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Men's Soccer 2008 Game Highlights
8/28/2008 – Wilmington University Invitational
LE MOYNE COLLEGE
WILMINGTON MEN BATTLE TO 1-1 TIE WITH LE MOYNE
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University battled to a 1-1 tie with the visiting Dolphins of Le Moyne College in season opening men’s soccer action on Thursday afternoon at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex.
Le Moyne opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when Davide Dipaola connected off a corner kick from Jesse Carr. Wilmington finally got on the board midway through the second half as junior forward Sargbah Tarpeh headed home a cross off the foot of sophomore midfielder Dave Dease. Both teams had chances to put the game away in regulation and in the second overtime period, but stellar play by the two keepers, kept the score knotted at one.
Freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh recorded eight saves in goal for Wilmington, while Steve White notched six saves for the Dolphins. Wilmington held a 15-13 advantage in shots, but Le Moyne had a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
Following the game, Wilmington now stands at 0-0-1 on the young season, while Le Moyne also holds the same record. Wilmington returns to the pitch on Friday afternoon, when they play host to the Eagles of Lock Haven University in day two of action at the Wilmington University Invitational.
8/29/2008 – Wilmington University Invitational
LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY
WILDCATS TOP LOCK HAVEN, 1-0
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University defeated the visiting Eagles of Lock Haven University, 1-0 in men's soccer action on Friday afternoon at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex.
The two teams battled to a scoreless first half as both squads had trouble connecting shots on goal. Wilmington broke open the scoreless tie during the 63rd minute when junior forward Sargbah Tarpeh connected off a feed from freshman midfielder Nickalus McDonald. That would be all the scoring the Wildcats would need, as freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh made the only save he needed, to preserve his first career shutout.
Kavanagh notched one save in goal for Wilmington, while William Trimble recorded zero saves for Lock Haven. Both teams registered seven shots apiece, while the Wildcats held an 8-6 advantage in corner kicks.
With the win, Wilmington improved their record to 1-0-1 and Lock Haven dropped to 0-1 on the season. The Wildcats return to action on Wednesday afternoon when they play host to the Penmen of the University of Southern New Hampshire at 1:00 PM.
9/3/2008 – UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE
WILMINGTON UPENDS SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1-0
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University upended the visiting Penmen of the University of Southern New Hampshire, 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon in regional men’s soccer action at the Kirkwood Complex. The game featured two of the East Region’s top teams, as the Penmen came in ranked fifth in the latest NSCAA poll, while the Wildcats were ranked eighth.
The two teams battled to a scoreless first half, thanks to stellar play by both squad’s defenses. Twelve minutes into the second half, the Wildcats found the back of the net, as junior defender Selekie Kamara connected on a shot from about 30 yards out that was buried in the top right hand corner. That would be all the scoring for the game, as neither team could capitalize on their chances.
Wilmington’s freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh (2-0-1) recorded his second consecutive shutout, notching the one save he needed to make between the pipes. Southern New Hampshire’s Sean Lambert, suffered the loss, but did not register a save during his 90 minutes of play. The Wildcats held a 7-2 advantage in shots, including a 5-3 mark on corner kicks.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 2-0-1 overall, while Southern New Hampshire dropped to 2-1 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Saturday afternoon, when they travel to participate in the Holy Family University Invitational, taking on the Golden Knights of the College of Saint Rose at 2:30 PM.
9/7/2008 – University of the District of Columbia
TEN DIFFERENT PLAYERS SCORE AS WILDCATS TROUNCE UDC FIREBIRDS, 10-1
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University used a balanced scoring attack, as 10 different players scored in a 10-1 rout of the visiting Firebirds of the University of the District of Columbia in non-conference men’s soccer action on Sunday afternoon.
Wilmington wasted little time in getting on the board, as junior forward Sargbah Tarpeh connected on a through ball from classmate Fatoma Turay at the 8:51 mark. Freshman Nickalus McDonald scored ten minutes later, again on an assist from Turay as he beat the keeper one-on-one. Fellow freshman Carsten Wagner scored his first collegiate goal at the 26:05 mark, on a break away from Turay. Classmate C.J. Prettyman rounded out the scoring for the ‘Cats in the first half, finishing a pass from sophomore Socrates Joachim during the 41st minute.
