.) picked up a loose ball in the
penalty area and slotted home a shot for his first goal of the season. The play
started with a corner kick into the box that resulted in a shot that Worcester
State senior goalie Nick Robinson (North Attleboro, Mass.) saved, but he was
unable handle the rebound.
The Huskies collected an insurance goal with less than five minutes left in
regulation as senior Zach Ansley (Tallahassee, Fla./Godby HS) booted an 18-yard
shot from the top of the box past Robinson after taking a cross from freshman Tim
Williams (Berwick, Maine/Noble HS).
Willard picked up his second straight shutout while remaining unbeaten on the
season. Robinson finished the match with five saves. Southern Maine had a 10-6
advantage in shots and a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
The Huskies will host St. Joseph's College on Monday (September 13) in a
makeup match that was postponed due to weather this past Thursday. Worcester
State travels to Wheaton College on Tuesday (4:30 p.m.).
At Worcester, Mass. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (2-0-1) 0 2 2
Worcester State (0-2-1) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. SM, Adam Bial (Andy Budelman) 58:33; 2. SM, Zach Ansley (Tim
Williams) 85:32.
Goalie Saves: SM, Chris Willard 3 WS, Nick Robinson 5
Shots: SM 10 WS 6 Corner Kicks: SM 5 WS 2
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Thursday, September 9, 2004
USM-St. Joseph's Soccer Match Postponed
GORHAM, Maine -- Today's men's college soccer match between the University
of Southern Maine Huskies and the St. Joseph's College Monks has been postponed
due to the inclement weather.
The match has been rescheduled for Monday, September 13, at the USM Soccer
Field on the Gorham campus starting at 4:00 p.m.
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Sunday, September 5, 2004
(Courtesy of Union College Sports Information)
Southern Maine Edges Union 1-0
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- Senior defender Kevin Colwell (South Berwick, Maine/
Marshwood HS) converted a pass from senior midfielder Zach Rossignol (Portland,
Maine/Yarmouth HS) at the 15-minute mark and sophomore goaltender Chris Willard
(Hampton, Conn.) made the goal standup with a four-save performance as the
University of Southern Maine Huskies defeated the Union College Dutchmen,1-0, at
the Clifton Commons.
Union, which fell to 1-1, enjoyed an 18-4 overall shot advantage, including a
4-2 shot on goal edge. Senior Kevin O'Connor (Reston, Va.) had just one save for
the Dutchmen.
The Huskies, who tied Rensselaer, 2-2 in overtime on Saturday night, are
1-0-1. They will host St. Joseph's College in their home opener on Thursday at
4:00 p.m.
At Clifton Park, N.Y. 1 2 Final
Southern Maine (1-0-1) 1 0 1
Union (1-1-0) 0 0 0
Scoring: 1. SM, Kevin Colwell (Zach Rossignol) 15:00.
Saves: SM, Chris Willard 4 U, Kevin O'Connor 1
Shots: SM 4 U 18
Corner Kicks: SM 1 U 4
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Saturday, September 4, 2004
RPI-Union Classic
Southern Maine, Rensselaer Play to 2-2 Draw
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- Senior Andy Budelman (Rochester, N.H.) scored a pair
of goals for the University of Southern Maine as the Huskies opened their 2004
campaign by playing to a 2-2 overtime draw with the Engineers of Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute Saturday night at Clifton Commons in Clifton Park, N.Y. The
match was the season-opener for both squads.
Eric Jacob put the Engineers up 1-0 in the 15th minute off a corner kick
taken by Joe Johnson.
Budelman tallied his first goal of the match in the 32nd minute to tie the
score. His second goal, coming ten minutes into the second half, gave the Huskies
a 2-1 lead.
Sophomore Adam Bial (Wenham, Mass.) drew an assist on Budelman's first goal
while senior Zach Ansley (Tallahassee, Fla.) was credited with the only assist on
the second goal.
Craig DiDomenico got the Engineers level in the 75th minute with an
unassisted goal.
Sophomore goalie Chris Willard (Hampton, Conn.) made nine saves for the
Huskies. Nick Bochette made three saves for Rensselaer. The Engineers had a 25-9
advantage in total shots attempted, and a 9-3 edge in corner kicks.
Southern Maine will take on Union College, which defeated SUNY Potsdam 2-1
Saturday, at 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Rensselaer will play SUNY Potsdam on Sunday.
At Clifton Park, N.Y. 1 2 OT OT Final
Southern Maine (0-0-1) 1 1 0 0 2
Rensselaer (0-0-1) 1 1 0 0 2
Scoring: R, Eric Jacob (Joe Johnson) 15:00; SM, Andy Budelman (Adam Bial) 32:00;
SM, Budelman (Zach Ansley) 55:00; R, Craig DiDomenico (unassisted) 75:00
Goalie Saves: SM, Chris Willard 9 R, Nick Bochette 3
Shots: SM 9 R 25 Corner Kicks: SM 2 R 9
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