2011 Men's Soccer News

December 21, 2011
Jentgen, Sweeney recognized by NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Team
NEWPORT, R.I. – Salve Regina University senior Ian Jentgen and junior Brian Sweeney have been selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) 2011 College Division Men Scholar All-East Region Team. Jentgen was announced as a member of the second team, while Sweeney earned honorable mention recognition.

December 13, 2011
McAllister, Jentgen named NSCAA All-New England
NEWPORT, R.I. – Salve Regina University seniors Sean McAllister and Ian Jentgen were both selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) 2011 NCAA Division III Men’s All-New England Second Team.

December 6, 2011
Seahawk men's and women's soccer programs earn NSCAA College Team Academic Award
NEWPORT, R.I. - The Salve Regina University men's and women's soccer teams have each been honored as recipients of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) College Team Academic Award. This marks the second consecutive year that both programs have earned the award.

November 1, 2011
Camarda, Jentgen, Knoth, and McAllister named All-CCC
NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University seniors Nicodemo Camarda, Ian Jentgen, Christopher Knoth, and Sean McAllister were each named to the All-Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Men's Soccer Team, as announced by commissioner Gregg Kaye on Sunday. McAllister and Jentgen were both selected to the All-CCC Second Team, while Knoth and Camarda each earned All-CCC Honorable Mention.

October 29, 2011
Seahawks drop quarterfinal game with Scots, 3-0
WENHAM, MA— The Fighting Scots of Gordon College captured a 3-0 win over the visiting Seahawks of Salve Regina University during the quarterfinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men's soccer tournament, to improve to 8-7-3 overall on the season and advance to the semifinal round.

October 26, 2011
Kureczka named CCC rookie and defensive player of the week
NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University freshman goalkeeper Kyle Kureczka (Berlin, Conn.) has been announced as both the CCC rookie and defensive player of the week by conference commissioner Gregg Kaye on Tuesday afternoon.

October 25, 2011
Second-half surge sends Seahawks to 4-0 win over Falcons
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - Senior forward Sean McAllister (No. Arlington, N.J.) saw his first action in the second half and broke a scoreless tie in the 53rd minute to lift Salve Regina University men's soccer to a 4-0 non-league win over visiting Fitchburg State University at Gaudet Field.

October 22, 2011
Seahawks earn 0-0 draw versus Colonels
MILTON, Mass.- Curry College tied Salve Regina University, 0-0 in double overtime, in CCC action on Saturday in Milton. With the tie the Colonels finish the regular season at 9-9-2 overall and 2-5-2 in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. The Seahawks move to 6-8-3 overall and 2-4-3 in the CCC.

October 19, 2011
Seahawks battle Hawks to 1-1 draw
NEWPORT, R.I. - The Salve Regina University men's soccer team battled Roger Williams University through two overtime periods to a 1-1 draw at Gaudet Field on a rainy Wednesday night. The Seahawks move to 6-8-2 overall and 2-4-2 during Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action, while the Hawks earn their fifth draw of the year to move to 9-2-5 on the season and 3-1-4 in the conference.

October 16, 2011
Knoth's second half tally propels Seahawks to 2-1 win over UNE on Senior Day
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - Senior Christopher Knoth scored the game-winning goal in the 78th minute to propel the Salve Regina University men's soccer team to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the visiting University of New England during Senior Day at Gaudet Field on Sunday afternoon. The win improves the Seahawks to 6-8-1 overall and 2-4-1 in the conference, and more importantly, gives them control over the final CCC playoff spot. The Nor'easters fall to 2-10 on the season and 1-6 in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC).

October 14, 2011
Saturday's contests postponed until Sunday due to poor field conditions
NEWPORT, R.I. - The Salve Regina University women's soccer, men's soccer, and field hockey contests scheduled for Saturday have been postponed due to poor field conditions. The games have been rescheduled for Sunday at Gaudet Field in Middletown, R.I.

October 12, 2011
Late goal helps Bison edge Seahawks, 2-1
DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols sophomore Fred Willard (Webster, Mass.) scored his first collegiate goal which also proved to be the game-winner to lift men’s soccer past Salve Regina 2-1 in a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) match on Wednesday afternoon. With the win, Nichols improves to 9-3-1 overall and 4-2-1 in the league. Salve Regina slips to 5-8-1 on the season and 1-4-1 in the conference.

October 8, 2011
Seahawks held scoreless in 2-0 loss to Scots
WENHAM, Mass. - The Fighting Scots of Gordon College shutout the visiting Seahawks of Salve Regina University, 2-0, behind a pair of goals from Andrew Vandervoort in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men's soccer action on Saturday.