It was much of the same in the second half, as Wilmington’s offensive firepower continued to wear the Firebirds down. Just over a minute into the stanza, senior Gus Aguilera scored off a pass from Turay, his fourth assist of the afternoon. During the 66th minute, junior midfielder Jose Coronado converted a penalty kick opportunity to make the score 6-0 in favor of the Wildcats.
Finally, Gueswende Kyemtore, stopped the bleeding for the visitors, as he broke up the shutout opportunity during the 69th minute. It didn’t take long for the Wildcats to get heated up again, as Joachim had a penalty kick chance during the 77th minute. After a save by Firebird keeper, Nersa Looky Djobo, sophomore forward Ryan Zuvic gathered the rebound, and passed right back to Joachim, who found the back of the net. With the score 7-1 in favor of Wilmington, sophomore midfielder Anthony Randazzo ripped a shot from 25 yards out, off an assist from Zuvic just four minutes later. Just twenty seconds after that, sophomore Josh Harman connected off a feed from Randazzo, just outside the top of the 18 mark. With just over two minutes remaining, Zuvic became the tenth and final Wildcat to score, as he converted a feed from freshman defender Melvin Tarpeh, and gave the ‘Cats a 10-1 lead that would last until the buzzer sounded.
Wilmington’s freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh notched two saves in goal, while UDC’s Isiah Munoz recorded five saves before giving way to Djobo (one save) during the 77th minute. The Wildcats held a convincing 20-3 advantage in shots, but the Firebirds had the edge in corner kicks, 3-2.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 3-0-1 on the season, while the University of the District of Columbia dropped to 0-4 overall. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Wednesday evening, when they travel to take on the Marauders of Millersville University in a 7:00 PM match-up under the lights at Biemesderfer Stadium.
9/10/2008 – Millersville University
#23 WILMINGTON FALLS TO #21 MILLERSVILLE, 4-2
(Courtesy of Millersville Sports Information)
MILLERSVILLE, PA -- The Millersville University men’s soccer team scored four unanswered goals in the second half to defeat visiting Wilmington University 4-2 on Wednesday evening at Chryst Field.
Both squads entered Wednesday’s game unbeaten and nationally ranked, as the Marauders came into the contest #21 in the nation, and Wildcats were ranked 23rd.
Wilmington got on the board first, as junior midfielder Fatoma Turay took a pass from forward Sargbah Tarpeh, moved past a defender and beat Millersville keeper Matt Langione to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead.
The Marauders struggled to generate offense throughout the first half, as Wilmington put forth a strong defensive effort. As the teams headed to the half, Wilmington still held a 1-0 advantage and Millersville had no shots on goal.
It didn't take long for the Marauders to show how deserving they were of their No. 21 ranking in the second half, as sophomore Shane Seabrook tied the game at one just over two minutes in.
In the 60th minute, Millersville delivered again. Matthew Procopio sent a beautiful ball into the box from just outside the 18, where sophomore Kyle Loughlin headed it home to put the Marauders in front.
Just over four minutes later, senior Sean McLaughlin collected his own rebound and beat Wilmington keeper Ethan Kavanagh to make it 3-1. Just 49 seconds after the McLaughlin goal, Pat Baffuto rocketed a shot into the net to give the Marauders a 4-1 lead. Loughlin picked up an assist on the goal.
Sargbah Tarpeh would speed through the Millersville defense and net the Wildcats a goal with under five minutes remaining in the contest, but it wasn't enough as the Marauders came away with the 4-2 victory.
Wilmington’s Ethan Kavanagh recorded three saves in goal, while Matt Langione made five saves for the Marauders. Millersville held a 14-10 advantage in shots, and held a 7-2 lead in corner kicks.
