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10 SUNYAC Titles / 8 NCAA Appearances
Sep. 6-7, 2008
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Saturday: Plattsburgh vs. Green Mountain, Noon; and Plymouth State vs. Potsdam, 2:30 p.m.
Sunday: Potsdam vs. Green Mountain, Noon; and Plattsburgh vs. Plymouth State, 2:30 p.m.
Sep. 6, 2008
Plattsburgh Rolls Green Mountain, Plymouth Wins
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Three players had a multiple-goal game Saturday afternoon as host Plattsburgh State blanked Green Mountain, 8-0, in the Cardinal Men's Classic opener at the Field House Soccer Complex. The Cardinals improve their record to 3-0 while the Eagles fell to 0-3.
Pat Shaughnessy came off the bench and found the back of the net three times, C.J. Taylor scored twice and Matt Mankowski also had two goals. Reserve Kurt Schuler scored his first career goal in the 51st minute to give Plattsburgh a 7-0 lead. All told, 13 players registered at least one point.
Taylor scored his first goal just 29 seconds into the contest, taking a pass from Mankowski.
The Cardinals peppered the Eagles goal with 37 shots, including 20 on target. Green Mountain didn't get off any shots.
Ryder Ritchie had 10 saves for Green Mountain, which finished with 12. John San Filippo, Kellen Mack and Patrick Lynch combined on Plattsburgh's 11th straight shutout dating to last season, extending the team's scoreless streak over opponents to 1,132 minutes.
In the second game of the day, Plymouth State (1-0) built a 2-0 lead in the second half before holding off Potsdam, 3-2. Gareth Stephens scored the game-winning goal with 1 minute and 23 seconds remaining.
Dylan Reed scored both of the goals for the Bears (1-1-1), who fought back from a two-goal deficit after the 49th minute.
Bears goalkeeper D.J. Martin made eight saves, including a penalty kick attempt and two shots from close range to limit Plymouth to a 1-0 advantage at halftime.
Aug. 31, 2008
Cardinals Upset Nationally Ranked F&M on the Road
LANCASTER, Pa. - Joshua Cookfair scored the game's only goal in the 29th minute and t he Plattsburgh State defense made a 1-0 upset victory stand up over No. 21 Franklin & Marshall on Sunday to wrap up play in the Franklin & Marshall Kick-off Men's Soccer Classic at North Campus Athletic Field. The host Diplomats of the Centennial Conference, who went 15-4 and made the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2007, fall to 1-1.
The Cardinals (2-0) broke the school record of 10 straight shutouts (the 1994 squad had nine in a row)and have not allowed a goal for 1.042 minutes, both feats dating to last year. During the weekend, Plattsburgh shut out teams that saw action in last season's NCAA tournament on back-to-back days, defeating an Eastern team, 2-0 on Saturday, that reached the Sweet 16.
Cookfair deflected a ball off a defender for a volley shot past Zach Zamek for his first goal of the season.
Plattsburgh had 13 shots and limited F&M to just one that didn't come until the 61st minute, and also dominated in corner kicks, 8-0.
Cardinals selected to the F&M Classic All-Tournament Team include: Andrew Fusco (M), David Hickman (M), Bart Misiak (D), Mike Pinamonti (D), John San Filippo (GK).
Aug. 30, 2008
Cardinals Shut Out Eastern in Season Opener
LANCASTER, Pa. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team beat Eastern University, 2-0, behind goals by C.J. Taylor and Matt Ormsby in the opening round of the Franklin & Marshall Kick-off Classic on Saturday afternoon at North Campus Athletic Field. The Cardinals (1-0) tied a school record with their ninth consecutive shutout and extended their benchmark streak of 952 minutes without allowing a goal dating to last year; the 1994 squad also had nine straight shutouts. The Eagles (0-1), of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, are coming off a 13-6-2 campaign and NCAA Division III Tournament second round appearance in 2007.
Taylor converted a penalty kick goal in the 51st minute after a Plattsburgh player was fouled inside the goal area. Ormsby added an insurance goal in the 68th minute as the Cardinals opened the second half with seven shots in a row to keep the Eastern defense on its heels. Danny Faiella was credited with an assist on the second goal.
Plattsburgh dominated the Eagles in shots (14-4) and corner kicks (8-0) while inducing three offside traps.
Aug. 5, 2008
Cardinals Announce 2008 Men's Soccer Slate
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team will open the 2008 season in Lancaster, Pa., for the Franklin&Marshall Kick-off Classic on Aug. 30-31, when the Cardinals will play Eastern on Saturday and the host Diplomats on Sunday. The 19-game regular-season schedule also includes nine home dates, non-conference contests against St. John Fisher and St. Lawrence and a full State University of New York Athletic Conference docket. Click here for 2008 Plattsburgh Men's Soccer Schedule
The Cardinal Classic (Sep. 6-7) signals the home opener, welcoming visiting teams Plymouth State, Potsdam and Green Mountain. Plattsburgh has won the last eight tournament titles.
Plattsburgh begins the conference schedule on Sep. 20 against Morrisville at home, which is part of a stretch of a season-long four-game homestand. The Cardinals will have seven of nine September games played at the friendly confines of the Fieldhouse Soccer Complex, where the program is currently on a 28-game home unbeaten streak.
Head coach Chris Waterbury is expected to return eight starters among 19 players off last season's squad that went 14-2-4 overall, 7-2-2 in SUNYAC, reached the conference championship game and surrendered only four goals. The Cardinals also ended 2007 by not allowing a goal for 862 consecutive minutes, a school record.
2005 SUNYAC Champions / 2005 NCAA Semifinalists
Coach's Corner
Men's Soccer Coach Chris Waterbury:
"Our team tactics require an exceptional player. The type of player we look for must possess superior tactical and technical abilities. Pace, speed of play, and vision are paramount to our success. We look for players who have an aggressive attitude and a passion for the game. Physical toughness is essential at our level. We are very proud and passionate of our soccer program. It takes a special person to be a part of the Plattsburgh State men's soccer program." Learn more about Coach Chris Waterbury.
- A full coaching staff ensures individual attention and growth of the player.
- A highly competent and comprehensive sports medicine program for the care of the athlete.
- Strength coaches to help the player develop physically in an out of season.
- Academic support all year long to facilitate the success of the student-athlete.
- Community service activities and youth involvement.
- A commitment that extends to the player long after graduation.
A Winning Tradition
Dominant has been used to describe the success of the Plattsburgh State men's soccer team under four-time SUNYAC Coach of the Year Chris Waterbury, a term backed up by the program's extraordinary success.
In Division I, II, or III in New York, Plattsburgh State has the highest winning percentage of any men's soccer program in the state since 1990 (80%; 202-43-21).
- 17 straight winning seasons
- 15 straight years in post-season play
- NCAA Tournament in six of the last 10 seasons; a home unbeaten streak spanning six seasons
- Conference record of 106-18-7 since 1990
- Nine conference statistical records
- SUNYAC Champions 1992, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000
- ECAC Champions 1990, 1996.
The team competes in one of the top athletic conferences in the nation, the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC ), and the conference champion gains automatic entry into the NCAA Championship Tournament.
The men's soccer team, like all intercollegiate athletics teams at Plattsburgh State, focuses on a commitment to competitive excellence, academic achievement, and community service.
Contact Information
For more information about Men's Soccer at Plattsburgh State, please contact:
Coach Chris Waterbury
Phone: (518) 564-4142
E-mail: waterbcp@plattsburgh.edu