October 5, 2011
Seahawks held scoreless in 1-0 road loss to Engineers
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A hard-fought goal by junior Ben Lewis in the 21st minute stood up as the MIT men’s soccer team defeated Salve Regina University, 1-0, in a non-conference men’s soccer game on Wednesday afternoon. The victory snapped the Engineers’ five-game losing skid and raised their record to 5-5-0 on the year while the Seahawks’ ledger lowered to 5-6-1.

October 3, 2011
McAllister sets program record for career points as Seahawks blank Wildcats
Senior Sean McAllister broke the program record for career points as the Salve Regina University men’s soccer team received goals from six different players to defeat intra-state rival Johnson & Wales University, 6-0 in a non-conference contest at Pierce Stadium on Monday afternoon.

October 1, 2011
Endicott edges Salve Regina, 4-3
Senior midfielder Nick Goldman spoiled a comeback attempt by Salve Regina University men's soccer with a goal in the 78th minute as Endicott College held on for a 4-3 victory in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action today.

September 28, 2011
Ciampa breaks away for 1-0 WPI win
Sophomore forward Chris Ciampa broke free from the Salve Regina defense to score an unassisted goal in the 15th minute to lead WPI men's soccer to its fourth straight victory, 1-0, at Gaudet Field in Middletown.

September 24, 2011
Second half goals sink Seahawks
Western New England men’s soccer kicked off its homecoming by scoring a pair of second half goals to defeat Salve Regina 2-1 in a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) match on Saturday (Sept. 24) at Suprenant Field.

September 20, 2011
Corsairs' quick start downs Seahawks, 2-1
NEWPORT, R.I. - Sophomore Victor Ferreira recorded both a goal and an assist in the opening half as the UMass Dartmouth men's soccer team held on for a 2-1 victory over Salve Regina University in non-conference action at Reynolds Field on a cloudy Tuesday evening. With the win, the Corsairs improve their overall mark to 5-1, while the loss drops the Seahawks to 4-2-1 on the year.

September 17, 2011
Seahawks earn first conference win with 2-0 victory over Lions
QUINCY, Mass. - The Salve Regina University men's soccer team scored a pair of first half goals to defeat Eastern Nazarene, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Seahawks improve to 4-1-1 overall, but more importantly, it was the team's first Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) win, improving their conference mark to 1-0-1.

September 14, 2011
Knoth kicks home game-winner in overtime
Senior Christopher Knoth scored five minutes into the first overtime to lift the Salve Regina Seahawks (3-1-1 overall) to a 2-1 overtime victory over the Suffolk Univeristy Rams (1-5 overall) on Wednesday evening at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville.

September 10, 2011
Seahawks battle to 1-1 draw with Leopards in conference opener
Salve Regina University men's soccer team battled the Wentworth Institute of Technology for 110 minutes to earn a 1-1 draw during its Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) opener at Reynolds Field on Saturday afternoon. The tie moves the Seahawks record to 2-1-1 (0-0-1 CCC), while the Leopards are now 1-1-2 (0-0-1 CCC).

September 8, 2011
Charland's penalty kick gives Seahawks 2-1 overtime win
Salve Regina sophomore Patrick Charland converted a penalty kick at the 93rd minute to give the Seahawks a 2-1 win over Anna Maria College in men’s soccer non-conference action in a hard fought rain soaked game on AMCAT field.

September 7, 2011
Salve Regina postpones men's soccer game vs. Anna Maria
Salve Regina University men's soccer postpones its match with former conference foe Anna Maria College due to the weather. The Seahawks and AMCATS will look to re-schedule for Thursday if a field is available.

September 3, 2011
Seahawks win big in Husky Classic
Freshman Zachary Kraft and junior Patrick Vierengel each scored two goals to lead the Salve Regina University Seahawks to a 7-1 victory over the University of Southern Maine Huskies Saturday evening at Memorial Field.

September 1, 2011
Irene shakes up Seahawks' schedule at Huskie Fall Classic
Due to damaged facilities caused by Hurricane Irene this past weekend, the Huskie Fall Classic men's soccer tournament will no longer be played at the University of Southern Maine's Gorham campus. Instead the competitions have been moved to Deering High in Portland, Maine.

August 16, 2011
Men's soccer kicks off 2011 at Huskie Fall Classic
The Salve Regina University men’s soccer team has improved its record during each of the past four seasons under head coach Craig O’Rourke II, finishing 2010 with a 14-6-2 mark while earning its third consecutive Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) tournament appearance, as well as its first Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship berth since 2004. The team’s steady rise, coupled with the return of seven starters including leading scorer and All-Region First Team selection Sean McAllister (North Arlington, N.J.), has produced much optimism surrounding the Seahawks as they head into the 2011 campaign.