Following the game, the Wildcats dropped to 3-1-1 on the season, while the Marauders improved to 4-0 overall. Wilmington returns to the pitch on Wednesday afternoon when they host the Rams of Philadelphia University in their CACC opener at 4:00 PM.
9/17/2008 – PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
#24 WILDCATS EDGE PHILADELPHIA, 3-2 IN DOUBLE OT
(CACC Forfeit)
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Junior forward Sargbah Tarpeh took a punt from freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh and turned it into a breakaway goal with 43 seconds left in double overtime to give the Wildcats of Wilmington University a thrilling 3-2 win over the visiting Rams of Philadelphia University. The game, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference opener for both squads, was played on Wednesday afternoon, and marked the return of former Wilmington head coach Matt Digney, as it was his first game back leading the Rams against his old team.
After a scoreless first half, the two teams made up for the lack of excitement with some nail biting performances. Just over a minute into the second stanza, Philadelphia’s Svetozar Gladic converted a penalty shot to give the Rams a 1-0 lead. At the 52 minute mark, Wilmington finally got on the board when sophomore midfielder Joe Stant took a pass in the box from Tarpeh and buried it in the back of the net. During the 82nd minute Gladic struck again, this time he nailed home a cross from Michael Mousaw, and gave the Rams a 2-1 lead.
Wilmington, with a flair for the dramatic, tied the game with 19 seconds left as freshman midfielder Carsten Wagner finished a cross from sophomore midfielder Anthony Randazzo, and sent the ‘Cats into overtime.
Neither team could score during the first overtime and were scoreless for much of the second, until the final minute when Tarpeh took a beautiful punt from Kavanagh, and went one-on-one and beat Ram keeper Charles Custer to send the Wildcats away with the thrilling victory.
Kavanagh recorded six saves in net for Wilmington, while Custer had three saves for Philadelphia. The Wildcats held a 14-12 advantage in shots, but the Rams had a 12-4 edge in corner kicks.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 1-0 in the CACC and 4-1-1 overall, while Philadelphia dropped to 0-1 in the conference and 2-2-2 on the season. The Wildcats return to action on Saturday afternoon when they travel to take on the Deacons of Bloomfield College in CACC game beginning at 2:00 PM.
9/20/2008 – Bloomfield College
#24 WILMINGTON UPENDED BY BLOOMFIELD, 3-1
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The 24th ranked Wildcats of Wilmington University were upended by the host Deacons of Bloomfield College, 3-1 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) men’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon at Watsessing Park.
Bloomfield scored their first goal in the 38th minute, when Triston Sommerville buried a shot in the lower 90 past Wilmington keeper, Ethan Kavanagh. The Wildcats opened the second half with a goal of their own, as sophomore midfielder Joe Stant one-touched a cross from classmate Anthony Randazzo at the 55:49 minute mark, to tie the game at one. Bloomfield got the lead back during the 71st minute as Sommerville converted a penalty kick opportunity. The Deacons added an insurance goal during the 89th minute when Dwayne Reid picked up an unassisted tally to give the hosts the 3-1 win.
Freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh recorded eight saves in net for Wilmington, while Julian Gaviria notched five saves for Bloomfield. The Deacons held a 22-12 advantage in shots, but the Wildcats held a 4-3 edge in corner kicks.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 1-1 in the CACC and 4-2-1 overall, while Bloomfield improved to 4-0 in the conference and 5-2 on the season. The Wildcats return to action on Wednesday afternoon, when they play host to the Pioneers of Columbia Union College at 4:00 PM at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex.
9/24/2008 – COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE
WILDCATS DOWN COLUMBIA UNION, 7-1
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University downed the visiting Pioneers of Columbia Union College, 7-1 in non-conference men’s soccer action on Wednesday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex.
Wilmington got on the board during the 15th minute as junior forward Sargbah Tarpeh scored on a breakaway, with the assists going to junior midfielder Fatoma Turay and senior defender Gus Aguilera. Just four minutes later sophomore midfielder Anthony Randazzo found the back of the net, on passes from Turay and Tarpeh. Aguilera closed out the scoring in the first half when he took a pass in the six from Tarpeh and junior defender Selekie Kamara, and gave the Wildcats a 3-0 lead heading into the break.
The Wildcats wasted little time in scoring to start the second half, as Aguilera buried a corner kick from junior midfielder Jose Coronado just two minutes into the period. Junior defender Dave Dease took a loose ball off a corner kick and picked up a goal in the 58th minute. Sophomore forward Ryan Zuvic put the ‘Cats up 5-0 as he buried a combination play from freshman CJ Prettyman and sophomore Socrates Joachim. The Pioneers spoiled the shutout bid during the 82nd minute when Idrissa Sesay put the visitors on the board. Freshman Alex MacCready responded just three minutes later, finishing a cross from sophomore Josh Harman, giving the Wildcats the 7-1 lead that would prove to be the final score.
Freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh recorded three saves during his 80 minutes, before giving way to sophomore Chris Ashiotes, who notched one save during 10 minutes of play. Jonathan Uribe recorded one save for Columbia Union. Wilmington out-shot the Pioneers by a 12-7 margin, and held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 5-2-1 on the season, while Columbia Union dropped to 6-4 overall. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Saturday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Bears of the New York Institute of Technology in a non-conference game at 2:00 PM.
9/27/2008 – New York Institute of Technology
WILMINGTON EDGES NYIT, 1-0
OLD WESTBURY, NY -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University edged the host Bears of the New York Institute of Technology, 1-0 in non-conference men’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon at President’s Stadium.
The two teams battled to a scoreless first half, but junior forward Sargbah Tarpeh put the ‘Cats ahead 1-0 during the 62nd minute, when he buried a through ball in the box from sophomore midfielder Joe Stant. That would prove to be the game winning goal, as the Wildcats held on for the 1-0 victory.
Wilmington’s freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh recorded four saves in the shut-out win, his third of the season. NYIT’s Cosimo D’Agonstino notched three saves for the hosts. Both teams had seven shots apiece, and each also had five corners, in the very evenly matched game.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 6-2-1 overall, while NYIT dropped to 4-3-1 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Wednesday evening, when they travel to take on the Warriors of East Stroudsburg University in a 5:00 PM game.
10/1/2008 – East Stroudsburg University
WILDCATS FALL TO #22 EAST STROUDSBURG, 5-1
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University fell to the #22 ranked Warriors of East Stroudsburg University, 5-1 on Wednesday evening at Eiler-Martin Stadium.
Wilmington entered the game ranked fifth in the East Region, while the Warriors were ranked third in the Atlantic Region and 22nd in the nation.
East Stroudsburg wasted little time in getting on the board, as Roshane Ellison scored off an assist from Jason Shegda just 41 seconds into the tame. Wilmington’s Socrates Joachim tied the game at one in the 29th minute, tallying an unassisted goal and sending the teams into break with the same score.
The Warriors got their offense going midway through the second half, as they ran off a series of three goals in fourteen minutes. The first came off the foot of Kevin Holmes with the assist going to Shegda, during the 62nd minute, and proved to be the game-winner. Kyle Niemann made the score 3-1 off an assist from Danny Drago, in the 73rd minute. Billy Albizati tallied an unassisted goal during the 76th minute to give the hosts a 4-1 lead, and Niemann struck again in the 84th minute for the Warriors’ fifth and final goal.
Wilmington’s freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh recorded three saves in goal, while Larry Pokrywa notched seven saves for East Stroudsburg. The Warriors out-shot the Wildcats by a 20-16 margin, but Wilmington held a 6-4 advantage in corner kicks.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 6-3-1 on the season, while East Stroudsburg improved to 9-2 overall. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Saturday afternoon when they travel to take on the Golden Falcons of Felician College in a CACC game beginning at 2:00 PM.
10/4/2008 – Felician College
WILMINGTON BLANKS FELICIAN, 2-0
(Courtesy of Felician Sports Information)
RUTHERFORD, NJ -- Wilmington University scored on two of its first three shots en route to a 2-0 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men’s soccer victory over host Felician College on Saturday afternoon at Tryon Field. Wilmington (7-3-1, 2-1) is the No. 5 team in the most recent NCAA Division II East Region coaches ranking.
Felician was held off the scoreboard despite an 18-8 advantage in shot attempts. The Golden Falcons (3-6, 1-4) held Wilmington to two first-half shots, but trailed, 1-0, at halftime on Sargbah Tarpeh’s unassisted tally in the 37th minute. Tarpeh then assisted on a Socrates Joachim goal 2:42 into the second period.
The Golden Falcons kept up the offensive pressure, but were only able to put one of their 12 second-half shots on net. Wildcat goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh made six saves in his fourth shutout of the season. Felician’s Paulo DosSantos was credited with four saves.
Felician’s best scoring chance came when a Quincy Small first-half shot was saved by a Wilmington defender with the game still scoreless.
The Wildcats return to action on Thursday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Tigers of Holy Family University in a CACC game beginning at 3:00 PM.
10/9/2008 – Holy Family University
McDONALD’S LATE GOAL SENDS 'CATS AWAY WITH 2-1 WIN OVER HOLY FAMILY
(Courtesy of Holy Family Sports Information)
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Freshman midfielder Nickalus McDonald tallied an unassisted goal with 2:12 left in regulation to lead Wilmington University over the Holy Family University men’s soccer team, 2-1, on Thursday afternoon in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) game.
McDonald’s shot came after a brief run and was taken from 20 yards out through a maze of players. It was his second goal of the season.
In the first half, the Wildcats (8-3-1, 3-1-0 CACC) claimed a 1-0 lead on a goal by junior forward Sargbah Tarpeh. He received a through ball from sophomore forward Socrates Joachim, and made a 10-yard run before putting the ball into the left side of the net. It was his team-leading ninth goal of 2008.
Holy Family (2-10-0, 0-5-0 CACC) knotted the score at one with 16 seconds remaining in the first half. Midfielder Tim Dugan took a shot from 30 yards away and it found the upper left corner for his second goal of the year. Midfielder Ryan McNamee assisted on the goal.
In net, Wilmington’s freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh made three saves, all in the first half, for the win. Holy Family’s Chuck Bernard did all he could by making nine saves, with seven coming in the second half.
The Wildcats took 30 shots, while the Tigers attempted 12. Wilmington had a 20-3 advantage in the second half. The visitors also held a 9-6 advantage in corner kicks.
Wilmington returns to the pitch on Saturday evening, when they play host to the Cougars of Caldwell College in a CACC game at 7:00 PM at Caravel Academy, in Bear, Delaware.
10/11/2008 –
CALDWELL COLLEGE
Caravel Academy - Bear, DE
WILMINGTON MEN RALLY TO TOP CALDWELL, 2-1
(CACC Forfeit)
BEAR, DE -- Two goals in the span of two minutes early in the second half, helped the Wildcats of Wilmington University to a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over the Cougars of Caldwell College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men’s soccer action on Saturday evening at Caravel Academy.
Caldwell got on the board in the 30th minute, as Eirik Utheim dribbled the ball down the goal line, turned, and buried a shot to give the visitors the 1-0 lead. Just two minutes later, Wilmington lost a defender due to a red card, and had to regroup down one man. The Wildcats would hold, and the Cougars took the one goal lead into halftime.
Ten minutes into the start of the second period, Wilmington evened things up, as sophomore midfielder Anthony Randazzo took a pass from junior forward Sargbah Tarpeh, and put it in the back of the net. Less than two minutes later, a Caldwell defender misplayed a ball back to goalkeeper John Plaugic. Tarpeh hustled to the ball and just tapped it into the open net to give the ‘Cats a 2-1 lead. Despite a flurry of shots by the Cougars in the closing minutes, Wilmington held on for the all important conference victory.
Freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh was solid in net, notching five saves, including a few key ones later in the game. John Plaugic played all 90 minutes for Caldwell, but did not register any saves. Both teams had 10 shots apiece, but the Cougars held a 10-0 advantage in corner kicks.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 4-1 in the CACC and 9-3-1 overall, while Caldwell dropped to 4-2 in the conference and 7-7 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon, when they play host to the cross-town rival Lightning of Goldey-Beacom College in a CACC game beginning at 3:30 PM at the Kirkwood Complex.
10/14/2008 – GOLDEY-BEACOM COLLEGE
WILDCATS EDGE GOLDEY-BEACOM, 2-1 IN OT
(CACC Forfeit)
NEW CASTLE, DE &endash; Freshman forward Nickalus McDonald headed home a corner kick from senior defender Gus Aguilera with 1:02 left in the first overtime period, to send the Wildcats of Wilmington University away with a 2-1 victory over the rival Lightning of Goldey-Beacom College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men’s soccer action on Tuesday afternoon at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex.
Goldey-Beacom got on the board midway through the first half, as Erlin Rodenzo tallied an unassisted goal, thanks to poor clearance by the Wildcat defense. The Lightning would enter halftime holding the 1-0 lead. Wilmington responded less than ten minutes into the second half, as junior midfielder Fatoma Turay tapped home a cross from classmates Sargbah Tarpeh and Dave Dease to tie the game at one. The two teams battle it out through the overtime period, with both sides having a few chances to end it. It wasn’t until McDonald’s header at the 98:58 mark, that gave the Wildcats the thrilling victory.
Wilmington’s freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanah recorded six saves in goal, while Goldey-Beacom’s Garret Shuler notched three saves. The Wildcats out-shot the Lightning by an 11-8 margin, but the visitors held an 8-6 edge in corner kicks.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 5-1 in the CACC and 10-3-1 overall, while Goldey-Beacom dropped to 1-5 in the conference and 2-10 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Saturday afternoon when they tangle with the regionally ranked Chargers of Dominican College in a CACC game beginning at 2:00 PM.
10/18/2008 – DOMINICAN COLLEGE
WILMINGTON EDGED BY #22 DOMINICAN, 1-0
NEW CASTLE, DE -- In a battle of two of the East Region’s top teams, the 22nd ranked Chargers of Dominican College came out on top, defeating the Wildcats of Wilmington University, 1-0 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) men’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex.
The two teams battled to a scoreless first half, but Wilmington controlled the balance of play. Charger goalkeeper Brandon Heembrock turned away four shots and kept the Wildcats off the board.
Dominican dominated the second half, and scored the game’s only goal in the 66th minute, as Clifton Huxtable converted a cross into the box from Pablo Pozo, to give the Chargers the only offense they would need. The visitors would hold on to come away with the 1-0 victory.
Wilmington’s freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh did his best to keep the ‘Cats in the game, recording six saves, including four in the second half. Heembrock picked up the shutout in goal for Dominican, turning away four saves. The two teams had nine shots apiece, but the Chargers held an 8-5 advantage in corner kicks.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 5-2 in the CACC and 10-4-1 overall, while Dominican improved to 7-0-1 in the conference and 10-2-1 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Golden Rams of West Chester University in a non-conference match beginning at 3:00 PM.
10/21/2008 – West Chester University
WILDCATS FALL TO WEST CHESTER, 3-2 IN OT
(Courtesy of West Chester Sports Information)
WEST CHESTER, PA -- Jason Mackel banged in a rebound off a direct kick with 49 seconds left in the first overtime to lift West Chester to a 3-2 win on a very windy, but sunny, Tuesday afternoon in a non-league men’s soccer match.
Wilmington (10-5-1) was whistled for a foul just outside the penalty area in the final minute of the first overtime when Zach Weaver’s direct kick hit the wall set up 10 yards away and the ball deflected to the left right onto Mackel’s foot. His drive beat Wilmington goalkeeper Ethan Kavanaugh’s diving attempt to the far corner for the game-winner.
Mackel also picked up an assist on West Chester’s first goal of the game in the 65th minute. His through pass sent Matt Aunet in on the keeper all alone and a nifty side-step of Kavanaugh left the goal wide open for Aunet.
One minute later, Weaver saved the day for West Chester (8-6-3) when he made a diving kick save of a shot off the foot of Wilmington’s Nickalus McDonald that was ear-marked for the near lower right-hand corner. McDonald juked one Golden Rams defender at the 18-yard line and then dodged WCU’s charging goalkeeper Peter Weiss. Thinking he had the entire net to himself, McDonald tapped the ball towards the goal mouth. However, Weaver came sliding across the goal line and kicked the ball out of bounds to preserve the 1-0 advantage.
Nick Basalyga doubled West Chester’s lead in the 70th minute when he broke in on Kavanaugh and won a 50-50 ball by ricocheting a shot off the keeper. The ball slowly rolled toward the goal line as Kavanaugh desperately scrambled to his feet to chase it down. Kavanaugh slapped the ball away a second late as it had barely crossed over the goal line.
The last 20 minutes of regulation belonged to Wilmington as the Wildcats mounted their two-goal comeback. Sargbah Tarpeh and Socrates Joachim each tallied 12 minutes apart to knot things up and send the tilt into extra time.
Weiss made two saves in the contest to improve to 2-0-2 on the season. Kavanaugh was credited with six saves in the loss. Tarpeh netted a goal and an assist for the Wildcats.
Wilmington returns to action on Thursday afternoon when they travel to take on the Griffins of Chestnut Hill College in a CACC game beginning at 4:00 PM.
10/23/2008 – Chestnut Hill College
WILMINGTON HOLDS OFF CHESTNUT HILL, 2-1
(Courtesy of Chestnut Hill Sports Information)
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Griffins fell behind a 2-0 deficit in the first half, as junior forward Sargbah Tarpeh finished two strikes for Wilmington University. The Wildcats held on for the 2-1 conference win, as the Chestnut Hill College rally fell short. Freshman forward Ross Alford beat a Wildcat defenseman and scored his second goal of the year to rally the Griffins in the second half of this afternoon’s Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) contest.
Just 2:43 into the opening period, Wilmington University (11-5-1, 6-2) grabbed the advantage on a corner kick. Tarpeh headed the restart into the net for the 1-0 lead. Later, 40:26, he tapped in a goal off a well played feed from freshman midfielder Nickalus McDonald. The Griffins and Wildcats exchanged strikes in the first half, but freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh made five saves in the frame and totaled seven in the contest to protect the Wildcats’ lead.
Chestnut Hill College (1-16-1, 1-8) opened strong with several strikes from junior forward Andrew Thorne (Nazareth, Pa.). Thorne shared the team lead with junior midfielder Ryan Roberts; each recorded five shots to lead the Griffins. Sophomore goalkeeper P.J. Tucker made five saves in the loss.
The Wildcats return to the pitch on Saturday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Warriors of Nyack College in a CACC game beginning at 2:00 PM.
10/25/2008 – Nyack College
‘CATS HOLD OFF NYACK, 2-1
NYACK, NY -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University held off the host Warriors of Nyack College, 2-1 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) men’s soccer action on Saturday afternoon.
Wilmington got on the board in the 27th minute, as sophomore midfielder Joe Stant knocked home a loose ball in front of the goal. Less than a minute later, Stant scored again as he buried a rebound to give the Wildcats a 2-0 lead. The ‘Cats would hold onto the lead for the remainder of the half, and entered the break up by two.
Nyack cut the deficit to just one, as Danial Ocampo scored on a free kick just over a minute into the second half. The Warriors would control the ball for much of the period, but the Wilmington defense held on and keeper Ethan Kavanagh came up big for the visitors.
Kavanagh recorded five saves for Wilmington, while Richmond Baah notched fives saves for Nyack. The Wildcats out-shot the Warriors 10-9, and also held an 8-7 advantage in corner kicks.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 4-5 in the CACC and 9-8-1 overall, while Nyack dropped to 3-6 in the conference and 6-12-1 on the season. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Thursdays afternoon, when they host the Eagles of Post University in their final regular season game, a CACC contest beginning at 2:00 PM. Prior to the game, Wilmington will honor seniors Gus Aguilera and Mark Pagano.
10/30/2008 – POST UNIVERSITY
WILMINGTON AND POST BATTLE TO SCORELESS TIE
NEW CASTLE, DE -- After 110 minutes of soccer, neither the Wildcats of Wilmington University, nor the Eagles of Post University, could find the back of the net, as the two squads battled to a scoreless tie (0-0) in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men’s soccer action on Thursday afternoon at the Kirkwood Complex.
The best chance for either team came at the end of regulation. With 41 seconds remaining on the clock, Post was awarded a penalty shot after a foul by Wilmington’s Anthony Randazzo. The Eagles’ Mike Samedo took the shot, but Wildcat keeper Ethan Kavanagh dove to his left and got a hand on the ball. The ball went up off the crossbar and was cleared out by Wilmington’s Joe Stant.
Post out-shot the Wildcats by a 15-11 margin, and also held a 8-3 advantage in corner kicks. Freshman goalkeeper Ethan Kavanagh recorded nine saves between the pipes, while Post’s Dan Nadel notched three saves in goal.
Following the game, Wilmington closed out the regular season with a 4-5-1 record in the CACC and 9-8-2 overall, while Post is currently 5-2-2 in the conference and 10-4-3 overall. The Wildcats return to the pitch on Tuesday afternoon in the first round of the CACC Playoffs. Wilmington, the number five seed, will travel to take on the fourth seeded Eagles of Post University. Game time is set for 2:00 PM.
11/4/2008 – CACC Playoffs - 1st Round
# 4 Post University
WILMINGTON ENDS SEASON WITH 2-1 LOSS TO POST
(Courtesy of Post University Sports Information)
WATERBURY, CT -- It was a game that had a bit of everything--a playoff atmosphere, two called-back goals, a missed penalty kick, 41 fouls, and a late game comeback. When all was said and done, Sophomore midfielder, Frantzy Noze, finished an opportunity set up by teammate Luis Figueiredo, and in doing so, finished Wilmington University's season, leading the Post University men's soccer team to a thrilling 2-1 come-from-behind victory Tuesday afternoon at Lamoy Field.
Noze's third goal in the last two games couldn't have come at a better time for the Eagles as it sent them into the CACC Semifinals against top seeded Caldwell College Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia. The victory raised Post's season record to 12-4-3, keeping them in the hunt for a bid to the NCAA Tournament as a reward for their consistent play over the second half of the season. The Eagles are unbeaten in their last seven contests (5-0-2). Wilmington, the #5 seed, ends their season at 12-6-2.
The first half was an up and down affair that saw Wildcats have an early goal waved off for an offsides call, followed by the Eagles' Eurica Trowers, the CACC's leading scorer, missing a penalty kick inches wide of the left post. In the 33rd minute, however, Wilmington's Sargbah Tarpeh, a junior forward, headed home a serve from sophomore midfielder Anthony Randazzo to give them a 1-0 lead at the half, despite being outshot 7-3.
The second half saw Post take control from the outset, both in terms of possession and opportunities created, but it was Wilmington that found that back of the net first in the 65th minute, only to once again have it waved off for another offsides call. The Eagles continued to press with little to show for their efforts, and it was beginning to look as though it was not going to be their day, until a 41 second explosion saw their one goal deficit turn into a one goal lead.
Mike Semedo, whose missed penalty kick with 41 seconds remaining in regulation in last week's meeting between the two teams left the Eagles to settle for a scoreless draw, gained redemption at the best possible moment, when he received a through ball from Dean Robinson after slipping behind the defense and calmly placed it into the net past Wildcat keeper Ethan Kavanagh to tie the game at 1-1.
Forty-one seconds later, Noze completed the comback with his 6th goal of the season, sending the Eagles on to a rematch with Cadwell, a team they tied 2-2 a week and a half ago, after blowing a two goal second half lead.
Senior keeper, Dan Nadel, registered four saves for the Eagles to earn the victory. Kavanagh recorded four saves for Wilmington. Post outshot Wilmington 16-10 on the afternoon overall and held a 6-1 advantage in corner kicks.